Ready to take the next step?
Secure your place at UQ’s most inclusive living and learning community. Get your application started in under 10 minutes.
Fees & Scholarships .
Comparing costs .
We know finances are always a challenge for students, so we have outlined some cost comparisons below – estimated using data from Future Students UQ – to help you make an informed decision.
Expenses
Rent
Utilities
Food
Internet
Furnishings
Cleaning
Tutoring
Social activities
Transport
Gym
Total
Residency at Grace in 2023
$625 for all-inclusive, standard room package; $725 for all-inclusive, ensuite room package.
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
Included
$9.12 per week for student club membership
Included
Included
$634.12 - $734.12 per week
Room in Off-Campus Share House
Approx. $175-400 for share-house accommodation.
Approx. $45 per week for utilities such as electricity, gas and water.
$100 - $180 per week for groceries, on-campus coffees and snacks.
Approx. $25 per week for NBN high-speed broadband.
Approx. $1000 as a one-off expense (averaged to $20 per week) for the cost of buying new furniture, linen and household items.
Average of $60 per week for professional cleaning, spring cleaning and/or bond cleaning.
Average of $30 per week for 20 hours per year of additional academic and personal support services.
Approx. $150 per week for 2-3 weekly activities like live music / sport, movies, dinners and nights out.
Approx. $50 - $100 per week for public transportation, $150+ per week for driving and parking.
From $75 per week for sporting activities and gym membership.
$729 - $1135 per week
