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Accommodation

General

Udayana University - Bali, Indonesia

Siam University - Bangkok, Thailand

Kasetsart University - Bangkok, Thailand

Prince of Songkla University - Phuket, Thailand

Guangzhou University - Guangzhou, China

General

There are plenty of accommodation options available for AE students at each study abroad destination. Regardless of the accommodation option of your choice, you’ll be living in an environment where you can hear the local language and experience the life of the locals up close and personal. Living among the locals will make it easier to use the language actively and help deepen your knowledge on the culture.

Some of AE’s partner universities offer on-campus housing. However, most students prefer to live either near campus or near convenient transportation connections to the campus and enjoy accommodation, which is of higher quality than the usual student housing in their home countries, yet still affordable.

In Asian cultures it's common to do business face-to-face. Making arrangements for accommodation in advance by email or phone may prove difficult. This is not something to worry about, because it’s easy to take care of housing arrangements after arriving at the destination. This is also when the details of the rental agreement and the final price are agreed on. When signing the rental agreement remember to discuss the arrangements  for incomplete months.

Students are responsible for organizing accommodation on their own, but AE offers information on some options, which have been recommended by previous exchange students. There are plenty of accommodation options so there's a lot of variation in prices, size and quality. Some options are located near campus, while others are located in the areas which are popular among tourists. It’s often easiest to find accommodation after arriving at the study abroad destination by staying the first few nights at a hotel or hostel and shopping around for suitable accommodation options. You’ll also have time to find a possible roommate among the other exchange students. If you want to ask around for a roommate in advance, you can do so in one of AE’s Facebook page's discussion forums.

Some students wish to choose affordable accommodation without any extra convenience, while others choose to live large during their exchange and dip into their own swimming pool after classes. All the options are worthwhile and it’s up to you to choose the accommodation that best suits your needs . Most destinations have plenty of options to choose from. You can find information about some accommodation options from the program-specific pages. There's also pictures of popular accommodation options in the photo gallery.

After the application has closed, AE will send students an orientation guide that includes detailed information, also on accommodation. 

Udayana University - Bali, Indonesia

The students are free to choose their preferred choice of accommodation. There are plenty of accommodation options for short-term and long-term accommodation located both near the campus and at popular touristic areas. The prices vary depending on the location and the amenities. Most of the students prefer renting  a private villa with a pool as a group.

It’s easiest to stay at a hotel for a few days after arriving in Indonesia and compare different housing options. Good sources of information about accommodation are local realtors, classified ads, restaurant bulletin boards, websites and other exchange students. AE will send students an orientation guide with more detailed information about available accommodation options and local contacts before the start of the study program.

You can have a look at the most popular accommodation options at http://bali360.net.

Siam University - Bangkok, Thailand

Students, who have taken part in study abroad programs at SU, state that Sivalai Place, which is located near the SU campus, is a worthwhile accommodation option. Sivalai Place offers ideal surroundings complete with a swimming pool, tennis courts and a gym. This location is a good option for those looking for long-term accommodation for the duration of the study program. Sivalai Place also accommodates international exchange students from other universities in Bangkok. The staff is very helpful and the location has been the most popular among exchange students coming from the Nordic countries. Sivalai Place offers special “back to school” discount prices for students, which are 20 % cheaper than the normal prices.

Other accommodation options are, for instance, University Residence Halls/Charn Issara, Siam Complex, Bed By Boat Apartment and Metro Patk Sathorn Condo.

You can start by reserving hostel accommodation in Bangkok for the first few nights of your stay. This will give you an opportunity to settle in and search for suitable accommodation at your own pace. You can make a reservation at Sivalai Place in advance by e-mail. The contact information can be found on the Sivalai Place website.

Kasetsart University - Bangkok, Thailand

Housing near the university:

• Vibhavadi Tower: One of the most luxurious accommodation options in the area. One or two room apartments, swimming pool, gym, cleaning service and 24h security surveillance. 
• Sawasdee Place: Rooms available in different sizes and prices. Electricity is not included in the rent. Sawasdee Place hasn't been as popular among the exchange students as it used to be in during the last semesters.  
• Porn-Uthai Suite: One to three room apartments. Prices range from 12,000 to 45,000 THB per month. The aparments are well-equipped. There are a swimming pool, gym, laundry service and a small restaurant in the residence.  
• Mai-Nam Villa: A few small rooms in a calm location approx. 2 km from the university. Afforfordable and suitable option, especially when living alone. There's even a small swimming pool in the residence.  
• Thanpuying Suite: These well-equipped apartments are located around 10 minutes walk from the university. Very pleasant pool area. Monthly rent for a mid-sized apartment is around 18 000 THB including electricity and a weekly cleaning service. 
• Chang Tower: Apartments in the "Elephant house" are suitable for groups of friends. Spacious aparments, big pool and a sauna.
• Supalai: One to two room apartments, a swimming pool and basic services such as massage therapist, hairdresser and a small convenience store.  
• The Prim Place: Studios, approx. 9000 THB per month. Normally only contracts for half a year. No swimming pool. 
• Twin Town Mansion: Several small, but affordable apartments. 
• Bann Chaliang Apartment

Tips about the above mentioned accommodation options can be found at former exchange students' blogs.

Prince of Songkla University - Phuket, Thailand

If you’re looking for quality accommodation at an affordable price, Baan Maksong is a worthwhile option. It is located next to the campus.

Baan Maksong offers exceptionally stylish and uniquely ”Bali-like” accommodation and it has been the choice of many AE students. Baan Maksong offers students discount prices, which are 150 – 200 €/person/month depending on the size of the apartment and the number of residents. The apartments range in size from 40 – 60 m² and typically accommodate two people.

Baan Maksong also offers short-term accommodation. The reception is open 24 hours a day. Students have access to a swimming pool, sauna and spa treatments. Cleaning service and electricity are included in the rent.

Another popular option among exchange students is Delight Village, which is also located near PSU. Usually larger groups of friends stay at Delight Village.

Another option is Baan Panyah, which is situated within a kilometer of the campus. It's an apartment building which has been praised by students thanks to its affordable prices, friendly staff and flexibility. Baan Panyah is affordable even for students living alone, because the monthly rent is 160 – 220 € depending on the amenities. Each room has a king size bed and the necessary furniture.

PSU also offers on-campus housing (dorm rooms and the campus hotel). The room sizes range from 20 – 25 m² and include two beds. The price is approximately 130 €/month in the dorm and twice as much at the campus hotel. When staying on campus for less than a month, the daily rate is higher. On-campus housing is not very popular among exchange students.

Guangzhou University - Guangzhou, China

Guangzhou University offers students a possibility of living on campus at a student hotel. The room costs about 100 € a month. The rooms are neat and clean and include basic amenities.

Guangzhou also offers accommodation options from the private market. You can ask about them from the local realtors after arriving in China. If you plan on finding off-campus housing, we recommend staying on-campus or at a hotel to begin with.

Before the start of the study program, Asia Exchange will send each student an orientation guide with more detailed information on accommodation options.