University of New South Wales (UNSW) Australia
Accommodation

Accommodation:

Application for on-campus accommodation: http://www.accommodation.unsw.edu.au/

1. The Kensington Colleges
The Kensington Colleges is made up of 3 collegiate communities: Basser, Goldstein, and Philip Baxter. It is a great place to live and forge strong friendships through social activities and many more.

Features:

  • Average room size 10 to 12 square metres
  • Fully furnished
  • Private & shared bathrooms
  • All meals provided (including formal dinners)
  • Wi-Fi, electricity, gas and water included
  • Cleaning of rooms fortnightly
  • 24-hour campus security
  • Social and group study rooms on each floor
  • Large common room adjacent to landscaped gardens
  • Rooftop terraces with outdoor BBQ facilities
  • Coin operated laundry facilities
  • Sporting, social and cultural programs
  • Opportunities for student leadership and volunteering

2. Colombo House
Colombo House is a mixture of traditional college and apartment style. You can have the freedom to cook your own meals and live an independent life but at the same time still part of a strong collegiate community.

Features:

  • Average room size 10 to 12 square metres
  • 52 week occupancy
  • Fully furnished
  • Private bathrooms
  • Wi-Fi, electricity, gas and water included
  • Cleaning of common areas only
  • Self-catered with large kitchens and cooking facilities
  • 24-hour campus security
  • Social and group study rooms on each floor
  • Large common room adjacent to a private outdoor courtyard
  • Rooftop terrace with outdoor BBQ facilities
  • Coin operated laundry facilities

3. Fig Tree Hall
Fig Tree Hall is built on the foundation of respect and tolerance as can be seen from how it is an alcohol free college with gender segregated floors. On top of that, it has prayer contemplation room and serve dietary needs for students with food restriction.

Features:

  • Average room size 10 to 12 square metres
  • 40 week occupancy
  • Gender segregated floors
  • Fully furnished
  • Private bathrooms
  • All meals provided
  • Wi-Fi, electricity, gas and water included
  • Cleaning of rooms fortnightly
  • 24-hour campus security
  • Social and group study rooms on each floor
  • Prayer/contemplation rooms on each floor
  • Large common room adjacent to landscaped gardens
  • Rooftop terrace with outdoor BBQ facilities
  • Coin operated laundry facilities

4. UNSW Hall
If you are looking for a more economical option but still is good value for money, UNSW Hall must be on the top of your list. Not only that, you will get to enjoy the benefit of having breakfast served every morning.

Features:

  • Average room size 10 to 12 square metres
  • 44 week occupancy
  • Fully furnished
  • Shared bathrooms
  • Breakfast & dinner provided
  • Wi-Fi, electricity, gas and water included
  • Cleaning of rooms fortnightly
  • 24-hour campus security
  • Social and group study rooms on each floor
  • Large common room
  • Outdoor BBQ area and courtyard
  • Coin operated laundry facilities

For on campus apartments, you can find more information about that here!

UNSW Students Rent/Sublet Accommodation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278776358905533/

Alternatively, if you are looking to rent an apartment with friends, fly there earlier and visit property agents located in Randwick (Taylors Estate, Ray White, Century 21, Belle Property, LJ Hooker) to look for a suitable apartment.