Living on campus is more than just having a place to sleep between classes 鈥� it鈥檚 an experience that shapes your university life.
If you鈥檙e in Year 12 and starting to think about what comes next, choosing where you鈥檒l live can feel like a big decision. From fitness to food, safety and socialising, this A-Z guide walks you through your accommodation options and gives you a glimpse of the friendships, freedom and experiences waiting for you on campus.
Ready to discover what awaits?
Your A-Z guide to living on campus
A 鈥� Applications
The first step to living on campus is submitting your application. Managed and operated by St Catherine鈥檚 College and UniLodge, there are numerous on-campus accommodation options to suit your budget and lifestyle. Keep an eye on key deadlines, gather necessary documents and apply early 鈥� popular options can fill up fast!
B 鈥� Bursaries and scholarships
Worried about rent? Curtin offers a range of bursaries and scholarships. From merit-based awards to financial need, find out what help and support you can access.
C 鈥� Curtin Kalgoorlie听
Studying in Kalgoorlie? Agricola student accommodation is听a five-minute walk from campus and the town centre.听You鈥檒l听have access to a range of facilities that are all included in your rent.听right across the road from campus and only a short walk to the town centre.听
Discover what it鈥檚 like to live at Agricola:
D 鈥� Dining options
Food is a huge part of campus life. Whether you prefer cooking in shared kitchens or grabbing a bite at a caf茅 on campus, there鈥檚 something for you. And if you鈥檙e living at St Catherine鈥檚 College, you can choose to have your meals included.
Feeling parched?
Discover the best cold drinks on campus:
E 鈥� Erica Underwood House听
With 54 fully furnished and comfortable six-bedroom units,听Erica Underwood House听is located a short walk to campus, the Village Green shopping听centre听and public transport.听
Hear what Harry has to say about his time living at 鈥淓rica鈥�:
F 鈥� Fitness
When you live on campus, you鈥檒l get free full access to the Curtin Stadium Fitness Centre 鈥� the gym, classes, programs and appraisals are all included. You can also join court sessions, group classes and the Residence Cup for some fun competition.
G 鈥� Guild House听
Speaking of fitness,听Guild House听puts you right across the road from Curtin Stadium and even has outdoor exercise equipment on-site听鈥撎齪erfect听if you want to stay active and enjoy the outdoors. It鈥檚 also just a short walk to the Village Green and Curtin Exchange, giving you easy access to food, shops and social spaces.听
H 鈥� Housemates
Living with housemates can be one of the best parts of campus life. You鈥檒l share experiences, celebrate milestones, and support each other through study challenges. You might even make lifelong friends.
Watch our students compete to take out the most awesome housemate prize:
I 鈥� Independence
Whether you鈥檝e lived out of home before or you鈥檙e taking that step for the first time, campus living gives you the freedom to manage your own routine, balance study and social time, and take charge of your own space. It鈥檚 a great way to build confidence and practical life skills 鈥� with a supportive community closeby whenever you need it.
鈥淏y having everything I need nearby, living away from home has never been easier. It has helped me become more independent in my life by giving me the space to grow and make my own decisions and take responsibility for my everyday life.鈥�
Matt Large,听Twin Dolphin Hall听resident
J 鈥� Jobs听on campus听
Part-time and casual work听is听easy to balance when听it鈥檚听close to your classes. You can explore roles听through Curtin鈥檚听Earn While You Learn听program and find听opportunities that fit your schedule, help you earn money, and boost your resume.
K 鈥撎齂urrajong听Village听
Set among tranquil gardens,听Kurrajong听Village听includes Don Watts, George James,听Japan听and Rotary International Houses and is听located听just a short walk from the humanities and听Centre for Aboriginal Studies听areas, with Village Green shopping right across the road.听
From volleyball games to new friendships, Daniel shares why living at Kurrajong Village has been a highlight of his Curtin journey:
L 鈥� Live in a community听
Living on campus means instant access to a community of peers. From casual chats in the kitchen to听organised听social events, you听can听quickly build friendships that last well beyond graduation. Community isn鈥檛 just social 鈥� it offers听a support network for studying, wellbeing and navigating university life.听
M 鈥� Moving in
Moving into your new home is an exciting milestone. Bring the essentials like bedding, study supplies, and personal touches to make your space feel comfortable and welcoming. Most accommodation is fully furnished, so focus on what will make your room functional and feel like it鈥檚 your own.
N 鈥� Nesuto Curtin Perth Hotel
If you’re visiting Curtin or听accommodating guests, our on-campus hotel听听is an ideal place to stay.听With 24-hour reception, housekeeping, meeting and conference facilities, you鈥檒l听be located in听the heart of campus and close to Perth听city听centre.听
O 鈥� Off-campus accommodation
If听on-campus accommodation is full, or听you鈥檙e听looking for alternatives, our听Accommodation Coaches听can help you explore your options听off campus.听
P 鈥� Parking and transport听
Getting around is simple听when you live on campus. With dedicated parking areas, bike听racks, and nearby public transport, you can commute or explore the city听with听ease.听Walking and cycling around campus听are听also听great听ways听for you to stay active and enjoy听your听surroundings.听
Q 鈥� Quiet study spaces
When you need to focus, you鈥檒l find plenty of peaceful places to study. Make the most of the dedicated study rooms in your accommodation, or settle into our light-filled library with its different study zones. Finding your ideal spot can make a big difference to your productivity.
R 鈥� Residential life programs
Residential life programs offer more than just fun events 鈥� they help you grow and connect with others. You can join workshops, community initiatives and themed socials that enrich your experience 鈥� and help you feel part of campus life.
Residential Advisor Kar Yi shares her top tips on getting involved and settling into life on campus:
S 鈥� St Catherine’s College听
With its buffet meals in a grand dining hall, movie theatre, podcast studio, art room and terraced gardens,听St Catherine鈥檚 College offers听you听a strong sense of community, academic support听and a lively social calendar.听
Take a tour of St Cat鈥檚:
T 鈥� Twin Dolphin Hall
Set within our vibrant Exchange precinct, Twin Dolphin Hall is named for the Kujal Kela (Twin Dolphin) Whadjuk Nyungar songline that passes through Curtin Perth. Thoughtfully designed with modern, comfortable living spaces, it鈥檚 a great base for study, socialising and everything in between.
Take a glimpse at Twin Dolphin Hall:
U 鈥� Utilities听included听
When听you live on campus, your utilities are included in your rent. This includes your听WiFi,听electricity听and water听use, helping to听simplify your budgeting and听reduce unexpected听bills,听and听giving you one less thing to worry about as you settle into campus life.听
V 鈥� Vickery House
If you鈥檙e on a budget, Vickery House is a fantastic option. Affordable, well-located, and student-focused, it provides all the essentials while keeping you connected to the community and convenience of on-campus living.
鈥淭he opportunity to live with six different people from鈥痙ifferent backgrounds鈥痺as amazing. During exam times and study periods鈥痠t’s鈥痝reat to have other residents studying with you. Vickery House has beautiful nature, beautiful鈥痶rees鈥痑nd birds.”
Tazkeya, former Vickery House resident听听
W 鈥� Wellbeing support
At Curtin, we place a strong focus on student wellbeing. You can access counselling, mental health services, and on-campus medical facilities whenever you need support. Whether it鈥檚 professional guidance or just someone to talk to, help is always nearby.
X 鈥� X-factor moments
Your time on campus is full of unique, memorable experiences and events. From sports tournaments and creative projects to cultural celebrations like Diwali, Eid and Lunar New Year, as well as movie nights and themed socials, there鈥檚 always something happening.
See what events are happening on campus
Y 鈥� Your safety and security
Your safety is a priority on campus. With 24/7 security, monitored facilities and emergency contacts available when you need them, you can feel confident and supported while enjoying your independence.
Z 鈥� Zamia Apartments听
Perfect for individuals, couples, and families,听听are located in the heart of听Curtin Perth听and feature stylish one, two, and three-bedroom layouts with spacious open-plan living and scenic balcony views.听
Ready to see what campus living could look like for you?
Take a closer look at our on-campus accommodation and find the space that feels like home.
