Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Myriam
From: université Paris dauphine
To: Queensland University of Technology
2025 • Fall
you can go to noosa from brisbane and spend the weekend there it’s really nice and chill. There’s also stradbroke island to do (day trip or weekend) it’s the…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
around 1000€/months
Where was it located?
in the CBD, literally in the center of the city
How can someone find this place?
residence website
Would you recommend it?
yes it’s a good place to meet people and the apartments are nice however it is expensive so there might be better options
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
There’s a whole neighbourhood to party called Fortitude Valley where you’ll find every bars and nightclubs of the city. There is also the Felons which is right next to the story bridge, it’s the biggest bar of Brisbane and the view is amazing.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
the marketing courses are good and you don’t have final exams
Do you have some tips?
the campus is great, there’s even an olympic swimming pool which is great, the teachers are also really nice and the courses are not that hard. I would 100% pick the same uni again
Best trips to do?
you can go to noosa from brisbane and spend the weekend there it’s really nice and chill. There’s also stradbroke island to do (day trip or weekend) it’s the best day trip from Brisbane, everything there is beautiful and you’ll even see wild kangaroos. Obviously there’s also Gold Goast (day trip or weekend) if you want to chill on the beach (less than 2h from Brisbane)
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Brisbane?
The weather is incredible in Brisbane as Queensland is the sunshine state ( you’re guaranteed to enjoy plenty of sunshine). The cost of public transport is only 50 cents for every ride no matter the distance which is really great. Brisbane is a great city to live in.
Elenore
From: MBS School of Business
To: QUT
2025 • Full year
yes i would recommend this place, it has everything needed for students. Free breakfast on weekdays, free gym, friendly events, and everything is close by...
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
359AUD/week
Where was it located?
Kelvin Grove
How can someone find this place?
website
Would you recommend it?
yes i would recommend this place, it has everything needed for students. Free breakfast on weekdays, free gym, friendly events, and everything is close by.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
very nice city life, a lot of good restaurants and cafes
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I only take international classes, so i recommend marketing
Do you have some tips?
there are 2 campuses, very big. The registration took awhile but QUT were there to help.
Best trips to do?
Big opportunity to travel, bus and trains are available. Nice islands and beaches.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Brisbane?
cost of living, transportation and good places to eat as it could be expensive.
Juliette
From: Kedge
To: UQ
2025 • Other
Management communication un peu bullshit mais pas de final exam donc cool..
What kind of place was it?
Coliving / Shared House
How much was the rent per month?
800/€
Where was it located?
Camp Hill
How can someone find this place?
Flatmates
Would you recommend it?
Yes nice house, pool etc
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Cool mais c’est pas non plus Barcelone quoi
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Management communication un peu bullshit mais pas de final exam donc cool
Do you have some tips?
Cool
Best trips to do?
Bali pas cher, l’Australie c’est pas mal, new zeal and aussi
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Brisbane?
Transport 0,50 aud
Il fait beau toute l’année
Iris
From: Skema business school
To: The university of Queensland
2025 • Full year
Hey chica is the best club for me, piano bar party at felons is also cool. The MET is good when you arrive but then you can get bored. There is a lot of sport…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
1250€ per months
Where was it located?
South bank
How can someone find this place?
SCAPE MERIVALE
Would you recommend it?
No I would definitely not recommend student accommodation weather SCAPE or STUDENT One. It doesn’t worth it, it’s wav too expensive for what it is. It’s better to look for a room on flatmate or apartment on real estates once you’re arrived in Australia.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Hey chica is the best club for me, piano bar party at felons is also cool. The MET is good when you arrive but then you can get bored. There is a lot of sport events, and people wake up early in the morning. So I would say that the social life is one the one we are used to have as European. Australia is more for travel, healthy lifestyle, but you can still party. It just doesn’t end really late as it can in Spain for instance.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
International business operations was really interested but it’s not the easiest. All my courses were mandatory for having a double degree so I don’t really recommend one.
Do you have some tips?
Campus is really cool, it’s huge, there’s plenty of space to study and to eat, with a lot of restaurants and cafes
Best trips to do?
Stradebroke island for a day trip, you can see koalas and kangourous in nature. But also turtles and dolphins if you are lucky.
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Brisbane?
Live in a good neighbourhood. West end is my favorite one, there’s a lot of bar and restaurants, you can do everything by walk. The CBD is cool too.
Be careful there’s a lot of scam on market place and even flatmate. Never paid before seing the apartment.
Iris
From: Skema business school
To: The university of Queensland
2025 • Full year
In Australia it’s more about travel and less about nightlife than Europe. People like to wake up early, have an healthier lifestyle …. But you can still go to…..
What kind of place was it?
Classic Apartment
How much was the rent per month?
1400€ but we divide by 2 as a couple
Where was it located?
Milton
How can someone find this place?
Realestates or tenantapp
Would you recommend it?
Don’t go at SCAPE it’s toooo small and too expensive. Look on flatmate and find a room in an appartement with others people.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
In Australia it’s more about travel and less about nightlife than Europe. People like to wake up early, have an healthier lifestyle …. But you can still go to the bar if you want
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
International business operations
Do you have some tips?
Campus really cool, a lot of Asian people
Best trips to do?
Go to cairns, Great Barrier Reef, withsundays. Day trip or 1 night trip at Gold Coast, Byron bay, noosa, stradebroke island
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Brisbane?
Choose well your neighbourhood, west end is really cool, a lot of good adresses, CBD as well, south bank is more chill
Don’t book an apartment with marketplace without having visited it. There’s a lot of scam
