There are two kinds of private accommodation off-campus:
- shared house/apartment
- homestay.
The following offices can help you find the right accommodation.
International Student Housing Assistance (ISHA)
ISHA is UNSW’s private housing service. We also help you use the listing service at the UNSW Housing Office. If you want to inspect rental accommodation, we can come with you to give you advice.
To contact ISHA, please come to:
ISS Student Lounge
Ground Floor, Goodsell Building (F20)
Kensington Campus
Open: 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday, 9am – 12pm Saturday
Email: international.student@unsw.edu.au
UNSW Housing Office
The UNSW Housing Office has a listing service for off-campus accommodation as well as information on a range of other accommodation options. Visit our housing portal.
Homestay agencies
If you would like to have a homestay with an Australian family, there are several companies that specialise in finding you accommodation.


