Student Accommodation near The University of Queensland-St Lucia Campus

The University of Queensland, abbreviated as UQ, is among the world's top 50 higher education institutions. Founded in 1909, it is a public comprehensive university in Queensland, Australia. It is also one of the six Sandstone Institutions, a Pacific Rim University Consortium member, the Australian Eight Schools Consortium, UNIVERSITAS 21, the International Union of Railways, and the International Federation for New Engineering Education. The University of Queensland is located in the seaside city of Brisbane in eastern Australia and is internationally recognized for its strong teaching and research. In 2010, the University had 34,845 full-time students, including 26,968 students studying for undergraduate degrees and 7,877 postgraduate students (including Masters and PhDs). The University of Queensland offers a dynamic, international learning environment as the University continues to grow and diversify its teaching and learning offerings, with three campuses (The University of Queensland St Lucia, The University of Queensland  Herston, and The University of Queensland  Gatton). The University of Queensland St. Lucia is the main campus.

There are many University of Queensland student accommodation options; you can browse the page and choose your favourite according to your budget and preferences. Many international students choose St Lucia student accommodation because of its modern amenities and a short walk from campus.

Its main campus, St Lucia, on Brisbane's South Bank, is one of Australia's most beautiful campuses and is known as 'Australia's Harvard', with a wide range of outstanding disciplines and faculties. 114 hectares in size, the St Lucia Campus has a unique architectural style and a history of nearly 100 years. There are not only academic buildings in Renaissance style with a sense of history but also modern labs, libraries, gymnasiums, and other modern teaching facilities. It is worth mentioning that three of UQ's oldest buildings are located on the St Lucia Campus. As one of the most dominant UQ campuses, it has as many as 200 buildings and a rich cultural heritage. St Lucia Campus covers a wide range of Australia's most distinguished fields of education and academic research, offering a wide range of disciplines, including philosophy, business management, education, engineering and technology, humanities and social sciences, medical sciences, natural sciences, including the world's leading research in metamaterials, the University of Auckland co-operation Centre for Psychology and other disciplines, etc. The internationalization degree of the St Lucia Campus is very high. The St Lucia campus is a highly internationalized campus, with nearly 30,000 students from 26 countries and regions, of whom 25% are PhD and Masters students. 

Rent the best UQ accommodation on uhome.com. The apartment is fully furnished with in-unit features like AC, TV, fridge, and separate kitchenette. Besides, the UQ housing community provides a meeting room, laundry facilities, a barbecue area, a lounge with a TV and pool table, and meals served in the dining hall. Living in the UQ housing is comfortable and luxurious. Our UQ accommodation offers a range of floor plans, including affordable en-suite rooms, studio flats, and shared student accommodation in Brisbane UQ.

Most UQ students rent St Lucia student accommodation, and we provide professional advice on UQ room bookings and a range of accommodations near UQ to ensure that students can find many inexpensive, environmentally comfortable, and beautifully decorated UQ rooms. Here are some of the best University of Queensland accommodations:

1. UniLodge Toowong

2. Scape South Bank

3. Student One Elizabeth Street

4. UniLodge Park Central

5. UniLodge South Bank

6. Student One Wharf Street

7. Student One on Adelaide Street

8. Scape Regent

Find cheap University of Queensland accommodation that suits your budget and preferences. Browse our UQ housing to explore various types of cheap accommodation in Saint Lucia. We have studios, shared rooms, international houses at UQ, and hotels near the University of Queensland St. Lucia. Cheap accommodation near UQ Brisbane is competitive, and you can get a great deal if you apply early. Below are the most popular cheap St Lucia Brisbane accommodation options.

1. Scape St Lucia

2. Scape Tribune

3. King St Residences B

4. UniLodge Herston

5. Brisbane Skytower

6. Atlas Apartments

7.Ivy and Eve Apartments

8. Arena Apartments

9. Soda Apartments

There are 10 UQ on-campus accommodations, of which only Cromwe11 Residential College and International House can provide self-catering UQ dormitories. In contrast, the other 8 only provide all-inclusive UQ dorms. The UQ dorms provide students with a good learning environment, group study rooms, computer laboratories, and printing and copying facilities. They can also offer extracurricular counseling for students who need help in their studies. At the same time, UQ on-campus accommodation provides various recreational facilities, such as a shared room, BBA garden, gymnasium, music room, etc.

Pros of UQ on-campus accommodation:

Close to campus, quickly access on-campus resources, safe

Cons of UQ on-campus accommodation:

More rules and regulations, noisy

University of Queensland Accommodation Fees:

UQ on-campus accommodation:

Costs A$472 per week for 36 weeks per academic year (prices may vary depending on accommodation).

Off-campus UQ housing:

Most international students in Australia will choose to find cheaper off-campus UQ housing for around AUD$175-220/week, costing AUD$10,400 a year.

You can rent affordable, safe, and comfortable University of Queensland student accommodation on uhomes.com. Below are the common types of University of Queensland accommodation for students:

• Studio apartment near UQ: AU$560/week
• En-suite: AU$764/week
• Non En-suite: AU$360/week
• Shared accommodation near UQ: AU$367/week
• 1-bedroom UQ housing: AU$921/week
• 2-bedroom UQ housing: AU$1,027/week
• 3-bedroom UQ housing: AU$1,464/week
• 4-bedroom UQ housing: AU$1,750/week
• 5B+: AU$1,500/week

Cost of Food:

Every big residential area in Brisbane has a shopping centre. Woolworths and Coles are the most common general supermarkets. In addition, students can choose to go to Brisbane Chinatown and weekend markets. Overall, UQ students who cook their meals will spend around A$120 per week on food, totaling A$6,240 for 52 weeks in a year.

UQ Transport:

Most of the students rent their UQ accommodation close to school, usually a short walk from school or within 30 minutes by bus. On average, the transportation costs are around AU$20 per week or AU$1,040 for the whole year. 

UQ Cost of Living:
The average cost of living for international students in Australia is AUD1000 a month, the basic consumption of rent and car expenses is about $180 a week, and cheap UQ housing is about AU$281.42/week. Of all the costs of living, UQ rentals cost more, and the price varies depending on the type of UQ accommodation.

The University featured in the global top 50 in 13 subjects, and UQ was the top-ranked university in Australia in subjects including Agricultural Sciences, Environment/Ecology, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Environmental Science and Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering. The 13 subjects ranked in the global top 50 were:

Environment/Ecology (6th)

Environmental Science and Engineering (11th)

Agricultural Sciences (12th)

Pharmacology and Toxicology (15th)

Social Sciences, General (15th)

Plant and Animal Sciences (16th)

Microbiology (19th)

Psychiatry/Psychology (27th)

Biology and Biochemistry (29th)

Chemical Engineering (36th)

Economics and Business (44th)

Energy Science and Engineering (44th)

Immunology (48th)

uhomes.com offers private studios and shared accommodations near UQ; our UQ student accommodations are situated near public transportation links, restaurants, bars, and shops.

Bus:

The University of Queensland's main campus in St Lucia has two bus stops, Chancellor's Place near the J.D. Story building and UQ Lakes. Both bus stops provide direct bus services to the Brisbane city centre. Students can catch buses 402, 411, 412.427, 428432, 414 from Chancellor's Place for about 30 minutes or 109, 209, 169, 139 from UQ Lakes for about 25 minutes.

Train:

The nearest train station to UQ's main campus in St Lucia is Toowong Station on the City Train Ipswich line, from Toowong train station cross Benson Street and take the 402, 411, and 412 from Benson St at Toowong. From Toowong train station, cross Benson Street and take 402, 411, or 412 at Benson St at Toowong t to the Chancellor's Place bus stop.

City Cat:

The University of Queensland's main campus is located on the banks of the Brisbane River. Therefore, in addition to the usual trains and buses, students at the main campus in St Lucia can also use the ferry to travel between the university and the city centre. There are 23 piers on the Brisbane River, and the City cat stops at most of them, with the University of Queensland at the south-eastern end. The University of Queensland City cat terminal is located at the corner of Sir Wiliam MacGregor Drive and Blair Drive. Blair Drive. For many UQ students, travelling to campus by ferry is a great way to enjoy the views of both sides of the Brisbane River. For many UQ students, taking the ferry to school is not only a great way to enjoy the scenery on both sides of the Brisbane River, but it's also often the easiest way to get to school as you don't have to worry about getting stuck in traffic.

The University of Queensland-St Lucia Campus is never short of beautiful natural scenery—turtles in the lake, bluebonnets in full bloom, and green, rolling ball fields. Weekend trips to the beach, waterfalls, and hiking are popular among UQ students. Rent your University of Queensland accommodation at uhomes.com, and our UQ rentals provide easy access to the following tourist attractions.

1. Great Barrier Reef
2. Cedar Creek
3. Gold Creek Reservoir
4. Stradbroke Island
5. Flinders Beach
6. Mt Coot-tha
7. Bribie Island
8. Gold Coast

Students selected for the September intake may begin their search for student accommodation near the University of Queensland between January and March, preferably six months before their intake. For any room for rent in St Lucia Brisbane rental-related questions, visit uhomes.com to consult our team of experts.

To find suitable accommodation at the University of Queensland, browse uhomes.com; you can filter our UQ rentals by budget, floor plan, duration, amenities, and services. Once you've shortlisted your UQ student accommodation, consult our rental experts to make your final choice.

On uhomes.com, a range of UQ accommodations are available, including private studios, shared apartments, hotels, and university-managed residences catering to diverse preferences and budgets. Below are some Brisbane UQ housing types:

• Studio 
• En-suite
• Non En-suite
• Shared accommodation near UQ
• 1-bedroom UQ accommodation
• 2-bedroom UQ accommodation 
• 3-bedroom UQ housing
• 4-bedroom UQ housing
• 5B+

Accommodation near the University of Queensland St Lucia rent varies widely depending on the accommodation type and location, with something to fit every budget.

• Studio: AU$561/week
• En-suite: AU$979/week
• Non En-suite: AU$368/week
• Shared Room: AU$367/week
• 1B: AU$926/week
• 2B: AU$1,083/week
• 3B: AU$1,464/week
• 4B: AU$1,750/week
• 5B+: AU$1,500/week

Most students start looking for student accommodation at St Lucia Brisbane, but student accommodation at uq is available all year round. First-year and international students generally look for international houses at the University of Queensland in January. You can browse and book accommodation near the University of Queensland St Lucia as far in advance as possible on uhomes.com.

Yes, you can get furnished accommodation in Saint Lucia. On uhomes.com, St Lucia student accommodation is fully furnished and includes basic in-room amenities, tables, chairs, beds, wardrobes, and full kitchen facilities.