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Why study in Melbourne at Victoria University?

Victoria University is committed to providing high-quality tertiary education to students from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.

Melbourne is the capital of the state of Victoria. It is a modern European-style city with a spectacular combination of old and new architecture, elegant streetscapes, multicultural communities and beautiful parks, gardens, and beaches for all to enjoy. Why would you want to study anywhere else?Melb_pics

Widely recognised as one of the world's most liveable cities, Melbourne scores highly for personal safety, health and education.

Melbourne is a city of world-class events, exceptional food and wine, and a fabulous arts scene. Home to some of the best shopping and nightlife in Australia, a non-stop program of film and food festivals, renowned dining, major art exhibitions and musical extravaganzas.

The three-and-a-half million people living in Melbourne enjoy a mild climate with four distinct seasons. The city has many well-laid out, wide, tree-lined boulevards that make it easy to get around. The public transport network, which services all parts of the city and outer suburbs, is regular, safe and affordable. A commercial and industrial centre, Melbourne is serviced by daily flights to major cities throughout Asia, the United States and Europe.

Things to do in Melbourne

Australia's second-largest city, Melbourne is known for its love of the arts and sport, playing host each year to one of the world's most well known horse races, the Melbourne Cup. Other major sporting events held in Melbourne throughout the year include the Melbourne International Grand Prix, the Australian Tennis Open and the Australian Football League (AFL) finals series. It is a city of cafes, wining and dining, of theatre, cinema and music of every kind; and of many festivals such as Moomba, the Comedy Festival, the Film Festival and the Melbourne Arts Festival.

Victoria is widely regarded as the garden state of Australia and it is not too hard to realise why. There are hundreds of parks and gardens around Melbourne and throughout Victoria. Melbourne has some of the country's most beautiful botanical gardens, so take your pick. You will also find magnificent coastline, ski resorts and wineries within easy driving distance from the central business district.

The opportunities for learning, culture and entertainment in Melbourne are endless. Copies of the Melbourne Visitors Guide, which identifies some popular tourist attractions, can be obtained from the airport, the city circle tram, and the tourist information centre at Federation Square on Flinders Street.

If you would like to know more about things to do in Melbourne, contact the Victorian Tourism Authority on 61 3 9653 9777 or visit the following websites
www.visitvictoria.com.au
www.thatsmelbourne.com.au
www.weatherchannel.com.au


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