UTS is an urban campus with off campus residences available, all located within the city. Many students live in rented accommodation, often sharing with other students. UTS owns three off-campus student residences - the Bulga Ngurra and Geegal and Gumal. Rent ranges from $3640 to $7020 for half a year depending on the number of people you are sharing with in your apartment.
The majority of students rent private accommodation close to the university. The UTS Housing Service can help students find permanent accommodation via the listing service that has a list of sharehouses or shareflats available for rent. This means students generally have their own room and share a kitchen, living area and bathroom with other students or working people. Places for students who wish to live on their own are available, for example studios or one-bedroom flats, however this is more expensive than sharing. Furniture and general household items can be purchased at reasonable prices if students 'shop around'. Ask the Housing Service for more information. Many students also find accommodation by browsing the student noticeboards on campus and newspapers for rooms to let in shared households.
The UTS Housing Service can also assist international students with temporary accommodation for their arrival in Sydney. There is a wide range of accommodation near the various campuses. The UTS Housing Service is always happy to assist students in securing accommodation that best suits their financial and practical needs.
There is a wide range of accommodation near the various campuses. The UTS Housing Service is always happy to assist students in securing accommodation that best suits their financial and practical needs.
Estimates of rental accommodation
These rental averages are per week:
Boarding houses
Boarding houses range from fairly large commercial properties to average sized houses run by private citizens. Full board, room with use of facilities, or room only are available. You can expect to pay about $120 - $180 per week for a single or shared room in a boarding house.
Apartments/flats
1 bedroom $170 - $220
2 bedroom $180 - $300
House
2/3 bedrooms $250 - $400
Cost of utilities
Please take account of the extra cost of the use of electricity, the telephone and gas on top of your rent. The initial cost of connecting these basics are as follows.
Connection of gas $120
Connection of electricity $120
Connection of telephone $50
Cost for full board accommodation
Some students select full board accommodation. Full board consists of a single room in a private home where the householder provides meals for you, and you share the life of the family. This is a good way for international students to improve their English and learn the culture fast. If five weeks notice is provided a "home stay" with an Australian family can be organised by the INSEARCH. The cost on average for accommodation and three meals a day is $180.00 per week.
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