Why Australia? Australia has a long-held reputation for welcoming international students and providing them with memorable study experiences. It offers a high standard of living, first-class education, as well as health care, public transport, employment rates, safety and security. And the cost of living is relatively low compared with similar economies in North America and Europe. Melbourne In a ranking of 140 cities all around the world, Melbourne ranked as the world’s ‘most liveable’ city (Economist Intelligence Unit 2011). This ranking is based on standards of education, infrastructure, culture and environment, healthcare and stability. The city is a rich, multicultural landscape of ideas, skills and personalities. The people are cosmopolitan, fun-loving and friendly. Melbourne has a temperate, almost Mediterranean climate.
Temperatures can be hot in summer (with maximums in the 40s) and cool in winter (the temperature as low as zero at night). The city has something for all tastes. From calm parks and gardens to the edgy arts and music scene. Melbourne is also Australia’s restaurant capital, with more than 3000 restaurants and cafes, offering cuisines from around the world. And, if you like sport, there are local competitions in all sports – and regular international events, including: — Formula One Grand Prix — The Australian Tennis Open — Australian Rules Football — Melbourne Cup and Caulfield Cup — Rip Curl Surfing Titles — Australian International Air Show — International Test Cricket www.visitmelbourne.com
Transport in Melbourne
On-campus
All Australian campuses are accessible by public transport. A shuttle bus service operates between the Clayton, Caulfield, Berwick and Peninsula campuses during semesters and also in examination periods. Designated bicycle parking is provided at all campuses. For details of local bicycle paths and bicycle lanes, refer to the Bicycle Victoria website at www.bv.com.au.
Living on-campus offers certainty and security for students who have never lived out of home before. The closing date for lodging applications for the following year is 30 November.
The Monash Student Association runs a car-pooling scheme for students and staff traveling to the Clayton, Berwick and Peninsula campuses. Car poolers are eligible for free parking. Public transport timetables and maps can be found at www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au. Accommodation at Monash Accommodation is available at all campuses either on campus or near-to-campus. www.mrs.monash.edu/on-campusaccommodation
Off-campus Off-campus accommodation options include student hostels, fullboard/homestay, part-board, private apartments and private houses. The Housing Advisory Service, part of Monash Residential Services, assists students with information and advice about off-campus accommodation +61 3 9903 4646 offcampus.mrs@monash.edu. www.monash.edu/study/services/ housing Parking is available at or near all Australian campuses.
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