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Accommodation
We have all of your accommodation needs covered with a range of comfortable and convenient options.

Toowoomba
Toowoomba has an excellent range of affordable accommodation within easy walking distance of the campus.

The Student Village offers self-contained, furnished apartments adjacent to the campus. The apartments are very affordable, ranging from $70 to $105 per week. They consist of two to seven bedrooms and include kitchen appliances and laundry facilities. The Student Village provides a level of freedom and the opportunity to live with people of different cultures and backgrounds.

The Toowoomba campus also operates three Residential Colleges within walking distance of the campus. These colleges provide meals, weekly room cleaning and regular social activities and competitions. Living on college is very much like belonging to one big family and is a certain way to make life-long friends.
 
Springfield
Student accommodation within Education City at Springfield is the most modern on-campus accommodation in Australia. Surrounded by beautiful natural bush land, the accommodation provides a number of recreation and eating facilities, shops and BBQ areas. Apartments range from two to seven bedrooms, with advanced security and surveillance systems, air conditioning, cooking and laundry facilities, parking facilities, and broadband wireless Internet connection.
 
Fraser Coast
Convenient and affordable private accommodation is available at all three campuses.
 
The quality of accommodation available to you as a USQ student is among the best in Australia. We can help you to find and organise the right accommodation.

Arriving at USQ
Getting to USQ couldn’t be easier, with free airport reception and transfer available when you arrive to study with us.

Employment
Some students studying in Australia choose to work part-time to support their studies. When you are granted an Australian student visa, you will automatically receive permission to work in Australia while you study. You can work up to 20 hours a week during the semester and unlimited hours during vacation periods.
This can change from time to time, so it is best to check with USQ if you plan to work during your time here. We can help you with every stage of your search for employment.

Multiculturalism
At USQ, we are proud of our diverse student population. Each year we have around 7000 international students study with us from a wide variety of countries globally. Students from all backgrounds come together to create USQ’s unique multicultural climate.

Each year, USQ enthusiastically participates in Harmony Day, the celebration of Australia’s success as a harmonious and culturally diverse nation. Celebrations on the day include international food stalls, a fashion show, singing, dancing and music.

The USQ International Friendship Program introduces international students to local individuals and families. When you participate in the program you will experience real Australian lifestyles and culture first-hand. The aim of the program is to help you adjust to life in Australia and to make friendships with people you may not meet otherwise.

Religion
USQ recognises the relevance of religion in the lives of most people. Through the Multifaith Chaplaincy Services Centre, USQ provides support for students who wish to integrate their spiritual life with their academic development. Chaplains are available from the most widely represented faiths, and assistance is given to members of any religious group. The Muslim Prayer Room situated on-campus at Toowoomba, is accessible at all times.