United Kingdom

- University halls (on-campus)
- Private student housing (e.g., Unite Students, Student Roost)
- Shared flats/houses

£500–£900+

Book via university or private providers. First-year students often guaranteed university accommodation.

Utilities often included. Book early; housing fills up fast in London and big cities.

Australia

- University halls (on-campus)
- Purpose-built student housing (e.g., Urbanest, Scape)
- Homestay
- Shared rentals

AUD 600–1,200

Most students apply for on-campus first. Off-campus options via realestate.com.au or Flatmates.com.au

Cost varies widely by city (e.g., Sydney more expensive). Check for furnished vs. unfurnished.

Canada

- University residences
- Off-campus apartments
- Homestays
- Shared housing

CAD 600–1,200

Universities send housing offers after admission. Off-campus options on Kijiji, Rentals.ca

On-campus often limited for upper years. Winter heating costs may be extra.

USA

- Dormitories (on-campus)
- Off-campus apartments
- Fraternity/sorority houses (optional)
- Homestays

USD 700–1,500

Apply via university housing office or off-campus housing websites

Dorms usually have meal plans. Popular sites: Zillow, Apartments.com, Facebook groups.

Internet

✅ Usually included

✅ Usually included

✅ Often included

✅ Usually included

Utilities

✅ Usually included

✅ Often included

❌ Often excluded in off-campus

❌ Often excluded in off-campus

Furniture

✅ On-campus only

❌ Varies off-campus

❌ Varies

✅ Dorms only

Meal Plan

❌ Optional in uni halls

❌ Optional

❌ Optional

✅ Required in most dorms