Australia Services Housing

Services for Students
Studying in Australia

There are two main types of accommodation available:

Accommodation owned and managed by your college or university (this could be either on or off-campus).
Accommodation owned by private landlords or external organisations.

As an international student you may be eligible for student housing on-campus known as ‘dormitories’. Dormitory residents often share a room with two or three people (of the same sex) and typically share large bathrooms. Please contact the universities you are applying to for more information.

If the college or university you have applied to does not provide on-campus accommodation for international students, or if you do not want to live on campus, you can move into private accommodation. A variety of student accommodation is available to suit different budgets and needs. Please note that all students in Australia under 18 years of age must have their accommodation approved by their institution.

It is a good idea to check your legal obligations very carefully before signing a lease agreement - you will be able to seek advice from your university’s off-campus housing office. Be aware that if you contact a real estate agent for assistance, you may be liable for fees for their services.

It is an Australian Government requirement that students notify their education institution of their address in Australia within seven days of arrival, and notify their education institution of any change of address within seven days.

For further information on the types of accommodation available to international students and associated costs, please visit http://studyinaustralia.gov.au/Sia/en/Study