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.
Watch our welcome and pre-arrival videos
Upcoming events
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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17 September

Women in STEM - Thriving Through Challenges

Join Study Melbourne’s Women in STEM network for an inspirational session. Moving to a new country is challenging enough, but what does it mean to navigate STEM as an international woman? Have you ever felt like you had to prove yourself, struggled to find your voice, or faced a challenge you wondered whether other women experienced too?
Time: 3:30pm - 5:30pm (AEST)
Cost: Free
Register
Melbourne
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18 September

Budget Cooking Workshop

Join this free hands-on workshop with B-Friend to learn how to prepare healthy, affordable meals for less than $3 per serve. Enjoy a live cooking demonstration, pick up practical money-saving tips and recipes, and connect with other students over a free lunch.
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm (AEST)
Cost: Free
Register
Melbourne
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18 September

Study Melbourne Language Exchange Meetup

Join us at the Study Melbourne Hub to connect, learn and practise English while making new friends! This September, the Language exchange theme is Sports. Before the AFL grand final weekend, we would love to hear about your favourite sports and have a wonderful afternoon sharing each other's favourite sporting event memories.
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm (AEST)
Cost: Free
Register
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