Residential College Life
If you’re moving away from home for university, there are several accommodation options available: staying in a share house (with people you may not know), a private provider (such as UniLodge or Scape) or a residential college.
The experience at a college is second to none, and is still a popular choice for students and parents over these other options. So why is that?
- It is very easy to make friends at college due to all the regular activities on offer
- It is an all inclusive cost, with most extras (such as bills and food) included
- Colleges offer a lot of support and security, with staff available 24/7 in case of emergencies
- Connections and professional development are foundations of college - helping you transition to the next stage of your life after university
- Academic support is on hand to help you be successful in your studies
- It’s essential to live somewhere that feels like home and will help you transition to university life and your first time away from home
So once you have set your sights on college, it’s then about choosing which one is right for you.
Can you picture yourself at University College?
We are one of the larger residential colleges in Melbourne, housing 340 students. We are also very diverse, as we accept students who study not only at the University of Melbourne, but also other nearby universities including RMIT, Monash Pharmacy and ACU.
While we do have some fantastic modern facilities, our greatest asset is our people, and students say they feel at home as soon as they walk through the door. Students and staff all know each other by name, and there is genuine care and support for each other. UC is a place where you can easily meet people, and we often hear the words ‘friendly’, ‘relaxed’ and ‘supportive’ when people describe our community.
One of the great things about UC is that different year levels, undergraduates and graduates, all mix freely, with resident tutors also living amongst students.
From the day you move in, there are second year students who act as your mentors, helping you settle into your new home. That kicks off a full week of exciting activities, organised by the Student Club, to help you find your way around campus, meet amazing new friends and have fun exploring Melbourne together.
You have the opportunity to be involved in a broad range of activities that are of interest to you. The more you put into College life, the more you’ll get out of it.
Where our students come from
At UC we really value diversity, and we have students join us from all over Australia and the world. Because of our affiliation with RMIT, we have a lot of students studying design, fashion and arts subjects, however we attract students studying all the core degrees too. Our non-denominational background and more relaxed vibe means we are a popular college with rural students, and have a smaller percentage of Melbourne metro students than many other colleges.