Studying in Melbourne
VIC, Australia
Melbourne is Australia’s second-largest city and a perennial favourite for international students. It’s home to two Group of Eight universities, major TAFE and private providers, and a creative economy that runs through fashion, design, music, and food. The city consistently ranks at or near the top of “best cities for international students” lists worldwide.
Universities and major institutes
- University of Melbourne
- Monash University
- RMIT University
- Deakin University
- La Trobe University
- Swinburne University of Technology
- Victoria University
Cost of living
Cheaper than Sydney but still among the more expensive Australian cities. Expect $250–$500 per week for a share house room depending on suburb.
Neighbourhoods for students
- Carlton / North Melbourne — close to Melbourne Uni and RMIT, café-and-bookshop culture.
- Brunswick / Fitzroy — slightly cheaper, creative, well-served by trams.
- Clayton — Monash Clayton catchment, suburban with student housing options.
- Footscray — diverse, more affordable, on the tram line into the CBD.
- Caulfield — Monash Caulfield catchment, central with strong public transport.
Institutes in Melbourne
Billy Blue College of Design
Torrens University Australia
Industry-mentored design school of Torrens University, with campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
Deakin University
A large multi-campus Victorian university known for strong industry placements, online flexibility, and high graduate-employment outcomes.
Holmesglen Institute
TAFE Victoria
One of Victoria's largest TAFEs, offering vocational and higher-education courses across multiple Melbourne campuses.
La Trobe University
A Melbourne-based research university with a strong health-sciences focus and campuses across regional Victoria.
Monash University
A Group of Eight research university with multiple Melbourne campuses and a strong global footprint.
RMIT University
A large public research university in Melbourne with strong programs in design, engineering, business, and technology.
Swinburne University of Technology
A Melbourne university of technology blending degrees and vocational training, with a strong applied-tech and design focus.
University of Melbourne
Top-ranked Group of Eight research university with a distinctive graduate-school structure.