Other names:
Melbourne University
Contact: +613 9344 4000
Accreditations and rankings:
PIM University of Melbourne (UM)
University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Australia
4.10 / 5 based on 120 reviews.
Description:
Established in 1853, Melbourne University was Victoria's first and Australia's second university when it opened in 1855. Its construction was made possible by the new wealth created in Victoria as a result of the gold rush. One of the early objectives was to improve the moral fibre of colonists, although equality with Sydney was just as important. The University boomed after World War 2, starting an expansion program in terms of courses and facilities that continues today and has resulted in the University of Melbourne becoming one of the largest in Victoria.
85% of students recommend
120 reviews
University of Melbourne review by oarndt
Review by oarndt, University of Maryland, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Germany
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HOUSING
Personal assessment
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? you can live with Australians and experience the culture
Personal comments:
it's an excellent solution as well This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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STUDENT LIFE
Personal social experience
Describe host city: Student life dominates the city
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment Travel: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment Personal comments:
Crown casino - Next Blue R&B club, Chapel Street, Surfers' Paradise This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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My academic experiences
Course recommendations:
Finance final exams are very hard, but you learn a lot
My opinion of the university assessment
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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Language difficulties
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't. How much did you improve your English?
My level before: No problems in any areas (including slang) My level after: No problems in any areas (including slang) Personal comments:
the language of instruction was Engl. in my host uni and at home This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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EXPENSES
The accessibility of student needs
Main source of funding:
Personal savings Other sources of funding:
Family Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work Personal spending habits:
the food is much cheaper in Australia, especially if you shop at the market Travel: was more expensive than at home. Nightlife: was the same price as at home. Food, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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OVERALL
Important to choosing this university...
I wish I had known...
it's not very warm in Melbourne (in the winter) In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
During my experience abroad, I ...
Personal recommendation:
I highly recommend Melbourne Uni. It's the best uni in Melbourne!!! FINAL COMMENTS
If you decide to come to Melbourne choose Melbourne Uni! Travelling is a lot of fun in Australia. You will spend all you money on travelling. It was the best year of my life! This review is the opinion of an iAgora member, and not of iAgora itself
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