The City of Melbourne
Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia. It has a population of 3.5 million and is home to hundreds of thousands of students including 50,000 international students. It is one of the world's most liveable, safe and multicultural cities.
Culture & sport
Melbourne is often referred to as the sporting and cultural capital of Australia, because it has such a wide variety of sporting events along with festivals, concerts, theatre, dance, comedy and more. If you're looking for a vibrant city to live in, Melbourne has it all. More information
Geography
Learn more about the suburbs and regions of Melbourne and the State of Victoria. Getting to know more about surrounding regions around your campus in the metropolitan and rural areas can help you adjust to your new environment more quickly. It also can help you choose your accommodation, plan your travel time and manage your budget. More information
Weather & clothing
Wondering what the weather is like in Melbourne and Victoria and what to wear? Learning more about weather and clothing can help you prepare and adjust to the weather in Melbourne. More information
Transportation
Travelling in Melbourne and around Australia is convenient. Public transport and facilities including buses, trams, trains, planes, domestic and international airports, coach and train stations as well as bus and tram stops are available for public use. You may consider driving your own transport, such as a car or motorcycle. More information
Food and shopping
Melbourne has a good reputation as a highly diverse multicultural society that offers a wide variety of cuisines. There are several supermarkets, discount department stores, department stores, Asian and European groceries, open-air markets and many retail outlets. More information
Finance & banking
Banking in Australia is convenient. Even if you are only studying in Australia for one or two semesters, it may be a good idea to open an Australian bank account. More information
Communication and technology
Living in Melbourne and Australia doesn't mean you have to be out of touch. Along with regular mail sent via Australia Post, communication technologies in Australia include public telephones, international calling cards and mobile phones and internet access. More information
Useful publications
Download the Discover Melbourne — A Guide for International Students 2009
More information about Melbourne
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