About The University of New South Wales (UNSW)
1. University of New South Wales (UNSW), distance from CBD:
Taxi - 15-20 minutes
Bus - 20-30 minutes
Light Rail - 25 minutes
2. The University of New South Wales (UNSW) has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of AUD$5,000/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.
3. The University of New South Wales (UNSW) follows a trimester academic year system. Each semester has around 12 weeks.
4. The best month to book University of New South Wales (UNSW) on-campus accommodation after the university offers to study is typically October. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis and generally start with:
New undergraduate - November and March
New postgraduate - As soon as you receive your offer
For returning students - July and August
The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Off-Campus Student Housing Options
PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Sydney. These are a little more expensive than on-campus student rooms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, modern amenities along with room rent, electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security included in bills. The only differences are:
1. Purpose-built student accommodation: Average rent AUD$4,000/month
2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets): Sydney's median monthly rent for private rentals is around AUD$3,000
Secure a Private Student Room Near The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Without a University Offer Letter
UniLodge Australia may accept advance bookings for a limited number of rooms for such students, with cancellation and refund provisions. T&C is applied according to the provider. We suggest checking our cancellation and refund policies before booking a room or speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.
Popular Student Areas to Live Near The University of New South Wales (UNSW)
1. Kensington
Kensington’s average rent is around AUD$750–AUD$1,000/month. University of New South Wales (UNSW) student accommodation options close to campus include Central Student Accommodation, Link2 Broadway Apartment, and Student Village North Ryde.
Walk - 10-15 minutes
Bus - 5-10 minutes
2. Kingsford
Kingsford’s average rent is around AUD$650–AUD$1,000/month. University of New South Wales (UNSW) accommodation options include Central Park Student Accommodation, Redfern Student Accommodation, and Scape Darling House.
Walk - 20-25 minutes
Bus - 5-10 minutes
Taxi - 5-10 minutes
3. Randwick
Randwick’s average rent is around AUD$500–AUD$850/month. Some accommodation options for the University of New South Wales (UNSW) include Scape Cleveland, Y Suites on Gibbons, and Scape Quay.
Bus - 10-15 minutes
Taxi - 5-10 minutes
Walk - 30-40 minutes
Benefits of Booking Off-Campus Student Rooms Over On-Campus Accommodation
Early bird offer (Off-campus student accommodations generally offer discounts or early booking offers.)
Unlike university accommodation, there are many student room types to choose from.
No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process.
Avoid expensive last-minute private student accommodation bookings.
Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.
More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.
Off-campus and private facilities generally have modern facilities such as gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.
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