Residential colleges on main campus are independent institutions. The seven colleges provide accommodation for a total of 1,500 students. See the Accommodation Office page on comparative costs for further information. Halls of residence, owned and managed by the University, have a range of accommodation fees, and are located on several campuses. See the Accommodation Office page on comparative costs for further information.
Preference is given to first-year students from outside the Sydney metropolitan area.
Linen, cooking and cleaning are responsibilities of the students. The largest number of advertisments appear in the Saturday edition. More information on types of accommodation, costs, how to decide what suits you and how to find accommodation can be found on the University Accommodation Service site. The Accommodation Office also maintains a database of accommodation offered by real estate agents and other people who are interested in providing housing for international students.