Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
James
From: University of Sheffield
To: University of Melbourne
2025 • Full year
Good things - very social, study room, sports lounge, rooftop, good locations Less good things - Kitchen is always very dirty as have to share it with…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
Around £400
Where was it located?
In the CBD 5 mins away from uni
How can someone find this place?
Lincoln house
Would you recommend it?
Good things - very social, study room, sports lounge, rooftop, good locations Less good things - Kitchen is always very dirty as have to share it with everyone, shared bathrooms can also get dirty
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Workers Everlyn hotel Billboards saturday Lucky Thursday Her bar Naked for Satan
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Beer tasting and sensory analysis
Do you have some tips?
Campus good and very big Registration easy
Best trips to do?
1hr Flight to Sydney Great Ocean Road - under a 2hr drive away
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Melbourne?
Transport is 10/10 trams, trains, ubers Weather is unpredictable - rain, wind, sun, cloud Food can be quite expensive Moderately safe
Jeanne
From: ESSEC Business School
To: Monash University
2025 • Fall
To have a drink in the CBD: section 8, Whitehart, LaLaLand, QT rooftop, Ponyfish, Afloat, and my top 1 The Carlton Club which is a perfect mix between a bar…..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
950€/month
Where was it located?
South Yarra
How can someone find this place?
Would you recommend it?
I loved my place here, I have a studio living on my own which I really like and the localisation was perfect between the school and the center but closer to center where I go more often
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
To have a drink in the CBD: section 8, Whitehart, LaLaLand, QT rooftop, Ponyfish, Afloat, and my top 1 The Carlton Club which is a perfect mix between a bar and a club, indoor and outdoor love it Clubs: Billboard, The Emerson, Love machine, mango, pulp
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I took various classes from 1st to 3rd year and my best ones were the 2nd year classes: Social Issues in organising and Organisational Behaviors, perfect mix between soft and hard skills so interesting
Do you have some tips?
Clayton campus is really nice but a bit far if you only plan to go to the university for your 4 classes you may check the Caulfield campus which is closer to the city
Best trips to do?
New Zealand, Australian east coast from Sydney to Cairns, Tasmania
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Melbourne?
A lot of transport so easy to move within the city, it’s very safe never had any issues, and unfortunately the weather is in fact kind of bad all year except during summer (december/january)
James
From: University of Melbourne
To: Uni of Melbourne
2025 • Full year
Workers Everlyn Hotel Lucky Thursdays Naked for Saten Billboard Saturdays Emerson Toff Her bar..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
£400
Where was it located?
In the CBD 5mins from the uni
How can someone find this place?
UniLodge Lincoln house
Would you recommend it?
Yes as it was a brilliant location and very social
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Workers Everlyn Hotel Lucky Thursdays Naked for Saten Billboard Saturdays Emerson Toff Her bar
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Sport and media
Do you have some tips?
Yes registation was very easy and great campus
Best trips to do?
Great Ocean road Brighton beach
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Melbourne?
10/10 public transport Rains a lot Lots of nice food places
Emeline
From: Lyon 3
To: Monash
2025 • Full year
It was nice because you can meet other students and make nés friends really easily. The athmosphere is pleasant and you are never alone..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
1200
Where was it located?
CBD
How can someone find this place?
Flatmates, Facebook
Would you recommend it?
It was nice because you can meet other students and make nés friends really easily. The athmosphere is pleasant and you are never alone
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Carlton bar, section 8, billboard, the emerson, the whiteart
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Take whatever you want
Do you have some tips?
The campus in Clayton is really big and cool
Best trips to do?
Just go to Sydney or Tasmania
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Melbourne?
There is a LOT of chinese food. The public transports are really expensive so everyone cheats
