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Accommodation Fees and Scholarships
St Catherine’s College is an investment in your future.
We’ve packed so much additional value into our fees to help you achieve your full potential. We also offer a range of scholarships and bursaries if you need additional financial help.
Apply Now
Applying to join the St Cat’s community could be one of the best decisions you'll ever make. You can apply to join now and we'll get the ball rolling on your application, even if you haven't received your final university offer yet.
You can see our accommodation pricing and scholarship options for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Residents studying at any WA University in the link below.
Value-Packed Fees
You don’t need to go over east to get a university experience - we’re renowned for unforgettable experiences, events, academic and career mentoring, academic excellence, community service, networking and non-stop inspiration!
Making Friends Is Easy
Making friends from Perth and across the world is one of the greatest things about living at St Cat’s, and we have some of the best academic and employability support programs (and food!) on any uni campus.
The Best Location
We’re just opposite UWA (a two-minute walk!). And only a short walk to the Swan River and Kings Park.
Not studying at UWA? Many of our residents study not only at UWA but also at Notre Dame, ECU and TAFE.
Studying at Curtin University? Click here to find out more about our Curtin campus.
Value-Packed rent
All your utilities included in your rent; that’s 3 x meals a day (depending on room), water, electricity, gas, and internet.
Stay fit by taking advantage of a free gym membership. Plus join any of our 20 sports!
WiFi is available throughout the College. Stay connected throughout your studies!
Rumour has it that we have the best all-you-can-eat-buffet style food. You can select 3 meals a day to your package!
Fully furnished rooms
All bedrooms come fully furnished! All you need to do is bring linen and whatever you want to make your room feel like home.
World-class tutorial program offering weekly tutorials across a wide range of subjects, expert-led masterclasses and assistance with navigating university administration.
Room cleaning
Your room will be professionally cleaned once a week. All common areas are cleaned daily.
Join music tutorials art classes and live events. We provide an environment where all artistic tastes, interests and abilities are embraced.
Our dedicated staff and programs will ensure your physical and mental health is well looked after.
There’s never a dull moment! We offer a huge range of events from relaxed and small-scale to grand, large-scale annual events - something for everyone.
What happens after your degree is important to us. We offer a dedicated career readiness program and we'll match you with a professional mentor to help you get where you want to go.
Got an idea? Want to start your own business, or change the world? Join our co-working space, the BloomLab is UWA's official student innovation hub and open to students from all universities. Take a course for academic credit or simply connect with like-minded people.
Laundry facilities
Plenty of washers and dryers on-site to get your laundry done. You will need to buy your own tokens as you need them.
24-hour support
Our residential advisors are available 24 hours a day; dedicated to help and support your time at St Cat’s.
Maintenance
Have the peace of mind knowing that if anything ever malfunctions, we’ll fix it!
Security
Your safety is our number one priority. You’ll have a personal access card for our buildings and your room. We also have CCTV throughout the building.
Micro-theatre
A massive screen and cinema couches – you can watch your favourite show on the big screen with your mates!
Post & parcels service
Staff at reception will take delivery of parcels and sign for items if you are out.
Shared kitchen
Although you get 3 x meals a day, you’ll also have access to a shared kitchen if you wish to cook up a storm!
Dedicated study areas include private study rooms on every floor and group study rooms dotted about the College, including two large, contemporary study centres.
In every accommodation wing there is a casual breakout space so you can hang out with friends.
Well equipped with tv and sound, relax with friends and play pool, table tennis, fuse ball, table hockey or board games.
We encourage a paperless environment, but if you need a hard copy there are printers dotted about the College and linked to your personal smart-card.
You’ll find spaces to sit and think or places to kick a footy. Fountains splash in some courtyards, a BBQ sizzles in another.
We’re lucky enough to have not one, but four rooftop gardens used throughout the year for small group gatherings and larger social events.
Clubs & societies
We have clubs and societies to suit every interest – or you can start your own!
Welcome Week
A week-long orientation to help you, as a new resident, settle comfortably into your new home.
The Dandjoo Centre provides an exquisite meeting place for students to study and culturally connect. We provide a dedicated support program for Indigenous students and many opportunities for all students to discover and celebrate cultural diversity.
Hear from Our Residents
In this video, you can learn about what our College means to our residents and what makes St Catherine's such a vibrant and supportive community 😃
Hear about our exchange students, Claudio and Cameron's experience about how they chose St Catherine's College as their home away from home while studying at the University of Western Australia.
Are you thinking about a College experience at uni? Check out some of our facilities and programs in this video.