How to apply

Thank you for your interest in joining Mandelbaum House!

Applications for 2026 are now open.

We are also still accepting applications for Semester 2 2025, as limited places may become available.

We welcome applications from both Australian and international students who will be 18 years or older at the time they move into Mandelbaum House. Our commencement date is Sunday 15 February 2026.

To apply, please complete the following steps:

1. Submit the online application form.
2. Arrange one referee to complete the online referee report.
3. Pay the $100 application fee.

Once we receive your completed application, we’ll contact you to arrange an interview.
All applicants are interviewed by the CEO before an offer is made. Interviews are held in person at the college, or via Zoom if needed.

How to confirm your place

If your interview is successful, you will receive a Letter of Offer and a Residency Agreement via email. The Letter of Offer will include the timeframe for completing the next steps.

To confirm your place at Mandelbaum House, please complete the following:

1. Return your signed Residency Agreement to admin@mandelbaum.usyd.edu.au
2. Complete the New Resident Family Form
3. Pay the security bond ($1,500) and registration fee ($460)

Your place will be secured once all of the above have been received within the timeframe outlined in your offer.