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Where to live

Do you prefer bustling and busy or quiet and leafy? Choose a suburb that is convenient for study, has great public transport and suits your budget.

How to find accommodation

While you study in Melbourne, Victoria you can rent, share, live on campus or stay with a family in high quality, safe student accommodation.

Setting up and moving in

Find out what you need to consider when you get electricity, gas and internet connected in your home.

Your rights and responsibilities as a renter in Victoria

We've put together some tips to help you protect yourself against some of the most common rental issues among international students.

Accommodation and rental rights during coronavirus

What you need to know about the impact of coronavirus on rental accommodation, how to protect your legal rights and where to seek help.

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