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April 2026
Melbourne University July 2026 Intake, The Complete Student Checklist
Everything you need to do before, during, and after arriving in Melbourne for Semester 2, 2026. From booking accommodation to your first day of lectures at UniMelb, RMIT, Monash, Swinburne, Deakin, La Trobe, VU, or ACU.
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Banking
Opening a Bank Account in Australia Before You Arrive
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Health
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The definitive packing checklist for Melbourne's four-seasons-in-one-day weather and student life.