University AI Policy Tracker
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The University of Melbourne

ClasificaciónQS World University Rankings 2026: 19Updated18 jul 2026

Reviewed policy snapshot

The University of Melbourne asks students to follow subject-level AI boundaries, cite permitted use, and protect university and personal information.

Do

  • Ask the Subject Coordinator and read the subject's AI boundaries before use.
  • Cite GenAI use in the assessment format required for the subject.
  • Keep personal and confidential information out of GenAI tools.

Don't

  • Do not assume another subject's AI rules apply to this subject.
  • Do not submit GenAI-assisted assessment work without the required citation.
  • Do not upload personal information or private subject material without permission.

Audience

For students · Coursework, exams, and disclosure

Reviewed material is available for this audience.

Coursework & assignments

Conditional

Melbourne subject coordinators set the bounds of appropriate GenAI use, and students are told to check before using it for assessment work.

Scope: Mixed scopeAssignment
Reviewed evidence & official sources

Reviewed evidence

Students must check with their Subject Coordinator before using GenAI for assessment-related work at the University of Melbourne.
Revisado por un agente
Before you use GenAI for assessment-related work you must check to ensure that your Subject Coordinator has authorised its use.
Each University of Melbourne subject coordinator is responsible for setting out the bounds of appropriate GenAI use within their subject, and is strongly encouraged to consider possible use case scenarios, set clear boundaries, and have conversations with students.
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It is the responsibility of each subject coordinator to set out the bounds of appropriate GenAI use within their subject. Coordinators are strongly encouraged to consider possible use case scenarios for their assessments, set clear boundaries, and have conversations with their students to enable clarity about what tools are appropriate and for what tasks.

Exams & assessment

Not mentioned in reviewed sources

No exam-specific student rule is included in this snapshot.

Scope: Mixed scope
Reviewed evidence & official sources

No reviewed evidence is included in this dimension.

Disclosure & citation

Required

Melbourne students must appropriately cite GenAI use in preparing assessment submissions.

Scope: Mixed scopeAssignmentResearch
Reviewed evidence & official sources

Reviewed evidence

University of Melbourne students must appropriately cite any use of GenAI tools in the preparation of assessment submissions.
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Any use of GenAI in the preparation of an assessment submission must be appropriately cited.

Privacy & sensitive data

Restricted

Melbourne tells students not to upload personal, confidential, sensitive, or private information to GenAI tools.

Scope: Mixed scopeAssignmentResearch
Reviewed evidence & official sources

Reviewed evidence

University of Melbourne students must not upload personal information (full name, date of birth, address, or other confidential/sensitive/private information) to GenAI tools.
Revisado por un agente
Protect your personal information and that of others. Do not upload your full name, date of birth, address or other confidential, sensitive or private information.

Official sources

University-provided AI tools

Conditional

Melbourne lists SparkAI as an endorsed tool, but the retained tool record does not establish student assessment permission.

Scope: Mixed scopeProvision ≠ coursework permission
Reviewed evidence & official sources

Reviewed evidence

The University of Melbourne states that University IP cannot be uploaded to external sites and recommends using the University's SparkAI platform when staff want AI to review University materials.
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University IP cannot be uploaded to external sites, so if you want AI to review some of your materials, we recommend using the SparkAI platform.

Research & publication

Required

Melbourne says GenAI-generated or substantially altered material in research outputs may be used only when acknowledged under University and Australian research-conduct policy.

Scope: Mixed scopeResearch
Reviewed evidence & official sources

Reviewed evidence

At the University of Melbourne, generative AI tools can only be used in research outputs where the material generated or substantially altered by these tools is acknowledged according to the University's policy and the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research.
Revisado por un agente
Generative AI tools can only be used if material that is generated or substantially altered by these tools is acknowledged according to the University's policy and the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research.

Reviewed record

Afirmaciones revisadas

21 reviewed claims

Otro

At the University of Melbourne, using GenAI tools to produce work submitted for assessment without acknowledgement constitutes academic misconduct under cl. 4.13 of the Student Academic Integrity Policy (MPF1310).

Revisión: Revisado por un agenteConfianza98%
Último cambio
6 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1
If an assessment task does not permit the use of such tools, or if they use such tools in the preparation of an assessment submission without acknowledgement, this constitutes academic misconduct under cl. 4.13 of the Student Academic Integrity Policy (MPF1310).
Idioma de la fuente
English (en)
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Localizador de evidencia
Section: University policies in relation to Generative AI, subsection: Are students allowed to use GenAI?

Otro

A high AI score in Turnitin's writing detection report at the University of Melbourne is not proof that academic misconduct has taken place and does not on its own constitute grounds for making an allegation of academic misconduct.

Revisión: Revisado por un agenteConfianza97%
Último cambio
6 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1
A high AI score in Turnitin's writing detection report is not proof that academic misconduct has taken place (any more than would be the case when using the more familiar similarity report tool to flag potential plagiarism). It does not, on its own, constitute grounds for making an allegation of academic misconduct.
Idioma de la fuente
English (en)
Hash de instantánea
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Localizador de evidencia
Section: AI and assessment, subsection: What do I do if I think a student has inappropriately used GenAI on an assessment?

Ai Tool Treatment

AILA is listed for The University of Melbourne in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Revisión: Revisado por un agenteConfianza97%

Valor normalizado: {"tool":"institutional_ai_service","rawToolName":"AILA","description":"University LMS-embedded AI learning assistant.","howToObtain":"Teaching staff express interest to pilot it with students or test it in an LMS playpen.","costToUser":"Not specified.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Última verificación
15 jul 2026
Último cambio
15 jul 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1
The University of Melbourne says its Product Innovation Team developed AILA, an LMS-embedded AI learning assistant; it remains in beta and teaching staff can express interest to pilot it or test it in an LMS playpen.

Vista localizada only

The University of Melbourne says its Product Innovation Team developed AILA, an LMS-embedded AI learning assistant; it remains in beta and teaching staff can express interest to pilot it or test it in an LMS playpen.

Idioma de la fuente
English (en)
Hash de instantánea
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Recuperado
15 jul 2026

Ai Tool Treatment

SparkAI is listed for The University of Melbourne in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Revisión: Revisado por un agenteConfianza97%

Valor normalizado: {"tool":"institutional_ai_service","rawToolName":"SparkAI","description":"Secure University GenAI platform for staff handling University information.","howToObtain":"Staff access SparkAI at spark.unimelb.edu.au.","costToUser":"Not specified.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Última verificación
15 jul 2026
Último cambio
15 jul 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1
The University of Melbourne says SparkAI is a secure platform internal to the University, accessible by staff but not students, and is the University's secure GenAI platform for sensitive information.

Vista localizada only

The University of Melbourne says SparkAI is a secure platform internal to the University, accessible by staff but not students, and is the University's secure GenAI platform for sensitive information.

Idioma de la fuente
English (en)
Hash de instantánea
34100ad6…
Recuperado
15 jul 2026

Ai Tool Treatment

Turnitin AI writing detection is listed for The University of Melbourne in an official university AI tools source. Derived availability: conditionally allowed. Derived endorsement type: officially endorsed.

Revisión: Revisado por un agenteConfianza97%

Valor normalizado: {"tool":"turnitin_ai_detection","rawToolName":"Turnitin AI writing detection","description":"AI writing detection available in Canvas similarity reports for staff.","howToObtain":"Use the Canvas similarity report function.","costToUser":"Not specified.","availability":"conditionally_allowed","endorsementType":"officially_endorsed"}

Última verificación
15 jul 2026
Último cambio
15 jul 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1
The University of Melbourne says Turnitin's AI writing detection is currently accessible to staff within Canvas as part of the similarity report function.

Vista localizada only

The University of Melbourne says Turnitin's AI writing detection is currently accessible to staff within Canvas as part of the similarity report function.

Idioma de la fuente
English (en)
Hash de instantánea
34100ad6…
Recuperado
15 jul 2026

Otro

Students must check with their Subject Coordinator before using GenAI for assessment-related work at the University of Melbourne.

Revisión: Revisado por un agenteConfianza95%
Último cambio
6 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1
Before you use GenAI for assessment-related work you must check to ensure that your Subject Coordinator has authorised its use.
Idioma de la fuente
English (en)
Hash de instantánea
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Localizador de evidencia
Section: Is it okay to use GenAI at Melbourne?

Otro

University of Melbourne assessment materials and teaching materials constitute University IP and should never be tested on third-party external GenAI platforms such as ChatGPT; any such testing must be done only within the University's secure SparkAI platform.

Revisión: Revisado por un agenteConfianza95%
Último cambio
6 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1
Since assessments and other teaching materials constitute University IP, they should never be tested on third-party external platforms such as ChatGPT, since these platforms use all prompts and inputs to further train their models. Any such testing/auditing must be done only within the University's secure GenAI platform (SparkAI) or other University of Melbourne-sanctioned platforms.
Idioma de la fuente
English (en)
Hash de instantánea
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Localizador de evidencia
Section: AI and assessment, subsection: Can I check whether my assessment is potentially vulnerable to GenAI?

Otro

University of Melbourne students must appropriately cite any use of GenAI tools in the preparation of assessment submissions.

Revisión: Revisado por un agenteConfianza95%
Último cambio
6 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1
Any use of GenAI in the preparation of an assessment submission must be appropriately cited.
Idioma de la fuente
English (en)
Hash de instantánea
38a9f306…
Localizador de evidencia
Section: University policies in relation to Generative AI, subsection: Are students allowed to use GenAI?

Otro

At the University of Melbourne, generative AI tools can only be used in research outputs where the material generated or substantially altered by these tools is acknowledged according to the University's policy and the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research.

Revisión: Revisado por un agenteConfianza95%
Último cambio
6 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1
Generative AI tools can only be used if material that is generated or substantially altered by these tools is acknowledged according to the University's policy and the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research.
Idioma de la fuente
English (en)
Hash de instantánea
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Localizador de evidencia
Section: Challenges to research integrity

Otro

The University of Melbourne advises researchers that they should not share confidential information or information about an innovation in a generative AI prompt, as that may mean the IP is no longer owned by the researcher or by the University.

Revisión: Revisado por un agenteConfianza95%
Último cambio
6 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1
The University has advised researchers that they should not share confidential information or information about an innovation in a generative AI prompt, as that may mean that the IP is no longer owned by the researcher or by the University.
Idioma de la fuente
English (en)
Hash de instantánea
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Localizador de evidencia
Section: Challenges to research integrity

Otro

University of Melbourne students must not upload personal information (full name, date of birth, address, or other confidential/sensitive/private information) to GenAI tools.

Revisión: Revisado por un agenteConfianza95%
Último cambio
6 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1
Protect your personal information and that of others. Do not upload your full name, date of birth, address or other confidential, sensitive or private information.
Idioma de la fuente
English (en)
Hash de instantánea
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Localizador de evidencia
Section: Limitations and risks, subsection: Privacy

Otro

University of Melbourne students must not upload copyrighted material (such as lecture slides or subject material) to AI tools without permission, as this may violate the intellectual property rights of creators.

Revisión: Revisado por un agenteConfianza95%
Último cambio
6 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1
Don't make copyright material available on the web or to an AI tool without permission.
Idioma de la fuente
English (en)
Hash de instantánea
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Localizador de evidencia
Section: Limitations and risks, subsection: Intellectual property

Otro

Each University of Melbourne subject coordinator is responsible for setting out the bounds of appropriate GenAI use within their subject, and is strongly encouraged to consider possible use case scenarios, set clear boundaries, and have conversations with students.

Revisión: Revisado por un agenteConfianza95%
Último cambio
6 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1
It is the responsibility of each subject coordinator to set out the bounds of appropriate GenAI use within their subject. Coordinators are strongly encouraged to consider possible use case scenarios for their assessments, set clear boundaries, and have conversations with their students to enable clarity about what tools are appropriate and for what tasks.
Idioma de la fuente
English (en)
Hash de instantánea
38a9f306…
Localizador de evidencia
Section: University policies in relation to Generative AI, subsection: Are students allowed to use GenAI?

Otro

The University of Melbourne states that University IP cannot be uploaded to external sites and recommends using the University's SparkAI platform when staff want AI to review University materials.

Revisión: Revisado por un agenteConfianza95%
Último cambio
6 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1
University IP cannot be uploaded to external sites, so if you want AI to review some of your materials, we recommend using the SparkAI platform.
Idioma de la fuente
English (en)
Hash de instantánea
38a9f306…
Localizador de evidencia
Section: University policies in relation to Generative AI, subsection: Can staff use GenAI tools to help create teaching materials?

Otro

At the University of Melbourne, use of GenAI tools for marking or grading should never be a substitute for staff exercising their own evaluative judgement.

Revisión: Revisado por un agenteConfianza95%
Último cambio
6 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1
Use of GenAI tools should never be a substitute for staff exercising their own evaluative judgement.
Idioma de la fuente
English (en)
Hash de instantánea
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Localizador de evidencia
Section: University policies in relation to Generative AI, subsection: Can staff use GenAI for marking/grading of student work?

Otro

The University of Melbourne advises staff to model the transparency requested from students by acknowledging the use of any GenAI tools in materials provided to students.

Revisión: Revisado por un agenteConfianza92%
Último cambio
6 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1
We should also model the transparency we are requesting from students and acknowledge the use of any GenAI tools in materials we provide to them.
Idioma de la fuente
English (en)
Hash de instantánea
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Localizador de evidencia
Section: University policies in relation to Generative AI, subsection: Can staff use GenAI tools to help create teaching materials?

Otro

University of Melbourne staff should consider and provide advice on the limits of acceptable use of AI-powered translation and editing tools (e.g. Grammarly, Google Translate) in their subjects, as student use can extend to the point where students are no longer expressing their own ideas.

Revisión: Revisado por un agenteConfianza90%
Último cambio
6 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1
Student use of these tools may pose risks to academic integrity, and staff should consider and provide advice on the limits of acceptable use in their subject. Use of these tools can easily extend to the point where students are no longer expressing their own ideas or understanding of the subject matter.
Idioma de la fuente
English (en)
Hash de instantánea
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Localizador de evidencia
Section: AI and assessment, subsection: Is it okay if students use GenAI for language translation or editing their work?

Otro

The University of Melbourne recommends that universities should have autonomy over their own generative AI policies and that the Australian Government develop optional guidance for the sector on the use of generative AI in teaching, learning, assessment, and research.

Revisión: Revisado por un agenteConfianza90%
Último cambio
6 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1
The Australian Government develop optional guidance for the sector on the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in teaching, learning, assessment, and research. However, Universities should continue to have autonomy over their own generative AI policies to ensure they are appropriate for their communities.
Idioma de la fuente
English (en)
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Localizador de evidencia
Section: Recommendations, Recommendation 1

Otro

The University of Melbourne has adopted AI Principles designed to guide actions around the adoption and use of AI tools and systems across the institution.

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6 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1
This guidance is also influenced by the University of Melbourne AI Principles, which have been designed to guide actions around the adoption and use of AI tools and systems.
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Localizador de evidencia
Introduction section

Otro

University of Melbourne students must produce the text, code, designs, or images they are being assessed on themselves, not via GenAI, in order to develop the skills and capabilities their degree claims they have.

Revisión: Revisado por un agenteConfianza90%
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6 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1
To develop these skills and capabilities, you must produce the text, code, designs or images you're being assessed on. For example, if a subject learning outcome includes 'discuss and critique', you must generate that discussion and critique – not GenAI – in order to develop those skills.
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English (en)
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Localizador de evidencia
Section: How to use GenAI safely, subsection: Remember your value

Otro

The University of Melbourne has published a Statement on Graduate Research and digital assistance tools governing the use of AI tools by Graduate Researchers.

Revisión: Revisado por un agenteConfianza85%
Último cambio
6 may 2026

Evidencia original

Evidencia 1
Statement on Graduate Research and digital assistance tools — This page features the University's official statement about the use of digital assistance tools by Graduate Researchers.
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English (en)
Hash de instantánea
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Localizador de evidencia
Official statements listing page

Source record

Fuentes oficiales

6 sources

Record information, JSON & citation
Revisiónagent reviewedConfianza98%Snapshot statusstrongHash de instantánea4743664a…JSONJSON público

Citation: University AI Policy Tracker. "The University of Melbourne AI Policy Tracker record." Last checked July 18, 2026. https://eduaipolicy.org/universities/university-of-melbourne

Original university source language remains canonical. This tracker is not an official university statement.

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