The City of Melbourne
The City of Melbourne
Studying in Melbourne gives students the opportunity to live in one of the world’s most liveable cities, as ranked by the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2021 Global Liveability Index1. Melbourne is a safe and multicultural city with a well-established healthcare system. It is known for its high-quality education and business environment and has a strong focus on sustainability, opening a gateway of opportunities for international students around the world.
Melbourne is also considered the third-friendliest student destination by the QS Best Student Cities index, thanks to its strong sense of student diversity and employment activity2. Melbourne also has the highest score in the ‘student mix’ category, which is calculated based on the relative size and diversity of each city’s student population, as well as levels of social inclusion and tolerance. Included in this is the favourable reputation Melbourne has for personal safety, public transport and shopping.
Melbourne is considered the cultural capital of Australia, with an annual calendar full of festivities, celebrations and events. This includes concerts, theatre performances and sporting events, such as the Australian Open tennis tournament and Victoria’s beloved Aussie Rules Football (AFL) matches.
Melbourne is also famous for its dining culture and many international students enjoy exploring the city’s cafes, restaurants and laneway bars.
1 Economist Intelligence Unit 2021 Global Liveability Index
2 QS Best Student Cities Index 2019