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Accommodation

Signs new apartmentsTypes of accommodation available

Hobart campus
  1. Residential Colleges Also known as hostel or dormitory type accommodation (Jane Franklin Hall, Christ College, John Fisher College).
  2. Shared houses in TUU housing scheme. Owned by the University Union.
  3. University apartments  On campus.
  4. Student inside college roomPrivate houses shared with other students.
Launceston campus
  1. On-campus apartment style accommodation (Leprena, Kerslake and Investigator Hall).
  2. Private houses, usually close to campus.

Hobart Campus

Residential Colleges John Fisher College

Each residence is unique and offers a range of social, cultural and sporting opportunities in an environment conducive to study and academic achievement. Hear what our students say about residential accommodation.

Free academic tutorials are provided in all subject areas, as well as mentoring, essay reviews, study groups, discussions forms, debates and English language tutorials.

24 hour access is provided to a resource center with computers, Internet, scanners, photocopiers, laser and colour printers and past exam papers.

Meals will be available through Food Halls and Cafes at a reduced cost for residences of Christ College and John Fisher College.

Jane Franklin Hall (independent College Accommodation)

Every student in Jane Franklin Hall has a single study-bedroom with telephone. Most rooms have views of the Derwent estuary, Mt. Wellington, or the city with its backdrop of hills. College facilities include floodlit tennis court, games room, weights room, art room, music rooms with pianos, library, study rooms, TV rooms and lounges, and a free laundry.

The College is located halfway between the University and the city centre - about fifteen minutes walk from each. Public buses run past the College to town, and the College's own free bus shuttles regularly between the University's campuses.

Example of TUU HouseTasmania University Union Housing Scheme (Shared Houses)

The TUU Housing Scheme provides bedrooms in shared, self-catered accommodation near the University campus. Rooms are clean, comfortable and affordable. Houses are furnished with - bed, desk, chair and wardrobe in bedroom, lounge room and kitchen furniture, refrigerator, oven and washing machine. Most shared houses have three to six bedrooms.

We strongly urge international students to make use of this scheme rather than to rely on temporary accommodation, as there will be strong demand for the best places. Advance booking package deals are available and cheaper than using temporary accommodation when you first arrive in Tasmania.

balcony new apartmentsUniversity apartments on campus.

The University Apartments are bright, modern apartments were constructed in 2004 and have wonderful views of the campus and River Derwent .   They are fully furnished and have cooking facilities, or students can use the Food Halls and cafes to purchase meals at a reduced cost. (Please Note the University Apartments are only available to students studying a full academic year)

Private houses shared with other students

Many students choose to stay with other students in private housing.   Some student houses share everything; food, rent, electricity, telephone calls. Some just share certain bills such as rent, or electricity and food.

Image of private house HobartThis type of accommodation can only be selected when you arrive. Temporary accommodation is made available until a suitable private student house is selected.

Private rental properties in Hobart are quite reasonably priced, compared with other capital cities in Australia

Launceston Campus

On-campus apartment style accommodation

Offers self-catering facilities in modern self-contained kitchens, where residents can cater for their individual food needs.

Students provide their own food and share the responsibility for cleaning communal areas. Residents also have access to a variety of cafes and eating establishments both on campus and in Mowbray and the city.

Students need to supply their own cooking equipment. All kitchens contain kettles, toasters, microwaves and whitegoods.Students walking through grounds of Leprena

Room Facilities

Fully furnished single bedrooms containing:

  • Single bed and mattress with mattress protector
  • Desk and drawers
  • Wardrobe and mirror
  • Heating
  • Rubbish binKerslake kitchen
  • Study chair
  • Vanity basins (not Q Block)
  • Telephones
    Internet connection (computer not supplied)
  • Pinboards
  • Bookshelves

Meals will be available through Food Halls and Cafes at a reduced cost for residences of Kerslake, Leprena and Investigator Hall.

Private houses

The International Student Adviser on Launceston campus can help you find private shared housing.   Temporary accommodation is made available until a suitable private student house is selected.