Townsville
On-campus accommodation is available at the Townsville campus for around 1,300 students. New students can apply from 1 September for the following year by applying online.

Cairns
Cairns students have the option of living in the Cairns Student Lodge (across from the Cairns campus) or at JCU Oyster Court Apartments. Private accommodation is also available.

JCU's Accommodation Service on the Townsville and Cairns campuses assists students to find housing in on campus colleges or halls of residence, as well as in private rental or share. For students preferring off-campus accommodation, the Service maintains a register of houses, units, apartments, shared accommodation, full board and caretaker arrangements. The Service also provides information and advice on how to rent a private house or unit. There is a wide range of affordable, good quality housing available for rent near the campuses in both Townsville and Cairns. For accommodation information please visit Accommodation Services.

Please visit JCU Accommodation for specific details on the types of accommodation on offer at JCU.

Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane
Students studying at JCU Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane campuses will be given assistance in finding off-campus accommodation and settling in to the Australian way of life. Students have the option of living with homestay families or in units or apartments in the area. Many students choose to share an apartment or house with other students and split the cost. There are various accommodation options for students near the JCU campuses.