There
is a wide range of student accommodation available in Australia. These
include university halls of residence, university apartments for post
graduate students and privately rented independent housing. Students can
also arrange a 'Homestay' with a local family or board at many of the
private secondary schools. Once you get an admission, the university's
international office would help you find a suitable accommodation.
Various options:
1.
Homestay or farmstay
Institutions maintain a register of families prepared to board
international students during the academic year. Meals are usually
included in the cost. Single or shared rooms may be offered , and the
cost will vary accordingly. Homestay is popular with younger students
and those studying short term English courses. Farmstay offers the same
services in a rural setup.
Educational
institutions ensure that homestay families are reputable, and that they
offer accommodation of a reasonable standard. This type of accommodation
gives international students access to the Australian lifestyle in a
natural and friendly way. Students are often treated like members of the
family.
Approx. Cost : A$ 150 - A$ 200 per week
2.
Private Board
Private board is similar to homestay. Students negotiate
personally with the landlord about the standard of accommodation and
meals they require.
Approx. Cost : A$ 50 - A$ 150 per week (depending
on the services provided)
3.
Hostels and Guest Houses
Hostels are usually run by organisations such as youth
Hostels Australia, the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) and
Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA). Students share kitchen and
bathroom facilities.
Approx. Cost : A$ 80 - A$ 120 per week
4.
Share and Rental Accommodation
Students often share accommodation with fellow students. They advertise
on student notice boards and in the classified section of newspapers.
All members of the household are responsible for cooking and cleaning.
Students may have to provide their own furniture.
Approx. Cost : A$ 70 - A$ 150 per week
5.
University Apartments
Postgraduate and married students have access to this type of
self contained, fully furnished accommodation within the university
system.
Approx. Cost : A$ 130 - A$ 215 per week
6.
University Residential Colleges
Residential Colleges provide accommodation with meal. They are slightly
more expensive than university Halls of Residence The college undertakes
cleaning and household tasks. Sporting and social facilities, tutoring,
libraries and generally computer access are also provided.
Approx. Cost : A$ 150 - A$ 250 per week
7.
Halls of Residence: Halls of residence are located on or
near university campuses and are generally cheaper than residential
colleges. International students find them an attractive option.
Students usually have meals and some cleaning services provided. Only
full time students are accepted. Students need to apply early because of
the high demand for places.
Approx. Cost : A$ 100 - A$ 150 per week |