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Accommodation Options and Costs |
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A variety of student accommodation is available to suit
different budgets and needs. Students can opt to live in university
accommodation or with an Australian family or a shared accommodation with other
students is very common. Australian institutions also provide students with
accommodation. Information about rooms, apartments and houses for rent are
displayed on student notice boards and newspapers.
Accommodation options
Approximate cost
Home stay or Farm stay
A$110-A$270 a week
Gain access to the Australian lifestyle in a natural and
friendly way through Home stay. This is popular with younger students and those
studying short-term English courses. Meals are usually included in the cost.
Single or shared rooms may be offered and the cost will vary accordingly.
Self-catering Home stay is sometimes available cheaply. Farm stay offers the
same services in a rural setting.
Institutions maintain a register of families prepared to
board international students during the academic year. Education institutions
ensure that Home stay families are reputable and that they offer accommodation
of a reasonable standard.
Hostels and guest houses
A$75-A$135 a week
Hostels are usually run by organisations such as Youth
Hostels Australia and the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). Students
share kitchen and bathroom facilities.
Share accommodation
Rental accommodation
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