Studying & Living in Melbourne : International Student Services : University of Melbourne

About Melbourne

Leaving your home country and travelling to study and live abroad can be very challenging. This is because you may find that everything may not always be similar to your expectations.

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 environments 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. Please find out more about transportation in Melbourne and Australia. 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 aired markets and many retail outlets. Find out more about food and shopping in Melbourne here. 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. You can find out more about banking in Australia in this section. More information

Communication & Technology

Find out more about communication and information technology in Melbourne and Australia. Here you will find information regarding Australia Post, public telephone, international calling cards and mobile phone and internet access. More information