What you need to know as a new student in Melbourne

Australia

Explore Communities for New Students in Melbourne for 2025

Join WhatsApp and Facebook groups to connect with other new students relocating to Melbourne. Exchange tips, find housing, and start building friendships even before your arrival as a new student. The groups below are shared by fellow students. Do you know of any groups we should add? Feel free to contact us!

Melbourne New Students 2025

About Melbourne

Melbourne, a city with culture, creativity, and endless opportunities for students from around the globe. In the heart of Australia’s southeastern coast, Melbourne beckons with its vibrant arts scene, diverse neighborhoods, and renowned restaurants. Explore its iconic laneways adorned with street art and relax in its parks. With top universities and a thriving job market, Melbourne promises an enriching and unforgettable student experience.

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City details

General Costs

Student Interest

Universities

Pro's & Con's

Upcoming Events for new students in Melbourne

Are you a new student moving to a new environment to study? The Student Life is here to make your transition as smooth as possible. How? We organize events to help new students adjust, make friends, and start their social lives before classes begin. We provide opportunities to experience the local culture, meet people, and create lasting memories for the semester. Check out the events below and kickstart your social life in the best way possible.

O-Week Festival 2025

The biggest party of the semester has arrived: the O-Week Festival! It’s the best way to wrap up the orientation period with the combined university party of the year! After all the stress of settling in, sorting housing and surviving the first week of classes, this is the perfect time to meet with all new students from Monash, La Trobe, University of Melbourne, Swinburne, RMIT, ACU and many more!

O-Week Festival Tickets

Welcome Gathering 2025

Register for the most important welcome event of the semester! This is your chance to connect, socialize, and create unforgettable memories with fellow new students. Secure your ticket to gain access to the WhatsApp Community for all new students and the Virtual Meetup—start making friends and meeting people weeks before you arrive!

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