UWA housing:

On-campus Housing

UWA’s five residential colleges – University Hall, St Catherine’s College, St George’s College, St Thomas More College and Trinity Residential College – provide more than just a room. Each offers a world-class living and learning environment only a few minutes away from campus. Make lifelong friends from across Australia and around the globe, and enjoy a lifestyle that includes meals, internet, all your utilities and academic support, as well as social, cultural and sporting activities and programs.

How to apply

1. Research the college websites to decide which suits you best.

2. Complete and submit your application via the online portal.

3. You will be contacted directly by your first-preference college within two weeks.

Off-campus Housing

As a guide, the average cost of renting or leasing an unfurnished one- or two-bedroom unit close to UWA is between AUD$265 and AUD$500 per week. There are also upfront costs to consider, such as a bond or security deposit, and utility connection fees. Other costs, such as electricity and/or gas, telephone and food, are usually not included in the weekly rent.

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.