The Accommodation Operations team processes applications on a first-come, first-served basis. Unfortunately, there is no guaranteed accommodation for first-year domestic or international students in University of Sydney-owned housing. Whilst we sympathise with the various challenges students face throughout all stages of their academic journey, giving personalised and prioritised attention to individual applicants on our waitlist is not possible due to the immense demand. This approach helps to ensure fairness and prevents any disadvantages for those who have submitted their applications earlier.
We recognise that securing accommodation is a major concern for students. While we strive to help students find safe and suitable housing, we cannot extend offers to all applicants. To address this, we’ve partnered with reputable accommodation providers near the University of Sydney campus to offer exclusive options. While these may be priced slightly higher, they provide exceptional quality and robust Residential Life and Wellbeing programs.
We have information about these providers in our FAQs website.