The price for homestay accommodation changes from year to year and varies according to the arrangements you make with your homestay hosts. In general, homestay accommodation costs A$265 per week, paid directly to the homestay host. There is also a homestay placement fee of A$230, which must be paid to Deakin International together with your tuition fees before your arrival.

On-Campus Housing:

The student residences are situated on the Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus (about 8 km south-west of Geelong’s CBD) and are close to a large regional shopping centre and leisure facilities. Located within walking distance of all the campus facilities, including a health clinic, food outlets, uni bar and recreation facilities, we offer on-campus single-room accommodation for 790 students in a mixed gender and multicultural environment.

Shared accommodation units and dormitories

Accommodation is shared or dormitory style where you will have your own furnished bedroom and a shared lounge, kitchen, bathroom and laundry. There are two larger common rooms each equipped with pool tables, Foxtel and other activities. Limited on-campus parking is available for residents.

Studio apartment complex A modern 309-bed studio apartment complex provides stylish accommodation for low income students. These apartments are self-contained and self-catered, with an ensuite shower and cooking facilities in each studio. In addition there are modern communal facilities and recreation spaces in a contemporary living environment.