Students may prepare their own meals or eat in the residence dining halls. Many students also choose to find their own housing off-campus. There is no housing located directly on the Caulfield campus. Students may also choose to find off-campus housing or live with an Australian family through the university's host family program. The Gippsland campus housing consists of student apartments with six to seven single bedrooms sharing a common area, bathroom, kitchen, and laundry.
Students prepare their own meals.
Only a limited number of exchange slots are available each year. Students who are awarded an exchange slot will pay regular NC State tuition and fees. Study abroad students in Australia may also work part-time while in school. Costs vary depending on the housing chosen. Students are required to obtain a student visa for entry into Australia.