Know that they are safe and protected during their UNE College experience
Have gained stronger independence and life skills
Agree that the support from staff members is kind and welcoming, helping them feel more at home.
Agree that they have made life-long friends and connections.
Independent Living with Academic & Social Support
Living at Wright College offers the most independent and self-catered lifestyle of the UNE colleges, with the choice of standard, large and one-bedroom ensuite apartments. Wright College blends modern ensuite rooms, communal study rooms and social spaces with easy access to classes, campus services including a café across the road.
Wright College residents are part of one of the largest and most diverse in-built communities at UNE. Residents come from across Australia and around the world – undergraduate, postgraduate, mature and school leavers alike are all welcome at Wright.
There are numerous activities offered by the college. Wright College residents also have the option to affiliate with other UNE Colleges, taking advantage of living in a modern independent environment whilst participating in social, sporting and cultural activities organised by another College.
Wright College
Living at Wright College
Living at Wright College allows you to enjoy the best of both worlds: independent living paired with comprehensive academic and social support. Our accommodation is designed to provide you with the flexibility to live your way, offering self-catered options with no prescribed meal plans.
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From $299 per week
Accommodation starts at $299 per week. Wifi and all utilities are included in this weekly price.
Meet your Wright College support team
Jason is the Head of College at Wright College and at Wright Village. He manages the operations and direction of the College, ensuring the college remains a safe and attractive place for residents to live. Kristy is Wright's friendly and knowledgeable Admin Officer and is your first point of contact for all queries.
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Explore your new living areas
There are three blocks, each uniquely coloured—Red (North wing), Green (East wing) and Yellow (West wing) each with two floors.
Shared facilities include a Laundry equipped with washing machines and dryers in each block, Disabled access, Bike shed, Keyless access, Conference Room NBN ethernet and Wi-Fi, Barbecue area, Study and recreation areas, Common Room with full kitchen facilities.
All apartments are equipped with kitchenette facilities, ensuite bathroom, double bed, bedside table, large heater, large wardrobe, study space with 2 desks and 2 chairs, a pin board, ample lighting and 6 block bookshelf, big window with a great view plus TV output, ethernet port, multiple power outlets and unparalleled Wi-Fi access.
Free Wi-Fi
Individual Wall Heaters
Kitchenettes in each apartment
Cleaning services of communal areas
Mixed gender living
24/7 Security
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A free campus tour is a great way to experience the lifestyle of a university student.
Parent and Student Testimonials
I have been living at Wright College since I arrived as an international student in June 2023. What makes Wright College truly unique is its incredible diversity of residents, supportive staff and leadership team. Wright College gave me the opportunity to connect with people from diverse backgrounds, making Wright College a vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming place.
Nivetha, PhD Agronomy and Soil ScienceAll the facilities to make your stay feel just like home
Wright College offers modern studio and one bedroom apartments with plenty of other shared facilities and common areas:
- Disabled Access
- Laundry with dryers (free to use)
- Keyless access
- Boardroom/Conference Room
- Secure Bike Shed
- Barbecue Area
- Study and Recreation area
- Common Room with kitchen facilities
Wright College Office
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Students sitting in the sun at Wright College
Studying in the boardroom
Yellow Block at Wright College
Students socialising at Wright College
Socialising in the large common room at Wright College
Study groups at Wright College
Playing pool in the Common Room at Wright College
Students have a cuppa in a student apartment at Wright College
Fully self-catered, Wright College offers the flexibility to cook your own meals, individually or with friends.
Each studio and apartment at Wright College has a kitchenette.
You can cook your own meals as and when you like or you can use the large communal Kitchen or College Barbecue Area to cook with friends. For those times when you'd prefer not to cook you can purchase meals from Walters Cafe in the Austin Page College Dining Hall, or from one of the other food venues on campus, including SportUNE, Cafe Life, and the Natural History Museum's Cafe 77.
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Common Room and Large College Kitchen
Wright College features a large kitchen located in the common area. It's the perfect place to join your friends and cook up a feast together. -
Barbecue Area
Wright College features a spacious outdoor barbecue area, perfect for socialising and sharing meals with friends. Equipped with multiple electric barbecues, it provides a convenient and welcoming space for students to cook and come together. -
Formal Dinners
Wright College hosts two formal dinners each year to celebrate achievements of the College and its residents. There is usually an award presentation and residents are expected to dress formally.
Learn more about our colleges
With 6 colleges to choose from, there are plenty of accommodation options to suit your preferences and budget. Choose from a variety of meal plans or self-catered accommodation.
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Austin Page College
Austin Page College provides college accommodation with shared bathroom facilities and a kitchenette and common area on each floor. A large communal kitchen and a commercial café are also available for residents to enjoy. -
Duval College
Duval College offers secure, gated grounds with student rooms featuring shared bathroom facilities and kitchenettes conveniently located on each floor. The accommodation consists of twelve blocks arranged around two charming traditional courtyards. -
Wright College
Wright College provides self-contained apartments with in-room kitchenettes and ensuite bathrooms. You can be completely self-sufficient, while also enjoying modern spaces and activities in the College's common areas. -
Robb College
Robb College houses residents in single study-bedrooms, with shared bathroom, common living and kitchenette facilities. There are many study and common rooms, outdoor courtyards and a large dining hall for you to use and enjoy. -
Mary White College
Located on the academic campus, Mary White College offers a range of facilities and accommodation types for students living on campus or visiting for intensive schools. -
Wright Village
Wright Village apartments offer shared facilities in four-, six-, or eight-bedroom flats. Each apartment has a full kitchen, and communal bathrooms shared between two to eight residents.
Information for current college residents
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