Studying in Melbourne: what a month costs, and where to study

What a month costs

• A one-bedroom flat has a median rent of about AUD 475 a week, from Victorian government data. Other costs are not totalled.Source: study.unimelb.edu.au, 1 September 2026Published by University of Melbourne.

This is one university’s estimate for its own students; your costs depend on your housing and habits. Private rents change fast.

The country, in figures

Tuition, the money you must show for the visa and work rights for Australia are in the Australia guide, and the cost calculator totals a year in your currency.

How to find student housing, and avoid rental scams

Places to study in Melbourne