Apply and Accept

• Pre-Departure and Arrival
• Visas
  • Applying for a visa
  • Visa renewals
  • Health cover renewals
  • Work permission and tax file numbers
  • Permanent resident status
  • Assessment services for 457 Visa
• Overseas Health Cover
• Pre-departure checklist
• Flying to Melbourne
  • Flights and money
  • Melbourne Airport
  • Customs
  • Airport pick-up
• Orientation
• Accommodation
  • On-campus
  • Recommended Housing Providers
  • Homestay
  • Renting and sharing
  • Temporary accommodation
  • Accommodation Help Desk
• Living in Melbourne
  • Banking
  • Living expenses
  • Safety
  • Health
  • Transport
  • Communications

Living in Melbourne

• Banking Find out about Australian banks and hints for managing your finances in Australia.
• Living Expenses View an approximate guide to international student living expenses.
• Safety Melbourne is a very safe city, but you may still find these tips useful.
• Health Find out about health issues such as culture shock, vaccinations and prescriptions.
• Transport Learn about trains, trams, buses, taxis and other transport options.
• Communications Find out about the Australian postal service, telephoning, emailing and translation services.

• Find your country's consulate, embassy or diplomatic mission

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  Resources Guide for International Students

  All you need to know about starting at Swinburne and living in Melbourne.

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  International Student Guide

  Produced annually by the City of Melbourne, this guide will help you get the most out of this diverse city.