The University of Sydney offers COVIDSafe accommodation in the premier location of Camperdown and Darlington. The Campden campus also offers a wide range of accommodation options to its students. At Camperdown and Darlington students can choose from traditional housing, terrace housing to dorms.
If you are planning on taking admissions with the University of Sydney as an international student, finding out accommodation and residence options is one of the most important aspects. Apart from the tuition fees, the cost of living in Australia is one of the major expenses you will suffer when planning to study abroad. University of Sydney Accommodations costs make-up a major part of these expenses.
University Residence at University of Sydney
The University of Sydney manages various residences offering self-catered accommodation at an affordable price. There are seven options to choose from these independent accommodations close to campus. Though applications for these are open throughout the year, most places reach capacity way before the academic year begins.
Queen Mary Building
Queen Mary building is the closest to the campus among other University of Sydney Accommodations. It offers rooftop views and is located 1.4 km away from the University of Sydney Business School and around 2 km away from Broadway shopping center. It is available for both international and domestic students pursuing any degree program with the University of Sydney.
| Cost | 338-358 AUD a week |
| Acceptance Fees | 200 AUD |
| Deposit | 4 weeks rent |
| Scholarships & Grants | Access accommodation grant program |
| Facilities | Skylounge, rooftop garder, shared bathrooms on each floor wing, music room, meeting & study room, |
Darlington House
It is an independent apartment-style living located at the top end of King-street. This University of Sydney accommodation is available for both international and domestic students pursuing any course of study. Located 220meters from the Sydney business school and 1.3 km from Broadway shopping center.
| Cost | Medium Rooms- 260 AUD a weekLarge Rooms- 275 AUD a week |
| Acceptance Fees | 200 AUD |
| Deposit | 4 weeks rent |
| Facilities | Common rooms & outdoor space, shared kitchen, shared bathroom, |
Abercrombie Student Accommodation
Offering studio-style living apartments 100 meters away from Sydney Business School, Abercrombie University of Sydney Accommodation is available for both international and domestic students.
| Cost | 433-460 AUD a week |
| Acceptance Fees | 200 AUD |
| Deposit | 4-week deposit |
| Scholarships and Grants | Access accommodation grants program |
| Facilities | Study & meeting room, common lounges, ensuite bathroom |
The Regiment Student Accommodation
Located in the heart of Sydney, regiment student accommodation offers housing to both international and domestic students. Located 300 meters from Sydney Business School.
| Cost | 338-358 AUD a week |
| Acceptance Fees | 200 AUD |
| Deposit | 4-week deposit |
| Scholarships and Grants | Access accommodation grants program |
| Facilities | Interest groups, music rooms, learning hubs, game room, etc. |
Terraces
Shared living in heritage terrace homes, located on the outskirts of the campus and 290 meters Sydney Business School. Available to students enrolled in full-time courses at the University of Sydney.
| Cost | Small room- 225 AUD a weekMedium room- 245 AUD a weekLarge room- 260 AUD a week |
| Acceptance Fees | 200 AUD |
| Deposit | 4-week deposit |
| Facilities | Common room, outdoor spaces, social events, cultural events, etc |
Residency Colleges at University of Sydney
University of Sydney college accommodation offers a supportive living experience. There are three catered meals, laundry services, and a support network. The residency colleges and their accommodation facilities are discussed in more detail below:
| Residence College | Application Fees | Registration Fees | Deposit | Cost/Semester (AUD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mandelbaum House | 100 | 365 | 1,200 | 12,566 to 16,136 |
| Sancta Sophia College | 150 | - | 1,000 | 21,000 to 26,000 |
| St. Andrews College | 150 | 395 | 1,000 | - |
| St Johns College | 100 | 515 | 1,000 | 11,120 to 14687 |
| St. Paul’s College | 100 | - | 2,000 | 650-800 per week |
| Wesley College | - | 500 | 1,500 | 7,960 to 14,790 |
| Women’s College | - | 720 | 1,200 | 14,100 |
University of Sydney Accommodations at Campden
Getting to stay on-campus is cheaper than renting a property off-campus. Additionally, it offers you college-style living with peers. At Campden two types of accommodation is offered to students enrolled in courses at University of Sydney: Nepean Lodge and Napean Hall.
The lodge consists of private bedrooms with 2-6 rooms rooms that can be shared by students. The hall, on the other hand, offers dorm-style accommodation with single study bedrooms in residential hall, shared bathroom and kitchen. Both accommodations are self-catered meaning, cooked meals are not provided to students.
It is suggested that students must apply as early as possible to make sure that a bedroom/bed is gauranteed to them before they plan on moving to Australia for studies.
| - | Nepean Lodge | Nepean Hall |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | 180-360 AUD a week | 155 AUD per week |
| Facilities | Fully-furnished and weekly cleaning | Full-furnished, access to BBQ and picnic areas on river off-shore |
| Available to | Full-time students and staff | Full-time students and staff |
Cost of Living at University of Sydney
The cost of living does not only include expenses of University of Sydney accommodations, other lifestyle choices and necessities will also make up the complete cost of living in Australia for an international student. Discussed below are some of these expenses:
| Expenses | Cost (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Food & Groceries | 80-280/week |
| Lifestyle Expenses | 80-150/week |
| Academic Support | 500 |
As per Australian government, international students must have around A$21,041 a year.
- A shared rental can be an apartment or a room, and can cost AUD 95-215 per week.
- Younger undergraduate students may prefer living with a host family. The cost of living at a homestay comes to AUD 235-325 per week.
- Individual rentals are significantly costlier, with rent being AUD 185-440 per week.
Most of these are fully furnished and inclusive of utility costs.
Travelling in Australia can be cheaper for students on an Australian Students Visa.
| Mode of Transport | Average Cost |
|---|---|
| Bicycle | Can be purchased for AUD 400 |
| Taxi | Fares starting from AUD 3-5 |
| Bus | Ticket of AUD 7 |
| Train | Ticket of AUD 8-530, depending on length of journey and type of seat |
| Tram | Ticket of AUD 4.5 |
| Ferry | Fare of AUD 50 |
| Metro | Ticket of AUD 3.5-5 |
Cost of Living Off-campus
The cost of living in Australia depends on which city you are living in. Some of the most popular student cities and their respective costs are given below:
| City | Cost of Living (per month) | Accommodation (per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | AUD 1,321 | AUD 1,425-1,762 |
| Sydney | AUD 1,421 | AUD 1,885-2,611 |
| Brisbane | AUD 1,342 | AUD 1,228-1,634 |
| Canberra | AUD 1,270 | AUD 1,504-1,937 |
| Perth | AUD 1,306 | AUD 1,057-1,486 |
Apart from the expenses mentioned above, international students are required to have health isurance to study abroad. Currently, due to COVID-19, new internationals arrivals and Australian citizens or residents, are not permitted in Australia. Students returning to their final year of medical, dental, nursing or allied health professions degrees, may be allowed on a case-by-case basis. Even then, it is compulsory to provide a negative Covid-19 test taken at most 72 hours before departure.
