Welcome to international students arriving in Melbourne and Victoria

Published: 11 February 2025
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Study Melbourne welcomes all new and returning international students to Melbourne and Victoria. We are here to support you, so come and see us at the Study Melbourne Hub in Hardware Lane in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD. Many of our Hub team are former international students and understand the joys and challenges of being an international student.

Watch our Welcome video and visit the Study Melbourne website for essential information and resources for international students, including:

  • An accommodation tool, to help you find the best accommodation option to suit your lifestyle and budget
  • A cost-of-living calculator to give you an estimate of how much it might cost to live in Melbourne based on your desired accommodation type, ideal location, preferred forms of transport and even how much you like to spend on entertainment and activities.
  • Information about the International Student Travel Pass, which gives eligible undergraduate students a saving of 50% on all public transport costs
  • How to stay safe this summer while enjoying Victoria’s beautiful waterways and beaches
  • Join our Instagram Broadcast Channel to be the first to hear about exciting events, news, updates and tips.
Upcoming events
Melbourne
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10 April - 11 September

Well Fed & Ferments

Just Food Collective's Well Fed is teaming up with Farm to Ferment and Study Melbourne in 2026 to offer free meals and inspiring fermenting workshops led by master fermenter Patrick Meaney.
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm (AEST)
Cost: Free
Register
Melbourne
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27 July - 31 October

Tax Help Centre at Study Melbourne Hub

Study Melbourne is offering Tax Help to assist international students with lodging their tax returns for the 2025-2026 financial year. The program is open to international students who have a Tax File Number (TFN) and have earned $70,000 or less. Students with an Australian Business Number (ABN) are not eligible for this service.
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm (AEDT)
Cost: Free
Melbourne
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12 August

Free English classes

Want to improve your English, practise pronunciation, and feel more confident in everyday conversations in Melbourne? Join the League of Latin American Migrants Australia (LLAMA) for free face-to-face English classes designed for international students at the Study Melbourne Hub. Led by experienced Australian volunteer teachers, these sessions provide a friendly space to practise speaking, learn about Australian culture, and connect with others.
Time: 3:00pm - 4:45pm (AEST)
Cost: Free
Register
Melbourne
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13 August

Welcome Event at the Hub

The Study Melbourne Hub is hosting a welcome event for the new semester. Whether you’re a newly arrived international student or returning for another term, this is a great opportunity to connect with others, have some fun and settle into student life in Melbourne
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm (AEST)
Cost: Free
Register
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