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International Guide 2013/2014
Our city: Melbourne
Local living
Chisholm campuses are located in and around the southeast
of Melbourne. This area offers a uniquely diverse range of
opportunities in a growing and vibrant economy, all within the
world’s most liveable city. It is a crucial and dynamic business hub
for Australia and Victoria.
Living, studying and working in this dynamic growth corridor gives
you plenty of opportunities in a range of growing and established
industries. Excellent public and private schools and world-class
universities, such as Monash, Deakin and Swinburne, are located in
the southeast.
As the heartland of Melbourne’s multicultural community, the
population of the southeast is diverse. The residents come
from more than 150 different birthplaces that include Vietnam,
Cambodia, Sri Lanka, England, Italy, Greece, China, India and Bosnia.
The locals are friendly and helpful, and the shops and services cater
to a multitude of ethnicities.
Melbourne, the capital of the state of Victoria, is a popular
choice for overseas students. With an international reputation
for delivering the highest standards of education and training,
Melbourne attracts students from all over the world who wish to
continue their tertiary studies.
Around 150 cultures are represented in Melbourne’s population,
from Victoria’s original Indigenous people to more recent migrants
from Asia and Africa. With a population of around four million,
Melbourne is the home, workplace and leisure centre of one of the
world’s most harmonious and culturally diverse communities.
Melbourne offers an exceptional lifestyle, with world-class facilities
for shopping, food and wine, entertainment, leisure, and indoor
and outdoor sports. You can experience pristine nature areas,
magnifcent beaches, mountains and winter skiing all within a few
hours of driving. An excellent public transport system, an easygoing,
friendly community and a high level of public safety make it ideal for
international students.
Melbourne today is a welcoming, outgoing and exuberant city, a
refection on the generous and inclusive spirit of its people.