The University of Queensland

The UQ Advantage provides students with opportunities, choices and support that will enable them to achieve their individual aspirations, to become leaders in their chosen fields and to positively impact on the society in which they live. In addition to flexibility in program choice, student benefits include the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of extracurricular activities during their studies. Students can study abroad, participate in conferences and research opportunities, access more than 190 clubs and societies, and utilise sporting and cultural facilities.

UQ is continually discovering and practicing innovative approaches to fostering student retention and employability. The University works towards and achieves its strategic objectives by developing ways to engage students – and by pursuing best-practice inductions and student experiences.

With fifteen branches serving the St Lucia and Gatton campuses and the Brisbane teaching hospitals, UQ has the largest research library in Queensland with more than 2.5 million books, 100,000-plus print and electronic journals, a large e-Book collection and an online reference collection.

Accommodation options depend on students’ budget and the campus where their study will be based. There is on-campus residential college accommodation available on both the St Lucia and Gatton campuses. This type of accommodation is generally fully catered, with single bedrooms and shared amenities. There are a small number of self-contained and ensuited rooms on the St Lucia campus only.

Most UQ students live off-campus in either private rentals or student-specific accommodation. Student-specific accommodation is available for the St Lucia and Ipswich campuses and is generally self-catered, with ensuite bedrooms and shared living spaces.

Private rental accommodation comes in a variety of styles including studio apartments, bedrooms in shared houses and units, and vacant properties. Listings for vacancies can be found on UQ Rentals, an online rentals database managed by Accommodation Services. Only UQ students and Staff can access UQ Rentals which makes it a great place to find vacancies close to any of the UQ campuses.