King’s College

King’s College provides accommodation

for 292 men of the University. The College
operates as an academic residential
community of undergraduate and
postgraduate members drawn from country
and suburban areas throughout Australia as
well as many other nations.

King’s boasts some of the best facilities

of any Residential College in Australia.
These include a well-equipped gymnasium,
swimming pool, rowing shed and pontoon, a
24-hour computer room, tutorial/study rooms,
barbeque facilities, beach volleyball court
and extensive well-lit car parks. The Junior
Common Room is equipped with satellite
television, table tennis table and a billiard table. In 2011, King’s will open its state of the art, Centenary Building, which will
accommodate 39 students in a unique living and learning environment.

The College provides a safe, secure, comfortable and supportive

environment conducive to the pursuit of academic success, personal
development and community service. Resident and non-resident
Academic Tutors provide comprehensive study assistance and support to
Members of College, at no extra charge.

A team of Residential Assistants, employed by the College, provide on-

going guidance, support and oversight to College Members during their
residency at King’s College. A College Porter is also present 7 nights per
week to help ensure the safety of the students and to allow for the round
the clock operation of the College’s Reception.

For more information please visit

www.kings.uq.edu.au or phone
+61 7 3871 9600 for an application pack.

Upland Road, St Lucia Qld 4067

tel +61 7 3871 9600 fax +61 7 3871 9666 email kings.college@uq.edu.au web www.kings.uq.edu.au
 General information 2010 costs

Housing style Residential College, men only Upfront costs

Residency arrangements Students have their own single study Accommodation $14,590 standard
bedroom, and share College facilities $16,060 shared ensuite
No. of residents 292 $17,380 private ensuite
Affiliation Uniting Church of Australia – Queensland Facilities fee $315
Distance / travel to campus On campus Enrolment fee $290
Distance / travel to city 5kms. 1 bus ride from city Student club $300
King’s Old Collegians Assoc. (KOCA) $380 (once only)
O-week accommodation & activities $620 (first year only)
Payment schedule
Room / Unit facilities
Payment options available for Australian students.
International students pay in advance by the semester/year.
views over College telephone with voicemail
Ongoing costs
gardens or river internet connection through
Telephone, printing and photocopying charges – user pays basis.
single bed the University
spacious cupboard and access to the College network
drawers capacity to print from
study desk and shelves personal computer in room to Residency arrangements
chair and desk light College laser printer

Period of occupancy Accommodation fees cover 35 weeks (1st

year students including O-week) & 34 weeks (returning students).
Complex facilities Periods included are shaded below. Please see the King’s College
Fees schedule for semester start and end dates.

shared bathrooms BBQ area Semester 1 Semester 2

(approx 1 per 4 students) large common room
O-week

Mid Inter Mid

ensuite rooms (bathroom
between 2 rooms, and some
private ensuite rooms)
air-conditioned dining hall
air-conditioned chapel/
Conference/Study Centre
air-conditioned Lounge with
wireless internet.
25 metre swimming pool
rowing shed
pontoon directly onto the
Brisbane River
gymnasium
large screen cable TV semester semester semester
break break break
full size billiard table
table tennis If I want to leave early? Residents sign a College Contract that
extensive gardens commits them to pay for the entire academic year (ie both 1st and
basketball practice court 2nd semesters). Single semester entry by arrangement only.
free laundries
computer lab – 12 PCs,
1 laser printer
photocopier House rules
tutorial and group
study room Residency is dependent on compliance with College regulations
free car parking and bike governing use of rooms, facilities, general behaviour, academic
storage facilities performance, etc. Please contact the College for full details.
Handbook on website.

Services available
room cleaning (for all residents)
pastoral/chaplaincy support provided by senior residents and staff
professional tutors & tutorials available at no extra charge
bed linen provided to international residents
fitness consultant (qualified Physiotherapist) and conversational
language classes, at no extra charge
Application
Procedure You may apply online or download application forms
from the College website www.kings.uq.edu.au. Alternatively
you may contact the College to have a package mailed to your
address. Selection is based on information included in your
application, personal interview and OP/Rank/UAI. Guaranteed/
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Conditional offers are made throughout the year and early

academic consultant
applications are encouraged, even before your high school or
university results are finalised.
Closing date No closing date at King’s College
Meals Fee $55 Refund policy non refundable

Our 21 meals a week, with vegetarian options, providing some of the

best food on campus, are included in the price of accommodation.
While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, The University of Queensland
accepts no responsibility for the information contained in this brochure.

www.kings.uq.edu.au