Student Accommodations near 

University of Queensland, Brisbane

Yes, amber offers a variety of off-campus University of Queensland accommodation options for students who don’t want to live in University of Queensland dorms.

Scape South Bank, Brisbane, is the best student accommodation near University of Queensland, which provides you with excellent amenities and facilities.

The University of Queensland housing option closest to campus is 310 Turton Street, which offers a variety of room types at reasonable prices. To browse more options, click here.

Various elements determine the rent of University of Queensland accommodation, and one of the primary factors is the locality. Apart from the location, the cost also relies on the numerous amenities and facilities given by the student accommodation and the room's configuration. The rent will lessen as you move further away from the city centre.

Multiple payment options are available when booking University of Queensland accommodation. You can pay via net banking or your debit card. We also have our own payment portal where we can help you with the procedure.

The University of Queensland is situated in Brisbane, Australia's third-largest populated city. Thousands of students fly down to pursue their dream education in this hugely populated city. University of Queensland dorms are provided to students when they enrol in their first year. But these on-campus University of Queensland accommodations fill out very quickly. Hence, amber offers a wide range of off-campus student accommodation near University of Queensland.

Students can also choose private University of Queensland accommodation options, including lavish and reasonably priced studio apartments, shared bathrooms, and non-ensuite rooms. These choices may be practical, safe, cost-effective, and inclusive of all utility bills. Scape Merivale, Scape Tribune, Toowong, UniLodge Park Central are among the excellent and upscale private student accommodations near University of Queensland.

The University of Queensland, Brisbane, usually known as UQ, is a public research university with its main campus located in Brisbane. It was founded in 1909 by the state government. The University is listed among the top 50 institutions in the world and is considered one of the most renowned universities. The University of Queensland is a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities, a member of Universities Australia, and a member of Universities 21.

With nearly 52,000 students, 18,000 are abroad. The UQ offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and different doctorate degrees through a college, graduate school, and six faculties. Additionally, UQ will get AUD 1.7 million to work on initiatives to create magnetometers, quantum gyroscopes, accelerometers, and sonars. There are six faculty at the University of Queensland, comprising the faculties of engineering, business, economics, law, humanities and social sciences, architecture and information technology, health and behavioural sciences, medicine, and science.

Geoffrey Rush, Tim Munro, Sir Gerard Brennan, Sir Harry Gibbs, Dimity Dornan, Lee Boon Yang, David Theile, Graham Colditz, and others are some of the University of Queensland's accomplished graduates.

Moving to university is a big step in a student's journey, and finding the right accommodation is crucial to the student experience. Students might find it challenging to find the perfect match in University of Queensland accommodations which meet all their preferences. Luckily, amber provides purpose-built student accommodation near University of Queensland, which includes several built-in facilities to help students go about their day-to-day activities with ease. These also come with several bonus amenities that are available to the residents of each University of Queensland accommodation. And that’s not all! These University of Queensland housing options are conveniently located close to the campuses of the top universities, as well as essential stores, shopping districts, public transport stops, and eateries in the area, making them quite popular among students. Here are some of the best University of Queensland accommodation that amber has:

1. Scape St Lucia

2. Scape Regent

3. Scape Merivale

4. Scape Tribune

5. Scape South Bank

6. UniLodge Toowong

7. UniLodge Park Central

8. UniLodge South Brisbane

Brisbane is one of the most affordable major cities in Australia for students to live in, and proper planning will help your money go further.

1. Rent: AU$ 600- AU$ 1760 /per month

2. Utilities (gas, electricity, water): AU$ 150-AU$ 175/per month

3. Food: AU$ 320-AU$ 600/per month

4. Mobile phone/internet: AU$ 80-AU$ 120/per month

5. Public transport: AU$ 50-AU$ 100/per month

Brisbane connects regional, national, and international destinations via a robust transportation system. Private vehicles are the most popular mode of transportation in Sydney, as in many other Australian cities. Public transportation includes boat, bus, and rail services. With a standardised ticketing and electronic payment system (known as a "go card"), TransLink provides service to South East Queensland.

With a focus on the Roma Street, Central, and Fortitude Valley railway stations, the CBD is the hub for all public transit services. King George Square, Queen Street, Roma Street bus terminals, North Quay, Riverside, and QUT Gardens Point have boat wharves. All of Brisbane's major student housing complexes are quickly accessible via the transportation systems in the city.

1. Bus: The Brisbane Busway network, a sizable dedicated bus rapid transit network, is available in Brisbane. Major network hubs are the busway stations on King George Square, Queen Street, and Roma Street. Adult fares start at AU$4.80 on average but grow to AU$8.00 as distance increases.

2. Rail: The Brisbane metropolitan region is served by 152 railway stations that are part of the Queensland Rail City network. These stations are spread over 13 suburban rail lines, including the Airport, Beenleigh, Caboolture, Cleveland, Doomben, Exhibition, etc. Train fares range from AU$90 to AU$170 for a single day.

3. Cycling: Students might find it quite easy to travel from their accommodation to the campus by cycling as the streets of Brisbane are quite cycle-friendly with cycling paths. Students can check out the bike or cycle rental services in the area if they don’t have a cycle of their own.