Graduate Accommodation

Book for one night, one semester or several years. You will come to call Graduate House your home away from home.

Graduate House is the perfect place to stay. It is in the heart of Melbourne University’s southern precinct and just north of RMIT University. It is also just five minutes away by tram or bike from the campuses of other universities in Melbourne’s CBD.

We provide high quality college-like accommodation for postgraduate students (only) enrolled at any university in Melbourne, as well as for academics, researchers and clinicians visiting universities, research institutes and medical precincts in Melbourne.

We offer variable stay durations. You may thus stay for just one night or for weeks, months, semesters or years at a time.

Booking Your Stay at Graduate House

To enquire about accommodation at Graduate House please complete the following form. You are most welcome also to contact us by phone + 61 3 9347 3428 or by email at admingh@graduatehouse.com.au.

For longer term bookings (e.g, while completing your degree) we will send you a Resident Membership Application Form (via a secure link). Your reservation is confirmed upon payment of the required bonds and advance rent. There is a shorter application process for bookings from visiting Members, academics, hospital staff and researchers, as well as those that are made by a university or by those attending professional development events or conferences.

Room Types

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William Berry Wing

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

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Single Room with Shared Bathroom and Balcony

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom and Balcony

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom and Separate Lounge

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Double Room with Ensuite and Separate Lounge

Central Wing

Single Room with Ensuite

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Double Room with Ensuite

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Double Bed with Ensuite, TV Lounge and Dining Area

Stella Langford Wing

Self-Contained Deluxe Apartment – Medium

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Self-Contained Deluxe Apartment – Large

24 Barkly Place

Single Studio Apartment

50 Barry Street

Single Studio Apartment

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Why you should choose Graduate House

Enjoy 7 breakfast & 5 dinner per week

A stay at Graduate House includes breakfast seven (7) mornings a week and dinner five (5) nights a week (Monday to Friday).  Each weekday a different menu is offered for lunch and dinner.

Many events are welcomed to join

There are many events in every month. So, you can meet new people and blend into the new environment easily.

 

Free Wi-Fi is provided

Free standard Wi-Fi is included with your stay at Graduate House. Upgrades for greater usage requirements are available for purchase.

Expand your connection

Graduate House is not only a residential college, but it is also a gathering place for different organizations to hold events. Residents can join those events to meet some professional people from a variety of industries.

Housekeeping services available 

This includes a change of your linen and towels, cleaning of the bathroom and sinks, removal of waste and vacuuming and mopping of floors.

No worry about utilities

There are no additional utility costs with your rental payment. From your first night at Graduate House, everything is set up and ready to go!

 

 

FAQs

What are the benefits of staying at Graduate House?
Graduate House is a diverse and vibrant college where you live, learn and meet new people. Your stay here provides the opportunity to form lifelong friendships, establish professional connections and enrich your learning through collaboration with an active network of students and graduates from different disciplines, countries, cultures and life stages. By staying at Graduate House you can take advantage of all of the exciting possibilities of your university experience, and won’t need to worry about being isolated, preparing your own meals, travelling far to campus or missing out on new and unique opportunities.
What does The Graduate Union do?
Together, the House and the Union form our international charity and not-for-profit membership association. We bring together graduates of all universities across the world through membership, so that educational, professional, cultural and social networks are fostered and maintained. As a Resident at Graduate House, you are thus part of a global collegium that promotes lifelong learning and the sharing of knowledge and skills for the wider public benefit.
I am not a student at The University of Melbourne – can I stay at Graduate House?
Yes — you do not need to be studying at, or have graduated from, The University of Melbourne to live at Graduate House or join The Graduate Union. Our college and membership association is for students and graduates of all universities around the world.

On University Square, Graduate House is in the CBD side of The University of Melbourne and a five minute walk from RMIT University. It is also a short tram ride away from city-based campuses of the Australian Catholic University, Charles Darwin University. Charles Sturt University, Edith Cowan University, Federation University, La Trobe University, Monash University, Southern Cross University, Torrens University and Victoria University. Students enrolled at these universities and attending/visiting these Melbourne-based campuses will find Graduate House to be an ideal home and are most welcome!

How can I make a booking?
Please contact us by phone 03 9347 3428 or by email at admingh@graduatehouse.com.au. For short stays, you can also make a booking online by visiting our website.
How long can I stay?
We offer variable stays to suit all Residents – you might be here for one night or three years! Whatever the duration, you are in a safe, calm and mature college residence, mixing with the best and the brightest from Australia and around the world.
What are the rooms like?
Rooms range from fully-furnished and equipped apartments, bedsits with an ensuite and small kitchen, and ensuite single and double rooms with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. All rooms have an air conditioner and a heater, and a study desk and lamp. The majority of rooms are also equipped with a bar refrigerator. For a full list of room inclusions please visit our website.
What facilities do you offer?
Residents have access to shared spaces including a kitchen, TV lounge, library and study nooks. There is a large communal dining space with a courtyard and barbeque area, and on-site laundry facilities with washing machines and dryers.
How can I get around while living at Graduate House?
Graduate House is accessible via many modes of transport, with bus stops on our doorstep and tram lines within walking distance to the east (on Swanston Street) and the west (Royal Parade and Flemington Road). Secure on-site car parking and bike storage is also available for Residents at Graduate House. By 2025, Graduate House will have direct access (via Grattan Street) to the new Parkville Station of the Metro Tunnel.
Do meals at Graduate House cater for dietary requirements?
Yes — we cater for the majority of commonly requested dietary requirements. Our daily menu has vegetarian, gluten-free and dairy-free options. All meat is certified Halal.
Will I need to attend an interview to live at Graduate House?
No — there is no interview process required to stay at Graduate House.
Do meals at Graduate House cater for dietary requirements?
Yes, our College is a safe and secure place to live. All Resident rooms, common areas and external entrances are accesible only via individual wireless key cards – the building is thus kept free from unwanted intruders. Campus security officers at Melbourne University are also available to escort Residents to and from College, or other locations near the vicinity of campus, should they be working late at night. Our high standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and hygiene, as well as feedback systems and timely responses to repair and replacement needs, further ensure the physical safety of Residents.

The mental health of individuals and our college community is of paramount importance. Graduate House has internal mechanisms and is within a trusted network of health providers – we guide and support Residents to the best approach for their needs. We implement zero tolerance policies regarding sexual harassment, bullying, intimidation and anything else that is threatening to the welfare and peace of mind of our Residents and staff.