Some institutions have accommodation available on campus, this is ideal if you want to live with other students from the same institution, close to your place of study. Typically, these are multi-room residences, and you will be provided with a bedroom with a single bed, desk and chair and storage space.Bathrooms are commonly shared.

Living on campus may also include access to group study rooms, computer labs, common rooms, gardens, music rooms and sporting facilities.

Three meals per day are generally offered and this is included in the accommodation fees. Contracts usually apply; it is important to read the terms and conditions to fully understand your obligations and what other fees may be incurred.

Check with your chosen institution of study what on-campus options they have available.

These are residences specialising in purpose built student housing for students from any institution. You will be provided with a single study bedroom and have meals provided in a shared dining hall.

Contracts usually apply; it is important to read the terms and conditions to fully understand your obligations and what other fees may be incurred.

There are a number of unit complexes or houses specifically for students in Brisbane. In most cases students will rent the entire house or flat, but there are also opportunities to rent a single bedroom, and share lounge room, kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities with other students who have been selected by the management.

Rental Listing www.realestate.com.au

Contracts usually apply, it is important to read the terms and conditions to fully understand your obligations and what other fees may be incurred

Some institutions also provide their own listings of flats or houses in the area, so check with your international office.

Home-stay is an opportunity to live with an Australian family and experience Australian life and culture by participating in the daily routine of the host family's life.

Your chosen institution of study may have a database of home-stay options within easy commuting access to your institution.

Host families take an active interest in their students and assist them to assimilate into their new environment. Typically a home-stay includes breakfast, dinner and a packed lunch if required. Students are responsible for the costs of washing, ironing, telephone and transport.

Hostels provide budget-oriented, sociable accommodation where guests can rent a bed (sometimes a bunk bed in a dormitory) and share a bathroom, lounge and sometimes a kitchen. Rooms can be mixed or single-sex, although private rooms may also be available. These can be a very good short-term option while you are settling in Brisbane and looking for more temporary accommodation.

Search for a hostel in Brisbane: www.hostels.com/au.ql.br.html

Bed and Breakfast (B&B) accommodation offers a room within a house for overnight or short stay accommodation. The fee for this includes breakfast, but typically no other meals. Bed and Breakfast accommodation are most commonly found within private homes with fewer than 10 bedrooms.

Search for a B&B in Brisbane www.wotif.com/hotels/bed-breakfast-brisbane.html