Accommodation at the University of Sydney
Of fundamental importance to your success and well being as a student at the University of Sydney is finding a suitable place to live.
The University is able to assist you to find accommodation and offers a wide range of accommodation options.
On campus you will find University owned self-catered accommodation, the Sydney University Village, and the Residential Colleges.
Off-campus accommodation is another popular option for students and the University Accommodation Service can assist you to find off-campus accommodation through a database listing private share, rental and full board accommodation or by providing information about off-campus student hostels and residences. The Accommodation Service can also assist with temporary accommodation information.
The University is able to assist students at all its campuses, including Cumberland and Camden, to find suitable accommodation.
To help you in your decision making you may need to know more about:
- Types of accommodation available
- Relative costs and other considerations for choosing accommodation
- Suburbs near your campus
- Financial assistance with accommodation costs
- How and when to apply for on-campus accommodation
- Accommodation Service disclaimer
The University offers, or can assist you to find, the following types of accommodation:
- On-campus accommodation
- Low-cost University accommodation
- Off-campus student hostels and residences
- Off-campus share, rental or full board accommodation
- Casual or temporary accommodation
- Accommodation at Cumberland and Camden Campuses
The University Accommodation Service
About the Accommodation Service
The Service offers a first point of contact for all accommodation enquiries. The Service manages the off-campus Accommodation Database, maintains up-to-date information about on-campus accommodation and provides a range of other resources including tenancy advice and referrals, and information to assist students to establish a home.
For more information please also see:
- Information about off-campus accommodation
- How to use the Accommodation Database
- Listing your offer of accommodation on the Accommodation Database
Other resources and links provided through this website include:
- The Accommodation Information booklet, which provides detailed information to assist students in finding suitable accommodation. You can download a copy or contact the Accommodation Service to arrange for the booklet to be sent to you.
- Casual or temporary accommodation options
- Information about accommodation for international students
- Resources for setting up a home
- Tenancy information and free legal advice
- Public transport information and on-line maps
- Information about suburbs around the University's campuses
- A list of local real estate agents (download as PDF)
- Other websites and organisations advertising off-campus accommodation
- How do I comment on, compliment, or complain about the Accommodation Service?
Accommodation Service disclaimer
Inclusion on this website:
- is not an endorsement by the Accommodation Service of a particular accommodation provider, organisation, or website.
- is not a warranty as to the suitability or condition of any accommodation listed. The Accommodation Service does not inspect any of the accommodation listed on this website. It is up to students to make their own inquiries about the suitability and condition of accommodation.
- If you have a comment, compliment or complaint that you would like to make about any accommodation advertised through the Accommodation Service, please contact the Accommodation Service via email or on 9351 8686.
How do I comment on, compliment, or complain about the Accommodation Service?
You can talk or write to the Accommodation Officers or the Head of Equity Support Services. If this does not resolve your concerns you can contact the Director Student Administration and Support or, if appropriate, the Staff and Student Equal Opportunity Unit.
