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USQ Toowoomba - off-campus living

If you choose to live off-campus in Toowoomba, here is a guide to help you calculate your cost of living.

Weekly expenses (AUD/week)
 Accommodation    
Rent 75 -150
Living expenses
  Food  65 - 110    Entertainment  25 - 50 
  Transport  15 - 25    Clothing and toiletries  25 
  Phone calls/postage 25 - 40    Other expenses 15 - 30 
 Electricity/gas 10 - 15
  Total  255 - 445 
Annual expenses (AUD/year)
 Living expenses annual 10 200 - 17 800
 Off-campus establishment costs 670 - 1330
 Medical Insurance (OSHC) 420
 Textbooks 600 - 1000
Total 11 890 - 20 550            > Calculate in your currency

Please note:

  1. This is based on 2011 costs and serve as a guide only. They are subject to change.
  2. Based on shared accommodation.
  3. Off-campus establishment costs includes bond/security deposit, two weeks rent in advance, and connection to electricity, gas and phone.
  4. Cost is based on 2 standard semesters of study, plus two weeks orientation = 40 weeks.
  5. For more detailed information about tuition program fees, please use our program fee finder.
  6. To obtain a Student Visa you need to have a specific level of funding available to cover living costs. This may vary from the living expenses specified above.
  7. In accordance with new Australian Government legislation, it is envisaged that USQ will be charging you a Student Services and Amenities Fee during 2012. This fee will cover services such as employment and career advice, health services, financial advice and other support services. The Student Services and Amenities Fee will not exceed $263 per student in 2012.