Accommodation
Accepted a university offer but uncertain about your accommodation abroad? No need to worry— LYD has you covered. Choose from a range of options, including student apartments and homestays. We handle rental applications and contracts, giving you one less thing to stress about as you get ready for your big adventure.
Student Apartments
Student apartments are an excellent option if you seek convenience, affordability, and the opportunity to share your experience with students from around the globe. With everything you need in one place, you can move in immediately.
Why choose a Student Apartment?
- It’s easy to make friends and socialize.
- Support staff are available if you need help or have any uncertainties.
- Apartments are typically close to campus, reducing travel time.
- You live in a safe and secure environment.
Student Homestay
Discover Student Homestay with Lyd, a unique alternative to student apartments. We connect you with carefully selected friendly host families who provide a safe and welcoming environment. This experience not only helps you acclimate faster but also offers the chance to embrace a different culture and lifestyle. Your host will share tips on interesting places to visit, how to get there, and even assist with local transport options and much more.
Why choose a Homestay?
- It’s an excellent way to improve your English.
- You’ll make new friends and learn about the local residents.
- Living with a family can help reduce feelings of homesickness.
- You’ll have someone to guide and support you as you settle in.
Banking
Open a bank account even before you arrive!
We’ve established exclusive collaborations with top financial institutions across key destinations. This means you can open a bank account, manage your finances, and enjoy comprehensive banking services even before you set foot in your chosen country.
Please select your destination country
- New Zealand
- Australia
Commonwealth bank of Australia/New Zealand
Why Commonwealth Bank?
- Australia’s largest bank
- Join more than 5 million Australians who bank on the go with the CommBank app
- Bilingual staff in some branches and language-enabled ATMs
- An extensive Branch and ATM network available across Australia – including on some student campuses
- A range of special offers are available for students – ask the staff at any CommBank branch for more details (and make sure you take your student ID or letter of enrolment when you do)
- Tips and guidance about moving to, and studying in, Australia available on their website
Things you should know: Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124 is a company incorporated in Australia with limited liability and subject to Australian regulation.
Health Insurance
Get the right student health cover while studying abroad
Congratulations! You’ve made a great decision to study abroad. We’re here to make the process easy, finding the best cover to suit your needs.
Why do I need a student health cover?
- It helps cover you for medical expenses while you’re studying abroad, including:
- Doctor visits
- Hospital
- Emergency Ambulance
- Prescription medicine
- For some countries, you will need health insurance before you can apply for your Student Visa
Get the health care stress-free with LYD Consultants
We’ve done the hard work of selecting quality health cover providers wherever you choose to study in Australia and New Zealand.
Our quality providers offer:
- Exclusive benefits
- Speedy turnaround
- Value for money
Contact us for a quick turnaround