The University gives priority to accommodating its international students on-campus, and guarantees placement on-campus to students applying early.
The University has accommodation for 500 students in Lismore and is expanding its accommodation facilities in response to increasing demand. There is also an on-campus accommodation complex in Coffs Harbour.
The accommodation provided is self-contained with two to six bedroom houses or units within modern complexes in leafy settings. The residences are all within walking distance of the campus.

Students have a single bedroom and share kitchen, living and bathroom facilities with small groups of other students. All units are self-catering with students being responsible for food, cooking and cleaning.

The student residences are educationally oriented and provide excellent opportunities for academic and personal growth of students. All residences are fully supervised by residential staff and are provided with well-equipped study centres.

A range of recreational facilities is also provided to residents as are regularly organised social, cultural and sporting events.