When you study at university,
you will have to pay fees for each
course you enrol in, plus cover
general living costs.
UQ can help you
fnd somewhere
to live and
has a range of
scholarships
available. And there
are plenty of public
transport options
for travelling to and
from campus.
GENERALEXPENSES
Fortunately, Brisbane rates well on cost
of living indexes for Australian cities.
How much it will cost you to live in Brisbane
will depend partly on your lifestyle preferences.
As a guide, if you are living in shared
accommodation off-campus you will pay
approximately AUD$21,060 per calendar year
for rent, food, and utilities. You will also need to
consider establishment costs (approximately
AUD$3085 if you live off-campus) when
setting up your accommodation, and other
ongoing living expenses such as public
transport, entertainment, telephone costs,
textbooks, photocopying, and clothing. Please
check the Expenses guide on page 75 to
determine what costs to consider.
You will need personal access to a
computer and the Internet at UQ. Although
computers are available on campus, you
STATUTORYEXPENSES
When you apply for a student visa and
your program is not eligible for Streamlined
Visa Processing (SVP), the Department of
Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) may ask
you to prove that you have enough money to
complete your studies.
If you are eligible for SVP, you must read and
sign a fnancial declaration and return it to
The University of Queensland along with your
about SVP, including eligibility).
Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)
You will need to consider expenses such as visa and
medical (pre-departure) fees (see page 84), tuition
fees (see program guide and page 65), general
living expenses, return airfares, and Overseas
Student Health Cover (OSHC). See the summary
of estimated expenses (excluding UQ tuition fees)
in the Expenses guide table on page 75.
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might want to bring a computer with you,
or purchase/hire one in Australia. Wireless
laptop connections are available on all
campuses and UQ provides basic access
to the Internet for study purposes. If your
Internet use is high you can purchase “top
up” access at a reasonable cost.
If you buy a car, costs can vary from
AUD$5000 to AUD$25,000 or more, and
running costs after purchase price are
about AUD$100 per week: we strongly
recommend that you use public transport.
You also need to make allowances
for recreation, emergencies, and health
expenses not covered by OSHC.
Remember that exchange rate variations
may also affect your budget.
UQ Advantage:
You do not have to pay a year’s
tuition up-front: just pay your deposit and then
pay by semester
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