UNE International Student Accommodation Scholarships
International students commencing studies at the University of New England’s Armidale campus in 2019/2020 may be eligible for an accommodation scholarship in one of UNE’s residential colleges. The accommodation scholarships are valued up to AUD$11,000 each for up to one academic year of accommodation.
Students commencing in UNE’s Trimester 3 are not eligible to apply for the UNE International Student Accommodation Scholarship.
Accommodation package at Earle Page College (EPC) for only $170 per week.
Earle Page College (EPC) offers an inclusive,friendly and welcoming College community for students from all over the world. Residential blocks are set amongst beautiful leafy grounds and courtyards.
Off-campus
Accommodation options in Armidale
In considering off-campus living you should take into account the terms of tenancy agreements including costs such as power, water and communications as well as transport arrangements to and from campus. For detailed information and advice regarding renting and shared accommodation visit the Tenants NSW https://www.tenants.org.au/ website.
Please note that there is a higher demand for housing in Armidale during the 4-6 weeks before Trimester commencement, therefore you should take into account the time it may take to find suitable accommodation. Other factors that need to be considered when renting include the costs of bond (equal to 4 weeks rent), furniture, electricity and other household running costs. For an approximate guide on rental costs in Armidale visit realestate.com.au or domain.com.au.
Accommodation options in Sydney
Short term accommodation
If you require short term accommodation for a few nights there are a few budget-friendly properties in the area that can be booked through www.booking.com
- 21 Sorrell Shared Apartment approx. $95 per night
- Fiori Apartments approx. $93 per night
Other websites that may be of use are www.wotif.com and www.lastminute.com.au
Long term accommodation
If you are interested in living close to UNE Sydney there are some popular real estate websites that will provide you information and costings on available properties to rent.
If a share house is more suited, the following websites provide information on available share houses and roommates.
If you would like to go and speak to or call a local real estate agent in Parramatta for further information on properties they have in the area, some of the most common agents are:
- Raine & Horne Parramatta
- Ray White Parramatta Group
- McGrath Estate Agents Parramatta
- First National Real Estate Parramatta
- Century 21 Western Real Estate
If you are looking to live outside of Parramatta, the below suburbs are the closest to UNE Sydney:
Camellia
Carlingford
Constitution Hill
Dundas
Dundas
Dundas Valley
Eastwood
Epping
Ermington
Granville
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Harris Park
Newington
North Parramatta
North Rocks
Northmead
Old Toongabbie
Pendle Hill
Rosehill
Rydalmere
Silverwater
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Sydney Olympic Park
Telopea
Toongabbie
Wentworth Hill
Wentworth Point
Westmead
Winston Hills
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Student housing by a private provider
There are other student-specific accommodation that is available in Sydney CBD which is around a 35-minute express train trip to Parramatta. More information on the properties can be found on the following sites: