Exchange Students
Exchange Students
Your Hobart home for exchange
Fully catered accommodation for University of Tasmania exchange students in Hobart
Accommodation for UTAS exchange students in Hobart
Coming to the University of Tasmania on exchange? Jane is a fully catered residential college in South Hobart where you can arrive to a furnished room, daily meals, support when you need it and a community ready to welcome you in.
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Moving to Hobart on exchange is exciting. It can also feel like a lot.
You’re arriving somewhere new, starting at a new university and building a life in a city you may never have visited before.
Jane gives you a softer landing.
You’ll have a room ready for you, meals taken care of, people to meet from day one and support close by when you need it. It means you can spend less time worrying about where you’ll fit in and more time getting into life in Hobart.
At Jane, you don’t just find accommodation.
You find your Hobart home.
What's included at Jane?
Meals included - Jane is fully catered, with breakfast, lunch and dinner included. That means fewer daily logistics and more chances to meet people naturally.
Choose between a single, double or ensuite room. Your room is furnished and ready for student life, with the essentials you need to sleep, study and settle in.
Flexible payment options - Exchange students can ask about flexible payment and instalment options. Contact us directly to find out more.
Study support - You’ll have access to academic support, quiet study spaces and people who understand university life.
Community life - Shared meals, events, sport, student traditions and everyday college moments help you feel part of Jane from the beginning.
Wellbeing support - Jane staff and student leaders are here to help you settle in, ask questions and feel supported.
Why Pablo chose Jane
“I love the community and all the friends I've made. That's my favorite part about Jane, how everybody just comes together and we're like a family, and I really love that.”
- Pablo, Exchange student from Mexico
A place to belong, wherever you’re from
Jane is home to students from across Tasmania, Australia and around the world.
In recent years, we’ve welcomed students from Denmark, the United Kingdom, the United States, Mexico, the Czech Republic, Japan, China, Russia, Chile, South Korea and Singapore.
It’s part of what makes Jane feel open, welcoming and easy to settle into, especially when you’re arriving from overseas.
Fully catered
After a long day at uni, the last thing you want to think about is cooking or grocery shopping.
At Jane, students enjoy fresh, nourishing meals prepared by our in-house catering team, with breakfast, lunch and dinner available seven days a week. Packed lunches are available for students heading out to uni for the day.
Shared meals in the dining hall are also a chance to relax, connect with other students and feel part of the community.
Safe and supportive
Affiliated with the University of Tasmania, Jane provides a trusted and well-established student living environment.
Students benefit from:
- Secure access to rooms and buildings
- Onsite support available 24 hours a day
- A respectful residential community
- Experienced staff and student support
People to meet from day one
Exchange is a chance to experience somewhere new, and it’s even better when you have people to share it with.
Jane is built around shared meals, events, sport, study, traditions and everyday conversations that make it much easier to find your people.
Read more about the activities at Jane.
Close to the University of Tasmania. Close to Hobart.
Jane is located in South Hobart, close to the University of Tasmania, Hobart city, cafés, shops, health services, parks and walking tracks.
You’re close to study, close to the city and close to the everyday things that help you settle in.
Getting around is simple with:
- A 20-minute walk to UTAS city campus
- Access to the free Uni Hopper service
- Nearby Metro bus routes
And at the end of the day, you come back to meals, support, familiar faces and a place that feels like home.
See Jane before you arrive
Choosing accommodation from overseas can be hard. Our virtual tour lets you look around Jane’s rooms, dining spaces, study areas and shared spaces before you get here.
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Student Exchange Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Jane welcomes international students studying at the University of Tasmania in Hobart. It is a good option if you want supported, fully catered accommodation with a strong student community.
Jane is an affiliated residential college of the University of Tasmania. It is based in South Hobart and provides accommodation for UTAS students.
Jane is located in South Hobart, close to Hobart city and the University of Tasmania.
Jane accommodation includes a furnished room, daily meals, utilities, Wi-Fi, study spaces, shared facilities, academic support, wellbeing support and community activities.
Bed linen is not included, but students can bring their own, buy locally, or order a linen pack from Jane before arrival.
Jane offers flexible payment options, including instalment options. Some upfront fees may still apply, so contact us early and we can talk you through what is due, when it is due and what options may be available for your exchange dates.
No. Rooms at Jane are furnished, so you can arrive with your suitcase and settle in. You’ll just need to arrange your own linen, either by bringing it with you, buying it locally or ordering a linen pack from Jane before arrival.
Yes. Jane College offers fully catered student accommodation, with fresh meals prepared daily by our in-house catering team.
We offer breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Packed lunches are also available for students heading to university for the day.
This makes life simpler by reducing the stress of grocery shopping and cooking while living away from home.
Please note, while there are microwaves in kitchenettes, there are no cooking facilities. Meals are taken in the Dining Hall (or packed lunch).
Jane provides a supported residential environment with on-site staff, secure access and wellbeing support.
Jane is built around shared meals, events, study, sport and everyday college life, which makes it easier to meet people than living alone in a private rental.
You can apply to live at Jane directly through our website: Apply Now – Jane