Study Australia Accomodation

Accommodation Options

As an international student, you have a number of accommodation options in South Australia to choose from. These include:

Homestay Accommodation

Homestay accommmodation can provide you with the 'real Australian experience". You can share a home with an Australian family (with or without children/pets). All meals are provided and shared facilities. If you are interested in homestay accommodation, you should contact your International Student Office, and ask for details of people who provide this service.
Cost is approximately AUS$140,00 - $170,00 per week including meals.
Share Accommodation

If you are looking to share accommodation with other students or Australians, we suggest looking at the Notice Board in your Student Services area or contact a Real Estate Agent in the suburb/town you wish to live in.

The cost will vary according to the size of the home and the location from AUS$70,00 - $180,00 per week rent. Additional expenses such as electricity, food, gas, and telephone are divided equally.

Rental Accommodation

If you would like to rent your own house, apartment, flat or share accommodation, again we suggest asking your local Real Estate Agent.
The cost will vary depending upon the size of your home. You will be required to sign a lease agreement for a period of time.

Hostel Accommodation

International students can be accommodated safely and securely in single rooms in the Torrens Valley, International Residence. This is situated near the Torrens Valley Institute of TAFE, (Tea Tree Gully Campus), and is very close to transportation. Prices range from AUS$70,00 per week for a standard room to AUS$100,00 per week for a deluxe room.

Employment Opportunities

International Students can apply to work part time while studying in Australia.
To apply for a work permit you will need to obtain your student visa and arrive in Adelaide to study. Once you have arrived, you can take your passport to the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, and pay AUD$50,00 to apply for a work permit. International students can work up to 20 hours per week. During holidays, no restrictions to working hours apply.