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82 | UNSW International Undergraduate Guide 2011 | www.unsw.edu.aua place to liveAs an international student, there are several long-term accommodationoptions available to you, including UNSW accommodation options(UNSW residential college or University self-catered apartments) andindependent accommodation options (private rental accommodation,full board, homestay or room and facilities).UNSW strongly recommends that students live in Universityaccommodation in their first year to fully experience the benefits ofliving on or close to campus. These include security, opportunities tomake friends, easy access to University facilities and the convenienceof moving straight into fully furnished accommodation. HoweverUniversity accommodation fills up very quickly, so it is best to apply asearly as possible.How to Find AccommodationVisit the UNSW Accommodation Services website for applicationdetails and more information on each of the catered or self-cateredaccommodation options.If on-campus accommodation is not available, Student Development -International (SDI), which operates the International Student HousingAssistance (ISHA), can help you find suitable accommodation. It is bestto arrive three to four weeks before classes start to allow sufficienttime to look for accommodation, settle in and attend the orientationsessions.The UNSW Accommodation Services Office is also able to assist withoff-campus housing needs. UNSW Accommodation Services managesthe Listing Service which enables students to access local privaterental accommodation. The Listing Service advertises vacancies forshared housing, full board, room and facilities, and some rental flats/apartments in suburbs surrounding the University. It also provides listsof local real estate agents, hotels, motels and hostels.If you require temporary accommodation for the first few days or weeksof living in Sydney, it is best to organise this before arriving in Australia.Temporary accommodation can include private hotels, motels, hostels,lodges and furnished apartments ranging from A$45 to A$300 per day.www.housing.unsw.edu.auIndependent Accommodation OptionsRental PropertyRental properties are available in suburbs around the University. Rentsvary according to the number of bedrooms, condition and location ofthe flat/apartment or house. Electricity, gas and telephone costs areadditional. When renting a flat/apartment or house it is usual to signa six-month lease and pay rent in advance plus a refundable securitydeposit, called a ‘bond’. Houses and flats/apartments are usuallyunfurnished.It is important to make allowances for establishment costs including thepurchase of furniture and equipment. See the Living Expenses sectionof this guide on page 80 for further details.Sharing a house or flat/apartment will reduce the cost. Usually studentshave their own room and share the cost of rent and other expensessuch as bond, electricity, gas, telephone with the other people living inthe household. Buying food and cooking is done either individually oron a group basis. Per person rent in a shared household can vary fromA$140-A$220 per week plus establishment costs. Accommodation maybe cheaper in some suburbs further away from the Kensington campus,but you need to consider travel time and transport costs.GUIDE TO INDIVIDUAL COSTS INVOLVED IN ESTABLISHING ASHARED HOUSE (A$) (Based on rent of $150 per person/week)Initial Costs IncludeBond - One month rent in advance, refunded on leaving, providedthere is no damage$600Two weeks rent in advance $300Electricity, gas and telephone connection fees $790Household items (furniture, linen, kitchen utensils) $600Total set up costs $2,290Full BoardFull board comprises a furnished room and use of facilities in a privatehome, usually living with a family or single person, with dinner andbreakfast provided. Some may include bed linen, laundry service andweekly room cleaning. The UNSW Accommodation Services Office hasa limited number of full board places listed with its off-campus listingservice. Cost for full board is approximately A$190-A$250 per week.HomestayHomestay can be used as temporary accommodation on arrival,allowing time to settle in and look for long-term accommodation, or asa long-term accommodation option. Contracts are usually on a monthlybasis. Though the UNSW Accommodation Services Office does notarrange homestays, it does recommend a few homestay networks.These homestay networks are private companies that operateindependently of the University. They usually charge a placement fee ofA$150.Room and FacilitiesRoom and facilities is similar to homestay, however, meals are notprovided and you will be responsible for buying your own food, doingyour own cooking, cleaning your room and doing your washing. Use ofthe telephone in the home is an extra cost but expenses such as gasand electricity is usually included in the rent. Average cost isA$140-A$200 per week.UNSW VillageRENTAL COST GUIDES (A$)1 bedroom apartment rentals range from $350 per week2 bedroom apartments range from $400-$600 per week2-3 bedroom houses range from $450-$800 per week
www.unsw.edu.au | UNSW International Undergraduate Guide 2011 | 83University Accommodation OptionsResidential CollegesUNSW residential colleges provide full board accommodation for UNSW students which includes the provision of meals and a regular cleaning service inaddition to academic and pastoral support. There are eight residences on or near the campus. Each college offers a distinctive environment which variesfrom college to college, as do facilities and fees. In addition to basic residence fees of about A$235 to $440 a week, most colleges make additional chargesfor such items as registration fees, damage deposit and power charges. College accommodation is limited and there are always waiting lists. Each collegehas its own admissions process and selection criteria and applications must be made to each college independently, preferably three to four months beforestarting at UNSW. For more information, please visit the individual college websites.Residential CollegesRent(A$ PerPersonPer Weekfor 2010)Who Can Live Here?Furniture inBedroomMeals/KitchenFacilitiesFacilitiesStudent ServicesKensington Colleges - www.kensingtoncolleges.unsw.edu.auThe Kensington Colleges comprise Basser, Goldstein and PhilipBaxter Colleges. Each College accommodates both men andwomen, with all meals provided in the Colleges Dining Hallthroughout the academic year.$347 Full-time students ofUNSWMattress and bed,wardrobe, desk,chair, desk lampMeals included,kitchenetteavailableCommon rooms, coinoperatedlaundry anddryer, internet connectionincluded in feesResident academic staffprovide both academicand personal supportand care, and cover abroad range of academicdisciplinesCreston College - www.crestoncollege.edu.auCreston College provides pleasant, secure accommodation forfemale students of all backgrounds and beliefs. The spiritual careof the college is entrusted to Opus Dei, a personal prelature of theCatholic Church.$324 to$327Women who arefull-time students ofUNSW. Preferenceis given to first yearstudents.Mattress and bed,wardrobe, desk,chair, desk lampMeals included,kitchenetteavailableCommon rooms, coinoperatedlaundry anddryer, internet accessincluded in feesTutors, residentialadvisors, chapelInternational House - www.ihunsw.edu.auInternational House is a multicultural college for more than 166senior undergraduate and postgraduate residents from over 80countries, including Australia.$240 to$255Full-time students ofUNSW except for firstyear undergraduatesMattress and bed,wardrobe, desk,chair, desk lampMeals included,kitchenetteavailableCommon rooms, coinoperatedlaundry anddryer, internet connectionincluded in feesAlumni Connect andmentoring programNew College - www.newcollege.unsw.edu.auNew College is an Anglican College but admission is not on thebasis of religion, race or sex. The College sponsors a wide range ofacademic, cultural, sporting and social activities.$349 to$401Full-time students ofUNSWMattress and bed,wardrobe, desk,chair, desk lampMeals included,kitchenetteavailableCommon rooms, coinoperatedlaundry anddryer, internet connectionTutors, residentialadvisorsShalom College - www.shalomcollege.unsw.edu.auShalom College is an independent, multicultural residentialcollege open to all men and women, regardless of religion, race ornationality. It was established by Sydney’s Jewish community.$365 to$440Full-time or part-timestudents of UNSWand its associatedinstitutionsMattress and bed,wardrobe, desk,chair, desk lampMeals included,kitchenetteavailableCommon rooms, coinoperatedlaundry anddryer, internet connectionincluded in feesTutorsWarrane College - www.warrane.unsw.edu.auWarrane College offers accommodation for male students of allages, backgrounds and beliefs. The spiritual care of the college isentrusted to Opus Dei, a personal prelature of the Catholic Church.$370 to$385Male students atUNSWMattress and bed,wardrobe, desk,chair, desk lampMeals included,kitchenetteavailableCommon rooms,coin-operated laundryand dryer, internetaccess included in fees,basement, library andstudy roomsTutors, residentialadvisors, chapelUniversity Self-Catering ApartmentsUNSW provides independent, apartment-style accommodation for a range of student requirements, including undergraduates, postgraduates, couplesand families with children. Some apartments require tenants to share responsibility for meeting utilities costs, while others, such as UNSW Village, includeutilities in the weekly rent. The popular student apartments are located both on and close to campus. In comparison with rental charges for local apartmentsin the private sector, the rents for the university apartments are very competitive. Application details and more information are available on the UNSWAccommodation Services website www.housing.unsw.edu.auSelf-Catered ApartmentsRent (A$ Per Person Per Week for2010)Who Can Live Here?Furniture inBedroomMeals/KitchenFacilitiesFacilitiesStudentServicesBarker Apartments - www.asc.unsw.edu.auThe Barker Apartments are on the Kensington campus - mostly fivebedroom furnished units. A number of smaller units are availablefor family groups, and there are some units with wheelchair access.$179 for room in 5 bedroomapartment to $420 for large roomin 2 bedroom apartment plusestablishment costs of approximately$850-$1,800 (4 weeks rent andbond - refundable on leaving, plushousehold items)All students studyingat UNSWMattressand bed,wardrobe,desk, chairStovetop, oven,refrigeratorCommon rooms,coin-operatedlaundry and dryer,internet connectionpoint availableNoMulwaree Apartments - www.asc.unsw.edu.auThe Mulwaree Apartments are 15 minutes walk from theKensington campus. These are furnished, shared apartments eachwith five single bedrooms. Accommodation is for single studentsonly.$159 for room in 5 bedroomapartment plus establishment costsof approximately $800 (4 weeks rentand bond - refundable on leaving,plus household items)All students studyingat UNSWMattressand bed,wardrobe,desk, chairMicrowave,stove top,oven,refrigeratorCommon rooms,coin-operatedlaundry and dryerNo46 High Street Apartments - www.asc.unsw.edu.auLocated opposite the University entrance Gate 9, the block ofapartments contain 9 two bedroom apartments and 6 one bedroomapartments. The block has a secure private car park and all units arefully furnished.$284 for room in 1 bedroomapartment to $380 for medium-sizedroom in 2 bedroom apartmentAll students studyingat UNSWMattressand bed,wardrobe,desk, chairStovetop, oven,refrigeratorCommon rooms,coin-operatedlaundry and dryerNoUNSW Village - www.unswvillage.com.auLocated on the Kensington campus, the Village offers independentstudent living in modern, fully furnished one to eight bedroomapartments. All apartments have private bedrooms, large kitchensand spacious lounge areas.$225 for room in 4 to 8 bedroomapartment to $311.50-$333 for roomin 1 bedroom apartmentAll students studyingat UNSWMattressand bed,wardrobe,desk, chairMicrowaveoven,stove top,refrigeratorCafé, conveniencestore, e-library,common rooms, coinoperatedlaundryand dryer, internetconnection pointavailableStudentsupport andResidentAssistantsto organisesocial eventsand activitiesNew College Village - www.ncv.unsw.edu.auThe New College Village provides brand new, high quality, fullyfurnished accommodation on lower campus. All bedrooms includea private ensuite.$275 for superior room with privatebathroom in multi-share apartmentto $295 for small studio with privatebathroomPostgraduate studentsat UNSW and selectedundergraduatesMattressand bed,wardrobe,desk, chairMicrowave,stove top,oven,refrigeratorCommon rooms,coin-operatedlaundry and dryer,internet connectionpoint availableResidentsocialcommitteeUniLodge - www.unilodge.com.auUniLodge, just 5 minutes from campus, offers a choice of modernfully furnished studio and multi-share serviced apartments with 24hour security and student support.$327.55 for room in multi-shareapartment to $362.55 for deluxestudio with private bathroom andbalconyAll students studyingat UNSWMattressand bed,wardrobe,desk, chairMicrowave,stove top,oven,refrigeratorCommon rooms,coin-operatedlaundry and dryer,internet connectionpoint availableResidentialcommitteeand on-sitemanager
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