STUDY IN MELBOURNE
Victoria, particularly Melbourne, offers stability, quality healthcare, vibrant culture, excellent education, and robust infrastructure. As the capital and most populous city, Melbourne is renowned for its multiculturalism, with residents from over 200 countries. Students studying here enjoy security and exposure to diverse cultures through festivals and events.
Melbourne boasts iconic landmarks like the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the National Gallery of Victoria, along with UNESCO recognition as a City of Literature. It's a hub for street art, live music, and theater, and hosts major global events like the Australian Grand Prix and the Australian Open.
Melbourne boasts top-notch universities and institutions offering quality education in various fields like research, technical training, English language, and business. International students have ample options for excellent education in Melbourne.
Melbourne, ranked third globally in the QS Best Student Cities 2019, is Australia's premier student destination. Boasting high living standards, multicultural vibrancy, and social inclusivity, it drew 200,000 international students to Victoria in 2017. Experience diverse cultures through abundant cultural events, and enjoy peace of mind with Melbourne's top-notch security as you pursue your studies.
VICTORIA BY NUMBERS*
- VIC Population – 6,359,000.
- Melbourne Population – 4.9 million people.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders account for 0.8 percent of the Victorian population.
- The top five languages (Other than English) – Mandarin, Italian, Greek, Vietnamese, and Arabic.
- The top five countries of birth (other than Australia) – England, New Zealand, India, South Africa and Philippines.
- Victoria is Australia’s most densely populated state, having the smallest mainland state but second most population in Australia.
COST OF LIVING IN MELBOURNE VIC (PER WEEK)
- Average Accommodation costs: AUD $200-300 (Shared House or Apartment)
- Public Transport: AUD $20-$50
- Food: AUD $60-$100
SCHOOLING OBLIGATIONS FOR DEPENDANTS
Where school aged children are included in your student visa application, schooling costs of AUD8,000 per year for each child will need to be added to the amount of funds that is required. This amount is the minimum required for a visa application only and you are responsible for researching schooling costs, which may vary widely between states, territories and schools in Australia.
You do not have to provide evidence of schooling costs if you are:
- A PhD student and can show you have enrolled your child in an Australian government school where the fees have been waived
- eceived an Australian Commonwealth Government scholarship, including Foreign Affairs and Defence sponsored students, and you can show you have enrolled your child in a government school where the fees have been waived.
(Source: Department of Home Affairs)
For the private schools in Victoria information can be obtained directly from: Private Schools Directory:https://www.privateschoolsdirectory.com.au/melbourne-schools.php
For more information, contact MIA-Management Institute Australia at info@mia.com.au
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection has financial requirements you must meet in order to receive a student visa for Australia. From 23 October 2019, the 12-month living cost is estimated at $21,041 per year for a single Individual. For more information on the latest requirements and costs refer to https://www.studyin australia.gov. au/english/live-in-australia/living-costs