Studying in Melbourne, VIC

853 courses are taught here by 304 registered schools, across postcodes 3000, 3004, 3005, 3207.

449 campuses in Melbourne. Tap a pin for the provider.

Getting around Melbourne: Nearest station is Elizabeth St/Bourke St #5 (light rail 86, 96), 19 m away. Also Bourke Street Mall/Elizabeth St #3 (light rail 19, 57, 59), 42 m away, Collins St/Elizabeth St #2 (light rail 19, 57, 59), 146 m away, Elizabeth St/Collins St #5 (light rail 11, 12, 48, 109), 229 m away. Buses within 800 m: 200, 207, 216, 220, 232, 234, 236, 250, 251, 302, 303, 304 and 11 more (closest stop: Bourke St/Queen St, 223 m). Plan a trip (PTV journey planner).

Transport data: PTV GTFS, Department of Transport and Planning Victoria (CC BY 4.0). Routes change; check the trip planner before you rely on one.

What this place is like to study in

Melbourne is a study area with many schools, not one large campus. 304 schools teach here. Most are colleges inside office buildings, not universities with grounds. 59% of courses here are vocational (VET). These courses are practical and hands-on. Your classmates will be a wide range of ages. Course fees here are about 31% below the national average. Over several years, this saves a large amount.

We calculate this description from the CRICOS register: the number of schools, the course levels and the registered fees. It describes study only. To learn about rent, transport and daily life here, talk to current students and ask your school.

What level people study here

Finding somewhere to live

Most international students choose one of four options. From cheapest to most expensive:

• A room in a shared house. The most common choice. In expensive cities it is often the only affordable option.
• Student accommodation. Buildings made for students, usually near campus.
• Homestay. You live with an Australian family.
• Your own studio or one-bedroom apartment. The most expensive option.

Two things to know before you sign a lease. First, the bond is usually four weeks of rent. A government office holds it, not the landlord. You get it back at the end. If someone asks you to pay a bond in cash directly to them, this is a warning sign.

Second, you usually cannot inspect a property from overseas. Book two to four weeks of temporary accommodation first. Then look at properties in person. This avoids the most common and most expensive mistake students make.

Your school's accommodation office is the best place to start. It is free. They know the area and often keep a list of checked properties.