University of Technology, Sydney, is one of Australia's top universities known for its innovative learning and teaching approach. International students and students from regional Australia come in high numbers to study here.
Students at UTS have a wide range of accommodation options to choose from. Here we have discussed essential things you should know about these accommodations.
Campus Accommodation
The university offers affordable accommodation options to students. All campus accommodation options are self-catered and located near supermarkets, restaurants, and services.
The campus accommodation offers shared apartments in different configurations like 2-, 3-, 4-, 6-, 7-, 8-, and 9-bedroom apartments with common living room, kitchen, and bathroom facilities. You also have the option of studio apartments, which is a self-contained area with a bathroom, bedroom, and kitchen facilities.
The UTS housing service includes five separate student residences located on Harris Street, Ultimo, and Darlington.
Off-Campus Accommodation
According to students living at iglu.com.au, if you are looking for off-campus accommodations, you have a wider range of options. The choice is categorised as Budget accommodation, Standard accommodation, and Premium accommodation.
Budget Accommodation - The necessary accommodation facilities provide basic needs for comfort and cleanliness. There are many private service providers offering budget accommodation to UTS students. The range of extra amenities varies with each service provider.
Standard Accommodation - The standard accommodation facilities are categorised as three or four-star. Three-star accommodations generally indicate reasonable rates, comfortable facilities, varied amenities, and good service.
Four-star accommodation facilities are known for comprehensive amenities, upscale decors, and facilities with above-average services.
Premium Accommodation - It includes four and a half or five-star accommodation facilities. These accommodations have high upscale décor and facilities with a range of amenities. They offer a high degree of service and come at a premium price.
Shared Accommodation – UTS students also have an option of private shared accommodation. There are many portals offering details of shared accommodation. These links are provided at the UTS housing service portal.
Before you start searching for private shared accommodation, though, here are a few things to consider.
- Decide on Location - You need to consider the location of the shared accommodation. You might be looking for a place closer to campus or having public transport options. Since the price changes with the site, you also need to consider your budget while deciding a location.
- Meet the Flatmate - Shared accommodation means you would be living with someone. Hence, it will help if you meet your flatmate before finalising it. Consider preferences like age, background, lifestyle, smoking, or non-smoking that will directly impact you.
Social Households
The UTS accommodation service also offers social households an option where you can choose to live in a shared apartment with a secure bedroom. The shared apartments have fully-equipped kitchens, HD flat screen, air conditioning and heating, study desk, bookshelf, bed, chair, private or twin-share bathroom, built-in wardrobe, and storage. These shared apartments are available at different locations, all within reach of UTS campuses.
Leasing
You can also lease accommodations, and many sites are offering private rentals. You need to decide on location before considering any options. Once you have a location, you can prepare a list of private rentals available for UTS students.
Most rental properties are shown in an open house with a fixed time window. The open house is generally organised on Saturdays when you get an opportunity to inspect premises. You may see many people attending an open house, but that should not be a concern as it does not mean they will all apply. These are some of the accommodation options available to UTS students.
