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University guides

Top universities and colleges for international students in the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, with housing tips, neighborhood info, and more.

United States

Northeastern UniversityMission Hill and Roxbury Crossing are the go-to student neighborhoods — shared rooms from $900/mo. The Orange Line keeps commutes to campus short. Large South Asian roommate pool.
Arizona State UniversityApartments along Apache Blvd and University Dr start around $600/mo with roommates. Tempe campus sits on the light rail. Rent is much lower than coastal cities — one of the most affordable college towns.
University of Texas at DallasRichardson, TX — apartments in Richardson and Plano run $650–$850/mo shared. One of the biggest South Asian communities in the country. Indian grocery stores and restaurants line Belt Line Rd. Easy to find desi roommates.
University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignChampaign-Urbana is very affordable — shared rooms near campus from $500/mo. Green St is the main student housing strip. The MTD bus system is free for students. Large Indian roommate community.
University of Southern CaliforniaUniversity Park and Koreatown are the main student housing areas. Rent is steep — budget $1,000+/mo even shared. Campus safety shuttles run around the clock. South Asian roommates are common in the area.
University at BuffaloOne of the most affordable options in the Northeast. Apartments near North Campus (Amherst) go for $500–$700/mo shared. Large Indian student community — easy to find desi roommates. Heavy snow from November through March.
San José State UniversityHeart of Silicon Valley — rent is high, expect $1,100+/mo shared. The campus area around S 4th St and William St has the densest student housing. Very large Indian and South Asian roommate pool in the area.
New Jersey Institute of TechnologyJust 30 minutes to Manhattan via NJ Transit. Shared housing near University Heights starts around $700/mo — significantly cheaper than living across the river in NYC. Strong South Asian community in the area.
NC State UniversityRent near Centennial Campus runs $600–$800/mo shared. The Wolfline bus is free for students. Growing Indian student community — more desi roommates available each year. Raleigh's Research Triangle area is affordable and well-connected.
Stevens Institute of TechnologyHoboken — PATH train is a 15-minute ride to Manhattan. Shared rooms start around $900/mo. Popular with Indian grad students looking for roommates. Waterfront neighborhood with easy access to NYC without NYC rent.

Australia

RMIT UniversityMelbourne CBD campus — walking distance to everything. Shared accommodation in Carlton and Fitzroy from AUD 200/wk. Tram Zone 1 (free) covers the commute. Large Indian and South Asian roommate community nearby.
University of New South WalesKensington campus in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Shared rooms in Kingsford and Randwick from AUD 250/wk. Light rail connects campus to the CBD. Indian students are the largest international cohort — easy to find desi flatmates.
La Trobe UniversityBundoora campus — quieter and more affordable than the CBD. Shared rooms from AUD 160/wk. Good for students who prefer a suburban neighborhood with lower rent and a short bus ride to campus.
Swinburne University of TechnologyHawthorn campus — a short tram ride from Melbourne CBD. Shared housing in Hawthorn and Glenferrie from AUD 190/wk. Growing Indian student community, so more flatmates available each semester.
Western Sydney UniversityMultiple campuses — Parramatta is the hub. Rent is noticeably lower than inner Sydney — shared rooms from AUD 180/wk. Parramatta has a thriving Indian community, making it easy to find desi flatmates and familiar food nearby.
Queensland University of TechnologyBrisbane CBD and Kelvin Grove campuses. Brisbane is warmer and cheaper than Sydney or Melbourne — shared accommodation from AUD 180/wk. The free CityHopper ferry is a bonus commute option. Growing South Asian flatmate community.

Canada

University of TorontoSt. George campus downtown — the Annex and Kensington are the student neighbourhoods, with shared rooms from CA$1,000/mo. Two subway stations sit on campus. Huge South Asian community across the GTA.
Conestoga CollegeDoon campus in Kitchener — shared and basement rooms from about CA$650/mo in Doon South and Pioneer Park. GRT buses run to campus. One of the largest Indian student communities in Canada, so rooms go fast before each intake.

New Zealand

University of AucklandCity campus — Grafton, Eden Terrace and Mt Eden are popular, with rooms from about NZ$270/wk. Trains and buses run on an AT HOP card with a tertiary discount. Sandringham and Mt Roskill have a large Indian community.

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