UNSW housing:

UNSW does not directly offer on-campus accommodation. Housing in Australia can be difficult to find so begin your search early.

Students will have the option of affiliated on-campus accommodation, off-campus accommodation through a UNSW approved provider, or finding your own housing.

Affiliated on-campus accommodation:

A number of privately managed colleges and apartments are situated on UNSW's main Kensington campus. As affiliated accommodation, each college has their own application and enrolment process. Students need to apply directly to each accommodation of interest separately. Affiliate college housing information can be found at here.

Off-campus UNSW approved student accommodation:

Sydney has several accommodation providers catering specially to students. These providers are located around Sydney – generally around 20-50 minutes by public transport from the UNSW campus. These options offer high-quality rooms with air conditioning (not offered in on-campus accommodation) and extra services. UNSW approved options include Iglu and Urbanest.

Other off-campus housing:

If students are planning on finding their own private apartment or share house while they are in Sydney, UNSW highly recommends arriving a week or two early to stay in AirBnB or a Hostel/Hotel to allow time to find more permanent housing. UNSW advises that students should “never arrange off-campus accommodation nor transfer money overseas. To ensure you are securing a property that is legitimate and secure, only commit to a lease/tenancy agreement if you have viewed the property in person and are happy with the living arrangements.”

If you have questions regarding housing, it is best to contact your housing provider directly. The UIUC business study abroad office has no authority over host university policy and procedure. If it is a situation where you are not getting a response, please let us know.

Prior to arrival to campus, check with your housing provider to inquire about the earliest move-in date. Make sure to check the time that the housing office will be open for check-in.

Regardless of what housing you choose, be sure to arrange it before arriving on campus.

More information about housing can be found here.

Illinois housing:

• If you are studying abroad for only one semester, you may need to sublease your Champaign-Urbana apartment or find a sublease for yourself for the semester you’ll be on campus.
• Post on the study abroad housing board (this link can also be found on the study abroad website under "Support Resources")
• Use this housing board to find a semester sublease for yourself or to advertise your sublease to incoming exchange students.
• If you are living in UIUC housing, notify the housing department that you will be studying abroad. We can provide a confirmation letter, if needed.