Accommodations for International Students in Australia
Accommodations for International Students in Australia
Once you are aware of where you will be studying, it is now time to look for the accommodations according to your budget and way of life in . There are few majors you need to look up before planning the accommodations.
Firstly, the cost will vary accordingly to state, city or type of accommodations. You need to evaluate the distance from your campus to your accommodations whether the access to public transport is easily available or not.
We are here with the list of accommodation that might help you to decide as per your needs and budget.
Rental Property
When you are confident enough to figure out your things in a new world this might be the best option for you. This accommodation is inexpensive than other types of accommodations. You can share your properties with your friends so the cost can be divided. Such accommodations normally require advance payment for rent, as well as a security payment or ‘bond’ which is usually four week’s rent.
Cost
These accommodations cost around A$100-A$500 per week.
Websites for booking
Pros
Stability
Freedom
Cons
Dealing with real estate agents and landlords
Large financial responsibility
Home Stay
This accommodation can be best suitable for new international students. They can live with an Australian family and fully experience the cultures. Usually, homestay takes care of primary needs like laundry and food. It can be available for short and long term stay.
Cost
This varies on the type of room you choose but usually costs around A$110-$350 per week.
Websites for booking
Pros
Cheap
Experience local culture
Feels like your own family
Cons
Have to respect their boundaries
Miss out social opportunities
Residential College
Accommodations provided by the college where basic needs such as timely meals, room cleaning, laundry will be taken care of. As they offer such a wide range of services it can be more expensive than others. You can also access the internet, study room, libraries anytime.
Cost
It costs around A$200-A$750 per week depending on the universities.
Websites for booking
Pros
Independent life
Self-contained living spaces with privacy
Alumni connections and professional events
Cons
Organize facilities like meals, internet access by yourself
Hostel and Guest House
This type of accommodations can be very affordable to overseas students. Students will be sharing spaces like the kitchen and bathrooms and have to cook for themselves. In order to guarantee the safety and security of the students, hostels are generally supervised by a staff committee and are subject to curfews.
Cost
It costs around A$80-A$150 per week depending on the type of hostel.
Websites for booking
Pros
Most economical accommodation options are available
Opportunity for social interaction
Cons
Have to share facilities with several other students
We hope you get the idea of accommodations and different types of accommodations from this article. So, if you need further help you can contact us on our website.
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