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Housing services

VU owns and operates a range of accommodation for students, staff and guests of the University. We can also provide advice and assistance on searching for housing and your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.

  • The VU Housing Guide can help you through the journey of finding and moving into accommodation that suits your needs and budget.
  • For private and shared rental search the VU Student Housing Database.
  • If you have never lived out of home or wish to live in a University environment, choosing to live in one of the four VU owned student residences may be a great option for you.

Contact us

  • Contact Student Housing Services for tenancy information, advice and referral.
  • Contact the individual residence for information about their accommodation.

In this section:

Albert Place
We own and operate 8 furnished townhouses at 88 Albert Street, Footscray. Post graduate students, staff and guests of the University can rent them for short or long term periods.
Student Village
The Student Village is located in Maribyrnong and provides accommodation for 510 students. It is close to public transport and Highpoint shopping centre.
Sunbury Hall
Sunbury Hall is located on the historic Sunbury Campus and provides accommodation for 120 students.
Victoria Place
Victoria Place is a purpose built apartment complex with 41 fully furnished self-contained apartments and two deluxe 3 bedroom units. Located in Footscray, it is a short walk to the Footscray Park campus.
Other accommodation options
Find out about homestay accommodation, and temporary stays in hotels, motels or other accommodation. 
Rental assistance
If you are a current student get advice and assistance choosing a suburb, what to look for in a rental property, bond and rental assistance, as well as your rights and responsibilities as a tenant.

Consumer Affairs Victoria provides valuable information for students trying to access accommodation in Victoria. This video covers advice on how to commence, maintain, and end a tenancy within Victoria. This video is offered as a valuable tool for students to help understand their rights and responsibilities as a residential tenant.

Duration: 32 minutes 24 seconds
Language: English
Transcript: Currently unavailable
Last updated: 16/10/2008

Landlords

If you are a landlord you can advertise accommodation on our Student Housing Database at no cost. Find out more information about the housing needs of students and how to advertise your property on our database. 

Page last updated: Tuesday 6 October 2009