Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, has been ranked the world’s most liveable city for the past six years (Economist Intelligence Unit), and consistently ranks in the world’s top five cities for international students (QS Best Student Cities Survey 2017).

Studying at VU, you will have the opportunity to join more than 150,000 international students – including a large population of Indonesian students – who are living and studying in Victoria.

We provide a range of facilities and services to help you settle into life in Melbourne, and get the most out of your study journey.

Jessica Wondany, Bachelor of Dermal Sciences Indonesia

International student support

Our dedicated International Student Support team will help you from the day you arrive to the day you graduate.

Services include:

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Clubs & societies

Get involved in University life by joining one of our clubs or societies.

VU has a range of clubs and societies with active members of our Indonesian students including:

Find more clubs and societies.

Cultural attractions

You can join the celebrations with Melbourne's Indonesian community at the annual Festival Indonesia.

We have a large and diverse range of student-run clubs and societies.

Accommodation

Our student residence, UniLodge @ VU, is a short walk to our Footscray Park and Footscray Nicholson campuses.

Built in 2016, UniLodge @ VU features fully-furnished luxury apartments, shared kitchens, lounges and study spaces, a café, pool table, basketball court and rooftop garden.

We can also help you find a range of other accommodation options, including temporary housing and home stay.

UniLodge @ VU student housing.

Safety

Melbourne is a safe and friendly city.

We actively maintain safe and secure environments, with security services available at each campus. Campus Security can escort you to the bus stop or your car when you finish your studies for the day.

In 2017, we launched VUSafe – a free mobile safety app packed full of safety information, tools and features to keep you safe on campus. You can download it free on iOS and Android.

Read more about campus safety and security for general safety advice.

Careers & employment

Our career counsellors and mentors specialise in supporting international students at VU.

They can help you look for part-time work while you study, or full-time work after you graduate. Email careers@vu.edu.au for advice.

Sports events

Melbourne is the sporting capital of Australia. With world-class stadiums and venues, including our famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), watch our most popular sporting events including:

  • Australian Rules Football
  • The Ashes (cricket)
  • International soccer/football
  • Formula One Grand Prix (racing)
  • Australian Open (tennis).

Find out more about VU's sports and fitness programs.

Food in Melbourne

Melbourne is the food capital of Australia. You can find cuisines from all cultures – from Indonesian and Italian to Greek and Chinese.

Close to our Footscray Park and Footscray Nicholson campuses, you’ll find a cultural hub of international food and fashion. Footscray is home to a thriving Chinese, Vietnamese and North African community. Beyond the butchers, fishmongers and delis of the Footscray Market, the surrounding streets are filled with Indian food stores, Italian bakeries and Asian grocers.

So whether you're in the mood for an Ethiopian coffee experience, South East Asian market shopping, fresh Italian cannoli or a bowl of yum cha, Melbourne has you covered!

Fresh food market in Footscray – a short walk from our campuses.

Indonesian associations in Australia

The Consulate-General of the Republic of Indonesia provides advice on all foreign relations matters between the Indonesian and Australian Governments. There are many instances where you might need to contact them including:

  • passport expiry and renewal issues
  • immigration advice and services
  • elections and voting procedures
  • scholarship or sponsorship related issues
  • national service conscription
  • political issues
  • natural disaster recovery.

Find out who to call at the Consulate-General of the Republic of Indonesia in Melbourne.

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