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Cool student accommodation in Melbourne.

With four fantastic locations to choose from, student living doesn’t get much better when you’re in Australia’s cultural capital. Blending contemporary design, awesome facilities and flexible living options, Iglu sets the gold standard for modern student accommodation in Melbourne.

If you’re after student accommodation in Melbourne’s CBD, look no further. Located in the student heart of the city and close to transport, campuses, entertainment, retail and nightlife, your student accommodation needs will be covered with either Iglu Melbourne Central, located on Little Lonsdale Street near the State Library of Victoria, or Iglu Melbourne City, opposite the iconic Queen Victoria Market. When you’re not at university – the RMIT, ACU, University of Melbourne campuses are all within walking distance from the Iglu student accommodation of your choice – there’s a lot to keep you busy. Jump on a tram, explore the graffitied laneways, grab a world-class coffee, enjoy a bike ride through nearby parklands or hit up the local boutiques. The options are endless.

Just across the way, you will find Iglu Flagstaff Gardens. Combining convenience with a pleasant leafy outlook, this student accommodation ticks all of the boxes with it’s super cool design and easy access to Melbourne’s major universities and colleges such as Impact English, Kaplan, Monash, RMIT, the University of Melbourne and William Angliss.

Studying at Monash University? Iglu South Yarra is the perfect spot for students looking for accommodation close to the Caulfield campus and the CBD, both just an 8-minute train ride away. South Yarra offers a lot more to students than just transport, it has been judged the most liveable suburb in Melbourne (Domain Liveable Melbourne Study, 2019) thanks to its amazing cafes, trains, trams, employment and walkability. Melbourne’s famous Chapel Street shopping precinct is also just around the corner to cover your retail therapy needs. You can’t get much better than that.

Purpose built with student requirements in mind, all of Iglu’s student accommodation in Melbourne offer a range of flexible living options. Select a private studio or share apartment, live with friends or make new ones, all within a safe and secure environment. There’s one easy bill each week to cover all your rent, utilities, unlimited internet and regular Iglu events, leaving you all the time you need to enjoy your new student experience in Melbourne.

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2025 Regional Scholarship Applications Now Open

If you are from regional Australia or New Zealand, you might be eligible to receive significant rental assistance for your student accommodation with an Iglu Regional Scholarship. Learn more and apply now for 2025.

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International U18 students can live with us in Melbourne

If you plan to study at Monash College, Monash University (Caulfield or Parkville) or Trinity College Foundation, you can apply for student accommodation at Iglu Melbourne City.

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Special university rates

If you’re studying at ACU, Monash or RMIT, check out our Cool Offers before booking your Melbourne student accommodation.

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The Iglu blog

5 reasons to study in Melbourne
5 reasons to study in Melbourne

Often described as the cultural capital of Australia, Melbourne is well known around the world as an attractive destination for students, tourists and locals alike.

Cool things to do in Melbourne right now
Cool things to do in Melbourne right now

Living at Iglu in Melbourne, you’ll never be short of places to go and things to do. The city is brimming with cultural experiences – and you won’t even have to set foot on a tram to get there.

What our residents say about us

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James Potter
24 September 2026
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Fun events, free breakfasts, friendly staff, nice location, great building facilities
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Viwe Velelo
14 September 2026
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Ive been living at iglu for almost a year and its made my transition into young adulthood alot simpler. With the free breakfast in the mornings, community facilities, laundry room, furnished apartments that come with appliances; as an international it was just an easy move🙂‍↕️
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Hannah Cadby
14 September 2026
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Great place to stay for studying. Really supportive staff, and ideal location. Hard to find a fault!
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Abdulrahman Abdulaziz
14 September 2026
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Everything has been great . The staff are very friendly, helpful, and always willing to assist. The Student Leaders are also very welcoming and supportive, which makes the accommodation feel like a really nice place to live. Overall, I’ve had a great experience here.
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miya
6 September 2026
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An amazing student accommodation with lots of opportunities to find your place here in Melbourne. So grateful to have met so many truly incredible people and close friends through Iglu (staff included!!) ❤️🫶
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Cristina Adolpho
2 September 2026
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Amazing student accommodation, the staff are super kind we have pretty cool events and the build is pretty cozy for students; nice location
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Papadranan Thanatthavorapon
2 September 2026
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🥺the best student accommodation ever so far! Stuffs here are really nice 💗💗
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李杭原
1 September 2026
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A great living experience, the environment is wonderful! Free breakfast is provided, and there are many activities!

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GUANRAN
1 September 2026
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It’s a very good student accommodation, very safe to live in here. The front desks are very kind.
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yunzhi wang
31 August 2026
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Really nice accommodation!

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