2014 Graduate Prospectus - Future Students - University of Melbourne

Housing options tosuit your needsMelbourne boasts a range of housing options availablein or near our Parkville campus. Choose what‘s right for youand your lifestyle to make the most of your time here.HOUSING ADVICEThe University‘s Student Housingservice provides information on therange of housing options available toyou. Our advisers can provide generalinformation on independent living andspecific advice about your rights andduties as a tenant under the ResidentialTenancies Act 1997 (Vic). You canalso download information about thesuburbs of Melbourne, temporaryaccommodation and tenancy law issues.A GUIDE TO HOUSING OPTIONS AND COSTS IN MELBOURNECosts indicated here should be used as a guide only.services.unimelb.edu.au/housingFind your accommodationonlineYou can search for housingadvertisements on the University‘sonline database, which is managed byStudent Housing. Check out the listingsof available housing options, such asshare houses, hostels (rooming houses),homestay and vacant properties.housing.unimelb.edu.auBudgeting made easyPreparing a budget will help youdetermine what you can afford to spendon rent and other living costs. TheStudent Services Financial Aid websiteprovides useful tips on calculating yourbudget, and information on housinggrants, loans and other entitlements.services.unimelb.edu.au/finaidresidential collegeson or near Parkville campusResidential collegesThere are 12 colleges for graduatestudents, located on the Parkvillecampus or a short walk away. Thecolleges provide a unique atmospherefor graduate students, and includeacademic and pastoral support. Eachcollege has facilities such as 24-hourlibraries and IT labs, music practicerooms and other common areas.Graduate students have a wide choiceof different accommodation at thecolleges, including apartments andmore traditional single rooms. All meals,as well as a wide range of activities toget involved in, are included in the fees.See page 24 for more information.Lease: 35–52 weeksMeals: IncludedAverage weekly cost: $330–$520 Q(including meals, academic supportand utilities). Financial assistanceavailable to many graduate studentsthrough scholarships, bursaries andemployment (see page 24).Cooking: Generally noFurnished: YesShared bathroom: SomeUtilities included: YesIntercollegiate Office+61 3 9347 9320enquiries@colleges.unimelb.edu.aucolleges.unimelb.edu.auStudent apartmentsStudent apartments are often designedspecifically for students and can bequite modern. Different apartmentstyles are available, for example studio,one bedroom or two bedrooms. Theapartments are generally self-contained,but communal space is usuallyavailable. The figures below apply toone-bedroom apartments.Lease: 52 weeksMeals: Sometimes – meal plans maybe offeredAverage weekly rent: $300–$360Cooking: YesFurnished: YesShared bathroom: NoUtilities included: Sometimes – checkwith the apartment administrationregarding which utilities are included inyour rentservices.unimelb.edu.au/housing/moving-to-melbourne/apartmentsQ 2013 rates shown.22 coursesearch.unimelb.edu.au