Parkville Campus

The University's main campus is in Parkville, an inner city area of parks, and a short walk from central Melbourne. The campus is attractively landscaped with historical buildings, leafy, brick-paved walks, quiet places for study and conversation and spaces for meeting, entertainment and recreation.

Life at the University of Melbourne is full and rewarding, thanks to the excellent facilities and friendly atmosphere of our campuses. Virtually every need and interest is catered for, while retail services, entertainment, cafes and gardens of the State capital are only minutes away from the Parkville campus.

More than 250 student clubs and societies thrive on campus, catering for interests ranging from amateur theatre, music and film to politics, literature and religion.

The campus provides all the conveniences of a small town. These include banks, cafes, a milk bar, a food cooperative, a post office, a chemist, a hair salon, a travel agent, theatres, museums, galleries, libraries, reading rooms, and various shops offering clothes, sportswear, stationery, and markets selling fruit and vegetables, clothing and general merchandise.

The University also caters for the physical health and development of students and staff. Among the sporting and recreational facilities available are a heated indoor swimming pool, gymnasiums and weight training rooms, squash, tennis and basketball courts, a cricket practice area, a synthetic running track and playing fields.

Off-campus facilities include the Boat Shed on the Yarra River and the Alpine Lodge at Mt Buller.

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Transport

Public transport is readily available to and from Parkville campus. Trams and buses are right on the step, with a train service nearby. Contact the Met Transport Information Centre on 131 638 for the best way to travel. Car parking is not free and limited by permit. Further private car parks are located around the campus perimeters and surrounding areas. Melway reference - map 2B C6.

A map of the campus (PDF 248KB) is available.

Accommodation

Furnished apartments, student's hostels and residential colleges form part of the accommodation picture, beside a vast range of rental properties and private boarding available to students. The Housing Office on campus can provide more detailed information on the range of accommodation available. Colleges accommodate students and also provide additional tutoring and pastoral care in a stimulating communal environment. Scholarships and financial assistance are offered at all colleges and halls of residence. Apply directly to the colleges and halls. Enquiries for accommodation should be made well in advance, close to November or December, for the following year.

Further information is available from Student Housing Services.

Contact Details

Melbourne School of Land and Environment
The University of Melbourne
Victoria Australia 3010

Telephone +61 3 8344 0276
Fax + 61 3 9348 2156
Freecall (Australia) 1800 815 803