Staff at the International Student Support Office are unable to find accommodation for international students.

There are a number of options for housing for students at UWA.

UWA is unable to guarantee housing for exchange students; however, the following options may help in your search for accommodation:

Get in touch with the UWA Accommodation Concierge team for personalised support and guidance accommodation-concierge@uwa.edu.au. For more contact information please visit Contact us: Student Accommodation

On-campus Accommodation
There are five residential colleges on-campus which accommodate approximately 1750 students. The colleges offer a furnished room options for students with meals, utilities and Wifi access.

The colleges cater for students of different ages and backgrounds and are places where students can share academic and personal interests with other students. More importantly, they offer an environment where tutors and senior students help you during the transition from school or overseas to university. Regular social activities are organised to help you balance the demands of study.

The Residential Colleges at UWA are:

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

The colleges are located on Stirling Highway, Nedlands opposite UWA campus. Based on 2024 prices, the cost of accommodation averages from AU$475 per week, for the academic year. There is an Application Fee of $125 which is non-refundable.

Apply as early as possible via the UWA Residential colleges application portal.  We recommend approximately 6 months prior to the start of semester.  You do not require an offer of a place at UWA to apply for residential accommodation.

Off-campus Accommodation
Accommodation close to the university is usually in high demand and more expensive than other areas. The UWA Accommodation concierge team maintains listings of both vacant and shared accommodation available to students in areas surrounding the campus.

Please note that the concierge team is only able to refer you to UWA rental partners. You are responsible for judging the quality, suitability and safety of the accommodation.

You can look for accommodation by:

• Searching the listings at the UWA Accommodation  website.
• Reading advertisements placed on notice boards around campus.
• Contacting local real estate agents.
• Getting help from other students who are familiar with the area.

You are strongly advised not to send a deposit or bond to an off-campus accommodation provider before arriving in Perth and viewing the accommodation in person.