Options for over 18s

Living with a local family is a great way for you to experience life in Australia and practise your spoken English. All of our homestays have been specially chosen to ensure that you're provided with a safe and supportive home environment. Each home is within 45-60 minutes travelling time from the campus, in a variety of locations around Sydney.

​This is a fantastic opportunity to live like a local and have an authentic Australian lifestyle experience. 

Why choose homestay

• It's the perfect way to make new friends - many of our Homestay students stay in touch with their Australian host families long after they leave.
• If you're learning English - it's a great way to practice your language skills every day in a fun, relaxed home environment.
• Homestay students can experience what it's really like living with an Australian family. You can learn all about their family life and values, interact with people of different ages and share their culture and interests.

Homestay Fees

For more information about Homestay email accommodation@utscollege.edu.au.

Scape
Scape is one of Australia’s largest providers of student accommodation. They have a great deal of experience designing, building and running accommodation specifically for students. 

Scape Darling Square 

Scape Darling Square is located just a short walk from the UTS College Blue Building and gives you the perfect combination of convenience and flexibility. You can explore the array of international flavours on your doorstep or make meal times a joint effort by cooking with students you’re sharing your apartment with or simply cook solo. 

Room types: 

• Twin Share Room with ensuite in an eight-person apartment, 

• Single Room with ensuite in a five-person apartment, or 

• Large Studio with double bed. 

Scape Darling House 

Adjoining Darling Square, Scape Darling House takes your accommodation experience to the next level offering a fully-catered option. Every day the team of chefs at Scape Eats will freshly prepare your meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sourcing the highest quality ingredients and creating a variety of nutritionally-balanced meals that taste delicious are a priority. With coffee stations, freshly squeezed juices, ice-cream and yoghurt, the only decision you need to make is whether to dine in. 

Room types: 

• Twin Share Room with ensuite, or 

• Single Room with ensuite 

Both Scape Darling Square and Scape Darling House have the following features: 

• Safe and secure with swipe card access and CCTV, 

• 24/7 dedicated onsite team, 

• Electricity and water included in your rent, 

• Study/Conference rooms, 

• Big screen TV and games room, 

• Secure bike storage, 

• Intelligently designed apartments that combine style and practicality, 

• Paypass/card operated laundries, 

• Modern gym, 

• Rooftop courtyard with BBQ

  How to book:  

For the accommodation booking process, refer to Scape website www.scape.com.au. 
You can also contact the Scape team on 1800 068 888 or email enquiries to bookings@scape.com.au at any stage.

UTS Housing (Yura Mudang)
UTS Housing offers comfortable, affordable and convenient living options within its residence Yura Mudang. You can choose from a range of fully-furnished and self-catered accomodation styles to suit your requirements.
 
Why live at UTS residence Yura Mudang?
This residence is owned and managed by UTS. Located right above UTS Building 6 (Design, Architecture and Building Faculty), you're minutes' walk away from other UTS faculties. Become part of a diverse and vibrant local community, one that can support and motivate you in your academic, social and personal growth.
 
Inclusions

• All utilities (water, gas and electricity).
• Furnished rooms.
• UTS cabled internet in all rooms and limited wireless internet service across the residence. 
• Computer lab with internet, printing, scanning, photocopying facilities.
• Access to a support network through the Residential Networker program and pastoral care from UTS Housing Service staff and UTS Counselling Service.
• Events and activities throughout the year, including an induction program for residents designed to help you settle into residential life at UTS.
• 24/7 security.
• Complimentary fortnightly cleaning.
• Study labs on each floor.
• Large game area and shared kitchen on Level 8.
• Rooftop area on level 21.
• Bike store and bike club access (in-house).

How do I apply for a room?
Applications for UTS Housing open twice a year: May (for check-in July that same year) and October (for check-in January/February the following year). Head over to the UTS Housing application page, click 'Apply' and follow the steps required.

Questions? See the frequently asked questions. 

Nearby student residential options
There are several other student residential providers in Sydney, such as:

There are also lots of other housing options in the private rental market. 

UTS also has a private listings service that will also make searching for an apartment or a room easier.

As a UTS College student, you can access the listing, but you'll need to register using your student number and other details. The listing shows rooms and properties available and tells you the distance from these to our city campuses.

Again, if you want to rent one of the rooms listed, you should call the contact person and make time for a viewing before deciding and making payment.

UTS Accommodation is able to assist UTS College students in their search for suitable accommodation. You can check out  UTS Housing Serice or visit their office. Please note, some accommodation options may be available only to UTS students.

Visit Study NSW for more information on finding a place to live in Sydney. 

If you're looking for this kind of accommodation, there are also many websites advertising shared accommodation in Sydney. If you use those websites, make sure you go to inspect the property before making any payments.