This will be a very controversial review…read more But I absolutely despise University of Melbourne. BIOLOGY COURSE: I almost feel insulted by how Melbourne Uni treats me as if I'm a little kid. Honestly, attending Melbourne Uni reminds of high school. No wait.. worse. Middle School. They literally hold your hand and bottlefeed you the answers. Let's take a look at the lab system. There are 2 major important parts of having labs in Biology: 1) For students to have a hands on practical experience outside of a textbook. Melbourne Uni does this fine - the lab facilities look great as well and truth be told I was really excited. I get a female boner from seeing a great looking lab. 2) TO LEARN TO WRITE LAB REPORTS. The purpose of a lab report is to get students to learn how to write one - meaning a highly detailed paper on what you did during the lab, how it impacts the hypothesis and/or theory of what you are doing, everything. Truth be told every science student will tell you that writing lab reports are a pain in the ass, but it's important. Real-life lab reports go into huge detail so anyone with the materials will be able to replicate the lab and produce the same results. How do Melbourne Uni labs work? They print out all pre-written lab reports and all the students have to do is fill in the blanks - like a 5th grade science work sheet. "Fill in your results everyone that you got from this lab!" How the hell does this prepare any students for REAL LIFE lab reports at all? WEBSITE SETUP: For a "world-class" university, Melbourne Uni's website is really a steaming pile of horse shit. Their portal system is in dire need of cleaning up and it often goes down as well. Prepare to have to call their student service help line if you need to get anything done! This happened to me twice. CLASSES: What a god-awful system of picking your classes and timetable. At my home university as well as all the other universities my friends have attended under the UC System, it is RARE that someone has a timetable clash. At Melbourne University, you're in fucking LUCK if at first try, there is no clash. I actually had to pick classes that I did not want to avoid clashes. STUDENTS: Granted, this is a blanket statement. I recognise that a lot of Melbourne Uni students are very nice and alright, but my god does the ego go to a lot of people's heads for attending "the best university in Australia". What a fucking feat! BEST UNIVERSITY IN AUSTRALIA GUYS HURR DURR. But honestly, I've met a LOT of students where their ego is overly inflated. You go to MIT? Okay, you are actually tough shit. You go to Melbourne Uni? You're a privileged kid who did alright in high school and was able to afford it. The amount of pretentious air I've heard laced onto "I go to Melbbbbourrne Unniiii" is absolutely incredible. Especially the science students - where their science courses are not difficult and the equivalent of 5th grade worksheets. To be fair to Melbourne Uni, the architecture is cool and its also in a convenient location right next to the CBD, but I didn't feel like I learned anything there. Going into STEM is supposed to keep you up late at night pulling your hair out and studying regardless of whether or not you have a social life to balance it out. Going into STEM in Melbourne Uni feels like a walk in the park. If you want an easy degree from "the best uni in Australia", go for it. If you want a challenge and actually learn shit, I recommend leaving the country.

There's a plaque on one of the older buildings at University stating: "On this site, on 21st April…read more1856, workers on this site downed tools and marched to parliament, marking the start of the eight hour movement" Something along those lines, anyway. I forget the exact wording. And that, to me, is Melbourne University in a nutshell. They're a venerable institution, with a long history and a beautiful campus. They also don't quite get it. They don't get that being on the wrong end of the eight hour movement isn't exactly something to be proud of. They're ensconced in privilege and, nowadays, in visions of profit as well. They've been doing thinks like using their position to try and subvert the ability of students to finish their studies under the partially subsidised HECS system, and there's few amenities available on the campus which aren't owned by large corporations. Still, a degree from Melbourne Uni is probably worth more than most other places in Australia, and they do have some amazing academics on staff.

The City Campus is one of the bigger campuses, although RMIT has a few spread out across Melbourne…read more This one satisfied all my needs during my three years of University. Not only were the class rooms and lecture halls adequate to study and learn in, but The Hub is the main student advice centre, The Caf is a buzzing place to have lunch and our mid-morning coffee break was spent in the cool recesses of The Vault, an espresso bar by day, drinking bar by night. It also has a gallery, a library, a fitness centre and that's only the stuff on campus - it's right next to the State Library, it's a short walk from the Queen Vic Market and you can get anywhere using the buses, tram and train service. A great place to work, rest and play!

RMIT is an international university in Melbourne that offers several major areas of study. It's…read moremainly known for its expertise in technology. The alumni courtyard is next door, offering services to those who want to give back to RMIT. The facility is older and has character with the architectural structure. Staff is professional and the facility is well-maintained. This is a welcomed site when perusing on campus.

MCIE is a registered training organisation that offers courses such as hospitality, childcare, aged…read morecare and business located between the famous Victoria Market and Errol Street. Well known for industry connections, the trainers that I have spoken to here are patient and helpful. A few cool things about MCIE: -Diverse group of trainers with a whole range of worldwide experience -Commercial Kitchen -Early childhood and education simulation room -Aged care simulation room The campus has a computer lab, and 2 lunchrooms. You can often see staff sharing a lunch room with students which seems to really build the friendship. This is a great place to meet local and international friends and study something you are interested in.

William Angliss Institute has a great conference facility available. Its a hidden secret, and I use…read moreit regularly when booking conferences of varying sizes. The main auditorium seats around 300, which is great, and can be scaled down if needed by blocking off. When it's open up, the natural light filters in from both sides showing off docklands on one side, and flagstaff gardens on the other. The catering, as you can imagine is incredible, after all it is a school of hospitality. I highly recommend their smoked salmon or roasted meat selections. As for the between session snacks, I wish I could have their Portuguese tarts, bircher muesli and mini profiteroles every day. Manny and Conan the venue managers are a real pleasure to deal with, and their chef able to cater to some very demanding and difficult dietary requirements. I'd highly recommend William Angliss as a conference facility. It is much nicer than most hotel conference centres, with better food, and about half the price.

I've attended a few training sessions here aimed at information professionals. This LaTrobe Uni…read morecampus is an excellent host! Fabulous views from the 20th floor. Lovely facilities, technology that works, free wifi always easy to connect to without passwords and without instruction. And they always put on a great spread. I'll be back! Thanks LaTrobe!

Swinburne College is situated inside Swinburne University and is the pathway to Swinburne…read moreUniversity undergraduate and post-graduate degrees/courses. The College offers courses in: General English IELTS & TOEFL Test Preparation English for Academic Purposes Foundation Studies - preparing you to enter Australian university UniLink diplomas - a pathway to second year degree programs Most courses are delivered to international students but the College's UniLink diplomas are also available to (and popular with) domestic students as they are equal to the first year of a university degree and on successful completion guarantee you entry to the 2nd year of a degree in Design, Engineering, Business or IT. For domestic students these courses are Commonwealth Supported Places. Swinburne College is a member of English Australia and is renowned for their innovative courses and best practise approach to education. The staff are all friendly and the students come from all over the world to study at Swinburne College as the students at the College have the unique advantage of being on campus and having the same access to the universities facilities and services as a students undertaking a degree or post-graduate qualification.

Great university ! Love my Nursing course have great teachers who are knowledgable. The cafe is…read moregood has lots of sandwich choices and bagels. Love my morning bacon and egg muffin with a gr8 decafe coffee which has been ground not from a packet so l like that. Parking is horrible which is normal for the city.