Victoria Accommodation

Where to stay

Studying in Australia offers value for money – not only in terms of tuition costs, but also accommodation and general living expenses, which are generally considerably less than in other popular destinations for overseas students such as the UK and USA.

Most universities provide some form of on-campus accommodation, or are equipped to help students find a place to live nearby. Some students prefer to rent shared homes or apartments. Another benefit of being a full-time student in Australia is the great range of concessions open to you, from discounted travel to cheaper cinema tickets and books and stationary supplies.

‘Homestay’ is another living option available to students seeking a more ‘integrated’, distinctly Australian way of living. For a payment of around AU$220 to $240 per week students are provided with full board accommodation with a local Australian family, which includes all meals and shared facilities in the home.

This living arrangement provides ample opportunity for students to join their host family for meals and participate in family activities and outings, which all add to the personal studying/living experience.

Whether an on or off-campus (or even homestay) living option is chosen, overseas students choosing to study in Victoria are likely to enjoy a learning environment that caters to their curiosity and intellectual demands, as well as their wish for variety, whether that be laidback and scenic, or cultural and hectic.

Victoria and its diverse capital Melbourne offer the best of both worlds, and welcomes all prospective students who wish to make it their ‘home’ whilst pursuing their tertiary study goals.