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Student accommodation in Sydney

We take the hassle out of finding a great place to live in Sydney.

If youre an international student planning to study at any Sydney institution, we can secure you fully-furnished student accommodation before you arrive in Sydney. Well even pick you up from the airport and take you straight to your apartment so you have more time to enjoy the famous harbour city.

Sydney is one of the most popular and expensive cities in the world. Finding a great apartment can be competitive, especially in locations close to major universities and the city. When you book through us, you wont need to compete against other newly arrived students who are also looking for accommodation close to campus.

Book your student accommodation with Semester in Australia before you depart and you can count on our unique housing service when you arrive. This includes:

  • Fully Furnished Accommodation
    Offering fully furnished accommodation with a linen package and kitchen items. This ensures that students have a comfortable and convenient place to live during their stay.
  • Airport Pick Up
    If the Australian universities dont provide reception. We organise Arranging transportation for students from the airport to their accommodation, ensuring a smooth arrival experience.
  • First Day Orientation
    Including a guided tour to help students get acquainted with their new environment, assisting with immediate shopping needs, setting up their phones, opening bank accounts, and facilitating money exchange. This can be particularly helpful in navigating the city and locating their university campus
  • Transport Card and Welcome Gift
    Supplying students with an transport card, according to their city, and a welcome gift, which can be a nice gesture to make students feel welcome. (personalised post card and welcome pack QR)
  • Welcome Dinner and Semester events
    Organising social events such as welcome and farewell dinners, as well as other activities throughout the semester. These events can help students socialise and make friends.

Read the fine print and full details about the service we offer here.


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Coogee Beach Student Accommodation (UNSW students)


Now taking applications for Trimester 1 (January - May, 2025)

For students who want the epic semester in Sydney, living in famous Coogee Beach!  Ok, we admit it - this former hostel-turned student accommodation is a basic building with no bells and whistles.  But that's because all the bells and whistles are located outside - on your doorstep!  Located on Kurrawa Avenue, Coogee Beach, this building is ideally located with just a three minute walk to the beach and all Coogee has to offer.   

Coogee (pronounced "Cood-gee") is one of Sydney's most popular beachside suburbs, both as a place to live and a place to enjoy the sun and surf.  It has more of a community feel to it than other nearby and more famous beaches (cough cough Bondi!), which makes it the perfect choice for those students wanting to feel like a local while studying abroad in Sydney.

Coogee Beach is always buzzing with life, particularly on weekends.  Beyond the wide ribbon of beach is a fabulous array of shops, hotels and eating places.  The café and restaurant scene is alive and well, and caters for everyone from the backpacker right up to those wanting a fine dining experience.  On weekends the strip of cafes along Coogee Bay Road are jammed packed, and at night Coogee turns into a hotspot for those wanting to party the night away at the famous landmark Coogee Bay Hotel (Pub) or the Instagrammable hot-spot, the Coogee Pavillion - famous for its drinks on the rooftop!   

With just a 15-20 minute bus ride to the University of New South Wales, students love the mix of living by the beach with easy access to their campus.   Students like being immersed in a typical Australian beachside neighbourhood, with other study abroad/exchange students (friends!) all in the one building, and easy access to everything that makes Sydney iconic - the city and the beach!

Instead of the usual minimum 6-month lease, we can offer a 5-month/22 week lease to our UNSW students:  Lease Dates:  1 August - 20 December;   28 December - 15 May)

Location

  • This Student Housing extremely well located with a 3-minute walk to Coogee Beach, and close to everything that makes Coogee famous - boutique shopping, supermarket, Coogee Beach Hotel, Coogee Pavillion and several other cafes/restaurants!
  • Close to public transport, with a 20-minute bus ride to the UNSW campus
  • Instead of the usual minimum 6-month/26 week lease, we can offer a 5-month/22 week lease to our UNSW students:  Lease Dates:  1 August - 20 December;   28 December - 15 May)

Room Types

  • Twin Shared Room (two single beds sharing with another student of the same gender OR for a couple)
  • Single Room

Features

Each bedroom has: 

  • Each bedroom has single bed (two Single beds in the case of a Twin Shared Room), wardrobe and space permitting, a study desk and chair (although we only place students in our housing, a study desk and chair is not guaranteed.  Please let us know if you have any questions/concerns about this).
  • Mini fridge in each bedroom
  • SiA Linen/bedding Kit

The building has: 

  • Unlimited wireless internet
  • Ground floor living area with sofa and TV
  • Communal kitchen with essential items for cooking and eating, including crockery, cutlery, glassware and cookware (pots, pans, utensils etc).
  • Weekly cleaning service
  • Laundry room with Washer and Dryers (AUD$4 per wash and dry)








Housing Fees

  • Twin Shared Room:  AUD$9,200 (approx USD$6,000) per student
  • Single Room:  AUD$13,200 (approx USD$8,670) per student


The Semester Housing Fee is per student, per Semester (typically January - May, August - December.  Specific dates will be outlined in your confirmation email upon booking).

All our accommodation comes fully furnished with a stocked kitchen and cooking facilities. Plus, utilities (gas, water, electricity) and unlimited wireless internet are included in your housing fee. The house is professionally cleaned before you arrive, and cleaners come through once a week (woo-hoo!).  


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Bondi Junction Student Accommodation


Available to all students studying in Sydney (USYD, UTS, UNSW, etc) we have a whole property with 13 Rooms housing 19 like-minded Study Abroad students who want study, explore Sydney, and travel Australia together!  Living in Bondi Junction allows our students to enjoy the best of both worlds – they have easy access to transport, shopping and amenities while being surrounded by tranquil parklands and close to some of Sydney’s best beaches.  Besides being home to a fantastic shopping mecca and entertainment, from Bondi Junction you can stroll to world-famous Bondi Beach or Centennial Park or hop on a train or bus into the CBD, which is a mere 6km away.

‘The Junction’, as it’s known to locals, is surrounded by the suburbs of Queens Park, Centennial Park, Bellevue Hill, Woollahra and Bondi, which all have plenty of appeal too, yet has its own great restaurants, cafes and bars for when you want to stay close to home.   It’s urban but beachy, and a great way to spend your 4 months in Sydney - living in this vibrant and bustling suburb, and super close to everything!

Instead of the usual minimum 6-month/26-week leases required in Australia, we can offer a minimum 5-month lease to students, in line with the Australian university semester.


Location

  • Old South Road, Bondi Junction (Sydney)
  • Located 5-minute walk to Bondi Junction Station with easy 15-minute train ride into the City (USYD, UTS, city campuses), 10-minute bus to famous Bondi Beach, and 20-minute bus ride to the UNSW campus
  • 5-minute walk to everything 



Room Types

This option only allows for private Single Rooms or Twin Shared rooms (two single beds sharing with a friend or paired with another student of the same sex/gender, or for couples).

Please note:  Due to participant numbers apartments more than likely will be be co-ed (meaning females and males will placed together in the building).

Features

Your bedroom has:

  • Private Single rooms or Twin Shared Rooms (two single beds sharing with a friend or paired with another student of the same gender) with wardrobe, study desk, bar fridge, smart TV and bed linen
  • All bills/utilities (gas, electricity, water) and unlimited internet included
  • Air Conditioning

The building has:

  • 13 rooms housing 19 like-minded Study Abroad students, newly arrived to study in Sydney!
  • Shared kitchen with everything you need for cooking and eating including cutlery, crockery, glassware, pots, pans.
  • Shared living area
  • Laundry facilities on-site with $4 per wash and dry





Housing Fees

All fees are per person, per Semester (please note USD$ amounts are approximate only - please check with a currency converter to get an idea of the fee in your home currency):

  • Single Room with Single bed and shared bathroom: $13,200 (approx USD$9,000) per person, per Semester (January - May or February - June, July - November or August - December)
  • Single room with Double bed and private bathroom:  AUD$15,000 (approx USD$10,300) per person, per Semester (January - May or February - June, July - November or August - December) 
  •  Twin Shared room with private bathroom:  AUD$10,500 (approx USD$7,200) per person, per Semester (January - May or February - June, July - November or August - December) 
  •  Twin Shared room with shared bathroom: AUD$10,000 (approx USD$6,850) per person, per Semester (January - May or February - June, July - November or August - December)

Instead of the usual minimum 6-month/26-week leases required in Australia, we can offer a minimum 5-month lease to students, in line with the Australian university semester.

Fees listed are per person, per Semester (typically February to end of June and July to end of November.  Specific dates will be outlined in your confirmation email upon booking).  

This accommodation comes fully furnished and Semester in Australia includes bedding/linens for each of its students. Utilities, including unlimited wireless internet, gas, water, electricity are included in your Semester Housing Fee. Each apartment is professionally cleaned before you arrive. 

Please note:  Due to participant numbers apartments more than likely will be be co-ed (meaning females and males will placed together in the building).  


 


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UNSW Kingsford Student Housing

Live the story of Sydney and immerse yourself in the colourful and vibrant community of Kingsford, with excellent access to the UNSW Kensington campus and public transport straight into the City and Coogee Beach!

For students studying at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), we have 10 rooms (9 Twin Shared and 1 Single) in a fully furnished, 7 bedroom House and 3-bedroom Flat. Located in the suburb of Kingsford, this student housing is the perfect base for students studying at the UNSW Kensington Campus. As an added bonus, the accommodation is an easy 7-minute walk to the Light Rail with easy access to downtown Sydney.  And the best feature?  By booking with SiA, our students avoid the wait-list and have a guaranteed room before arriving in Australia, all bedding/linens and kitchen items are included (instead of having to purchase separately).

Students love living with locals in the suburb of Kingsford, short walk to campus, and easy access to all that Sydney has to offer - the shopping/entertainment of Sydney City and the beach!

Instead of the usual minimum 6-month lease, we can offer a 16-week leases for UNSW students in line with the Terms with  Fixed Lease Dates: 

Term 1:  February  - May

Term 2:  May - August

Term 3:  late August - early December

Summer:  7 December - 31 January (8 weeks)

Please note:  This housing is more suited to students studying their full degree at UNSW (eg Bachelors/Masters degree) with a focus on study.  The housing has strict House Rules with regard to visitors, noise, and drinkingStudy Abroad students would be more suited to our Coogee Beach or Bondi Junction housing.

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Location

Kingsford - Sydney for  UNSW students only, ideally located to UNSW campus with an easy walk to the Kensington campus.  Close to Light Rail public transport to Sydney/ Central Station and bus to Coogee Beach!


Room Types

Twin Shared room (two single beds sharing with a friend or another UNSW student of the same gender) 

Only ONE Single room available

Please note:  Due to participant numbers apartments are normally co-ed (meaning female/males placed together).  Please indicate on your booking form if you would prefer a single-sex apartment.

Features

Your room has:

  • Single bedroom with a bed and a wardrobe 
  • Twin Shared bedroom with two Single beds and wardrobe (although we only place students in our housing, bedrooms are not equipped with a study desk and chair.  Please ask if you have any questions about this).
  • A bedding pack including pillow and linens (tenants must provide their own doona/blanket)
  • small single desk and chair


The housing/complex has:

  • Main House with 7 bedrooms and 4 shared bathrooms, kitchen and living area
  • Flat with 3 bedrooms and 2 shared bathrooms, combined kitchen/living area
  • Unlimited Internet
  • Fully furnished living area with sofas/lounge chairs and TV
  • Fully furnished kitchen with crockery, cutlery, glassware and cookware.
  • Safe and secure with CCTV
  • bike storage
  • Outdoor courtyard tables and benches
  • Laundry room with Washer and Dryers (AUD$4 per wash and dry)




Housing Fees


Kingsford, Sydney

  • SOLD OUT:  Single bedroom:  $8,500 per student per Term
  • Twin Shared Room:  AUD$7,400 per student, per Term
  • Small Twin Shared Room:  AUD$5,600 per student, per Term
  • SUMMER RATE:  AUD$1,400 per student, per Month (December and January)

This accommodation comes fully furnished and Semester in Australia includes an SiA Linen Pack (bedding) for each student. Utilities, including unlimited wireless internet, gas, water, electricity are included in your Semester Housing Fee. Each apartment is professionally cleaned before you arrive.  Washer and Dryer is located on-site at additional cost per load.

Please note:  Due to participant numbers apartments are normally co-ed (meaning female/males placed together).  Please indicate on your booking form if you would prefer a single-sex apartment.



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Sydney University on-campus Apartments (USYD students only)

Now accepting applications for Semester 1 (February - June), 2025!


Make the most out of your time at University of Sydney by living on campus! 


For students studying at the University of Sydney (USYD), this on-campus housing in Sydney University Village is a great option. Located on-campus at the University of Sydney, this purpose-built student apartment complex is the perfect base for exploring all that Sydney has to offer. As an added bonus, the building is an easy walk to the University of Sydney’s main campus, and a 15-minute walk to Broadway Shopping Center, and 15-minute walk to the train station with easy access to all of Sydney.  And the best feature?  By booking with SiA, our students avoid the wait-list and have a guaranteed room, all kitchen items included (instead of having to purchase separately), and all the services that SiA offers (Airport Reception, on-site Resident Director, Orientation and Arrival Service, Semester activities, etc!).

Students love the central location and having everything included, lots of friends, and heaps of social spaces with an outdoor courtyard with BBQ!  

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Location

Sydney University campus - Sydney for USYD students only, ideally located in the inner city with an easy walk to the University of Sydney Darlington-Camperdown campus.  Close to public transport and Newtown Station, restaurants and entertainment at your doorstep!


Room Types

Students will have a Single Room in a 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 5-person Apartment

Please note:  Due to participant numbers apartments are normally co-ed (meaning female/males placed together).  Please indicate on your booking form if you would prefer a single-sex apartment.

Features


  • A study desk and chair for each student
  • Private bathroom for each bedroom
  • Air-conditioning and heating
  • Unlimited Internet
  • SiA fully stocked kitchen
  • Fully furnished living area with sofas/lounge chairs and TV

The complex has:

  • Safe and secure with swipe card access and CCTV
  • A 24/7 onsite team
  • Cinema Room
  • TV and games room
  • Secure bike storage
  • Outdoor courtyard with BBQ, tables and benches
  • Wireless internet throughout the building
  • A large social area on the ground floor with comfortable seating
  • Laundry room with Washer and Dryers (AUD$4 per wash and dry)




    Housing Fees

    Sydney University Village

    • Single bedroom with shared bathroom, 5-bedroom, 5-person Apartment:  $12,500 (approx USD$7,850) per student, per Semester)

    The Semester Housing Fee is per student, per Semester (February - end of June, July - end of November).  Specific dates will be outlined in your confirmation email upon booking.

    This accommodation comes fully furnished and Semester in Australia a Kitchen pack for each of its students. Utilities, including unlimited wireless internet, gas, water, electricity are included in your Semester Housing Fee. Each apartment is professionally cleaned before you arrive.  Washer and Dryer is located on-site at additional cost per load.

    Please note:  Due to participant numbers apartments are normally co-ed (meaning female/males placed together).  Please indicate on your booking form if you would prefer a single-sex apartment.


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    Sydney Superior Student Apartments (all students) - Twin Shared Rooms

    Now accepting applications for Semester 1 (February - June), 2025!

    Live the story of Sydney and immerse yourself in the colourful and vibrant community of Redfern, just 3km from the city skyline, with excellent access to transport and Sydney campuses !

    For students studying at the University of Sydney (USYD), the University of Technology (UTS), the Australian Catholic University (ACU), or any other Sydney City campus, we place students at Scape Cleveland. Located in inner-city Redfern, this purpose-built student apartment complex is the perfect base for exploring all that Sydney has to offer. As an added bonus, the building is an easy walk to the University of Sydney’s main campus in Darlington/Camperdown and UTS, and an easy walk to the train station for easy access to ACU and Macquarie University.  And the best feature?  By booking with SiA, our students avoid the wait-list and have a guaranteed room, all linens and kitchen items included (instead of having to purchase separately), complimentary breakfast on the go, and all the services that SiA offers (Airport Reception, on-site Resident Director, Orientation and Arrival Service, Semester activities, etc!).

    This housing is also perfect for students studying at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), with the best of both worlds - inner city living with all the action this iconic city has to offer, and just a 30 minute commute to campus for your classes.

    Students love the central location and having everything included, such as all bedding and linens and they even offer a quick and easy complimentary breakfast for those on the go!  Scape Cleveland has an on-site gym, media room, gaming room, heaps of social spaces and an outdoor courtyard with BBQ!  

    Location

    Redfern - Sydney for USYD, UTS, UNSW, and ACU students ideally located in the inner city with an easy walk to the University of Sydney Darlington-Camperdown campus as well as University Technology-Sydney.  Close to public transport and Central Station, restaurants and entertainment at your doorstep!


    Room Types

    Students will have a Twin Shared Room (two single beds sharing with a friend or we will pair you with another student of the same gender) with private bathroom in a 4-bedroom, 8-person Apartment

    Please note:  Due to participant numbers apartments are normally co-ed (meaning female/males placed together in the apartment.  Bedrooms, of course, will be single-sex).  Please indicate on your booking form if you would prefer a single-sex apartment.

    Features


    A study desk and chair for each student

    • Private bathroom for each bedroom
    • Air-conditioning and heating
    • Unlimited Internet
    • Kitchen Pack provided to each student
    • Fully furnished living area with sofas/lounge chairs and TV

    The complex has:

    • Safe and secure with swipe card access and CCTV
    • A 24/7 onsite team
    • Cinema Room
    • TV and games room
    • Secure bike storage
    • Outdoor courtyard with BBQ, tables and benches
    • Fully equipped gym
    • Wireless internet throughout the building
    • A large social area on the ground floor with comfortable seating
    • Laundry room with Washer and Dryers (AUD$4 per wash and dry)


    Housing Fees

    Redfern Sydney

    • Twin Shared bedroom (two single beds sharing with a friend or we will pair you with another student of the same gender) with private bathroom, in a 4-bedroom, 8-person Apartment:  $13,500 (approx USD$9,150 - please check with a currency converter) per student, per Semester)

    The Semester Housing Fee is per student, per Semester (typically February - end of June, July - end of November and for UNSW students, January - May).  Specific dates will be outlined in your confirmation email upon booking.

    This accommodation comes fully furnished and Semester in Australia includes a Linen and Kitchen pack for each of its students. Utilities, including unlimited wireless internet, gas, water, electricity are included in your Semester Housing Fee. Each apartment is professionally cleaned before you arrive.  Washer and Dryer is located on-site at additional cost per load.

    Please note:  Due to participant numbers apartments are normally co-ed (meaning female/males placed together).  Please indicate on your booking form if you would prefer a single-sex apartment.


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    Enjoy great value for money with Semester in Australia

    Our accommodation has been designed with international students in mind. To make sure you get the best value for money, we’ve included everything you need and nothing you don’t. Simply pack your suitcase and leave the rest to us.

    Kitchen and laundry appliances

    Most apartments have a kitchen with everything you could need, including:

    • Plates, bowls and cutlery
    • glassware and cookware
    • Pots and pans
    • Oven, stove and microwave
    • Fridge

    The apartments also feature an internal laundry with a washing machine and dryer (apartments) or clothesline (for houses with a yard), so you don’t need to worry about paying to clean your clothes at a laundromat.

    The Superior City Apartments (private, purpose-built Student Accommodation building) has a communal coin-operated laundry and may not come with all of the kitchen items listed above. For more information, take a look at the Superior City Apartments features section.

      

    Utilities

    Connection of utilities (water, electricity, and gas) and usage costs are included in your Semester Housing Fee. Semester in Australia will pay utility bills (except telephone) on your behalf.  There is a very generous allowance per student. You will not be liable for further utility charges unless in extreme circumstances, in which case you will be notified of excessive bills before you are charged additional fees. This only happens if students leave heating or air conditioning on all day and can be easily avoided.

    Wireless internet

    Unlimited internet connection is included in every apartment. However, you may find that internet connection in Australia may be different to what you’re used to. Internet can be quite slow and is not easily accessible for free in public places. 

    Phone and Cable TV

    Phone and Cable TV are NOT included in the Housing Fee, unless otherwise indicated. In most cases, you will need to arrange your own service. It is simple to set up and instructions can be provided. Some students prefer to purchase a cell phone instead of a normal residential telephone service.

    Housing Services Fee

    This SiA Service fee is included in the Semester Housing Fee and covers the housing and arrival services, and includes:

    • Pre-arranging/securing fully-furnished private rental accommodation
    • Pre-departure and arrival information service
    • On-site Resident Director services
    • Arrivals information and Welcome
    • Semester activities and excursions
    • On-going Semester support and Emergency Contact

    Utilities

    Connection of utilities (water, electricity and gas) and usage costs are included in your Semester Housing Fee. Semester in Australia will pay utility bills (except telephone) on your behalf. There is a very generous allowance per student. You will not be liable for further utility charges unless in extreme circumstances, in which case you will be notified of excessive bills before you are charged additional fees. This only happens if students leave heating or air conditioning on all day and can be easily avoided.

    End of Semester Exit/Vacate Cleaning Fee.

    There is a mandatory end-of-semester Vacate/Exit Clean Fee of AUD$200, which is in addition to the Semester Housing Fee. Please note that in Australia, real estate agents/landlords request that a ‘vacate clean’ is conducted at the end of a tenancy, by professional cleaners (including steam cleaning of any carpets and curtains, etc), which will be covered by the SiA Exit/Vacate Cleaning Fee of $200. As long as you remove all personal belongings (including any food or rubbish) at the end of your stay, this is the only exit fee you will incur. Including the Exit Cleaning Fee makes vacating your property an easy process, with no need to coordinate with your fellow housemates (who may have various departure dates) and organise your own professional cleaner or carpet cleaner or incurring any additional costs just when you’re about to return home. With an Exit Cleaning Fee included, your bond will be refunded swiftly and smoothly.

    Security Deposit/Bond (to be lodged with appropriate State Rental Authority).

    There is a refundable Bond/Security Deposit of AUD$250/$300 in addition to the Semester Housing Fee. The Bond/Security Deposit is required and is in accordance with the State Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). It will be lodged with and held in a separate account by the relevant State’s Rental Authorities. The Security Deposit/Bond is refundable at the end of your tenancy less any excessive/additional cleaning costs (beyond the Exit/Vacate Cleaning Fee) and/or any damages/missing items. Provided you have removed all personal belongings (including food and rubbish) and the housing is left in satisfactory condition and all furnishing items are accounted for and intact, generally speaking, you will receive the Security Deposit/Bond refund within 1-3 weeks after the conclusion of the semester.

    Leases

    All leases are in line with the Australian academic year and run from February to June and July to November. Semester in Australia will provide housing for your entire semester/program at any Australian university. If you require any additional housing, you must request this before you leave for Australia. As extra accommodation is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed, please consider your travel dates carefully.  

    Secure your home away from home now

    To reserve your place at any one of our great student apartments, simply complete these four steps:

    1. Choose a room and fill out the Reservation Form

    • Review the relevant Australian City accommodation options
    • Decide on the type of room and apartment you’d like
    • Complete the Reservation Form

    2. Pay your Holding Deposit

    After we receive your Reservation Form, we’ll send you e-mail to let you know whether the room you want is available. If you are unsuccessful, we’ll keep your application on file for the current semester and try to allocate you an apartment, even if not your first choice. To reserve your chosen room, you should review the ‘fine print and further information’ and decide whether you’d like to hold/secure your room.  If you would like to proceed and hold/secure the room, you will then need to pay a AUD$250 Holding Deposit. Once your booking is finalised, this deposit will be deducted from your overall fee. If you cancel your booking, your deposit will not be refunded. Group bookings please note: If you would like to secure an entire apartment or more than one room for yourself and any friends, everyone in the group needs to complete a Reservation Form and pay a Holding Deposit at the same time.

    3. Sign and return the Housing Agreement

    After we receive your Holding Deposit, we’ll send you a Confirmation Email, a Semester Housing Fee invoice, an SiA Service Agreement and other rental accommodation forms. These forms will need to be completed and returned along with your first Housing Fee payment.  The SiA Service Agreement outlines what Semester in Australia provides as part of the housing and service, expectations of students, and payment options, methods and due-dates.

    4. Make your first Semester Housing Fee payment

    Your first Housing Fee Payment needs to be paid at least 3 weeks before you arrive in Australia. We’ll send you a new invoice with the Holding Deposit deducted and the Security Deposit included. Payment dates and methods will be on the invoice.