Located ideally between the heart of Melbourne and our Parkville campus, Little Hall is the first hall of residence of its kind in Australia. As a new kind of residential community, Little Hall offers a modern take on a college experience within a premium apartment-style building. It is also the home of the prestigious Hansen Scholars Program. Little Hall can host up to 669 residents.
Residents will benefit from a specially designed program of activities, lectures, tutorials and career networking opportunities to support your personal, academic and professional development.
As part of Little Hall's Residential Life Program, the ESTEEM Program, you will become part of a welcoming and vibrant community with access to many kinds of social, sporting, cultural and volunteering opportunities.
Apply early to secure your place
Applications for 2024 are now open.
Little Hall features
Building features
Click on the hyperlinks below to take virtual tours.
- Four-storey academic centre
- Group, individual and formal quiet study areas
- Café-style communal dining area
- Gym
- Theatre and Music Room
- Lounges on high floors
- Rooftop terrace and garden
- Social Commons
- Shared kitchen spaces
- Laundry facilities
- Courtyards
- Onsite reception and academic staff
- Bicycle storage
- WIFI access and utilities included
- Meeting rooms
- Library
Apartment features
- Bathroom
- Loungeroom
- Dining table
- Fully equipped kitchen
- WIFI access included
Studio apartments are furnished with a double bed, all other apartment types contain a king single bed.
Take a look around
Room options and costs
Click on the room types below to take a virtual tour1. See the list of furniture and appliances provided.
| Room types2 | Size | Description | Weekly rate3 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin studio | 20m2 (apartment), 7m2 (room) | Unit with 2 partitioned bedrooms and 1 shared bathroom, dining area and kitchen | $411 |
| 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 84m2 (apartment), 8m2 (room) | Large unit with 4 private bedrooms, 2 shared bathrooms, 1 shared living room and kitchen | $449 |
| 2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 25m2 (apartment), 8m2 (room) | Unit with 2 private bedrooms and 1 shared bathroom, living room and kitchen | $493 |
| 5 Bedroom, 5 Bathroom | 90m2 (apartment), 9m2 (room) | Large unit with 5 private bedrooms (each has an ensuite bathroom), 1 shared living room and kitchen | $504 |
| 4 Bedroom, 4 Bathroom | 84m2 (apartment), 9m2(room) | Large unit with 4 private bedrooms (each has an ensuite bathroom), 1 shared living room and kitchen | $526 |
| 3 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom | 60m2 (apartment), 9m2 (room) | Large unit with 3 private bedrooms (each has an ensuite bathroom), 1 shared living room and kitchen | $581 |
| 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 30m2 (apartment), 9m2 (room) | Unit with 2 private bedrooms (each has an ensuite bathroom), 1 shared living room and kitchen | $614 |
| Studio4 | 18-24m2 (apartment) | Private unit with bed, living area and kitchen in the same room, ensuite bathroom | $636 |
International students who are under 18 are only eligible to apply for twin studio and studio rooms.
1Virtual tours are indicative only. Actual rooms and inclusions may differ.
2All rooms are single occupancy.
3 Weekly rate available for 6 and 12 month agreements. All rates are in $AUD, per person, per week and are inclusive of utilities, including WIFI.
4Studio refers to a room that includes a kitchenette and bathroom.
Book a tour
Interested in seeing Little Hall for yourself? You can book an in-person tour at a time that suits you.
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and Data Science)
Lochlan Eastwood
“Since starting university, I’ve often made use of the academic and wellbeing team at Little Hall. Whether I am rethinking my course plans, trying to balance university and work, struggling with exams or assignments, the academic and wellbeing team have always made time to listen to what I am thinking and feeling, and offer useful advice and help.”
Travel times from Little Hall
| Location | Distance | Walk | Cycle | Public Transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Melbourne - Stop 1 (Parkville) | 400 m | 5 min | 1 min | 4 min |
| Melbourne CBD | 1 km | 15 min | 6 min | 12 min |
| The University of Melbourne Sports Centre | 950 m | 13 min | 4 min | 10 min |
| Closest University library - Giblin Eunson Library | 500 m | 7 min | 2 min | N/A |
| Closest supermarket - ALDI Melbourne CBD | 550 m | 9 min | 3 min | 8 min |
| Melbourne Museum | 900 m | 13 min | 5 min | 11 min |
You can see more of Little Hall and its Residential Life Program, ESTEEM, on Instagram at @littlehalloum
Sisson Family Scholarship
Are you considering applying for a scholarship? As part of the Sission Family Scholarship you will receive a three-year full accommodation allowance for a standard bedroom at Little Hall.