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🇦🇺 Student Guide to Melbourne
Repeatedly ranked among the worlds best student cities, Melbourne mixes top universities with great coffee, sport and a huge international community.
▶ Pre-departure checklist & visa timelineCost & getting around
- Monthly budget: A$2,000–2,800/month (rent, food, transport)
- Transport: Free tram zone in the CBD; get a Myki card for trams, trains and buses.
- Where students live: Carlton, Clayton (Monash), Brunswick, Parkville, CBD
Tips for students in Melbourne
- Apply for student accommodation early — it goes fast near campus.
- Your student visa lets you work up to 48 hours per fortnight.
- Use the free City Circle tram to get around the centre.
- Open a local bank account and get a Myki concession if eligible.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to live in Melbourne as a student?
- A typical international student in Melbourne budgets around A$2,000–2,800/month (rent, food, transport), depending on accommodation and lifestyle.
- Where do students live in Melbourne?
- Popular student areas include Carlton, Clayton (Monash), Brunswick, Parkville, CBD.
- How do students get around Melbourne?
- Free tram zone in the CBD; get a Myki card for trams, trains and buses.