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Highlights:

Room Types: You will get 4 types of rooms which are Standard, Standard Premium, Studio and One-Bed Apartment
Room Cost: The cost of staying at accommodation ranges from AUD 17,000 to AUD 21,500
Meal Plan: If you opt for university of Western Australia dorms, the meal plan will be included in the cost
Residential Advisor: Your residence hall will be assigned a Residential Advisor (RA) who is a senior. They will be responsible for all activities arranged in the halls.

University of Western Australia accommodation is available in various types of rooms and facilities. There are 6 types of student accommodation in Australia locations that include:

Live at UWA Campus
Living at Perth City
UWA hosted facilities
UWA rental partners
Perth rentals
Short stay options

The Accommodation Concierge team is committed to improve your student experience throughout your accommodation journey. There are five residential colleges on campus which accommodate 1750 students. The colleges offer furnished room options for students with meals, utilities, and Wifi access. The Residential Colleges at UWA are:

University Hall
St Catherine's College
St George's College
St Thomas More College
Trinity

The cost of living in Australia for University of Western Australia averages from AUD 425 - AUD 485 per week, for the academic year. There is an Application Fee of AUD 125 which is non-refundable. All the above colleges are located on Stirling Highway, Nedlands opposite UWA campus. The university also provides options for off-campus accommodation and rentals. There are many accommodation near UWA Perth which you can opt for.

University of Western Australia Accommodation Types

There are 5 residence halls at the university campus as stated above. All these types of student accommodation in Australia provide a welcoming home for students along with a thriving academic, social and intellectual culture. There are 4 types of university of Western Australia dorms available, which are:

Room Type	Cost
Standard	AUD420/ week
Standard Premium	AUD435/ week
Studio	AUD475/ week
One Bed Apartment	AUD485/ week

At the UniHall, you will have 24/7 access to a whole variety of common areas with facilities like a pool, studying, playing music, and hanging with friends. The other facilities include:

Facilities	Images	Description
Computer room		Air-conditioned computer rooms available 24 hours a day with printers
Games room		Pool tables, air hockey, table tennis, Xbox One or watch television with FOXTEL
Music room		Two music rooms with brand new instruments including a drum kit, piano, shakers, microphone and a range of guitars
Laundry		Many laundry rooms with washing machines and dryers
Library		All books on the shelves have been donated by past residents
Basketball half courts		Two half basketball courts plus a range of outdoor fitness equipment

University of Western Australia On-Campus Accommodation

The on-campus halls include St Catherine’s College, St George’s College, St Thomas More College, Trinity Residential College and Crawley Village. These are located in Perth, which is one of the best cities in Australia for students. The student accommodation near university of Western Australia is just at the opposite side of campus. The university halls provide features and other facilities available for these are:

Standard Room

This type of room gives you your own room with shared facilities, so you'll easily make new friends. It is one of the best student accommodation near UWA Perth. The features of the standard rooms are:

Images	Features
	16 meals per week UWA gym membership Weekly room clean WiFi and internet in room Utilities (water, gas, electricity) Single bed (92cm x 187cm) Linen pack (duvet/quilt and cover or a comforter, bed sheets, pillow, and pillow case and bath towel) Private study area with desk and chair Shared bathroom Shared kitchen Fan and heater 24/7 security and residential care Community, academic and social programs

The cost of the Standard room is AUD 420 per week. The yearly price details are:

Weekly price	AUD 420
(Total annual rent cost):	AUD 16,380
Confirmation Fee:	AUD 650
Total Annual Cost:	AUD 17,030

Standard Premium Rooms

These are similar types of rooms as the standard ones, with a bit more space to sleep and study. The 'house' has an assigned Residential Advisor (RA). This is a senior-year resident who lives in the same house, and whose role is to support you during your stay. They organize fun social activities such as pizza nights, movie nights and outings at university of Western Australia housing. The features for rooms in one of the top universities in the world.

Images	Features
	16 meals per week UWA gym membership Weekly room clean WiFi and internet in room Utilities (water, gas, electricity) Single bed (92cm x 187cm) Linen pack (duvet/quilt cover or a comforter, bed sheets, pillow and pillow case, and bath towel) Shared bathroom Shared kitchen Fan and heater 24/7 security and residential care Community, academic and social programs

The weekly cost of Standard Premium rooms is AUD 435 per week. The details of the costs are:

Weekly price:	AUD 435
(Total annual rent cost):	AUD 16,965
Confirmation Fee:	AUD 650
Total Annual Costs:	AUD 17,615

Studio Room

You can live more independently with your own kitchen and bathroom in Studio rooms. You will still have 24/7 access to common areas to catch up with friends and you'll still be supported by a Residential Advisor. At UniHall, 50% of the studio rooms come with a private balcony. The eligibility depends on availability, your personal circumstances and the timing of your application. The features for university of Western Australia student accommodation at one of the top universities in Perth are:

Images	Features
	7 meals per week UWA gym membership Monthly room clean (subject to change to more frequent cleaning). WiFi and internet in room Air-conditioning Utilities (water, gas, electricity) King single bed (106cm x 203cm) Private bathroom (shower, toilet, mirror and basin) Independent kitchen (two hot plates for cooking, fridge and freezer, microwave and plenty of kitchen cupboards) Personal study area with desk and chair 24/7 security and residential care Community, academic and social programs

The cost of the Studio room is more than the standard rooms. The weekly price for the last session was AUD 475 per week. The total costs are:

Weekly price:	AUD 475
(Total annual rent cost):	AUD 20,425
Confirmation Fee:	AUD 650
Total Annual Cost:	AUD 21,075

One Bedroom Apartment

The one-bedroom apartments are spacious apartments designed exclusively for postgraduate students. You can enjoy your own bathroom, kitchen, and bedroom with a queen-sized bed and spacious living room with a desk and chair to study. You still have 24/7 access to all common areas around UniHall to interact with other residents. Approximately 40% of the one-bedroom apartments come with private balconies.

Images	Features
	3 meals per week UWA gym membership Monthly room clean (subject to change to more frequent cleaning). WiFi and internet in room Air-conditioning Utilities (water, gas, electricity) Double bed (137cm x 187cm) Independent kitchen (four hot plates to cook, fridge and freezer, microwave and plenty of kitchen cupboards) Personal study area with desk and chair Private bathroom (shower, toilet, mirror and basin) A spacious living room with a couch/lounge 24/7 security and residential care Community, academic and social programs Events for the whole residential community plus unique postgraduate activities

The weekly cost of these spacious and luxury rooms are AUD 485. You can also pay the yearly cost which is around 21,500. The details of the costs are:

Weekly price:	AUD 485
(Total annual rent cost):	AUD 20,855
Confirmation Fee:	AUD 650
Total Annual Cost:	AUD 21,505

The University of Western Australia provides various types of accommodation that fulfill your needs. You can book a shared apartment or a single room depending on your requirements. The cost varies from AUD 17,000 to AUD 21,500 annually.

FAQs

Ques: Where do UWA students live?

The UWA students can select from 4 types of rooms available on campus. You can stay on-campus or off-campus, depending on their needs. The five types of halls where you can stay are University Hall, St. Catherine's College, St. George's College, St. Thomas More College

Trinity.

Ques: Is it cheaper to live on campus or off campus in Australia?

It is cheaper to live on campus than live off campus. The on-campus stay options are cheaper than off campus because of the extra costs that are not included in the off-campus residence. The on-campus accommodation includes meals and utilities. Hence, it is much cheaper.

Ques: How much is the rent for students in Australia?

The rent for staying at the university halls of the University of Western Australia ranges from AUD 17,000 to AUD 22,000 annually. This will include meal cost and the cost of all utilities. You should also consider the tuition fees to calculate the total cost of living.

Ques: Is UWA a good university for international students?

Yes, UWA is very good for international students. The university campus accommodation conducts events, sports and many other activities to keep the students engaged. These qualities make the university good for accommodation.

Ques: How many students stay at the university campus?

There are five residential colleges on campus which accommodate 1750 students. Every year the number of student changes depending on the number of application for international students. You will only get accommodation depending on the availability.

Ques: Is there any application fee for University of Western Australia accommodation?

Yes, you need to pay an application fee for applying to the university accommodation. There is an Application Fee of AUD 125 which is non-refundable. If you do not take admission, the fees will not be refunded.

Ques: Where is the University of Western Australia accommodation located?

All the accommodation for the University of Western Australia are located on Stirling Highway, Nedlands. This is just at the opposite of UWA campus. So you can save your travelling expense and lower your budget of staying in Australia.

Ques: What are the types of rooms available for accommodation at the University of Western Australia?

There are four types of rooms available for accommodation to the university of Western Australia. The rooms and their costs are Standard room for AUD 420/ week, Standard Premium room for AUD 435/ week, Studio room for AUD 475/ week and One-Bed Apartment at AUD 485/ week.

Ques: What are the facilities available at the University accommodation?

The facilities vary as per the types of rooms. The basic facilities are 16 meals per week, UWA gym membership, Weekly room clean, WiFi and internet in room, Utilities (water, gas, electricity), Single bed (92cm x 187cm), Private study area with desk and chair, Shared bathroom, Shared kitchen, Fan and heater, and 24/7 security and residential care.

Ques: Do you need to pay separately for these facilities offered by the university accommodation?

No, you do not need to pay separately for any of the facilities provided. All the facilities along with the meal is included along with the fees for accommodation. If you want to increase the meal plan, you can apply for that separately.

University of Western Australia Accommodation: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on 10 Reviews

The review indicates that students have the option of living in on-campus housing with fees starting from $365, which includes facilities like a gym, food, and laundry. There are five on-campus accommodations available. Alternatively, off-campus accommodations are available and are generally cheaper, with an average cost of around 160 AUD per week.

Private hostel accommodations such as Campus Perth, Boulevard, or Switch are also options, with prices around 180 AUD. The university also provides a separate unihall for international and national students. Students commuting have access to irregular bus services, especially later in the day.

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My UWA experience

Likes

Strong academic reputation, library facilities, classroom infrastructure
Top 100 universities in the world
Campus life - green and clean, lots of birds such as peacocks, blackswans and birds in the campus

Dislikes

Five days university with labs, tutorials and lectures
Time demanding assingments, lab reports and tuorials
Administrative processes time consuming

Accommodation

Off Campus

My husband was already here, so I never faced the accommodation challenge, but I know people who faced the housing crisis and the rents are drastically high in recent times. The university international student centre can help in finding accommodations within campus or outside or Facebook community groups can also provide references to shared accommodations.

Monthly Expenses: AUD$ 1,500

My husband was already here, so I never faced the accommodation challenge, but I know people who faced the housing crisis and the rents are drastically high in recent times. The university international student centre can help in finding accommodations within campus or outside or Facebook community groups can also provide references to shared accommodations.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 10/10

placement: 10/10

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Student (Anonymous)

University of Western Australia( Enrolled 2023 )TOEFL Score : 108Master Data ScienceFebruary 17, 2025

5.0 /10

My experience in University of Western Australia

Likes

At the end of the day it is the best University in Perth, and that does have some value to it.
Given its heritage, it feels good to know about famous personalities that studied here, feels good to be part of history
Top minds of Western Australia are here

Dislikes

Campus is not big (as compared to Symbiosis), but still better than majority of university in Australia
Should have more help for career development
Costlier than other universities in Perth

Accommodation

Off Campus

You can either rent a house/room somewhere just like in India or live in a student accommodation that is not part of the university.
Finding a house is the toughest thing in Australia, though.
The only tip would be to go somewhere where you already know a few people who live there, so that you can get some immediate help in getting accommodation.

Monthly Expenses: AUD$ 1,800

You can either rent a house/room somewhere just like in India or live in a student accommodation that is not part of the university.
Finding a house is the toughest thing in Australia, though.
The only tip would be to go somewhere where you already know a few people who live there, so that you can get some immediate help in getting accommodation.

academic: 6/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 9/10

accomodation: 5/10

placement: 2/10

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Fran

University of Western Australia( Enrolled 2022 )M.Eng Electrical and Electronic EngineeringSeptember 29, 2023

6.0 /10

UWA Review

Likes

UWA offered the program I wanted and it is one of the top 100. Also when it comes to cost of living, Perth is most affordable compared to other cities in Australia.

Accommodation

Off Campus

It depends on different persons perspective. It is better to look around for student accommodations such as campus perth and etc. which should be around 180 AUD. For individual accommodations such as houses and units, It could be around 150-300 AUD based on the expectation of the student. But the average accommodations cost expected around 160 AUD per week

Good.

academic: 9/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 6/10

placement: 5/10

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Amrit Majumder

University of Western Australia( Enrolled 2021 )MITJune 14, 2023

7.3 /10

UWA! Make it worth your effort.

Likes

UWA is one of the G8 universities in Australia, as well as it is recognized in the world. The location, Perth is very nice place to live as well as it's easier to get work visa and PR.
But the most important reason of all is that my elder brother was already here before I came so more of a reason to pick Perth.
The vast array of different facilities they provide from personal care to personal development. You will get food all throughout the campus. They have good medical clinic and pharmacy within the campus.

Dislikes

It gets expensive. For all the facilities they provide they also charge a large amount of money to keep supporting them. Even any food that you will buy would be more expensive than the food you would get anywhere outside UWA.

Accommodation

Off Campus

The university provide their own hostel accommodation which are quite expensive. They also provide off-campus accommodation which are comparatively cheaper. Of course there are rents available al around Perth. But students can also opt for private hostel accommodations like Campus Perth, Boulevard or Switch. Siting specific rental amount will be difficult as they are ever changing based on the demands. You can easily checkout the rental price by going to different websites of them.

Overall experience is good enough. I feel industry ready and have confident that I will get hired soon after graduation. I had much fun studying here and still having it. As a person I grew more presentable, more professional.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 6/10

placement: 8/10

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Yash Gujarathi

University of Western Australia( Enrolled 2019 )M.A GeoscienceMarch 10, 2021

7.8 /10

University of Western Australia - Where my dreams came true

Accommodation

Off Campus

My accommodation was inside the university which has a separate unihall for all incoming international and national students which includes food gym and many more facilities at affordable price.

UWA is one of the best universities in Australia as it falls in the group of 8 universities in Australia. Also, UWA is known for its research and is the only uni in western Australia to be on such a high level for my course

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 9/10

accomodation: 9/10

placement: 9/10

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Niyashi Kaushik

University of Western Australia( Enrolled 2020 )Architecture double majorMarch 3, 2021

8.2 /10

Excelling in Careers at The University of Western Australia

Accommodation

Off Campus

I am living there with my family so I have very little knowledge about it.

I am enrolled at the University of Western Australia, Perth for a few reasons. Firstly, it is highly ranked (92 globally as per QS Ranking, 2021) and also a part of the prestigious group of 8 universities. Secondly, Perth is a fast-growing city with great potential, learning from this potential will be a great experience. The course structure at UWA covers all aspects of my major and UWA graduates consistently higher than the national average starting salary and state graduate employment rates. The admission process at UWA was also fair and simple. I comfortably meet the admission criteria. Perth also offers a high standard of living. It offers students a 40% discount on all public transport facilities and also enjoys a low crime rate.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 9/10

placement: 10/10

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Ishal Khanna

University of Western Australia( Current Student )Masters of MarketingOctober 3, 2019

9.8 /10

The UWA life

Accommodation

Off Campus

I live off campus mainly because the on-campus fees Is very high. The fees for on campus accommodation starts from $365 and there are five on campus accommodations. But the facilities they provide is 100% worth $365, like gym, food, laundry, etc. I live off-campus mainly because of very low rent but I do miss out on the facilities.

I attended multiple university fairs and applied to 3 universities. I choose UWA over the other 2 universities because of the course that it was offering. I missed minimum scholarship but a very small margin whereas, I was getting 25% scholarship from other universities, still, I choose this because of its reputation, faculty and ranking. I didn't pay any application fees. I scored 83% in my 10th, 84% in my 12 and 3.2 CGPA out of 4 in my undergraduate degree from NMIMS ( no 1 ranking B school in India). I am very happy with my decision.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 10/10

infrastructure: 10/10

accomodation: 9/10

placement: 10/10

extracurricular: 10/10

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Lucy

University of Western Australia( Current Student )Bachelor of commerceAugust 4, 2019

7.3 /10

UWA In detail

Accommodation

Off Campus

Lived off-campus, transport into uni is great and caters to the great number of students commuting throughout the day. Bus times tend to be irregular later you go so if staying at uni late plan according to a bus timetable.

UWA was my first preference, chosen solely because unit choices are super flexible and I could choose electives in languages such as Japanese in addition to my majors. Also chosen because of the variety of units offered in my chosen majors Giving a great perspective of your chosen major.

academic: 9/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 9/10

accomodation: 6/10

placement: 6/10

extracurricular: 6/10

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Emma

University of Western Australia( Current Student )Major in GeneticsMarch 29, 2019

8.5 /10

UWA Science Review

It was the closest for me to travel to from home. It is also the best world recognized university near me where I can choose to work anywhere in the world and have my degree recognized. I also have other friends and past students who go there that recommended it.

academic: 10/10

faculty: 8/10

infrastructure: 8/10

accomodation: 7/10

placement: 9/10

extracurricular: 9/10

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Brock Marrapodi

University of Western Australia( Current Student )Biomedical scienceMarch 26, 2019

7.7 /10

University of Western Australia classroom and curriculum

It had the double major I was looking for (pharmacy and neuroscience). It has the highest university ranking in WA and therefore presumed it would be the best. Family and friends have been before and have recommended it to me.

academic: 8/10

faculty: 9/10

infrastructure: 7/10

accomodation: 8/10

placement: 7/10

extracurricular: 7/10

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