Student Accommodation near Queensland University of Technology Gardens Point Campus

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) was founded in 1908. QUT is a long-established and reputable public research university in Brisbane, Queensland,  Australia. The university is ranked 213th in the QS World University Rankings 2025. and ranked #90 globally for graduate employability, which means your degree delivers global recognition! QUT has two campuses, the Gardens Point campus and the main Kelvin Grove campus. There is a shuttle bus that leaves every 10-15 minutes between the two campuses, so students can zip to lectures and explore both sides of university life. QUT offers 400+ career-focused programs across STEM, it is home to Australia's #1 Creative Industries faculty, a triple-accredited Business School (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA), and QUT has top facilities like state-of-the-art nursing and paramedicine simulation hospitals. QUT is also a truly international community, with over 50,000 students, including more than 5,000 international students from around the globe, creating a dynamic and multicultural environment. 

Gardens Point Campus

QUT Gardens Point is located right in the Brisbane city centre, alongside Parliament House, the City Botanic Gardens and the Brisbane River. International and domestic students in business, engineering, IT and sciences thrive at the downtown Gardens Point campus. Funky street art and QUT Art Museum are also located on this campus.

Kelvin Grove Campus 

Kelvin Grove is the main campus, located three kilometres north of the CBD, and is integrated into the Kelvin Grove suburb, offering close proximity to dining venues, parklands, and accommodation. QUT Kelvin Grove campus is home to our future filmmakers, designers, teachers and health innovators. Around the campus, there are lots of affordable housing options. Kelvin Grove is a student-friendly area with a vibrant, creative atmosphere.

No matter which campus you are in, you can book student accommodation on uhomes.com. There are numerous QUT student accommodations near QUT Gardens Point listed on the webpage. Renting a suitable QUT student accommodation will make you concentrate on your studies. Please contact us to get personalised recommendations.

A wide range of the best QUT student housing options is available on our website, including en-suite in shared apartments, studio flats, shared flats, and houses. Our modern off-campus QUT student accommodation is comfortable and safe, offering luxurious amenities such as a gym, study areas, a pool table, on-site laundry facilities, bike storage, and outdoor spaces that cater to students' needs. Upscale your living experience in our student accommodations near QUT Brisbane. Here are some of the best student accommodations at QUT Gardens Point:

1. Student One Elizabeth Street
2. Scape South Bank
3. UniLodge Toowong
4. UniLodge Herston
5. Scape Merivale
6. Scape Tribune
7. Scape Toowong
8. Student One Wharf Street Brisbane
9. UniLodge on Margaret Brisbane

Renting cheap OUT student accommodation starts from AU$168.42 per week on uhomes.com. Each affordable QUT student housing options are well-maintained with modern interiors and convenient amenities, because we believe affordable shouldn’t mean run-down. You’ll find a furnished home, sparkling clean common areas, reliable high-speed internet, and all bills included in our student accommodation near QUT Garden Point. To help, here is a list of the cheapest QUT student accommodation.

1. Student One on Adelaide Street
2. UniLodge Park Central
   
3. Iglu Brisbane City
4. Iglu Kelvin Grove Student Accommodation
5. Student Living - Shafston, Brisbane
6. Student Living Gailey, Brisbane
7. Student Living - The Manors, Brisbane
8. Student Living - Twelfth Avenue, Brisbane

The costs of living at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) vary depending on individual lifestyles and needs, most of students spend about AUD $1,500- AUD $3,000 monthly, the following is a general range of estimates:

QUT student accommodation costs：

On-campus QUT accommodation: QUT offers many on-campus accommodation options, including student residence halls, flats and more. The cost of QUT on-campus accommodation varies from A$75 to A$300 per week. On-campus housing options often include utilities (electricity, water, and internet) and access to shared facilities like kitchens and laundry rooms. 

Off-campus QUT accommodation: most students rent off-campus QUT student accommodation between AUD$75 and AUD$300 per week, which is cheaper than on-campus housing. The exact price will different according to location, property type and floor plans. Here is the average rent of QUT student housing on our platform:

• Studio: AU$524/Week 
• En-suite: AU$429.47/Week 
• Non En-suite: AU$367.17/Week 
• Shared Room: AU$272.38/Week 
• 1B: AU$491.79/Week 
• 2B: AU$709.57/Week 
• 3B: AU$779.42/Week 
• 4B: AU$879.42/Week 

Tuition fees
Undergraduate tuition fees: AU$25,000-AU$35,000 per year

Graduate tuition fees: AU$28,000 to AU$38,000 per year

Food and drink costs
Food costs vary depending on individual eating habits and spending levels. Generally speaking, students will need about AUD$100 to AUD$200 per week to buy food, eat out, etc. 

Transport costs
QUT is conveniently located near Brisbane city centre. Students can travel to the university or other parts of the city by public transport (e.g. bus, train, light rail, etc.). Public transport costs are relatively low, ranging from about a few tens of Australian dollars per week.

QUT Gardens Point campus is located in Brisbane city centre, close to many transport links, including buses, trains, and ferries. Many international and local students choose to live close to QUT Gardens Point campus because there is no commuting hassle. Below are the primary commuting options near Queensland University of Technology accommodation: 

• Bus: Staff and students have access to a free shuttle bus that travels regularly between our Kelvin Grove and Gardens Point campuses as well as a free night shuttle bus that travels around the campus, including to major on-site car parks.
• Train: The closest train station to QUT Gardens Point is Roma Street Station, about a 10-minute walk from campus. Trains connect to major hubs like Central Station, South Brisbane, and suburban areas.
• Ferry: CityCat operate along the Brisbane River, with stops near QUT Gardens Point at South Bank and North Quay. 
• Driving and Parking: Daily parking rates range from AUD $10–$20.

Queensland University of Technology Gardens Point Campus is next to the Brisbane City Botanic Gardens. uhomes.com offers affordable QUT student housing near popular local spots, arts and culture. The following are the most popular tourist attractions among students：

1. Whitsunday Islands

2. Fraser Island

3. University of Queensland Fine Arts

4. Daydream.Island

5. Grand Beach Park

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) University's ace majors are Programme Management, Infrastructure Management, Project Management, Urban Design, Architecture, Systems Engineering, Urban Development, Research and Development Management, Commerce, Advanced Business, Business Administration, Advertising, Built Environment and Engineering. QUT has three campuses; the main campus, Gardens Point, with about 21,000 students, is located in the centre of Brisbane, near the banks of the Brisbane River, close to the State Parliament Building and Brisbane Botanic Gardens, and is home to renowned business schools, IT, and engineering faculties.

• Interaction and Visual Design: QUT Interaction and Visual Design students can choose courses based on their interests and career aspirations, such as web design interests and career development, interactive media, interface design, visual communication, animation, and interaction design; this internationally recognized program will help students develop practical skills and techniques.
• TESOL: QUT's TESOL program is designed to prepare students to become professional teachers of English. This program is ideal for students who have a teaching qualification and want to move into an alternative teaching environment, as well as for those who want to gain a better understanding of the language issues faced by many migrant children or international students.
• Business Process Management Concentration: A study of business processes in corporate systems and business process management, project management, consulting, enterprise architecture, enterprise systems, and information management. Future employment opportunities for this major include chief information officer, enterprise architect, business development manager, senior business analyst, software development manager, project manager, or corporate strategist.