Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant campus life of the University of Melbourne
- Explore the historic Old Quad and its newly refurbished learning space
- Discover the Glyn Davis Building, home to the Melbourne School of Design
- Visit the Peter Doherty Institute, a leader in biomedical research
- Learn about the university's unique traditions and interdisciplinary opportunities
Description
Meeting Point:
South Lawn Entrance, outside Old Quad (Parkville Campus)
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Tour Hours:
Morning Session: 10:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Afternoon Session: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
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Inclusions:
✓ 1.5-hour student-led walking tour (covering Old Quad, Arts West, Science Precinct, Glyn Davis Building, South Lawn, and more)
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Post-Tour Freedom:
After the tour, feel free to explore the Ian Potter Museum of Art, enjoy coffee at House of Cards Café, or stroll through nearby Carlton Gardens and Lygon Street—Melbourne’s iconic Italian precinct.
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Tour Overview:
Step into the University of Melbourne, a world-leading institution known for its research excellence, global outlook, and integration into the cultural heart of Melbourne.
Your tour begins at the historic Old Quad, where sandstone architecture meets cutting-edge facilities in a newly refurbished learning space. As you walk across South Lawn, a popular gathering place beneath its iconic underground car park, you’ll be immersed in a campus that blends heritage with innovation.
Explore academic hubs such as the Glyn Davis Building—home to the Melbourne School of Design—and the Peter Doherty Institute, a global leader in biomedical research and public health. Visit the Arts West building, known for its dynamic façade and immersive learning environments, and trace the paths of notable alumni like Nobel Laureate Elizabeth Blackburn and former Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
Throughout the walk, your student guide will share stories about daily campus life, interdisciplinary opportunities, and unique traditions such as Prosh Week, Union House Theatre, and the Melbourne Model—a distinctive undergraduate curriculum that allows students to explore breadth before specialisation.
The tour also highlights how the University’s Parkville campus is woven into the fabric of Melbourne—Australia’s cultural and innovation capital—with direct links to medical research hubs, startups, galleries, and performing arts venues.
Whether you’re drawn to law, medicine, engineering, the arts, or emerging fields like urban sustainability and AI, this tour offers a window into a globally connected academic environment—where inquiry, creativity, and real-world impact are at the core of student experience.
Includes
2hr bilingual tour (English/Chinese)
0.5hr at the campus canteen with interaction with current students
Intimate group size (max 10 guests)
Excludes
Transportation
Meals and drinks
Personal expenses
Important Information
- The tour is conducted on foot
The University of Melbourne is integrated into the cultural heart of Melbourne
The campus blends heritage with innovation
The tour offers insights into a globally connected academic environment
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
