Brisbane Housing

Below is the housing information for students studying abroad in Brisbane for the Fall 2022 semester.

If you are attending UQ, please read below for specific details on each UQ option (City Housing and UQ On-Campus Housing), then complete the Housing Preference Form, which includes roommate requests. The deadline to complete the form is April 7th, 2022.

If you are attending QUT, please review the City Housing tab below. You do not need to complete the Housing Preference Form, but please email your program manager by April 7th, 2022 if you have any roommate requests, medical/accessibility concerns, or are choosing to opt out of TEAN housing.

City Housing

Cost: $5,995 (single bedroom in a five- or six-room unit)
Location: South Bank
Management: Urbanest
Commute: 10 -15 minute walk to the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) campus; 25-minute bus ride to University of Queensland (UQ) campus, and 25-minute bus ride to QUT Kelvin Grove campus; approximately 15-20 minutes walking time to the Brisbane city center.
Option Available For: TEAN participants attending the University of Queensland and Queensland University of Technology.
Accessibility: Accessible options are available at Urbanest. Please feel free to reach out to your program manager and/or our Accessibility Team for more information on this housing option.

Description: These units are located in the riverside suburb of South Bank close to Brisbane’s urban playground with beautiful Parklands, beaches, art galleries, museums, the West End’s vibrant nightlife and the CBD’s Queen Street Mall just over the river. Students are directly opposite of the South Bank train station and busway, and within walking distance of QUT. In-unit laundry is not included within this accommodation, but is available for students in the building at a cost of approximately $7. Urbanest has a very student-focused environment, and plenty of amenities including gym access, a movie room, a BBQ area, and more. Each student will have an individual bedroom within a 5-6 bedroom apartment (subject to availability). This option is self-catered, so you will have a full kitchen and living space within your shared apartment.

UQ ON-CAMPUS HOUSING

Cost: $9,250 (includes meal plan)
Location: On-campus
Management: International House Residential College
Commute: Short walk to middle of campus
Option Available For: TEAN participants attending the University of Queensland.
Accessibility: Accessible options are available at International House. Please feel free to reach out to your program manager and/or our Accessibility Team for more information on this housing option.

Description: On-campus living at International House (IH) is a relaxed, green, and safe environment where students from Australia and abroad study and live together. IH offers everything you need to succeed including catering, free academic support, organized social, cross-cultural and cultural events, and access to UQ’s premier gym and pool facilities. Each student will have an individual bedroom within a 4-5 bedroom apartment, with ample floor space, a study desk, built-in wardrobe, and large windows with city or campus views. Each unique pagoda-style tower offers a common room with a shared common kitchenette, lounge and dining space. Plus, there’s a fireplace in most towers – great for evening or weekend relaxing. It’s campus living at its best.

This option is great for students who want to live within walking distance to their classes, take advantage of the included dining plan, and are eager to meet other students from all over the world.

The included meal plan covers breakfast, lunch, and dinner Mondays through Fridays, and lunch and dinner Saturdays and Sundays.

Housing Preference Form

If you are attending UQ, please complete the housing preference form after reading through the above housing information. The form is due April 7th.

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