Student life
Are you ready for a transformative university experience?
Go beyond the lecture theatre
Find your place amongst our historic campuses, world-class facilities, and diverse student community.
A club or society is a great way to continue the extracurricular activities you already love, find a new interest or meet like-minded friends from within or outside of your degree.
Employers love to see leadership experience on your resume – and we love to help you get it.
Lead a student group, direct a play, mentor a younger student or help run one of over 200 clubs and societies to make connections and build your networks.
Student Life programs
Join one of our extra-curricular programs to enhance your development and personal growth.
Clubs and societies
Make new friends by joining one of over 200 clubs and societies.
Study abroad for a semester
Study away from your home institution with our International Exchange and Study Abroad programs.
Attend an event
Hear directly from our staff and students at an in-person or online event.
Explore our world-leading facilities
Make the most of our campus facilities including libraries, galleries and cafes.
We're committed to providing a dynamic student experience with a vast range of competitive, recreational and instructional clubs, sports programs and extensive fitness services.
Sport and recreation
Use our range of competitive, recreational and instructional clubs, sports programs and extensive fitness services.
Explore our campus
2600 bike parking spaces, 22 cafes, 16 museums and galleries and 100 research facilities are just some of the facilities you'll have access to.
Support
Academic skills support
We have a dedicated suite of programs to help you develop your academic and professional skills to your full potential both in the classroom and in your career. These include online learning modules, i-Tutes, workshops, drop-in sessions and tailored programs to help with English language development.
Our campus community
Whether you need help with your finances, your housing or just navigating university life, we have a range of comprehensive support services to assist you. Our Safer Community Program promotes respect and inclusiveness and provides advice and support for all members of our community about their safety.
Equity and disability support
If you're in need of ongoing assistance with your studies, we offer a range of services including disability services, medical and mental health support, support for carers, elite athletes and performers, defence reservists and emergency volunteers, and cultural or religious observance.
Melbourne peer mentor program
In your first semester of undergraduate studies, you’ll be matched with a Peer Mentor from your faculty as part of a small group of students. Hear from fellow students, ask about navigating uni life, and make friends with other people in your degree.
Graduate with skills and experience employers are looking for
Whether you have a dream career in mind or want to explore your options first, we’re here to help you achieve your ambitions.
We provide programs and services to students free of charge, including screened job listings, workshops, practice interviews, industry events and connections with alumni.
Graduate career ready
Focus on your career from day one while gaining practical skills, real-world expertise and industry connections.
Strengthen your interests, skills and networks
Develop your capabilities in leadership, community engagement, sustainability and innovation with Melbourne Plus.
Get a head start on your career
Explore your employment options, craft your resume and cover letter, or apply for an internship
2600
bike parking spaces
16
museums and galleries
50%
of students regularly play sport on campus
200+
clubs and societies
100+
research centres
22
coffee shops on campus
108
Olympic athletes