Housing
In Melbourne, you have the freedom to choose housing that best suits your needs. Housing options include apartments or dorms on campus, or privately arranged off-campus rentals and housing. University housing is included with the admission results from the university. Before departure, you’ll arrange housing with the help of the campus housing service.
Apartment
In addition to apartments, about half of all exchange students opt to live in share houses surrounding the university. Similar to a shared apartment, a share house is an independent living space where you may share bathrooms or kitchens, for example. This is a common living arrangement for young working professionals in Australia.
Accommodations
- Private or shared bedroom
- Private or shared bathroom
- Off campus
- No meal plan
Live with
- International students
- Local residents
- Local students
- UC students
- US students
Commute
Your commute to class will vary depending on the location.
Dorm
A variety of dorms, which are called residential colleges, are available.
Accommodations
- Private or shared bedroom
- Private or shared bathroom
- On campus
- No meal plan
Live with
- International students
- UC students
- US students
Commute
Dorms are primarily on campus (with a few exceptions) and just a short walk to class.
Homestay
Your host may be a single adult, a couple, or a family with children.
Accommodations
- Private bedroom
- Shared bathroom
- Off campus
- Meal plan
Live with
- Local residents
Commute
Depending on your housing location, you can expect an average commute to campus of 30 minutes by public transportation.
Hostel
You may choose to live in a hostel for all or part of your study abroad term.
Accommodations
- Shared bedroom
- Shared bathroom
- Off campus
- No meal plan
Live with
- International students
- UC students
- US students
- Travelers
Commute
Commute times could be 10 minutes to an hour by public transportation depending on the hostel location.