Accommodation

Going to study abroad isn't just about academics. It's also about embracing a new culture, which can broaden your horizons and improve your communication skills. It's a great way to become more independent and develop personally, plus you'll have plenty of chances to network and make new friends. Overall, it's a truly transformative and enriching experience.

To make the most of it, get involved in student life, including finding the right accommodation.

Monash University fosters a sense of community among its students. Community means safety, friendship, support and well-being. A vital part of preparing yourself for a life of learning, innovation and exploration is the opportunity to meet and learn from one another. This is what living on campus, or in "Res" offers.

For students who live on campus, university life continues beyond the classrooms. Every residence has a long list of activities and engagement programs to help you meet people, stay connected, form study groups and enjoy your time. Friends you make in Res may well become lifelong connections and form part of your social and professional networks well beyond graduation.

1. On-campus accommodation

Monash has a range of on-campus accommodation options at Clayton and Peninsula.

Where you'll live is one of the most important decisions you'll make at university and when it comes to choosing a place to live, everyone's a little different. 

2. Traditional Halls of Residence

This is on-campus living at its best. Social, supportive, and loads of fun.

You'll have a private bedroom with all the usual facilities including a king-size bed, desk, chair and wardrobe. But here it's all about getting together and sharing the experience. There are shared kitchens and eating areas, as well as communal social rooms and games rooms.

The mascots, the residential programs, the chats, the late-night coffees, the support and the friendships come to life in the stairways, hallways and common rooms of the halls.

3. Self-contained studio apartments

The buildings are architecturally designed with cleverly planned modern apartments and beautiful shared spaces to study, relax and socialise. And of course, they’re all an easy walk to your classes and other on-campus amenities.

The Studio Apartment halls at both Clayton and Peninsula offer accommodation in modern self-contained studio apartments with all the facilities you need including a private en-suite bathroom and kitchenette.

Each floor also has communal kitchens/floor lounges and each hall has a common room and games room so you can still enjoy the social aspects of living in a residential community.

4. Shared flats and houses

If you have friends you want to share a space with, or you feel a smaller community would suit you, then shared flats and houses are the answer.

At Clayton, Monash has the South East Flats. Most flats have four bedrooms but you can choose a two-, three- or five-bedroom option. The Peninsula Residential Village contains an exciting group of smaller residences, ranging from 1-8 bedrooms.  Each residence is a little different, both in terms of the number of people you'll be living with, and its individual style.

You'll have your own bedroom, and then share the other facilities with your housemates.

5. Off-campus accommodation

The Monash Residential Services off-campus accommodation service provides guidance, support and advocacy for those who are renting in the private rental market. They can assist you with:

• Your accommodation options

• How to search for a place to live and what is available

• What things you need to know before you sign a lease agreement

• Budgeting for rent in advance, paying bond and other costs

• How to connect utilities such as internet, gas and electricity

• Tenancy rights and responsibilities

• Issues with your landlord, real estate agent or housemates

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