Student Placement Accommodation in Hobart
Student Placement Accommodation in Hobart
Your home during placement
Safe, fully catered accommodation for university students undertaking placements in Hobart
Coming to Hobart for a placement in dentistry, physiotherapy, medicine, nursing or another professional degree?
Jane College offers safe, welcoming and fully supported short-term student accommodation designed specifically for university students undertaking placements in Hobart. Located in South Hobart and affiliated with the University of Tasmania, Jane provides safe, fully catered student accommodation close to Royal Hobart Hospital, UTAS campuses and the Hobart CBD.
Whether you’re staying for a few weeks or longer term, Jane makes day-to-day life simpler so you can make the most of your placement experience.
What’s included in your placement stay
- Private single room
- Shared bathrooms and facilities
- Bed linen and towels provided, with access to onsite laundry facilities
- Fresh, nourishing meals prepared daily by our in-house catering team including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Unlimited Wi-Fi
- Beautiful, landscaped grounds and common areas
- Access to study rooms and recreational spaces
- A welcoming student community
- Onsite support available 24 hours a day
- Access to selected Jane community events and experiences, including formal dinners, occasional day trips and Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra tickets at reduced rates.
Jane offers more than accommodation. It’s a place to feel at home while you’re in Hobart.
Accommodation Rates
All placement stays include the same accommodation, facilities and support services outlined above. Weekly rates vary according to your preferred catering option.
Breakfast only
$360 per week
- Daily breakfast included
- Optional dinner vouchers available for $25 per meal with a 10-dinner package available for $225 (includes one complimentary dinner)
- Optional packed lunches available for $15 each
Breakfast and dinner
$432 per week
- Daily breakfast and dinner included
- Optional packed lunches available for $15 each
Fully catered meals
After a long day on placement, 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 placement.
Shared meals in the dining hall are also a chance to relax, connect with other students and feel part of the community.
It’s one less thing to organise while living away from home.
Safe and supportive
Moving to a new city for placement can feel daunting. Jane offers a secure and supportive environment where students can feel comfortable from day one.
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
Affiliated with the University of Tasmania, Jane provides a trusted and well-established student living environment.
Placements away from home can feel isolating. At Jane, you’ll be surrounded by like-minded students studying across health, science, education, law and other professional degrees.
Close to hospitals, campus and the city
Jane is located in the peaceful and picturesque suburb of South Hobart, within easy reach of hospitals, UTAS campuses and the Hobart CBD.
Getting around is simple with:
- A 20-minute walk to Royal Hobart Hospital
- Access to the free Uni Hopper service
- Nearby Metro bus routes
- Uber transport options, with up to $100 in vouchers available for eligible stays
Local cafes, shops, Salamanca and walking trails are also just moments away.
What students say
"The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and it’s a great place to make friends from all over the world.
The view is absolutely amazing as well. It really adds to the feeling of being in a special place.
Overall, it truly feels like a home away from home."
- Michelle, work placement student.
Planning your placement in Hobart?
Submit an enquiry to checkk availability for your stay.
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Student Placement Frequently Asked Questions
Jane College welcomes university students undertaking placements in medicine, nursing, physiotherapy, dentistry, teaching, allied health, psychology, social work and other professional degrees.
Our short-term student accommodation in Hobart is ideal for students completing placements at hospitals, schools, clinics, UTAS campuses and community organisations.
Jane College is located in South Hobart, Tasmania, close to Royal Hobart Hospital, the University of Tasmania and the Hobart CBD.
Our convenient location makes it easy for placement students to travel between hospitals, campus, placement sites and the city.
Yes. Jane College is approximately a 20-minute walk from Royal Hobart Hospital and is also well connected by public transport and Uber services.
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 out early to placement.
This makes placement 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 safe and supportive residential environment designed specifically for university students.
Students benefit from secure access to rooms and buildings, onsite support available 24 hours a day, and a respectful student community.
Jane offers flexible short-term accommodation for placement students in Hobart, whether you are staying for a few weeks, a clinical block or a full university term.
Yes. Jane College is affiliated with the University of Tasmania and has a long history of supporting university students living and studying in Hobart.
Jane College is close to UTAS campuses, Royal Hobart Hospital and the Hobart CBD.
Students can access:
- the free Uni Hopper service
- Metro Tasmania bus services
- Uber transport options
Uber vouchers may also be available for eligible placement stays.
You can submit an online enquiry to check availability and our team will be in touch to confirm.
Students choose Jane because it offers more than accommodation. With meals, support, safety and community already organised, students can focus on their placement experience while feeling settled and at home in Hobart.
Looking for other short-term accommodation options?
Jane College also offers short stays in Hobart for school groups, academic visitors, conferences and events.
Short stays in Hobart