This video will provide information on your accommodation options and accommodation support
on offer while studying at the University of Queensland. The accommodation services team can
assist you with determining the best accommodation type for you. Provide rental and tenancy advice
including starting and ending a tenancy and provide referral assistance when necessary.
As a part of exciting changes of going to university and moving away from home,
possibly for the first time, it is important to find somewhere to live and call home.
Firstly, you need to determine your budget and your needs. Are you prepared to cook and
clean whilst you study? Have you rented a property before? Are you familiar with Brisbane? and so on.
Today, we will discuss four accommodation options including the new on campus student residences
that are currently under construction, the residential colleges that are on campus,
off-campus accommodation, and private rentals including UQ rentals.
The University of Queensland's St.Lucia campus has ten residential colleges on site
that are home to over 3,000 students and are all privately owned and operated.
Six colleges accommodate male and female students. Three colleges are female only,
and there is one male only college. The colleges are suited for all students including those who
might be leaving home for the first time or wanting the convenience of walking to lectures
and not having the pressures of cooking and cleaning whilst adjusting to uni life. College
accommodation is varied from single standard rooms with shared bathroom facilities through to full
ensuited rooms and includes electricity, water, and internet. Facilities can include on-site gym,
music room, late meal rooms, communal kitchens, car parks, study rooms, sportings,
and cultural programs. To learn more about the college experience, scholarship opportunities,
costs, inclusions, application process, you will need to contact colleges directly.
We're developing a new student residence in the heart of our St.Lucia campus at the corners
of Walcott, Rock, and Hood Street. The new UQ student residence will be both high quality and
competitively priced to encourage the enrolment of a diverse cohort of students including those less
advantaged backgrounds and from rural and remote areas. Integration with other services on campus
will provide a seamless experience for students and will help them to adjust to university life.
The development of an on-campus residence will help UQ attract, support, and retain a diverse
and inclusive mix of high achieving staff and students. It will be open from Semester 1, 2022.
UQ's off-campus accommodation providers have thousands of students from all over Australia
and the world calling their accommodation their home. If you prefer a bit more independence and
cooking your own meals all within the safety of a residential complex, then this might be an option
for you. The providers are purpose-built secured and conveniently located within a short distance
of UQ, either by public transport or walking distance to the university's St.Lucia and Herston
campuses. Locations include Albion, Auchenflower, Brisbane CBD, Kelvin Grove, Mt.Gravatt,
South Brisbane, St.Lucia, Taringa, Toowong, and Woolloongaba. Room types include twin share
apartments, multi-share apartments, for example, six single lockable rooms in a shared apartment,
and studio apartments. Some rooms will have shared bathrooms, other will have ensuites. Facilities
can include on-site gyms, cinemas, or media rooms, music rooms, communal kitchens, pools, and study
rooms. As a resident, you can participate in many social engagement programs, including trivia
nights, day trips, and workshops. If you choose to live in a purpose-built student accommodation,
you will have to enter into a lease. Leases will generally require four weeks rent as bond and two
weeks rent in advance and can be six months or 12 months. Shorter term leases are available,
and you should contact the provider directly to discuss these options. The weekly rent will
depend on the type of room selected and the length of stay. Included in your weekly rent is water,
electricity, and internet. Your lease will be called a "rooming agreement." To learn more
about off-campus accommodation and what they have available, you will need to contact them directly.
If you wish to be totally independent, you might choose the private rental option. We recommend you
source your accommodation through a real estate agent or use UQ's very own service, UQ Rentals.
You will have many options to choose from including houses, apartments, granny flats,
shared or individual. Before renting a private residence, you should first assess your individual
requirements. What is your budget? Are the utilities included in the weekly rent? Are
you wanting a furnished or unfurnished place? Proximity to campus, travel expenses and so on.
The rules for renting in Queensland are very strict and are governed by the residential
tenancy authority, better known as the RTA. Make certain you inspect the property first before
signing a lease or handing over any money, because Queensland doesn't have a cooling off period.
Your lease will be a general lease or a rooming agreement lease. This will
be at the property manager's discretion. These terms include general lease, rooming agreement,
bond inspection report, bond lodgement, and so on. A lease is a legally binding document.
This information can be easily located on the RTA's web page. Understanding your rights and
obligations before entering the contract can ensure you monetary resources are protected.
The RTA has a resource available called "The Pocket Guide to R nting," and is highly
recommended to those who are new to the rental scene. Please visit our website to arrange a
one-on-one appointment with an accommodation advisor for any questions you may have.