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Holmesglen International Student Prospectus 2014
About Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria with a population of over 4
million people. It is Australia’s second largest city.
The city offers wonderful experiences, a great climate, friendly people
and quality education. Situated on the Yarra River and around Port
Phillip Bay, the city has beautiful beaches and excellent water sport
facilities. It is a spacious city with many parks, gardens, sporting
venues, and scenic places that Australian space and natural resources
allow.
One quarter of Melbourne’s population was born overseas, making
it one of the world’s most multicultural cities. Melbourne has been
crowned the world’s most liveable city in the world by Economist
Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Survey – 2012.
Living in Melbourne and Studying at Holmesglen
Holmesglen has an exclusive website dedicated to providing students
with useful information about living and studying in Melbourne. The
information will assist students in making their time in Australia a truly
memorable experience, both on and off the campus. Please go to
Climate
Melbourne has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons:
• Winter (June - August)
Daytime temperatures range from 10-15°C
• Spring (September - November)
Temperatures range from 17-22°C
• Summer (December - February)
Daytime temperatures can rise above 35°C
• Autumn (March - May)
Temperatures range from 17-24°C
Events
Melbourne is a cosmopolitan city that is full of life. The city hosts a
variety of festivals, cultural and sporting events including; the Australian
Grand Prix, the Australian Open and the Spring Racing Carnival.
Study
Melbourne boasts an abundance of fine universities and colleges with
international reputations. For this reason, Melbourne is considered
Australia’s premier university and education city and an ideal place to
study.
Transport
Melbourne has an excellent public transport system with trains, trams
and buses providing an extensive network throughout the city and
suburbs. Taxis are plentiful and safe, and are available 24 hours a day.
Useful Websites
