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Study Melbourne has two new social media channels

One of the best ways to make friends while living in Victoria is to attend events, network and meet new people. Subscribe to our new Instagram broadcast channel or follow us on rednote to be the first to hear about exciting events and special giveaways.
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Water safety

Summer is a great time to get out, enjoy Victoria and our beautiful beaches. It’s also very important to take care, stay safe and be informed - especially during fire season. Always check VicEmergency before travelling to stay safe.
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Tips to manage exam and assignment stress

As exams and assignment deadlines get close, it’s important to take care of your health and wellbeing. Study Melbourne recently hosted a Stress Less Movie Night for international students.
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Melbourne leads in the Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings 2025

Melbourne has once again affirmed its place on the global academic stage, with the University of Melbourne ranked as Australia’s most prestigious university in the 2025 Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings, placing 47th globally. Monash University has also made an impressive leap—climbing nearly 20 places to rank 63rd in the world.
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Academia forge strong ties at PhD open day in Da Nang

On 10 April 2025, Study Melbourne hosted the Melbourne for Research – PhD open day in Da Nang. The event attracted 70 Vietnamese university lecturers, government officials, working professionals and students from across Vietnam's central provinces. Faculty members from 7 leading Victorian universities presented their PhD programs, scholarship offerings and support services.
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Vietnamese youth enjoy the Australian Grand Prix watch party and STEM demo day

On Saturday, 15 March 2025, Study Melbourne Hub Ho Chi Minh City and Melbourne Polytechnic Vietnam (MPV) co-hosted an incredible event that brought the excitement of the Australian Grand Prix to Vietnam!
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Diversity, equity and inclusion in elite sport, STEM and education

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) took centre stage at the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Australian Grand Prix 2025! Study Melbourne hosted a track-side panel discussion moderated by Professor Martin Bean CBE, former Vice Chancellor of RMIT University and a Formula 1 DEI champion.
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Melbourne is Australia's best city for arts and culture!

Melbourne proudly holds the title of Australia's #1 city for arts and culture! The city thrives with a vibrant community of diverse creatives, drawing in art enthusiasts from all corners.
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Welcome to international students arriving in Melbourne and Victoria

Study Melbourne welcomes all new and returning international students. Watch our welcome video, check out our accommodation tool and cost-of-living calculator, find out about the International Student Travel Pass.
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Your sexual health

Talking about sex and your sexual health is important – talk to your friends, your partner, your doctor or someone you trust. By talking about sex, sexual health and Sexually Transmitted Infections, it can help to know what steps you can take to have a healthy sex life.
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Last year's Future Founder Venture Scholarship winners

Future Founders Venture Scholarships 2025

Give your new business a boost in 2025 - apply for a Venture Scholarship! Applications are open to current and former international students (up to 5-years post-graduation) leading a new business venture.
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Study Melbourne Hub Ho Chi Minh City celebrates its 3rd birthday

The Study Melbourne Hub Ho Chi Minh City has celebrated its 3rd birthday. To celebrate, Vietnamese and Victorian education partners gathered on Thursday, 12 December 2024. Education providers, alumni, and students enjoyed the event.
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Melbourne
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2 May - 31 August

Well Fed at the Study Melbourne Hub

Proudly supported by Study Melbourne, the Just Food Collective invites all international students to attend Well Fed at the Study Melbourne Hub. This initiative provides free food, healthy diet information, and community connections for international students. Think a bowl of delicious food, a sweet treat and a hot drink! There will also be groceries to take-home too. Spaces are limited and registration is essential. This event will be held every 2nd Friday.

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm (AEST)

Cost: Free
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Melbourne
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4 June - 15 June

RISING festival

RISING is Melbourne’s annual winter festival of art, music and performance. There are many free events at RISING including: Intangible #Form, a laser art installation by Shohei Fujimoto. Night Trade is RISING’s festival hub in Howey Place, explore laneways filled with karaoke, food, drinks, music and art. Space Out by Woopsyang is a viral competition to do nothing at QV on the 9th of June. See 80 people battle to space out. Block Buster on 7 June is a day to night party celebrating Pakistani music, Punjabi truck art and street food at Fed Square.

Time: 12:00am - 11:59pm (AEST)

Cost: Free/tickets
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Melbourne
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5 June

Australian workplace jargon-busting panel

If you have ever felt lost in a meeting when someone says, 'manage up', 'KPI', 'ROI', 'Let's circle back', or 'We'll take it offline', you are not alone. Join an insightful and light-hearted panel event that breaks down the Australian workplace's buzzwords, acronyms, and cultural quirks. This session will help you decode unwritten rules and workplace talk so you can communicate confidently and clearly.

Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm (AEST)

Cost: Free
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13 June

Tax in Australia

Register for this informative session in partnership with the Australian Taxation Office for all you need to know about tax and the superannuation system in Australia. Learn about paying tax, Tax file numbers, superannuation, lodging an income tax return and scams. You can ask questions at the end of the session.

Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm (AEST)

Cost: Free
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