University of Wollongong (UOW) Accommodation

About The University of Wollongong

1. University of Wollongong, distance from CBD:

• Taxi - 15 minutes

• Bus - 32 minutes

2. The University of Wollongong has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of AUD$5,850/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. The University of Wollongong follows a two-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 12-14 weeks.

4. The best month to book University of Wollongong on-campus accommodation after the university offers to study is typically November. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis and generally start with:

• New undergraduate -  November to March

• New postgraduate -  November to March

• For returning students - August or September

The University of Wollongong 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

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular student accommodations near the University of Wollongong include Dayman Apartments, Mascot Student Accommodation, and Summer Hill Student Accommodation.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets): Sydney's median monthly rent for private rentals is around AUD$3,000.

• Generally located in residential areas, anywhere in the city.

• Recommended University of Wollongong housing private lets include 49 Boronia Street Kensington, 83 Harbour Street, and 74 City Road Wollongong CBD.

Secure a Private Student Room Near The University of Wollongong 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 Wollongong

1. Keiraville

Keiraville’s average rent is around AUD$1,340–AUD$1,820/month. University of Wollongong student accommodation options close to campus include Central Student Accommodation, Link2 Broadway Apartment, and Student Village North Ryde.

• Walk - 15-20 minutes

• Bus - 5-10 minutes

2. North Wollongong

North Wollongong’s average rent is around AUD$1,220–AUD$1,950/month. University of Wollongong accommodation options include Central Park Student Accommodation, Redfern Student Accommodation, and Scape Darling House.

• Walk - 30-40 minutes

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Taxi - 10 minutes

3. Wollongong CBD

Wollongong CBD’s average rent is around AUD$1,540–AUD$2,100/month. Some accommodation options for the University of Wollongong include Scape Cleveland, Y Suites on Gibbons, and Scape Quay.

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Taxi - 10-15 minutes

• Walk - 45-60 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.