Accommodation A number of Real Estate agencies service the campus area and are easily contactable either in person or by telephone, e-mail, etc.International students will need to budget about a minimum of $12,000 per year to live in Melbourne. This will cover basic accommodation, food, clothing, entertainment, transport, travel, telephone calls and other costs. This amount will vary according to the students lifestyle and additional family members accompanying the student.

Local doctors, dentists and supermarkets are located in Melbourne CBD. Melbourne CBD has a number of local churches and community groups as well as being located in some of the most attractive areas in Australia.

Home stay:       approximately $180 to $270 AUD per week.

Home stay families provide students with a private, single room with bathroom and laundry shared with the family. Meals are usually included in the cost but this varies to suit the needs of the family and the student. Self-catering Home stay is sometimes available and offers a cheaper alternative. This is a reliable way to find a safe reputable family to live with.

Renting a flatted: Approximately $70 to $200+ per weekSingle bed/living room with its own basic kitchen, and often a shared bathroom.

Renting a house or flat: Approximately $150 to $250+ per week for one bedroom plus $60 to $150+ per week for each additional bedroom.One or more bedrooms, a kitchen, bathroom, living area and usually laundry