A Libyan student living in Melbourne has been sentenced to more than five years in jail for sexually assaulting seven women.

Almahde Atagore, 28, pleaded guilty in the Victorian County Court to seven charges, including assault with intent to rape and indecent assault.

The court heard Atagore came to Australia in August last year to study for his Masters at Monash University.

He was on a scholarship funded by the Libyan government, which also paid for his legal fees.

Atagore approached the victims, who were between 13 to 22 years of age, between August and September last year at a number of public places, including the Flinders Street train station and the Mentone hotel.

On most occasions he put his hand up their skirt and touched them inappropriately.

In court earlier this month, two of his victims broke down as prosecutors described their fear and withdrawal since the attacks took place.

They also expressed hope that Atagore would never have the chance to violate women again.

In court today, Justice Margaret Rizkalla said Atagore was ill-informed about Australian customs and not ready to live in a Western society.

She sentenced him to five years and three months in prison with a minimum term of three years.