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Melbourne Campus

The Student Services office has information and can assist / guide students in searching for accommodation options. Students with accommodation queries should go to the Campus Services office or email studentservices@mel.cqu.edu.au on Level 1 for advice.


Student Houses

CQUniversity Melbourne does not have on-site student accommodation facilities. The following accommodation options are all located near the CQUniversity Melbourne campus and are suitable for students. Please contact the businesses directly or visit their websites for further information.

 

UniLodge
UniLodge has several locations around Melbourne. For a full listing of locations and accommodation options, see the web site at www.unilodge.com.au
Email: unilodge.campus@unilodge.com.au
Website: www.unilodge.com.au

 

YMCA Student Accommodation

YMCA Student Accommodation offers three sites in the heart of inner Melbourne. These are all within reasonable walking distance or a short tram ride from the CQUniversity Melbourne campus and offer a range of facilities and services. For more information regarding the specific locations, costs, facilities etc please review the web site at www.studentaccommodation.ymca.org.au

For enquiries email the specific locations

YMCA at College Square Lygon
Telephone: +61 3 9349 3600
Email: collegesquarelygon@ymca.org.au


YMCA at College Square Swanston
Telephone: +61 3 9349 2500 OR +61 3 8888 7200
Email: collegesquareswanston@ymca.org.au


YMCA at College Square on Cobden
Telephone: +61 3 8888 7200
Email: accommodation.cobden@ymca.org.au

 

Accommodation outside of the city centre


The following accommodation options may suit you if you are looking to live in the suburbs of Melbourne rather than the city centre. Living outside of the CBD is usually less expensive than inner city alternatives. Visit the websites for further information.

Le Student 8
Address: 205 Bell Street
Preston VIC 3072
Telephone: (613) 9485 0200
Fax: (613) 9485 0280
Email: info@lestudent8.com
Website: www.lestudent8.com

Please note that although outside of the CBD, Le Student 8 facilities are located very close to public transport which takes you to the city (within two blocks of the campus) and also offers some free shuttle services into the city

Australian Homestay Network (AHN)
Phone: 1300 697 829
Website: www.homestaynetwork.org


Short Term Accommodation options near to campus- useful if you have just arrived in Melbourne

Hotel Grand Chancellor
Address: 131 Lonsdale Street Melbourne VIC 3000
Telephone: +61 3 9656 4000
Email: reshgc@hgcmelbourne.com.au
Website: http://www.grandchancellorhotels.com/au/melbourne/default-en.html


Rydges Melbourne
Address: 186 Exhibition Street Melbourne VIC 3000
Telephone: +61 3 9662 0511
Website: http://www.rydges.com/accommodation/melbourne-vic/melbourne-cbd/welcome/


Victoria Hall Accommodation
Address: 380 Russell Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Telephone: (613) 1800 670 611
Fax: (613) 9639 0101
Website: http://melbourne-backpacker.com/vichall/

 

Renting a Property

Renting a property means that you enter a legal agreement with a real estate agent acting on behalf of a landlord (owner) called a lease. A lease is usually for 12 months and there are penalties for breaking it (leaving the property earlier). This is probably the most comfortable living arrangement, but also can be quite expensive and you take a lot of responsibility on yourself. Renting is highly regulated in Australia and it is necessary for you to learn about your rights and responsibilities as a tenant before you apply for a rental property (for more details refer to the Tenant's Handbook compiled by Tenants' Union of Victoria Ltd). You usually are required to provide referees, details of your employment or financial situation, and your rental history. Once your application for tenancy has been approved, you are usually required to pay one month's rent and the bond (usually equivalent of one month's rent) up front. Looking for the right property for you will involve setting up a budget and other requirements (noise levels, proximity to transport, entertainment, religious communities; for more please refer to our checklist), viewing and applying for several properties and eventually signing the lease contract for your best available choice. To search for a rental property online, click here or check newspapers or community papers. Once you have found some properties of interest, get in touch with the agent and arrange for an inspection (prepare $50 for a refundable key deposit and an ID; make sure you get a receipt when you lodge the deposit). For some advice on how to inspect the property see Student Services. Never feel obliged to sign a lease if you are not sure whether you really want the property. Never sign anything that you do not understand and that does not satisfy you.