Students attending UQ St Lucia can choose from on-campus residential colleges, off-campus student housing or rental houses and units.
Off-campus student housing
More than 90 percent of UQ students live off-campus. Independent providers (not part of UQ) offer a variety of housing custom-built for students. Some follow a residential, college-style arrangement, while self-catering houses and unit complexes are also available. Applications for this style of housing should be submitted online directly to the provider. Refer to the off-campus housing page or contact Accommodation Services for advice.
On-campus residential colleges
More than 2350 students live on-campus in 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 (in those founded by churches). A few provide self-catered accommodation, including Cromwell College (Campus Lodge), International House, and Women’s College.
Students are part of a close-knit community and are encouraged to experience the range of cultural, social and sporting activities that are part of college life. All colleges accept applications regardless of students’ religious affiliations or views, although some give priority to students committed to the college ethos. Most colleges charge fees annually or per semester and students are expected to stay for the full period. Fees usually cover only the 33-36 week academic teaching period. Many students prefer to return home during vacations. In some cases, it is possible to remain at college during vacations for a weekly fee. Students can usually move into the college on arrival. In most cases, it is difficult to enter a college during the year, but some mid-year vacancies are available.
Applying for on-campus accommodation
On-campus accommodation is in high demand. Students should apply directly to the appropriate college as soon as they have received an offer to avoid disappointment. Application forms are available directly from colleges or via the Accommodation Services website. Applicants are advised to consider a second option in the event college accommodation is not available.
| UQ St Lucia Residential Colleges** |
Cromwell College
Affiliation Uniting Church of Australia
Fee Standard room $12,617 (35 weeks, catered) Self-catered $5850-$6240 per semester (28 weeks)
Web www.cromwell.uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3377 1300 |
Duchesne College (women only)
Affiliation Roman Catholic Church
Fee $12,580 (34 weeks, catered)
Web www.uq.edu.au/duchesne
Phone +61 7 3377 2333 |
Emmanuel College
Affiliation Uniting and Presbyterian Churches
Fee $15,075-$16,000 (private phone and Internet connection included) (34 weeks)
Web www.emmanuel.uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3871 9100 |
Grace College (women only)
Affiliation Uniting and Presbyterian Churches
Fee $10,150 standard room, $11,900 ensuite room (35 weeks including“O Week”)
Web www.uq.edu.au/grace
Phone +61 7 3842 4000 |
International House
Affiliation Non-denominational
Fee $12,000 - $13,700 (40 weeks)
Web www.inthouse.uq.edu.au/ih
Phone +61 7 3721 2480 |
Kings College (men only)
Affiliation Uniting Church of Australia
Fee $13,925 standard room, $15,325 shared, ensuite room, $16,590 ensuite room (34 weeks)
Web www.kings.uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3871 9600 |
St John’s College
Affiliation Anglican Church
Fee $12,009 (36 weeks)
Web www.uq.edu.au/stjohns
Phone +61 7 3842 6600 |
St Leo’s College (men only)
Affiliation Roman Catholic Church
Fee $14,800 standard room (34 weeks)
Web www.stleos.uq.edu.au
Phone +61 7 3878 0600 |
Union College
Affiliation Non-denominational
Fee $13,000 (38 weeks)
Web www.uq.edu.au/union
Phone +61 7 3377 1500 |
Women’s College (women only)
Affiliation Non-denominational
Fee $11,922 (34 weeks)
Web www.uq.edu.au/womens
Phone +61 7 3377 4500 |
| **The fees listed are 2009 prices and should only be used as a guide. All fees are in Australian Dollars. Fees for 2010 are likely to increase, and will be available towards the end of 2009. Additional mandatory expenses such as security deposits and student club fees have not been included. Please check with individual colleges and housing providers for a comprehensive list of fees and payment schedule. |
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