When your visa is granted, you need to start looking for your accommodation as soon as possible. Many Australian Universities provide accommodation facilities to their students. This may be temporary accommodation when they first arrive in Australia. It is good to always check with your education provider first if they have such services for you.

Things to consider when searching for new accommodation:

Costs: Rent is one of the highest expenses for international students. Always choose the accommodation that is reasonable for you and easily fits under your budget. It is best to research to confirm if the rent that is being quoted to you is the real market rate.

Distance: It is better to find accommodation depending on your university location so that you can save time and money to travel from one place to another. But, you should also consider the cost factor. It is best to find a balance between the cost and distance factor.

Types of Accommodation: There are many accommodation services in Australia, for example, Home-stay, University accommodation, Hostel and Guesthouse accommodation and many more. These service prices may differ from one another. Besides, apartment-share and house-share options are very common among international students due to their low cost and the homely environment. Make sure you assess what your needs are and choose the best type of accommodation for you.

In case you are unable to find accommodation in Melbourne, we may also be able to assist you in finding suitable accommodation. We understand the challenges that come with being a new international student in a new city, a new country and we at Genuine Education and Visa Services, try our best to ensure that no international student has to face these problems alone.

Just send us an enquiry via our enquiry form and we will be happy to assist you.

Genuine Education and Visa Services is always here for you!