FAQs
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Q. I want to rent a room in a two or three bedroom apartment,
whom will I be sharing the apartment with?
A. We match up residents through an interview system that takes into account gender, age, likes & dislikes and other personal issues.
Q. Are there any extra costs?
A. Students are required to pay for their own electricity and water services. Telephone connection is also an additional cost.
Q. Can I connect to the Internet?
A.Yes. Every bedroom has access to the Internet, and our Broadband
Internet rates are very competitive.
Q. What will I need to bring?
A. Students are required to bring bed linen (to fit a double bed), Doona/blankets, bath towels, tea towels and pillows. We can assist with these items for students who have recently arrived from overseas.
Q. What is the ratio of Australian students to overseas students?
A. The ratio is about 50/50 but will vary slightly from year to year.
Q. How far from the city is University Mews?
A. By car we are about a 35 minutes drive. By public transport, it takes about 50 minutes to travel into the city.
apply for a room
To apply to for accommodation at University Mews you must fill out an application form and pay a $40 non refundable application fee
what the students say:
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I flew in from overseas and was met at the airport by a chauffeur who drove me to University Mews. The staff are very helpful and make moving in easy. „ — Pinara from Thailand
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The apartments are very spacious compared to other student res places. I share a two bedroom apartment with another student, and have a large bedroom all to myself „ — Ken from Singapore
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I’m doing my Masters at La Trobe University. As a mature-age student I was looking for a place that gave me privacy, but also had a sense of community. University Mews ticks those boxes. „ — Lauren from Newcastle, NSW
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Coming from country Victoria, I was shy and very nervous about moving away from home to go to University. But I was matched up with a fantastic flat-mate, we’re having a great time. I love it here! „ — Megan from Beulah, Victoria
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I study at RMIT and live at University Mews. It’s very friendly, a great place to meet people from all over the world. „ — Kelly from Albury, NSW