Room types and fees
The University of Newcastle offers affordable student accommodation with fees in 2026 ranging from $249.45 – $477.76 per week while the market rate for similar housing is estimated at up to $540 per week.
When you live on campus, you receive more than just a bed to sleep in at night or a hot meal at the end of a day. We provide services like access to wifi, general cleaning, utilities such as electricity and water usage, 24/7 security, and wellbeing and support services. All of which are included as part of our commitment to providing an outstanding student experience.
Please see the below table for a comparison of the room types and fees for 2026. Pricing listed is per week.1 Contract terms and dates are also listed below.
| Residence | Room type | Long stay | Standard stay | Single semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barahineban | Studio apartment - Single occupancy | N/A | N/A | $384.21 |
| Studio apartment - Dual occupancy2 | N/A | N/A | $228.56pp3 | |
Edwards Hall | Shared apartment - Single room | $249.45 | $249.45 | $255.78 |
| Edwards Hall Main Hall | Single standard room (Main Hall)4 Includes evening meals | N/A | $351.13 | $357.38 |
| Single room with ensuite + air conditioning Includes evening meals | N/A | $403.38 | $410.96 | |
| Evatt House | Shared apartment - Single room | $276.82 | $276.82 | $283.35 |
| Self contained flat | N/A | $349.81 | $358.69 | |
| International House | Shared apartment - Single room | $253.59 | $253.59 | $260.03 |
| Self contained flat | N/A | $324.93 | $333.18 | |
| North, South, East and West Residences | Studio apartment | $393.77 | $393.77 | $403.77 |
| 1 Bedroom apartment - Single occupancy | $465.93 | $465.93 | $477.76 | |
| 1 Bedroom apartment - Dual occupancy2 | $258.57pp3 | $258.57pp3 | $265.14pp3 | |
| 2 Bedroom apartment - Single room | $349.81pp | $349.81pp | $358.69pp | |
| Shared apartment - Single room | $305.85 | $305.85 | $313.61 | |
| Blue Gum House | Shared apartment - Single room with ensuite | $259.40 | $259.40 | $265.99 |
1 GST not applicable. Prices quoted in Australian dollars. Pricing is in cost per week.
2 Dual occupancy rooms are suitable for sharing however bed sizes vary dependent on location
3 ‘pp’ means cost per person
4 Cost of catering is only included in the Edwards Hall (Main Hall) room types. Meal packages may be purchased.
2026 Contract Terms
Long Stay
New resident: 17 January - 29 November
Returning resident: 22 January - 29 November
Standard Stay
New student: 17 January (Midyear Session hold*: 11 May - 7 August) 8 August - 29 November
Returning student: 22 January (Midyear Session hold*: 11 May - 7 August) 8 August - 29 November
*Midyear Session hold: Students will need to have returned their keys by Monday 11 May and a discount of 50% of room fees will be applied from that time through to Friday 7 August, upon which, regular room fees will apply. Residents can pick their keys up and move back into their held room from Saturday 8 August.
Single Semester
Semester 1
New student: 17 January - 10 May
Returning student: 22 January - 10 May
Semester 2
8 August - 29 November
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.