Create your own Open Day

Open Day at Melbourne is for finding out about the University from the people who know it best and value it most.

It’s an opportunity for visitors to discover the Parkville and Southbank campuses and learn about what the University offers, from courses and admission requirements to student clubs and societies, and to explore its laboratories and lecture theatres, its cafes and gardens, and the local Carlton and Parkville community of which the University is an integral part. 

Vice-Chancellor Professor Glyn Davis says Open Day is one of the most important events of the year.

“It’s a day when we open our beautiful campus to prospective students, parents and friends, and showcase the world-class curriculum and impressive research we have to offer as Australia’s best, and one of the world’s finest universities,” he says.

Five simple steps to a great Open Day

1 Visit Course & Admission Advice

Sidney Myer Asia Centre

This is the place to start your Open Day. Learn more about the University of Melbourne’s world standard curriculum. Discover all you need to know about applying to the University, entry pathways, and the range of scholarships and special programs available.

2 Explore the Student Experience Marquee

South Lawn

Find out all essential information for all prospective students on fees, financial aid, disability and counselling services, student services, residential colleges and halls of residence

3 Attend information sessions

At all faculties and Graduate Schools

Attending an information session is a quick and effective way to find out more about the degree or courses you’re interested in.

4 Talk to our staff and students

At all faculties and Graduate Schools

Open Day gives you the opportunity to find out about the University from the people who know it best and value it most!

5 Soak up the atmosphere

Southlawn & Various locations

Take a break during the day to relax and enjoy the entertainment and sample the great food on offer across the Parkville and Southbank campuses. 

Visit our unique cultural collections around the campus that showcase the university’s 150 year heritage; a rich collection of artworks, archives, rare books, scientific equipment and specimens available to students for research and enjoyment.

Go to see the Melbourne University Sport precinct, the sport, fitness and recreation facilities available on campus and exhibition matches will be running throughout the day.

With so many places to visit, sessions to attend and questions to be answered, Open Day can be an overwhelming experience, so this year the University is helping its visitors plan their day according to their interests with the Open Day itinerary. 

At http://openday.unimelb.edu.au/, people can find the information sessions and events which interest them, create a personal itinerary, and then upload it to their smart phones to carry it with them during Open Day. The itinerary also incorporates a map, so visitors can confidently navigate the campuses.

Visitors can also share events with friends on Facebook.

The University of Melbourne Open Day is on 19 August at the Parkville and Southbank campuses. 

Explore the program, create an itinerary and watch Open Day videos at:

http://openday.unimelb.edu.au/.