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This information is supplied to inform potential applicants about admission and scholarship allocation that is specific to
Melbourne School of Engineering (MSE) and answers many frequently asked questions. It is also a guide to the way MSE
assesses transcripts from many other local and international institutions, and for applicants to make a better informed
assessment of their chances of being awarded a scholarship.

Successful applicants for admission and scholarships will typically:
have strong support from their supervisor
be placed in the top 5% of their graduating class
have evidence of research potential by having completed a research project as part of their final year of their
Bachelors or Master degree
have a qualification from a University with a well recognised research profile (see below)

In 2012 MSE received over 400 applications for candidature, and made over 300 offers for candidature. Of these 300
offers, 40% were offered scholarships.

Research candidates who are not awarded a scholarship may be able to negotiate a studentship with their supervisor,
however it is recommended negotiation commences before an application for research candidature is submitted.


HOW DO OTHER INSTITUTIONS SCORING SYSTEMS COMPARE WITH UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE
SCORING?

MSE uses the Melbourne Scholarships Assessment Guidelines as the method for standardising assessment of
applications for candidature and scholarships. The School calculates a score for each application mainly using academic
performance as indicated by transcripts; however publications, professional experience and the research profile of your
last institution of study are also taken into consideration and may increase your final score slightly.






WHAT IS THE RESEARCH PROFILE OF YOUR LAST INSTITUTION OF STUDY?

Applicants from well recognised Universities are better placed to be awarded a scholarship:
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities in Engineering/Technology and Computer Sciences - 2010

UoM Equivalent
80% 88% 92%
Scores as a %
H1 and Pass

H1 =70 P =50 70 79 84
H1 =70 P =40 70 80 89
H1 =80 P =50 80 88 92
H1 =85 P =50 85 92 95
H1 =90 P =60 90 95 97.5

GPA out of
20 17 18.2 18.8
10 8.7 9.6 10
5 4.34 4.78 5
4 3.48 3.83 4
Melbourne School of Engineering

FACT SHEET FOR FUTURE RHD CANDIDATES
This table contains examples of University of Melbourne
(UOM) equivalent scores against common scoring systems
from other institutions
The GPA you would generally need to have achieved at your
Institution to meet the UOM equivalent is in italics.
Offers for candidature are made at the discretion of the MSE
Research Higher Degree (RHD) selection panel.
This table is onl y a guide. Meeting these scores does not
guarantee you admi ssion or schol arships.

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HOW ARE TRANSCRIPTS SCORED?
Scores are calculated on the FINAL TWO YEARS of relevant study as indicated below:


Bachelor onl y The penultimate
year score will make up one-
third of the final score and the
final year will make up two thirds
of the final score. Only technical
subjects are taken into
consideration.


Bachelor plus a one year
Masters The final year of
the Bachelor will make up
one third of the final score,
and the Masters will make
up two thirds of the score.

Masters by Coursework 1.5
years of full time study The score
will be based on the average of all
subjects often listed on the
transcript as a cumulative GPA.
This score will only be used if all
the subjects are technical,
otherwise the results from
individual technical subjects will be
combined to calculate GPA.

Masters by Research If the
qualification is ungraded,
examiners reports and/or a
copy of the thesis will be
required for assessment by
Department. Please submit
your examiners report and/or
thesis with your application.


WHAT IS A COMPETITIVE SCORE?
Please note: these are University of Melbourne equivalent scores calculated by the Graduate Research Scholarship Committee that
takes into consideration transcripts, publications, research experience and ranking of previous institution. These may change slightly
each year depending on the strength of the applicant cohort


80%

Usually meets the minimum admission requirement for MSE, but does not guarantee admission
Minimum score required for an International student to be offered a MIFRS if also supported by a studentship
Is not usually competitive for a scholarship for international applicants
2012 cutoff for APA for local applicants
85%

Indicative of 2012 scores for International graduates of University of Melbourne who were awarded scholarships
88% Indicative of a score that is competitive for a MIRS for international applicants, awarded by Faculty
92%
2012 cutoff for IPRS for international applicants, awarded by the University.

KEY DATES Please visit Melbourne Scholarships for comprehensive information about scholarships types and eligibility

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Only applications that are complete (all required documentation submitted) at the closing date will be considered at the scholarship meeting

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION











If you are ready to apply for candidature with the Melbourne School of Engineering please visit the applications (how to
apply) page, read the information thoroughly and download the application form.
Applications for
candidature that are
complete and received
by this date
for research to
commence at
this time
will be considered for
these scholarships
at this MSE
Scholarship
Committee
meeting
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and will be notified about the
outcome of MIRS or MRS
allocations by this date
31 August 2012
First or Second
half 2013
IPRS and APA
MIRS, MRS
31 Oct 2012 7 November 2012
31 October 2012
First or Second
half 2013
APA
MIRS and MRS
13 Dec 2012 20 December 2012
28 February 2013
First or Second
half 2013
MIRS and MRS 15 April 2013

22 April 2013
31 May 2013
Second half
2013
MIRS and MRS

13 J uly 2013 20 J uly 2013
Applications that are submitted without all required documentation will not be assessed and will not be considered for scholarships.
The following documentation is essential:
a certified copy of birth certificate, certificate of citizenship or passport
Curriculum Vitae in the required format
original or certified copies of all higher education transcripts, and grading schemes that show numeric grades
examiners reports and a copy of Masters by research thesis (if Masters was ungraded)
600 word research proposal
two academic referee reports
a copy of the email contact with your nominated supervisor.