Asia and Pacific
For Education students from around Asia, the Pacific and beyond
Melbourne Graduate School of Education courses such as Master of Education, Master of Teaching, and our broad range of research programs all strive to develop a strong sense of internationalisation so that our programs are both locally relevant and at the same time globally minded.
As an international student at MGSE you have access to learning and research programs recognised for their excellence. As a graduate you can make a positive contribution to the community you will serve as a highly qualified and professional education graduate – be it in the classroom, government, the higher education sector or beyond.
Why choose the University of Melbourne?
There are many reasons to choose the University of Melbourne including our international leadership, ranking, career outcomes and location. You may also like to see what the campus looks like and read student profiles.
Areas of Study
A full list of Education courses are listed on our Education Areas of Study page.
Featured Degree – Master of TESOL
The Master of TESOL is very popular with students from South Korea, Japan and other Asian countries. This program provides preparation and continuing professional development for teachers who want an initial accredited university-level TESOL qualification to work in Australia and overseas in a variety of sectors including mainstream schools, language centres and universities.
Featured Degree – Master of Education
Singaporean and Malaysian students have long been attracted to the Melbourne Graduate School of Education’s Master of Education program. Directed at practising professionals from a broad range of fields related to Education, the Master of Education offers flexibility across a range of specialist areas, enabling students to develop their skills and knowledge, and keep in touch with contemporary research. The program design is flexible, allowing students to complete study through a mix of coursework and thesis, 100% by thesis, or 100% by coursework.
Accreditation
Australian teaching qualifications are recognized in most countries around the world.
Information on accreditation of the Master of Teaching for Chinese students is available here. As individual country requirements for teacher education and training can change, we advise all prospective international students to check with their local registration/accreditation body that the degree they plan to enrol in at MGSE meets requirements for teaching in their home country.
What is the application process?
For general information on applying to the University, we encourage you to visit the Future Students (International Graduate Students) page, which includes information on topics such as important dates and English Language requirements, as well as general information on topics such as housing options and the cost of living.
Contact an Overseas Representative / Agent
Find the closest University of Melbourne Representative to you via our Overseas Representatives page, which includes contact and location information.
University Partners in East Asia and Pacific
As a part of the University of Melbourne’s commitment to Internationalisation, the University has established formal relationships with the following institutions in the East Asia and Pacific region, both directly and through Universitas 21 and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities.
Singapore
Academy of Principals
National Institute of Education
Nanyang University
China
Beijing Normal University
Fudan University
Hong Kong Institute of Education
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Peking University
Tsinghua University
University of Science and Technology of China
University of Hong Kong
Zhejiang University
Chinese Taipei
National Taiwan University
Indonesia
University of Indonesia
Korea
Korea University
National University of Singapore
Singapore Institute of Management
Seoul National University
Malaysia
University of Malaya
Philippines
Thailand
Chulalongkorn University
For more information
If you have a specific course enquiry, contact the Education Student Centre.