Melbourne Student Life

Melbourne is one of the top student cities in the world. The city has been elevated to the top by the availability of prestigious higher education institutions including universities and colleges. As the second largest city in Australia after Sydney, Melbourne has a student population of close to 300,000. The city is highly popular with international students who are a third or more of the total student population. If you are looking to study abroad or even if you are in Australia and looking for a city to study in, Melbourne is a great destination.

Melbourne has been named as one of the world’s most livable cities on several occasions. One of the reasons why it is a friendly city for students is the diversity of life and culture that it houses. The city provides students with a laid-back environment for studying as well as an exuberant, urban life; all combined into one.

ANIBT is proud to be one of the numerous institutions in Melbourne that offer both local and international students a great student-life experience.

What can you expect as a student in Melbourne?

There is an abundance of student activities in Melbourne. You first need to have a taste of the Australian Football, the most popular local sport. You do not have to just be a spectator; you can join a student football club and enjoy the sport first hand. Besides football, you can join other sports clubs such as rugby or surf clubs. Melbourne also has a lively nightlife which students can enjoy. You can never have a shortage of exciting activities to do in Melbourne when you want to step away from your studies for a while.

Take advantage of the many opportunities to explore the rich Melbourne culture. You can attend theatre performances, comedy shows, music, and film festivals. If you love the outdoors, then you’re in pure luck because Melbourne is known for great surroundings where you can experience the outdoors in new and different ways, be it visiting a winery, a historic township, great ocean drives and seeing the unique Australian wildlife in its natural habitat. You should also explore the beautiful beaches of Melbourne ideal for walks and picnics.

It is never enough to describe a city without mentioning dining. Melbourne is known for its numerous cafes where people meet and chat over tasty coffee. Rooftop cafes are very popular in the city so be sure to sample them and you might become a regular during your student life.

As a student in Melbourne, you want to be on the lookout for student discounts such as for transport and books. Students can travel using trams, trains, buses and bikes that are available for rental around the city. Be on the lookout for discounted travel among these options.

Students in Melbourne, both local and international, have the opportunity to find work to cater for their everyday expenses. All you need to do is ensure that you are working within all the legal requirements, especially for international students.

ANIBT makes student life easier

At ANIBT, we always assist students in ways that ensure their lives are as convenient as possible. Help is always available in case you have any queries relating to life in our institute and within Melbourne.

We have arrangements in place to help students who might have a hard time adjusting to life in Melbourne. This is especially for international students. Besides, any student who needs advice on how to manoeuvre through various aspects of student-life can always receive helpful advice from our student services officers.

ANIBT is privileged to be among the institutions that provide education and training in a city like Melbourne. We want to be one of the reasons why our students have a great life in Melbourne. By creating a wonderful and supportive learning environment, we assure our students of an unforgettable experience