Fees and scholarships
The cost of Residential Colleges accommodation varies depending on the room type you choose.
If your course requires you to go away for practical experience we can reduce your rent for the time you're gone. Please note that flexible learning periods form part of the Accommodation Agreement Term.
Included in your accommodation fees:
- furnished single room
- unlimited internet service
- 24-hour security service
- cleaning of bathroom and common areas
- utilities (electricity, gas, water and air-conditioning)
- college car parking
- access to recreation facilities.
As part of the application process, students are required to pay an Acceptance Deposit to secure their place at Residential Colleges, which is the equivalent of the first 28 nights of fees. This deposit is a board in advance payment and is not returned like a bond.
If students are not enrolled in any courses, are not accepted into the 精东传媒app or their circumstances change prior to the agreement start date, the acceptance deposit is fully refundable. In this event, students need to confirm via an email to accommodation@unisq.edu.au at least four weeks prior to the agreement start date that they would like to cancel the agreement and request a refund. The refund process will then take 10-14 business days to finalise from when the refund request is submitted.
If students don’t indicate their intent to cancel in writing by this time (four weeks prior to the agreement start date), and then cancel their accommodation prior to the commencement of their agreement, they will be charged the equivalent of four weeks of your accommodation fees. In line with our Accommodation Agreement, this will be for a two-week non-notice administration fee and a two-week Administrative Cancellation Fee. For more information regarding cancelling agreements, please refer to the Accommodation Agreement.
All bedrooms are single-occupancy with access to self-cater kitchen facilities and varying bathroom sharing options.
Room type | 2025 weekly accommodation fee (AUD) |
Steele Rudd A block | $155 |
Steele Rudd B block |
$165 |
Steele Rudd Outer blocks |
$185 |
Shared ensuite | $195 |
Renovated shared ensuite |
$205 |
Private ensuite | $210 |
Renovated private ensuite |
$220 |
Single occupancy flat | $275 |
Accessibility flat |
$220 |
Other Charges
Charge item | 2025 rate (AUD) |
Residential Life Levy | $100 per trimester |
Room Only Rate | $170 per week |
Guest Stay | $20 per stay |
Linen Hire | $18 per stay |
Room Change Charge | $75 per charge |
Furniture Removal | $60 per item |
The above rates are based on a long stay Accommodation Agreement and are not applicable to short stay residents. Residents should be aware of their agreement obligations to remain in residence for the duration of the Accommodation Agreement.
A Residential Life Levy will be payable for each Trimester period (three times per year). The Residential Life Levy will contribute to various social, sporting and cultural activities facilitated by Residential Colleges, as well as the various academic support and well-being initiatives undertaken throughout the year.
Short stays may be available (generally limited numbers) via our Short Stay website.
Normally there are three different booking options available for the Summer break period:
- Residents can remain in room for the entire period and pay the weekly fees.
- Residents can go ‘room only’. This means that they can vacate by returning their keys though keep all belongings in their room whilst they’re off campus and pay a reduced weekly rate.
- Residents can fully vacate by removing all belongings from their room and not pay any fees at all during the Summer break (free storage available).
Students will be able to select their booking option through the before the Summer break. If residents do not select an option by the set due date, it will be assumed that they are vacating for the Summer break.
Residents can apply for fee reductions through the , including for university practical placements. Fee reduction processes are outlined in paragraph 4.5 of the Accommodation Agreement with residents able to apply for periods greater than seven (7) days, in the following circumstances:
- to participate in authorised 精东传媒app academic programs;
- for medical reasons; or
- in such other extenuating circumstances as may be approved by the Director.
A fee reduction will reduce your weekly rent to $170 per week.
Fees are charged on a fortnightly basis and can be paid up to one study period or year in advance. To request an advanced credit calculation, please contact our team via accommodation@unisq.edu.au.
There are a variety of payment methods available for students who live on campus including:
- Res Portal
- BPAY
- direct transfer of funds
- centrelink and other third party payments
- phone
- cheque, money order or international bank draft
- in person.