Ways to give

Discover meaningful ways to give and support the University of Melbourne through a financial donation.

Empowering change through donations to education and research

We are proud of every member of our generous community who gives to help students thrive at the University of Melbourne and support research projects that are creating a healthier, happier planet. We offer various ways to donate, from one-off gifts to thoughtful contributions like leaving a gift in your Will or in memory of a loved one. Find the guidance you’re looking for to ensure your donation makes the greatest impact.

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How to donate

Your donation to the University of Melbourne, no matter the size, helps create lasting change on campus and beyond. Whether you choose to set up a recurring gift or make a one-off contribution, every act of generosity helps support students, research, and groundbreaking initiatives. We offer simple ways to donate, including by phone, mail, or online.

Learn more about how to donate to the University

More ways to give

Thank you for giving to lifechanging student support and research that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

  • Giving from overseas

    Many of our supporters are located across the globe, helping to drive change in Australia and beyond. Find guidance on maximising tax benefits and more.

  • Gifts in Wills

    By leaving a gift in your Will to the University, you can create a lasting legacy of shaping a better future for students and society for generations to come.

  • Staff giving

    Join members of our UoM staff community in making a meaningful impact with a one-off donation or pre-tax payroll contributions to an area that matters to you.

  • Giving in memory

    Honouring a loved one by donating to the University of Melbourne can be a powerful way to mark their connection to the University or help others like them.

  • Long-term gifts

    Long-term gifts create a legacy that lasts not just years, but generations to come. Learn more about the transformative impact of long-term gifts.

  • Corporate matched giving

    Have you asked your workplace if they would consider matching your donation? Learn more about corporate giving and how to approach HR in your corporation.

Other ways to contribute

Another way you can help support students and the broader University community is through the gift of your time. Discover ways you can volunteer, become a mentor and more.

Learn more about other ways to contribute

The transformative impact of giving

Read stories of impact from your generous community who give to improve the lives of students, enable groundbreaking research and support centres of excellence that are affecting positive change.

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It was very much in her nature to think of the disadvantaged first. Mary Kehoe
Niece of Gift in Will donor Kathleen Mary Kehoe
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I want to help young, bright people carry forward the field of physics. Jake Haimson
Science alum and donor
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Areas to support

You can help students access education, fund research that's shaping a healthier planet or contribute to other areas.

  • Support students

    For many bright young students, their dream of studying at the University feels out of reach. Your generosity can help them thrive and succeed.

  • Support research

    Australia’s most ambitious researchers are discovering life-changing solutions to the world’s biggest issues with help from our generous community.

  • Support specific areas of the University

    University centres of excellence are providing for underserved communities and influencing positive change internationally with donor support.

Ways to give FAQs

  • The best way is the one that feels right for you. Many donors choose to give online due to its speed and security, but you can also donate by phone, or mail or explore other options such as regular giving or leaving a gift in your Will.

  • Corporate giving is when a business supports the University through donations, sponsorships, partnerships or matched employee gifts. It helps extend the reach and impact of a donation while engaging the organisation’s staff and even the broader community.

  • You can honour a loved one by making a donation in their memory. Many donors choose to direct their gift to scholarships, research or programs that reflect the person’s life and values.

  • A gift in your Will, sometimes called a bequest, is a donation you leave to the University as part of your estate plans. It allows you to make a lasting contribution that supports future students, research and community initiatives in line with your values.

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