In the university's Faculty of Arts program, students can now opt to do a course called Eurovisions, with a basis on the song contest.
"This subject introduces students to Europe through the prism of its biggest annual media extravaganza, the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC)," the university's handbook says.
Students who opt to study this as part of their degree can expect a weekly 1.5 hour lecture on the subject, plus an hour-long tutorial.
Interest in the subject is obviously at an all-time high after Australia competited for the first time ever this year. Singer Guy Sebastian finished 5th with his catchy tune Tonight Again.
But potential students be warned: this course isn't going to be all spangly dresses and dance routines.
The university appears to be using the Eurovision Contest to look at European issues in a broader sense.
"The ESC offers a rich site for exploring many issues at the core of Europe today: the expansion of the European Union, the integration of Europe as well as the nation branding of new participating states," the handbook says.
Language, culture and diversity of Europe will all be examined using case studies, as will be issues of gender and sexuality.
Considering the song contest has been a launch pad for the careers of transgender artist Dana International (who won the contest for Israel in 1998) and Conchita Wurst (last year's winner for Austria) it should certainly prove to be a rich basis for discussion.
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