Applications for the Study Melbourne Inclusion Program (SMIP)  are now open!

Published: 7 October 2025
Two students and a lifeguard at the beach.

In 2026, the SMIP will provide grants of up to $30,000 for partnerships of two or more organisations to deliver activities that support and promote the wellbeing of international students.

Activities that may be considered for funding can focus on a range of topics, including (but not limited to) mental and physical health, volunteering and leadership, community engagement, arts, culture. and safety.

To learn more about the SMIP, Study Melbourne is hosting an information session on Wednesday 29 October at 10 am. The session will outline the program objectives, eligibility and assessment criteria and will include a question-and-answer opportunity. You will also hear from some previously funded organisations who will highlight their application experience and provide tips to help your application stand out.

  • Date: Wednesday 29 October
  • Time: 10-11 am
  • Location: Online
  • Registration: Humanitix link

For more information, please visit the program page.

News recommendation
Group photograph of diverse adults arranged in two rows, dressed in colorful and patterned formal attire, posing indoors against a geometric wall backdrop.

Victoria-Indonesia roundtables highlight opportunities for collaboration in creative and health industries

Talent, innovation and collaboration took centre stage at two Victoria–Indonesia roundtables hosted by Study Melbourne and the Victorian Government Trade and Investment team in Jakarta on 8 July 2026, in partnership with Pijar Foundation.
View article
Photograph of a large group of professionally dressed individuals standing in a modern office space with floor-to-ceiling windows and cityscape view.

Strengthening Victoria’s higher education ties with Ho Chi Minh City

Study Melbourne recently supported a high-level education delegation from the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City (VNUHCM), one of Vietnam’s top university groups. The delegation was in Melbourne for a week-long knowledge exchange program, facilitated by TET Education Group, visiting 5 Victorian universities: the University of Melbourne, Monash University, RMIT University, Swinburne University of Technology and Deakin University.
View article
Photograph of a diverse group of people posing indoors in front of two framed posters and a promotional banner for Study Melbourne

Strengthening the Victoria-Malaysia Education Partnership

The Malaysia Victoria Education Partners Dinner brought together Victorian and Malaysian universities, scholarship bodies, government, Malaysian partners and industry. The event highlighted Victoria’s long-standing commitment to Malaysia through transnational education campuses, pathway programs and dedicated local support staff.
View article
A group of students sitting together outside

Melbourne is Australia’s #1 Student City – and one of the best in the world!

Melbourne has been ranked #4 in the world in the latest QS Best Student Cities 2027 rankings, making it Australia’s highest-ranked student city. Melbourne is also ranked #1 globally for student diversity, with students from around 170 countries choosing to call our city home.
View article