Semester in Australia arranges fully-furnished housing for students studying at Deakin University’s Geelong campuses, so students can settle into Geelong from their very first day. It’s important to note that in Geelong, rental properties come unfurnished – why give yourself the stress and additional expense of purchasing furniture when Semester in Australia can set it all up for you! Semester in Australia housing is close to campus, public transport, the city, shopping, entertainment, cafés and restaurants. Live like a local, in a real Ausssie neighbourhood!
For further details download our Geelong Housing Service brochure.
Housing Options:
Geelong standard 3 or 4 bedroom House:
These are 3 or 4-bedroom, 1 or 2-bathroom houses offering single rooms, with the possibility to share one bedroom. Our Semester in Australia housing is close to campus (15 – 25 minute walk to campus or a short bus ride), public transport, the city, shopping, entertainment, cafés and restaurants.
Bedroom: Single bed, bedside table, wardrobe, student desk, desk chair (Small Room: single bed, bedside table and wardrobe only).
Kitchen: fridge, oven, stove, cupboards, sink, benches and stocked with everything you need for cooking and eating (pots and pans, cutlery, plates, glassware etc)
Living: TV, TV stand, coffee table and lounge
Laundry: washing machine and clothesline
Bathrooms: shower, toilet, sink
Other: outdoor garden/s, living and social area
Geelong housing photos – check out our photo gallery for pictures of our housing and the Geelong area.
Trimester Housing Fee – Geelong Standard House, per student:
Want to pay by the week/month? Contact us.
Single room, 3 or 4 bedroom house (Summer Study Program: 3 weeks in January) – AUD$875
Share room, 3 or 4 bedroom house (Summer Study Program: 3 weeks in January) – AUD$500
Single room, 3 or 4 bedroom house (Trimester: 18 weeks) – AUD$4,500
Shared room, 3 or 4-bedroom house (Trimester: 18 weeks) – AUD$3,200
Additional weeks (either early arrival and/or extended stay, outside program dates): $150 per week
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Get great value for money with the Semester in Australia Housing Fee:
Utilities:
Utilities connection and usage costs (water, electricity & gas) are included in your Semester Housing Fee. Semester in Australia will pay all utility bills (except telephone) on your behalf. You will not be liable for further utility charges unless there is excessive usage. Your residence will be notified of excessive utility bills before you are charged additional fees.
Housing Services Fee:
This fee is included in the Semester Housing Fee and covers the housing and arrival services, and includes: the pre-booking of fully-furnished private rental accommodation, the pre-departure and arrival information service, on-site Resident Director services, arrivals information and Welcome Pack.
Security Deposit:
A Security Deposit of AUD$300 is in addition to the Semester Housing Fee for Trimester students. This Security Deposit is refundable, less reasonable cleaning costs and damages/missing items, at the end of your tenancy provided the apartment is left in satisfactory condition and all furnishing items are accounted for and intact. Generally, you will receive the deposit refund 3 – 4 weeks after the conclusion of your program.
Leases:
All leases are in line with the Deakin University academic year and are 3 weeks long (January Summer Study Program) or 18 weeks long (Trimester), from February to June and July to October. Semester in Australia will provide housing for your entire semester/program at the Australian university. Exact dates will be outlined in your Booking Confirmation and Semester Housing Fee invoice. Any additional housing must be requested prior to your departure to Australia, and is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed. Therefore, please consider your travel dates carefully.
Telephone, Internet and Mobile (Cell) Phone:
Telephone (landline), mobile (cell) phone and internet costs are not included in the overall Semester Housing Fee. There is telephone in each house; however, as the bill must be in the name of a resident, students/tenants must arrange telephone connection and access through a local service provider with connection and usage fees payable by the tenants. It is a simple procedure and instructions will be provided to tenants upon arrival. Cell phones and wireless internet can be arranged prior to your arrival as an additional service. To find out more, click here.