We welcome you, the Prospective Migrant or the International Student, to Australia. Melbourne is the Capital City of the State of Victoria known as the Garden State because of the vast green areas, public gardens, an abundance of flowers and fauna, the stately splendor of the Oak and Maple trees.

Situated in the south east corner of mainland Australia, Melbourne, a sophisticated world city is ranked as one of the world's most livable, safest, healthiest and cleanest cities. It is Australia's pre eminent centre for Arts and Culture, Education, Dining and Shopping.

The entire Melbourne Metropolitan area which includes eleven suburbs covers 8806 sq kms and has a population of nearly 4 million - the City Centre covers nearly 38 sq kms and has a residential population of around 90,000. Each day around 716,000 people use the City and Melbourne hosts over a million International visitors each year.



Student Intakes:
the first being in February when the Summer is ending and one is looking forward to a pleasant Autumn, long days with the average temperature being around 20 degrees C. the second intake being in July in the midst of Winter with temperatures averaging around 15 degrees C - the days are rather short with the sun setting early around 5.30 pm.

Melbourne Weather:
Melbourne has a reputation for its changeable weather; a tip for any visitor is to be prepared for anything, take an umbrella and wear layers that can be worn or removed as needed .
As a general rule, Melbourne enjoys a temperate climate with warm to hot summers, mild and sometimes balmy springs and autumns and cool winters; while Melbourne has a reputation for rain, the city actually receives less rainfall than either Brisbane or Sydney.
Summer: December to February - warm to hot - Av Min 14degrees C - Av Max 25 degrees C
Autumn: March to May - mild - Av Min 11 degrees C - Av Max 20 degrees C
Winter: June to August - cool to brisk - Av Min 7 degrees C - Av Max 14 degrees C
Spring: September to November - cool to mild - Av Min 10 degrees C - Av Max 20 degrees C

Main Universities in and around Melbourne:
Monash University
Clayton Campus is about 15 kms from Melbourne CBD
Caulfield Campus is about 10 kms from Melbourne CBD

RMIT
City Campus is situated in Melbourne CBD

Deakin University
Burwood Campus is about 15 kms from Melbourne CBD
Geelong Campus is about 100 kms from Melbourne CBD

Victoria University
Different Campuses in and around Melbourne but, mainly in Melbourne CBD

Melbourne University
City Campus is situated in Melbourne CBD

Swinburne University
Hawthorn Campus is about 12 kms from Melbourne CBD

Ballarat University
Ballarat is about 120 kms from Melbourne CBD

Australian Catholic University
Various Campuses in and around Melbourne CBD


Public Transport Facilities:
Trains, Trams and buses are fairly good and reliable and are accessible from and to most University Campuses in and around Melbourne.
Costs: Minimum is a 2 hour ticket / zone - $ 3.70
Weekly Pass - around $30
Monthly Pass - around $110
Yearly Pass - around $1200
The Ticket or Pass is valid for train, tram and bus.

Cycling tracks are earmarked all over the roads in Melbourne; traveling by cycle is encouraged and is popular with the students for covering short distances.
Of course, cheap second hand cars are easily available from as little as AUD $1000 to $1500 and above; an International Driving License would be most helpful in obtaining an Australian Drivers' License

A comprehensive Introduction and Familiarization Briefing will be given to all our Incoming Clients shortly after arrival.