It is located on Swanston Street, Carlton, and is the major tram stop for the University of Melbourne, its namesake.

[1][2] Problems with the length of D class trams resulted in the headshunt being rebuilt as three separate 60 metre sidings in 2005.

It did however attract some controversy, with the Public Transport Users Association and Paul Mees claiming that the location was unsuitable, as if would force those wishing to cross Swanston Street to walk a further 150 metres (490 ft).

The design consists of six steel 'trees', clad with polycarbonate roofing protecting the seating areas; staff amenities; and ramps permitting full disabled access to the stop.

[10] Melbourne University tram stop is one of the busiest on the system, and is utilised by eight routes, six terminating and two through running.