Apply for Accommodation

One of the most important decisions to make is where you will live during your studies in Wollongong. The University of Wollongong (UOW) has a variety of accommodation options:

APPLY FOR ACCOMMODATION

University Residences: Live in a community with academic support, pastoral care and the chance to mix with other residents:

University Apartments: A little more independence and small-group living in a furnished apartment shared with other students:

Homestay: Live with a local family, arranged through Australian Family Homestays… MORE

Private rental: There are two styles of private rental properties: shared and single.

Occupants of shared accommodation usually divide household expenses such as telephone and electricity. UOW Accommodation Services can help students seeking private accommodation, and holds a database of available properties.

Approximate weekly rent:

  • Unfurnished room: $80-$150
  • Furnished room: $100-$200
  • Unfurnished apartment: $150-$250
  • Unfurnished house: $240-$400

Notes:

You should arrive in Wollongong at least four weeks before the start of the session to arrange private accommodation. Temporary accommodation can be booked at the same time as your airport pick-up, before your arrival in Australia.

It is also important you are aware of the basic rights and responsibilities of tenants before you agree to rent a property. The Office of Fair Trading Renting Guide contains this information. 

You will most likely need to apply for university accommodation before you arrive in Australia as applications close two months before the session commences:
Autumn Session (February): 30 November
Spring Session (July): 1 May

An application fee of $75 for new students and $50 for returning students applies. Applications submitted without this fee will not be considered.

The Accommodation Services Office will notify you of the outcome of your application by email. If you are offered a place in one of the residences, please read through the contract information sent to you as this will explain costs, conditions and any special requirements.

Location of Residences
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Key: 1 – Campus East; 2 – Graduate House; 3 – International House; 4 – Keiraview; 5 – Kooloobong; 6 – Weerona College.