UQ can help you
find 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 AU$23,030 per
calendar year. You will also need to consider
establishment costs (approximately AU$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 overleaf 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 Border Protection (DIBP) 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 financial declaration and return it to
The University of Queensland along with your
Acceptance (see
-
students/svp
or page 32 for more information
about SVP, including eligibility).
Department of Immigration and Border Protection
(DIBP)
You will need to consider expenses such as visa
and medical (pre-departure) fees, tuition fees,
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
overleaf.
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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
AU$5000 to AU$25,000 or more, and
running costs after purchase price are about
AU$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:
No need
to pay a year’s tuition
up-front: just pay your deposit and then pay by
semester
International
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