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  • Intercâmbio em Melbourne Austrália

    MELBOURNE

    Snapshot

    Overview

    Overview

    › Área:

    9,992 km²

    Climate

    Climate

    With fairly unstable weather, Melbourne is known for providing all four seasons on the same day. The climate is predominantly temperate, with dry summers and warm to hot temperatures averaging 25° C. The winter is cold and humid, with an average temperature of 14° C and rain with the highest precipitation levels between May and October.

    Lifestyle

    Lifestyle

    Cosmopolitan and multicultural, one of the great centers of entrepreneurship and pioneering of the planet, breathing culture and sports throughout the year.

    History

    History

    The European colonization in Melbourne began in 1835 and had its first population boom in the 1850s, when gold was discovered in the state of Victoria. From 80,000 in 1854, the population jumped to 140,000 in 1861.

    Victoria, which until then belonged to the New South Wales colony, was separated in 1851 and Melbourne became the capital of the colony. The Parliament House, built in 1856, was the seat of State Parliament until 1901, when Australia became a nation and Melbourne was chosen to be the capital of the new country, making the Parliament House become the Federal Parliament. It lasted until 1927, when Canberra, the new and definitive capital of Australia, was inaugurated.

    The first trains and steam railways in Australia began operating in Melbourne in 1854, and in 1887 the city had more than 32 km of tramway system. The first city's famous electric trams went into operation in 1906, from the Flemington cable tram terminus. Melbourne continued to grow in the following decades and had a new population boom after World War II, with a large migratory flow coming from Europe, especially from countries like Italy, Greece and Macedonia, and also with the 1956 Olympic Games, which contributed to modernize the city.

    Melbourne continued growing and modernizing, building spaces that are now central to city life such as the National Tennis Centre in Melbourne Park in the 1980s, Southbank, Crown Entertainment Complex and Melbourne Exhibition Centre in the 1990s, and the ultra-modern Melbourne Museum and the meeting point of the city, Federation Square, in the years 2000.

    Cost of Living

    Cost of Living

    Monthly estimate for one person (without rent): AU$ 1,227

    Public Transport

    Public Transport

    The public transport system in Melbourne offers trains, trams and buses and the best way to use them is through the Myki prepaid card. Simply touch the card in the reader when entering the paid area of a train station or when boarding a tram or bus. The famous Melbourne tram, one of the symbols of the city, covers 250 km between the central area and the neighborhoods, and there is a downtown area which includes attractions such as Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, Victoria Harbor, Victoria Market and the Parliament House, which is always free entrance.

    For those who prefer riding their bicycles, Melbourne has more than 135 km of bicycle paths, which are increasingly being used by the population. To give you an idea, in March 2008 bicycles accounted for 9% of all vehicle movement in the city’s morning rush hour (between 7 and 10h). In March 2017 this index went up to 16%. And the tendency is to keep growing.

    Study and Work
    in MELBOURNE

    For the seventh consecutive year, Melbourne was elected the best city in the world to live by the Forbes Magazine, ranking that evaluates 140 cities of the world. Capital of the state of Victoria and second largest city in the country, Melbourne experienced its first population boom in the second half of the nineteenth century during the gold rush. Since then, it has developed into the financial and industrial capital of Australia and, to this day, has this pioneering and entrepreneurial vocation.   Not surprisingly, Melbourne is the cultural and sports capital of the country, hosting annually two of the world's biggest sporting events, the Australian Open Tennis and the Formula 1 Grand Prix, while offering its residents and visitors an intense cultural scene throughout year with festivals, shows, concerts, museums, theaters, restaurants and cafes. And for those who think the city has no beaches, St. Kild shows otherwise.

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    Why to study in Melbourne with WEST 1

    Informações

    • 1) Why study in Melbourne

      In 2018, Melbourne was voted the best city in the world to live by Forbes Magazine and the third best student city in the world by the renowned QS World University Rankings, which ranked the University of Melbourne (41st) and Monash University (60th) among the world's top 60, and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology - RMIT (247th), Deakin University (293rd), La Trobe University (360th), and Swinburne University of Technology (421st-430th) among the top 500.

      “Student mix" is the category where the city stands out the most in the ranking, receiving maximum grade. To get an idea, at the University of Melbourne, 12,000 students out of about 47,000 are international, born in 130 countries. Melbourne's own population reflects this mix, with about 40% having been born outside Australia.

      The area known as Greater Melbourne is home to nine universities and seven TAFE units, as well as dozens of English schools scattered throughout the city, especially in the city centre, so called “the CBD”, near Federation Square, the Melbourne Museum and the Docklands where the Etihad Stadium is.

    • 2) 10 reasons to study in Melbourne

      1. International students can work 48 hours per fortnight (and full time during vacations);
      2. Elected the best city in the world to live by Forbes Magazine;
      3. Elected the third best student city in the world by the renowned QS World University Rankings;
      4. Has two of the 60 best universities in the world;
      5. Has six of the 500 best universities in the world;
      6. About 40% of the population was born outside Australia;
      7. Multicultural and cosmopolitan city;
      8. Sports-loving city;
      9. Financial, cultural and sports center;
      10. Historical vocation for pioneering and entrepreneurship.
    • 3) About Melbourne

      Capital of Victoria and the commercial, administrative, cultural and leisure center of the state, the city of Melbourne has 37.7 km² and population of over 148,000 people, while Greater Melbourne covers 9,992 km² and has more than 4.5 millions of citizens. The heart of the city is Federation Square, the meeting point of Melbourne, an area in the business district that gathers museums, cinemas, restaurants, theaters, alleyways, skyscrapers with great rooftop bars and more.

      From there the city spreads through dozens of suburbs stretching 40 km to the south, 30 km east to the Dandenong mountain ranges, 20 km to the north and through vast basalt plains to the west. In the middle, the Yarra River crosses the city offering entertainment inside the river, with boats, canoes and other options, and across the river bank with dozens of bars, restaurants, bike paths, pedestrian areas and general stores.

      One of the most charming suburbs of Melbourne is St. Kilda, where the beach of the same name is located. Only 6km away from downtown, St. Kilda stretches along the coast of Port Phillip Bay, has a long sidewalk and offers dozens of sporting, cultural and gastronomic options.

    • 4) Accommodations in Melbourne

      When researching a place to live in Melbourne, it’s very important that it be close to your school or that you can easily get there by public transport. We divided the accommodations into two types, according to the duration of the trip:

       

      Short term

      Hostels Backpackers

      The hostels are good options for those who want to save money with accommodation. The rooms in general are shared, but there are also rooms for couples and private options. Preferred by young travelers, they have quite relaxed environments, with lots of socialization and therefore are very sought after during high seasons.

      Lodges

      They are kinda like hostels but offer private, couples and group rooms. The environment is less busy and more private than hostels, the prices are a bit more expensive, but still cheaper than hotels.

       

      Long term

      Homestay

      WEST 1 recommends that, at least for the first few weeks, students stay in a homestay, which are homes of Australian families or immigrants who have been in the country for many years. It’s there that the student begins to have contact with the Australian culture, put into practice what they learn at school, get to know the city and ask questions. To participate in this type of program, families are accredited by the Australian government, which guarantees total safety for the student.

      Share accommodation

      After the homestay period, the student will already be more familiar with the school and the city. Feeling more independent, the next step is to share an apartment or a room with other students, many of them of different nationalities, which is a great experience and great for improving the language. The rent is usually paid weekly, and before moving you must deposit the famous “bond”, which is nothing more than an advance that ranges from two to four weeks of rent.

    • 5) Work In Melbourne

      In Australia, as soon as classes begin, the student can work 48 hours per fortnight (and full time during vacations). In order to do that, it’s important to open a student account at a bank and make the Tax File Number, a record on the Australian Taxation Office that will allow you to get paid by the employer and have your income tax in order.

      In Melbourne, unlike other capitals and large cities in Australia, which the tourism is the main economic activity, the areas that employ the most are medical and social assistance (11.1%), industrial production (10.8%) and retail (10.6%). The most common services to international students are in the areas of hospitality and food, and also in civil construction, and they appear, respectively, with 5.9%, and 8%.

    • 6) Attractions in Melbourne

      The Summer shows why Melbourne is considered the sporting capital of Australia by hosting the Australian Open Tennis and Formula 1 Grand Prix, two of the biggest sporting events in the world. Outdoor activities on the shores of Port Phillip Bay, whether on St. Kilda beach or even on the charming Brighton Beach, are a must.

      To the centre, Federation Square is where everything happens. Over there it's nice to go on a ride in the friendly cable tram, a city icon, and also visit the Melbourne Cricket Ground to watch an AFL game, discover the streets and graffitied stone-paved alleyways that hide incredible establishments, go to the bars and restaurants of Southgate, on the banks of the Yarra River, and go shopping at the Queen Victoria Market.

      Leaving Melbourne to the southwest direction is one of the most beautiful highways in the world, the Great Ocean Road, where you can see the incredible 12 Apostles, gigantic monoliths carved by nature in the sea. The path leads to Torquay, the Australian surfing temple where Bells Beach is located, the world's first and only beach classified as a surfing reserve and annual stage of the professional surfing world championship, Rip Curl Pro Bells.

      For wine connoisseurs, both the Yarra Valley, east of Melbourne, and the Mornington Peninsula to the south are two real havens. The cold Phillip Island, on the other hand, with its immense population of seals and penguins, is a highly picturesque destination. For those who enjoy snow and winter sports, in Alpine National Park small villages and rural towns serve as gateways to the Falls Creek, Mount Buller and Mount Hotham ski resorts, which receive tourists from all over the world in the winter.

    Did you know?

    • 'Climate'

      The maximum temperature ever registered in Melbourne was 46.4° C in 2009, and the minimum temperature was -2.8° C in 1869.

    • 'Sports Capital'

      Melbourne hosted the 1956 Olympic Games and, 50 years later, the 2006 Commonwealth Games.

    • 'Chinatown'

      Melbourne's Chinatown, established in 1854, is one of the oldest in the world. It’s also home to the world's largest Chinese dragon, measuring over 100 meters long.

    • 'Skyscraper'

      At almost 300 meters high, Eureka Tower is the tallest residential building in the world.

    • 'Will rain?'

      Melbourne is famous for its unpredictable weather, which can provide spring, summer, autumn and winter on the same day.

    • 'Where?'

      About 40% of Melbourne's population was born outside Australia.

    • 'Light camera action!'

      Melbourne produced and filmed the first feature film in the world, “The Story of the Kelly Gang”, in 1906.

    FAQs

    • Quais são as principais diferenças entre Sydney e Melbourne?

      gastronômica da Austrália, repleta de eventos, restaurantes, cafés e consequentemente oportunidades de emprego para estudantes.
      Já Sydney é uma cidade grande, a maior da Austrália, mas de clima mais praiano. Por ter uma costa com praias famosas e muito frequentadas, como Bondi Beach, o destino é ideal para os estudantes que buscam uma cidade cosmopolita que ao mesmo tempo tem muitas belezas naturais.

      Se fôssemos fazer uma comparação das duas cidades com destinos no Brasil, poderíamos dizer que Sydney se parece um pouco com o Rio de Janeiro e Melbourne tem uma certa relação com São Paulo.

      Para saber um pouco mais sobre as características de Sydney e de Melbourne, te sugerimos assistir a dois vídeos do nosso canal no YouTube:

    • Quais são as principais características de Melbourne?

      Melbourne é sensacional!! Ela ficou em primeiro lugar, por mais um ano, como a melhor cidade do mundo para se viver. Considerada a “Europa australiana”, é a segunda maior cidade da Austrália, com aproximadamente 4 milhões e 500 mil habitantes. Simplesmente lindíssima, com uma arquitetura incrível!! Super cultural e agitada, lá você tem pubs, bares que ficam na cobertura dos prédios e que você pode ver Melbourne do alto, baladas, etc. Além disso, é super popular pelos seus cafés – encontrados aos montes pela cidade - lojas de todo tipo e muitos becos que são famosos pelos grafites. A gastronomia lá é reconhecida mundialmente, além de ser a cidade sede de muitos dos maiores eventos mundiais na Austrália como, por exemplo, Australian Open e a Fórmula 1. É uma cidade para quem quer uma Londres com estilo australiano – um calor no verão e um clima um pouquinho mais frio durante o inverno. Nada de neve ou coisa do tipo. É um friozinho gostoso, sabe?

      Ela oferece muitas oportunidades de emprego em diversas áreas. Além disso, tem uma praia chamada St. Kilda, que fica perto do centro da cidade e dá até para ir de trem e a Brighton Beach, aquela que todo mundo tira foto das casinhas coloridas, não sei se você já viu! Os 12 Apóstolos também ficam em Melbourne! Eu fui pra lá e te garanto que é incrível! Sem contar que a estrada que pegamos para ir até lá… É muito bacana e você fica admirando a paisagem de dentro do carro!

    • Existem outros destinos alternativos na Austrália além das grandes cidades?

      Sim, há cidades menores na Austrália que também são destinos de intercâmbio oferecidos pela WEST 1. As cidades de Noosa, Sunshine Coast e Byron Bay por exemplo são pequenas, tem um estilo de vida mais descontraído e bem praiano, já que se localizam na costa leste do país, e por isso atraem estudantes que optam por tranquilidade.

      Cidades como Darwin, capital de Northern Territory, que fica no norte do país, e Hobart, capital da Tasmânia, que fica no extremo sul, também tem chamado a atenção dos estudantes que tem a intenção de imigrar para a Austrália, já que são áreas regionais onde é mais fácil alcançar a pontuação necessária para um visto de trabalho ou residência permanente para profissionais que tem suas ocupações na lista de profissões em demanda no país.

      Noosa

      Localizada na Sunshine Coast, Noosa é rodeada de belas praias, lagos e parques nacionais. Para quem gosta de aventura, há muito o que se fazer por lá. Surfar, praticar stand up paddle, velejar, andar de caiaque, apreciar o pôr do sol num cruzeiro ou até mesmo nadar com baleias jubarte. Já para quem gosta de levar um estilo de vida mais tranquilo, Noosa oferece spas, campos de golfe, muitas opções de lojas e restaurantes de cozinhas variadas.

      Sunshine Coast

      A apenas uma hora de carro de Brisbane, Sunshine Coast se destaca pela grande quantidade de praias que oferece, natureza exuberante e uma estrutura crescente de comércio com destaque para os restaurantes. Com clima ensolarado subtropical, o calor predomina durante o ano inteiro na região com uma média de 20 graus no inverno e 28 graus no verão.

      Byron Bay


      É uma cidade com um clima “hippie”, de atmosfera mais descolada e altas temperaturas.

      A cidade não é charmosa apenas pelas praias paradisíacas, mas em Byron Bay também está um dos pontos turísticos mais famosos da Austrália, o Farol Cape Byron – ponto mais ao leste do país. Todo domingo há uma feirinha na cidade, além de diversos festivais organizados periodicamente.

      Darwin

      Capital de Northern Territory, Darwin fica situada no extremo norte da Austrália. É uma cidade pequena, com cerca de 154 mil habitantes. Única capital tropical do país, a cidade é banhada pelo Mar de Timor. Com clima predominantemente quente, Darwin tem duas estações distintas, a úmida, de novembro a abril, com chuvas e tempestades, e a seca, de maio a outubro, com dias ensolarados, quentes e secos.

      Hobart

      Hobart é a capital da Tasmânia, estado que se localiza no extremo sul da Austrália. Com uma população de cerca de 240 mil pessoas, a cidade tem ares de interior, mas toda a infraestrutura de uma capital, com amplo comércio, restaurantes, eventos culturais e muitas belezas naturais. O clima é frio na maior parte do ano e chega a nevar em alguns pontos da cidade no inverno.

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