University of Queensland (UQ) Accommodation

About The University of Queensland (UQ)

1. The University of Queensland (UQ) distance from CBD:

• Taxi - 8 minutes

• Bus - 18 minutes

2. The University of Queensland (UQ) has on-campus student accommodation options with an average rent of AUD$3,400/semester. The rent of the room includes electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security.

3. The University of Queensland (UQ) follows a three-semester academic year system. Each semester has around 8–13 weeks.

4. The best month to book University of Queensland (UQ) on-campus accommodation after the university offers to study is typically October. Accommodation applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis and generally start with:

• New undergraduate -  September-October

• New postgraduate -  November-December

• For returning students - February-March

University of Queensland (UQ) Off-Campus Student Housing Options 

PBSAs and Private Lets are the most popular off-campus student accommodation in Brisbane. These are a little more expensive than on-campus student rooms but offer additional benefits such as flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, modern amenities along with room rent, electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security included in bills. The only differences are:

1. Purpose-built student accommodation: Average rent AUD$400/month

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular student accommodations near the University of Queensland (UQ) include Iglu Brisbane City, UNIVERSITY PARK Griffith, and Kelvin Grove Student Accommodation.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets): Brisbane's median monthly rent for private rentals is around AUD$2,000.

• Generally located in residential areas, anywhere in the city.

• Recommended University of Queensland (UQ) housing private lets include 226-230 Mains Road, Brisbane Skytower, and Arena Apartments.

Secure a Private Student Room Near The University of Queensland (UQ) Without a University Offer Letter

UniLodge Australia may accept advance bookings for a limited number of rooms for such students, with cancellation and refund provisions. T&C is applied according to the provider. We suggest checking our cancellation and refund policies before booking a room or speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

Popular Student Areas to Live Near The University of Queensland (UQ)

1. St Lucia

St Lucia’s average rent is around AUD$1,720–AUD$3,440/month. University of Queensland (UQ) student accommodation options close to campus include Scape St Lucia, Scape Regent, and Scape South Bank.

• Walk - 5 minutes

2. Toowong

Toowong’s average rent is around AUD$1,700–AUD$3,000/month. University of Queensland (UQ) accommodation options include Scape Toowong, Unilodge Toowong, and Scape Merivale.

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Taxi - 10 minutes

3. South Brisbane

South Brisbane’s average rent is around AUD$1,700–AUD$3,000/month. Some accommodation options for the University of Queensland (UQ) include UniLodge Herston, Student One Adelaide Street, and Realm Kangaroo Point.

• Bus - 15-20 minutes

• Taxi - 10-12 minutes

Benefits of Booking Off-Campus Student Rooms Over On-Campus Accommodation

• Early bird offer (Off-campus student accommodations generally offer discounts or early booking offers.)

• Unlike university accommodation, there are many student room types to choose from.

• No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process.

• Avoid expensive last-minute private student accommodation bookings.

• Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

• More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.

• Off-campus and private facilities generally have modern facilities such as gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.