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About Melbourne

 

Explore the City

Watch our Sydney and Melbourne city video and find out why both cities have become the favourite study destinations for students from around the world.

 

Melbourne - one of the world's best cities & Australia’s cultural capital


Melbourne is the capital city of the state of Victoria, and for the second time was voted one of the top three world’s best cities to live in. Melbourne has a low crime rate, little threat from terrorism and a highly developed infrastructure.

Melbourne city is often referred to as Australia's sporting and cultural capital. Sports, fashion and festivals are Melbourne’s great loves. Melbourne city centre has exciting shopping facilities with stores that offer the best of international and Australian goods.

The warm climate, safe environment and reasonable living costs make this an outstanding place to study. A large number of local and international students live, study and work in Melbourne city.

 

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Top attractions

Attractions near to the campus include Melbourne Zoo, the Royal Botanic Gardens, the famous heritage sites, Queen Victoria Market and the largest museum in Australia. Melbourne is also home to Arts Centre complex - famous Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and the Melbourne Theatre Company

Diverse regions are only a short drive out of the city. Venture into Victoria for a reminder of the rich gold-mining history of the state.

Victoria also offers many opportunities for bush walking, camping, cycling, soaking in bubbling mineral spas, skiing and extensive sightseeing. See nature’s drama unfold at Phillip Island’s famous penguin parade. Feed kangaroos and pat a wombat the Healesville Native Animal Sanctuary.

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Getting out and about in Melbourne?

Public transport

You can get around Melbourne by bus, train or tram. Overall, these services are regular and very reliable.

All information relating to transport around Melbourne can be found through the Metlink website.

Use the handy Journey Planner to plan your trip using any mode of transportation. The website also contains links to attractions with relating transport information, and useful information around major events.

You can also call the Metlink information line for help and information on 131 638. They will also take any feedback or comments relating to the transport system in Melbourne.

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Activities in Melbourne

The CSU Study Centre Melbourne organises excursions to many of Melbourne’s exciting places of interest, including Melbourne Zoo, museums and famous historic sites.

Sporting activities

Throughout the school year, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in various team and individual sports.

You can also join the regular competitive leagues at convenient inner-city venues for indoor and outdoor soccer, basketball, badminton and table tennis.

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Where is Study Centre Melbourne?

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Links

These links will take you to external sites. Sites will open in a separate window, and are in English unless otherwise indicated.

Train and tram timetable and fare information

Information about licensing and a guide for international drivers

The official website for Melbourne – packed with information for visitors and tourists about events, activities, attractions and travel info.

This website has more information about living in Melbourne.
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Melbourne Accommodation

We have a range of accommodation for you to choose from

Quality accommodation options available in Melbourne

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Budgeting

Here are some average prices of everyday goods in Melbourne and Sydney

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