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Housing close to campus, casual jobs, affordable eats, and uni events — curated for the seven biggest Melbourne unis.
Melbourne universities
Approximate 2024-25 figures — refreshed annually.
University of Melbourne
Carlton · est. 1853
Students
53k
International
45%
Intl fee/yr
$50k
CBD
10 min
Avg rent: $420/wk
View pageMonash University
Clayton · est. 1958
Students
86k
International
40%
Intl fee/yr
$48k
CBD
45 min
Avg rent: $350/wk
View pageRMIT University
Melbourne (CBD) · est. 1887
Students
95k
International
45%
Intl fee/yr
$38k
CBD
0 min
Avg rent: $500/wk
View pageDeakin University
Burwood · est. 1974
Students
61k
International
18%
Intl fee/yr
$36k
CBD
50 min
Avg rent: $380/wk
View pageLa Trobe University
Bundoora · est. 1964
Students
38k
International
25%
Intl fee/yr
$35k
CBD
55 min
Avg rent: $310/wk
View pageVictoria University
Footscray · est. 1916
Students
40k
International
30%
Intl fee/yr
$32k
CBD
15 min
Avg rent: $340/wk
View pageSwinburne University
Hawthorn · est. 1908
Students
60k
International
30%
Intl fee/yr
$36k
CBD
15 min
Avg rent: $450/wk
View pageAustralian Catholic University
Fitzroy · est. 1991
Students
34k
International
15%
Intl fee/yr
$30k
CBD
8 min
Avg rent: $460/wk
View pageCheap eats near campus
Lentil As Anything
Pay what you feelPay-what-you-feel South Asian at Abbotsford Convent.
📍 Abbotsford
Shakahari Too
Under $20Student-plate vegetarian in Carlton since 1972.
📍 Carlton
Footscray Market Pho
Under $15$14 beef pho plus a Vietnamese iced coffee.
📍 Footscray
Clayton Food Court
Under $12Chinese, Malaysian and Sri Lankan for under $12.
📍 Clayton
Dumplings at ShanDong MaMa
$12 for 8Legendary mum-made dumplings in the city centre.
📍 Melbourne (CBD)
Hawthorn Market Banh Mi
3 for $15Three-roll-for-$15 deal near Swinburne.
📍 Hawthorn
Uni events
Monash Clubs Expo
100+ student clubs giving away free pizza and merch.
📍 Clayton
RMIT Welcome Week
Live bands, food trucks and job fair on the lawn.
📍 Melbourne (CBD)
UniMelb Open Day
Campus tours, free BBQ, subject info sessions.
📍 Carlton
Student tips
Myki 50% Discount
Eligible international & domestic students get half-price fares.
Save ~$30/weekFree Gyms at Your Uni
Most unis have a free (or $5/wk) student gym on campus.
UniMelb After Hours
Baillieu Library is open till 2am during exam period.
Furniture at the Leaver's Sale
End of semester — grab desks, chairs and textbooks for free from outgoing students.