The Melbourne experience
When you join the University of Melbourne you join a campus community of staff and students who are passionate about working and studying at Australia's premier University.
What is university like?
If you have never been to University you will find that it can be very different from high school. Even if you have completed an undergraduate degree, postgraduate study is usually a very different experience.
- The Transition website is a great place to visit before beginning your studies at Melbourne.
Orientation and enrolment
The Orientation and Enrolment Program is the start of your academic year with the University of Melbourne. It is a great time to become familiar with the University and meet new people.
- The International Orientation and Enrolment Program generally commences several days earlier than the central Orientation program for all new students.
Enriching your Degree
Going to university is not just about attending lectures and tutorials and completing assignments. Students at Melbourne are encouraged to explore opportunities that allow them to develop their skills and abilities, and ensure that they get the most out of university life.
Bachelor of Commerce students can choose to participate in a wide variety of degree-enriching activities:
- Concurrent diploma
- Universitas 21 Certificate in Global Issues
- Student exchange
- Student conferences
- Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
- Case study competitions
- Work experience and internships
- Scholarships
- Student Ambassador Leadership Program (SALP)
- Financial Management Association of Australia
The City of Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital of Victoria and is Australia's second-largest city, with a population of over three million. Also a major port, it is the hub of Victoria 's extensive manufacturing and commercial activities, and headquarters for many leading Australian and multinational corporations.
Melbourne is a multicultural city, with more than a quarter of its population having been born overseas. With more than 100 different nationalities represented among its residents, the cultural life of the city is diverse and vibrant. This is reflected in the cuisine available, in cultural festivals, and in the dozens of different languages spoken. The city is known as Australia 's richest cultural centre.
The internationally acclaimed Victorian Arts Centre , located on the Yarra River , houses a large complex of theatres, a performing arts museum, two music studios and a concert hall. The Centre is home to the Australian Ballet , Melbourne Symphony Orchestra , and Melbourne Theatre Company , and regularly stages performances by visiting international artists and groups.
The National Gallery of Victoria is on St Kilda Road , opposite the Alexandra and Royal Botanical Gardens , and the Melbourne Visitor's Centre can be found across the river from the Arts Centre, in Federation Square .
Melbourne is also the birthplace of Australian Rules football , and home to both the National Tennis Centre and the Melbourne Cricket Ground , Australia 's largest sporting stadium.
The city is serviced by a convenient public transport network of buses, trains and trams, which provide easy access to the University of Melbourne campus and surrounding areas.
The climate is 'moderate', with crisp winters, cool springs, long, hot summers and even longer, balmy autumns. But Melbourne is also known for its unpredictable weather - some say it is possible to sample four seasons in one day.
- For more information about the city of Melbourne , visit the official City of Melbourne website .