Tucked away in two charming Victorian terraces on Drummond Street, Cydelia House offers purpose-designed accommodation for mature-age and postgraduate students seeking a peaceful, academically focused environment. With only 20 rooms available, it’s an intimate and respectful community ideal for deep study and meaningful connections.
Who is Cydelia House for?
- Postgraduate students (Honours, Masters, JD, MD, PhD)
- Mature-age undergraduate (21+)
- Domestic and international students who value a quiet, studious setting.
Why choose Cydelia House?
- Respectful, mature community of like-minded peers
- Calm and quiet atmosphere, perfect for academic focus
- Tailored specifically for postgraduate and mature students
- Central location in Carlton, close to the University of Melbourne
Cydelia House is more than just accommodation — it’s a supportive environment designed to help you succeed in your academic journey.
Access Wilam Hall's facilities and tasty meals
Just 100 metres from Wilam Hall, Cydelia House residents enjoy full access to its facilities — including catered meals, communal spaces, and wellbeing support — offering the independence of a smaller residence with the benefits of a larger collegiate community.
Apply early to secure your place
Applications for 2026 are now open.
Discover your new home
Expansive common areas
Modern kitchen facilities
Cydelia House Features
College features and virtual tours
Click on the hyperlinks to take virtual tours of Cydelia House spaces.
- Student rooms
- Ensuite bathrooms
- Kitchenette
- Balcony
- TV and games room
Accommodation and costs
Living at Cydelia House can be more affordable than private accommodation, especially when you take into account meals and the added pastoral, social and academic support that is provided.
| Duration | Fees for 20261 |
|---|---|
| Full year (21 February to 28 November 2026) | $33,154 for 40 weeks |
| Semester 1 (21 February to 4 July 2026) | $16,684 for 19 weeks |
| Semester 2 (18 July to 28 November 2026) | $16,684 for 19 weeks |
1 All rates are in $AUD, per person, inclusive of GST (where applicable).
2 Payment plans can be arranged and contracts can be extended with additional charge.
Included as part of your college residential fee:
- Your own private bedroom (with ensuite options available)
- Use of communal facilities – backyard, laundry, kitchen, dining and study room, TV space and living room
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week in the Wilam Dining Hall
- Access to facilities at Wilam Hall
- All utility bills
- Internet access
- All academic and college programs
- Cydelia House student club fees of $400 (for full year) and $250 (for a semester)
- Cleaning
- University of Melbourne gym membership
Please note: In addition to the Fees, a bond of $1000 will be payable by all students (refunded if no funds are owing and no damage to room at end of term).
Please note we only accept University of Melbourne Students as residents of the College.
Limited financial support is available through Wilam Hall for domestic postgraduate students.
Book a tour
Interested in exploring Cydelia House's facilities? You can book an in-person or virtual tour at your convenience!
Travel times and distances
| Location | Distance | Walk | Cycle | Public Transport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Melbourne Student Precinct (Parkville) | 1.2 km | 15 min | 5 min | 10 min |
| The University of Melbourne Southbank Campus and VCA | 2.5 km | 31 min | 9 min | 19 min |
| The University of Melbourne Gym | 1.6 km | 21 min | 6 min | 16 min |
| Closest supermarket - IGA Lygon Street | 260 m | 4 min | 2 min | N/A |
| Melbourne Central Station and shopping centre | 900 m | 11 min | 3 min | 12 min |
| Flinders Street Station | 1.6 km | 22 min | 7 min | 18 min |