Admissions .

Grace College is more than a place to live — it’s a community where individuals grow, contribute, and belong. 

We value residents who: 

• Are kind, respectful, and open-minded 

• Demonstrate curiosity, motivation, or creativity in their studies or passions 

• Are willing to engage and contribute to the life of the college 

• Embrace inclusion, diversity, and the shared success of others 

We welcome domestic and international students, undergraduates and postgraduates, and people from all backgrounds and walks of life. 

Grace College is open to students studying at any Brisbane-based university, including the University of Queensland, QUT, Griffith University, and others. 

There are many ways you can get a feel for life at Grace; visiting us in person, taking a virtual tour, hearing from our current residents, or just ringing us up to have a chat.

At Grace, we’re committed to building an inclusive and diverse community. We understand success takes many forms, so our residents are chosen based on individual strengths, passion and personality. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, faiths and abilities.

We pride ourselves on offering an affordable college experience, with a variety of scholarships and bursaries for incoming students, and flexible payment plans for your individual circumstances.

Currently, we enjoy one of the highest acceptance rates of any UQ college and the majority of our early applicants are successful.

Life at Grace

Getting started on your application is easy, in fact it should only take you about 10 minutes. We just need some basic details on you, your education to date, and what you’ll be studying while at Grace. Super simple stuff.

You can apply at any stage of your university enrolment, even if you’re not totally sure what you’ll be studying or when. Just like university courses we can offer a deferral on your place at Grace, giving you freedom and flexibility in your future.

For peace of mind, many applicants prefer to apply and secure their place before they’ve received their university or TAFE enrolment offer. Living on campus is a popular choice, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

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That’s why as part of your application, you’ll sit down for a chat with one of our leadership staff. Not an interview, or an inquisition. Just a friendly conversation where we can get to know you a bit better.

You don’t need to prepare anything for this, but you’re welcome to bring any questions, worries or queries you might have about life at Grace. Trust us, we’ve heard them all.

For nearby applicants we’ll endeavour to do a face-to-face sit down over a cup of tea. For those from further afield a video or telephone call will be scheduled. 

Once your application and chat are complete, our team will review everything holistically and get back to you promptly — usually within 1–2 weeks. 

If your application is successful, we’ll issue you a formal offer via email. To secure your place at Grace, you simply need to: 

• Accept the offer in writing, and 

• Pay a $500 non-refundable administration fee. 

This fee confirms your place in our incoming cohort. 

Accommodation contracts will be issued once our fees for the following year are finalised (typically around September). In the meantime, you can relax knowing your spot at Grace is secure. 

We also offer flexibility for students needing to defer or who are still waiting on university placement. If our capacity is reached, we’ll maintain a waitlist for applicants still interested in joining our community. 

We know moving into College and starting University can feel daunting, especially if you’re moving to a new city. However, it’s not a step you have to take alone.

Attending Grace means you have the support from the whole college community, whether it’s an extra set of hands to carry your bags in or a friend to sit with in the dining hall. Move-in marks the first day of lifelong friendships, and we can’t wait to welcome you home.

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