UQ ST LUCIA
You can choose from on-campus
residential colleges, off-campus student
housing, or rental houses and units.
On-campus residential colleges
More than 2350 students live on campus
in the 10 residential colleges at UQ St
Lucia. Colleges generally provide individual
bedrooms (usually with shared bathrooms),
meals, laundry facilities, and common social
and recreation spaces. They may also
offer academic tutorials, pastoral care and
religious observance.
Colleges accept all applications,
regardless of your religious affliations
or views; however, some give priority to
students committed to the college ethos.
On-campus accommodation is in high
demand. To avoid disappointment, you should
apply directly to the college you wish to live
in, even before you receive your UQ offer. Get
an application form directly from the colleges
or via www.uq.edu.au/student-services/
accommodation (Forms and checklists).
You should consider a second option in case
college accommodation is not available.
Off-campus student housing
Many independent, commercial companies
provide student accommodation for UQ
with a variety of purpose-built and managed
housing for students. Enjoy the freedom of
self-catered housing in a student community
knowing that it complies with all relevant
state legislation.
You can apply for and book directly with
the provider before you start studying at
UQ; see www.uq.edu.au/student-services/
accommodation.
Off-campus rental housing
Share houses and apartments are the
most common form of student housing,
allowing you to save on costs and develop
friendships. Houses are generally shared
by three or more students, with weekly
rent ranging from about $175 to $250 per
person. Apartments are usually smaller
and are shared by two or more people,
depending on apartment size and personal
preferences. Weekly rent ranges from about
$190 to $275 per person.
The UQ Rentals Online website
(http://uqrentals.com.au) lists vacant rental
accommodation for UQ students. However,
we strongly advise that you arrange rental
housing only once you have arrived in
Brisbane. Please note:
– houses and units (also called fats or
apartments) are usually rented (leased) for
six or 12-month periods
– initial costs can be high – payment of
two weeks’ rent in advance, plus a bond
equivalent to four weeks’ rent
– security deposits for gas, electricity and
phone connections may be required
– houses are generally rented unfurnished
– furnished or part-furnished houses and
apartments are available, but rent is higher
– you must budget for food, household
items, and ongoing utility costs
such as gas, electricity and
telephone.
WHERE
TOLIVE
UQGATTON
UQ Gatton offers a variety of
accommodation options, including on-
campus colleges and houses, off-campus
student accommodation, or rental
accommodation in townships nearby.
On-campus residential colleges
Three non-denominational Halls of
Residence accommodate up to 430
students at UQ Gatton. The Halls provide a
caring environment with academic support
plus cultural, social and sporting activities.
Senior students and staff help with study,
and social and personal welfare matters.
You have an excellent chance of securing
on-campus accommodation, but need to
contact Hall staff to confrm places before
you arrive. Accommodation is offered on
an academic year basis (excluding vacation
periods) with fees due in advance. All meals
are included. Senior students can elect
to stay in one of the self-catered blocks.
Please contact the Halls of Residence to
apply (see table overleaf).
On-campus houses
UQ’s Student Services manages several
houses at UQ Gatton. If you meet the
eligibility requirements (see www.uq.edu.
au/student-services/accommodation),
you can apply for either a room in a fully
furnished share house (sharing facilities
with up to three other students), a furnished
house or an unfurnished house, subject
to availability. You can also purchase meal
packages if you live on-campus. Please
contact the Accommodation Unit to apply.
Off-campus rental housing
See www.uq.edu.au/student-services/
accommodation
AIRPORTRECEPTION
ANDTEMPORARY
ACCOMMODATION
UQ representatives meet all newly arrived
international students at the domestic or
international airports if Airport Reception
is booked.
This free service is only available to
international students commencing their
frst semester. You must book Airport
Reception at lease fve days in advance
via www.uq.edu.au/student-services/
accommodation. A small fee may be
charged for journeys outside the standard
drop-off radius.
For information about temporary
accommodation, go to
www.uq.edu.au/student-services/short-
term-accommodation-campus.
Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange
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