United States
On-Campus Housing
✦ Description: Dormitories or residence halls managed by the university.
✦ Features: Includes meal plans, close proximity to classes, and access to campus facilities.
✦ Cost: USD 5,000 to USD 20,000 per year.
Off-Campus Housing
✦ Description: Apartments or houses rented by students outside the campus.
✦ Features: Greater independence, potentially more space.
✦ Cost: USD 600 to USD 2,000 per month.
Shared Accommodation
✦ Description: Renting a room in a shared apartment or house with other students.
✦ Features: Shared utilities and common areas, often more affordable.
✦ Cost: USD 400 to USD 1,500 per month.
Homestays
✦ Description: Living with a local family.
✦ Features: Cultural immersion and sometimes includes meals.
✦ Cost: USD 800 to USD 2,000 per month.
How to Book
✦ University Housing Office: Apply directly through the university’s housing office or website.
✦ Online Platforms: Craigslist, Apartments.com, Rent.com.
✦ Homestay Agencies: Homestay.com, Cultural Homestay International.
Costs
✦ On-Campus: USD 5,000 to USD 20,000 annually.
✦ Off-Campus: USD 600 to USD 2,000 monthly.
✦ Shared Accommodation: USD 400 to USD 1,500 monthly.
✦ Homestays: USD 800 to USD 2,000 monthly.
United Kingdom
University Halls of Residence
✦ Description: University-managed accommodations on or near campus.
✦ Features: Self-catered or catered, various room types.
✦ Cost: GBP 4,000 to GBP 12,000 per year.
Private Student Accommodation
✦ Description: Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) managed by private companies.
✦ Features: Modern amenities, often en-suite rooms.
✦ Cost: GBP 5,000 to GBP 15,000 per year.
Shared Houses or Flats
✦ Description: Renting a room in a shared house or flat.
✦ Features: Shared kitchen and living spaces.
✦ Cost: GBP 400 to GBP 1,000 per month.
Homestays
✦ Description: Living with a local family.
✦ Features: Includes meals and cultural experience.
✦ Cost: GBP 600 to GBP 1,200 per month.
How to Book
✦ University Accommodation Office: Apply through the university’s accommodation office.
✦ Online Platforms: Student.com, SpareRoom, Rightmove.
✦ Homestay Agencies: Homestay.com, The Student Room.
Costs
✦ University Halls: GBP 4,000 to GBP 12,000 annually.
✦ Private Accommodation: GBP 5,000 to GBP 15,000 annually.
✦ Shared Houses: GBP 400 to GBP 1,000 monthly.
✦ Homestays: GBP 600 to GBP 1,200 monthly.
Canada
On-Campus Residence
✦ Description: Dormitories or residence halls managed by the university.
✦ Features: Close to campus, meal plans may be included.
✦ Cost: CAD 5,000 to CAD 15,000 per year.
Off-Campus Apartments
✦ Description: Renting an apartment or house near the campus.
✦ Features: Greater independence.
✦ Cost: CAD 700 to CAD 2,000 per month.
Shared Accommodation
✦ Description: Renting a room in a shared apartment or house.
✦ Features: Shared utilities and common spaces.
✦ Cost: CAD 500 to CAD 1,500 per month.
Homestays
✦ Description: Staying with a local family.
✦ Features: Includes meals, cultural immersion.
✦ Cost: CAD 800 to CAD 1,500 per month.
How to Book
✦ University Housing Office: Apply through the university’s housing office or website.
✦ Online Platforms: Kijiji, Craigslist, PadMapper.
✦ Homestay Agencies: Homestay.com, Local Homestay.
Costs
✦ On-Campus: CAD 5,000 to CAD 15,000 annually.
✦ Off-Campus: CAD 700 to CAD 2,000 monthly.
✦ Shared Accommodation: CAD 500 to CAD 1,500 monthly.
✦ Homestays: CAD 800 to CAD 1,500 monthly.
Australia
University Accommodation
✦ Description: On-campus residences or university-managed housing.
✦ Features: Includes various room types and meal plans.
✦ Cost: AUD 6,000 to AUD 15,000 per year.
Private Student Accommodation
✦ Description: Purpose-built student accommodations (PBSA) managed by private companies.
✦ Features: Modern amenities, often with communal facilities.
✦ Cost: AUD 8,000 to AUD 20,000 per year.
Shared Housing
✦ Description: Renting a room in a shared house or apartment.
✦ Features: Shared kitchen and living areas.
✦ Cost: AUD 500 to AUD 1,500 per month.
Homestays
✦ Description: Living with a local family.
✦ Features: Includes meals and cultural exchange.
✦ Cost: AUD 800 to AUD 1,500 per month.
2. How to Book
✦ University Accommodation Office: Apply through your university’s accommodation office.
✦ Online Platforms: Websites like Flatmates.com.au, Domain, or Realestate.com.au.
✦ Homestay Agencies: Services like Homestay.com or Host Families Australia.
3. Costs
✦ University Accommodation: AUD 6,000 to AUD 15,000 annually.
✦ Private Accommodation: AUD 8,000 to AUD 20,000 annually.
✦ Shared Housing: AUD 500 to AUD 1,500 monthly.
✦ Homestays: AUD 800 to AUD 1,500 monthly.
