Student Accommodation

You can choose to live near or on the Parkville campus in one of the University's student accomodation options.

There are three University-affiliated accommodation options:

  • University Accommodation: University Accommodation offer an independent lifestyle with fully self-contained studio apartments or shared apartments with communal amenities.
  • University Residential Colleges and Affiliated Residential Colleges: University Residential Colleges and Affiliated Residential Colleges offer an immersive campus lifestyle with academic support, prepared meals and a range of activities.
  • Partner Accommodation: The University has collaborated with nationally recognised student accommodation providers to create more accommodation options around the Parkville campus.

There are differences between the accommodation options at the University of Melbourne including:

  • How many other students might live at the same accommodation.
  • What inclusions the accommodation option provides such as meals or social activities.
  • Cost. There are fees associated with living in a University-affiliated accommodation that you need to consider.

To help you decide which is the best fit for you, take some time to research your options and consider booking an in-person or virtual tour with the options that interest you.

If you want to live in an external student accommodation provider such as Journal, Urbanest or Scape, or in private housing such as a share house or by yourself, you will need to research these options independently. It is important to understand the options that are best suited to your circumstances.

For more information, visit the Student Accommodation page.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can access various financial supports to assist with the cost of accommodation.

Learn about accommodation financial support

Frequently asked questions

  • University Residential Colleges and Affiliated Residential Colleges provide students with three meals a day.

    Students in all other accommodation options are required to purchase and prepare their own meals.

  • You should apply for accommodation at the same time as applying to study at the University.

    The earlier you begin to apply, the more options you will have as on-campus accommodation is a popular option and fills quickly.

    Some accommodation providers open applications as early as March of the preceding year of entry. Check the webpage of the accommodation you are interested in for more information about application dates.

  • Request a fee waiver by contacting the relevant accommodation with an outline of your circumstances.

    Alternatively, you can contact us.

  • This will depend on your accommodation.

    Some accommodation providers close over the Winter and Summer non-teaching period. Check with your accommodation for more information.

    University of Melbourne dates are available at: Key dates.

  • Most accommodation options are available to graduate students, except for some Affiliated Residential Colleges.

    The Lofts at Melbourne Connect is the main graduate-only accommodation option.

  • The University Residential colleges – Medley Hall and International House – require you to be a University of Melbourne student. If you do not receive an offer to the University, you will need to decline your accommodation place.

    Some of the Affiliated Residential colleges are open to other universities including RMIT, Monash (Pharmacy) and ACU. If you received an offer for a college, you may still be eligible to take up your offer. You will need to  discuss this the college that has offered you a spot.

  • We recommend accepting your accommodation offer so that you have accommodation organised.

    If you do not respond to your offer, your place will be offered to someone else. There is no guarantee that the accommodation will have space if you decline or the offer lapses.

  • No. Some students choose to live in student accommodation for one year whereas others stay for the entirety of their degree, it’s up to you!

  • Yes. If you decide you would like to live in a different accommodation than the one you are in, you will need to apply by completing the relevant application process.

    To avoid having to change accommodation, research your options thoroughly to choose which is the best fit for you.

  • This will depend on your accommodation. Check with your accommodation for more information.

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