Housing
UTS offers affordable student housing at four residences, all within 10 minutes' walk of the City campus. Options range from share apartments to private studios and are all close to public transport, inner city shopping, dining and entertainment precincts
UTS student residences
Gumal Ngurang
The largest of the UTS student residences, the apartments on Broadway are literally only steps away from the City campus and within easy walking distance to Broadway Shopping Centre, Chinatown and Darling Harbour.
Bulga Ngurra
Virtually next door to the Gumal Ngurang residence, Bulga Ngurra is a recently renovated five-story complex offering accommodation in fully furnished, self-contained share and studio apartments.
A brand new common room has been added with recreational facilities and study area.
Easy walking distance to Broadway Shopping Centre and Newtown's famous King Street.
Geegal
Located in Chippendale, this urban city complex offers self-contained, fully furnished share apartments and townhouses. Residents also have access to a common outdoor courtyard with BBQ facilities.
Share apartment residents have their own bedroom but share all common areas, such as the living room, kitchen and bathroom facilities. Two, three, four and five bedroom apartments are available, with some residences offering as many as nine bedroom apartments. The studio apartments are fully self-contained living areas that include a bedroom, bathroom and individual cooking facilities.
Social life
Student housing is a great way to meet new people and take full advantage of the university’s social scene. UTS Residential Coordinators help to create an enjoyable living environment, running activities throughout the year. Regular weekly events include cooking, fitness and dance classes, language lessons, movie nights and many more.
Costs
Weekly housing costs are dependant on room type and residence location. Prices cover electricity, water, unlimited internet access, basic furniture and weekly cleaning services for common areas. Car parking spaces are also available at some residences.
Studio apartments start from $266 a week, while share apartments are significantly cheaper, with weekly costs starting from $146 for a twin-share apartment.
How to apply?
You must be a UTS student to apply for housing. A small proportion of 'early offers' are made before each semester begins – this is based on the condition that the applicant is accepted into a UTS course or research program.
Off-campus accommodation
If you wish to live in non-UTS housing, the City campus is surrounded by lively inner-city suburbs like Surry Hills, Glebe, Chippendale, Newtown, and Erskineville.
The Housing Office can assist you in your search for accommodation both on and off campus and are available for advice on tenancy matters.
Want more information?
UTS: Housing has all the information for the UTS housing service.
Inner-city lifestyle on campus
2011 will see the opening of a new UTS student housing tower, rising above the existing Design, Architecture and Building Faculty on Harris Street, Ultimo. With 720 new beds, including studio and apartment-style accommodation, students can expect spacious communal areas, music, games and computer rooms and an outdoor BBQ terrace – all in a pedestrian-friendly setting with stunning panoramic views of Sydney’s CBD.
Located on the fringe of the CBD you are moments away from shopping precincts, public transport, Chinatown and George street.
UTS: Housing has more information about the new residence coming in 2011.
