Best Practice International Student Engagement Guides

Study NT's International Student Accommodation Grant Program has been selected as best practice by the Australian Government Department of Education, and was included in the guide for supporting international students with accommodation. 

This guide has been developed as part of the Best Practice International Student Engagement project, funded by the Australian Government through the International Education Innovation Fund (IEIF). The core aim of this project is to develop a series of guides and resources to enhance international student engagement.

The Study NT International Student Accommodation Grant was established to assist international students moving to Darwin. The grant covers the first six weeks’ rent for new international students staying at International House Darwin or UniLodge Darwin. 

Applications are open to international students who have been accepted to study with an international education and training provider in the NT and have not yet arrived. The grant benefits international students by providing pre-departure support to assist international students in finding quality accommodation prior to their arrival.

You can find out more about the application process here.

One of the grant recipients said, “The financial support provided has been instrumental in making my transition to the NT a lot easier. I was able to focus on my studies without any added stress about finances and accommodation. The application process was very easy and efficient”.

Through this accommodation grant program, Study NT has been able to connect with newly-arrived international students and to share other programs and available support, including the Study NT Student Ambassador Program, which contributes to improving international students’ holistic experience in Australia. 

If you'd like to read more, the guide is available on the Australian Government Department of Education website.