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Student Services and Accommodation

Swinburne Student Services

We offer programs, special advice and assistance to enhance your life as an international student: 

• International Student Advisers (ISAs) provide a comprehensive advisory and referral service covering both academic and pastoral care.
• Free Academic Success Program workshops encourage students to be proactive and manage their academic progress effectively.
• The Language and Academic Skills (LAS) team provides advice and instruction about academic language and learning.
• The Swinburne Student Amenities Association is responsible for numerous clubs, societies, events, activities, leadership and volunteering opportunities that are available to all students.
• As an international student, you can enjoy Australia’s many attractions through our dynamic activities program.
• The Careers and Employment unit employs International Careers Consultants to provide information about employment, graduate employment, internships and vacation work, as well as job hunting seminars and workshops.
• A friendly and accessible health service provides first aid, medical consultations, health counselling, health promotion and health information.
• The airport pickup is a free service for all international students (there is a fee for family members). Bookings, made at least 24 hours before arrival, are essential.

Accommodation 

While studying at Swinburne you can choose from a variety of accommodation, such as on-campus apartments, accommodation with a local family and private rental accommodation.  

On-campus accommodation options include: 

UniLodge @ Swinburne Place

These fully-furnished terraces, townhouses, studios, two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments accommodate 371 students.  Swinburne Residential College (Hawthorn) Swinburne Residential College incorporates 84 fully furnished rooms. The College offers a safe and supportive environment particularly suited to students who have not lived away from home previously.  

Swinburne Student Apartments (Hawthorn)

Lilydale Student Village

The Lilydale Student Village is situated on the Lilydale campus, overlooking Lilydale Lake. The village includes 25 luxury apartments each containing four to five separately keyed bedrooms, a kitchen, dining and lounge/study area. Sixteen apartments have ensuite bathrooms and nine have twin-share bathrooms.

The village has a full time on-site manager and live-in caretaker on call 24 hours. It is walking distance to the Lilydale train station, supermarket and local shops.   

Other accommodation options include:                 

Accommodation with local families

Called 'Homestay' in English, living with families or residents of the area is an ideal way for students to learn English and experience the Australian lifestyle. The minimum time with a Homestay family is 4 weeks.

Temporary Accommodation

We understand how important housing and accommodation is for international students arriving at Swinburne. We can assist you with finding temporary accommodation while you decide on a more permanent arrangement.

You can choose between:    

• Accommodation on campus
• Accommodation in a hostel
• Accommodation in a hotel 

Renting and Sharing

Sharing a house or apartment with other students or local residents is a popular option for many students. Students and local residents advertise vacant rooms and properties on the Swinburne Student Housing Database.  Rooms may become vacant at any time during the year, but most regularly at the end of each semester. If you find accommodation that seems to suit you, be sure that you understand the terms of the arrangement and what you will be paying for and what your responsibilities will be.