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Residential – Information & Application

Applications to join King’s College in 2025 as a Member or Associate Member are now open, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Do not wait to receive a university offer before applying.

In 2025, we will accept applications from those students who wish to study at The University of Queensland or Queensland University of Technology.

All applications will be processed as soon as possible with successful applications invited to interview.

Key Dates for 2025 enrolments include:

  • Final Offer Round – January 2025

To begin your application through our online portal, simply select Apply Now below.

If you have any questions or would like support in navigating the platform, please contact our Registrar, Julia Sambell during business hours Tuesday to Thursday, or call +61 7 3871 9601 or enrolments@kings.uq.edu.au

Key Dates for 2026 enrolments include:

Applications for Resident and Associate Memberships for 2026 will open on 2 December 2024. Shortlisting for interviews will commence in March 2025.

King's College offers a wide range of Scholarships and Bursaries

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BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Think about your cultural, sporting and leadership achievements – we want to hear about your interests in the arts, your sporting abilities (and the levels you play at) and any leadership positions you hold.

Prepare a recent passport-size photo of yourself (head and shoulders only)

We require you to submit a name and email address for your chosen Referee.

It is our preference that your referee be someone who knows you well including a schoolteacher, House Master/Supervisor, or employee.

We will not accept a referee from a friend or family member. Please have their details ready before you submit your application.

If you are considering applications to both our Associate Membership and Full Membership positions, please select one only and you can discuss your considerations for both at the interview level. There is no need to submit two applications.

* Please note there is a fee of $200 for new students payable at the time of your application submission. 

1. Complete the online enrolment

It only takes 10 minutes...

Apply Now!
Want to know more about how our community works? View the King’s College Handbook.

New Member Fees

1. Room fees…

Returning Member Fees

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Rooms for new members of King’s College are allocated based on date of enrolment. Available room types for new members are presented below.

  • Standard Room

    A single room with everything you need (bed, study desk, chair and wardrobe). The standard choice for most new members of the College

  • $21,326 for 34 weeks*

  • Shared Ensuite

    A single bedroom with an ensuite bathroom shared with another resident.

  • $21,326 for 34 weeks*

*UQ Student academic calendar pricing. For QUT or Returning Student pricing please download the appropriate fees schedule below.

Residency at King’s includes the following (and more!)

2. Then add your meal plan...

  • The Flexibility Package

    14 Meals Per Week

    Flexibility over when you're having breakfast, lunch and dinner at King's. With 14 meals you can dine at the meals which suit you and if you plan to grab food while you're out you're not paying for food twice!

  • $6,427*

  • The Total Package

    21 Meals Per Week

    The Total Package. Live with the certainty that you'll always have three nutritious and delicious meals at King's every day.

  • $7,952*

  • All Meals + Extra Package

    25 Meals Per Week

    Enjoy three meals a day, seven days a week AND have extra for use at the King's cafe

  • $8,883*

*UQ Student academic calendar pricing. For QUT or Returning Student pricing please download the appropriate fees schedule below.

3. Membership Fees

The membership fees includes…

  • Enrolment Fee

    Once only fee - non refundable

  • $1,000

  • KCSC Students' Club Fee

    Be part of all the KCSC does in the social, sporting and cultural realms!
    Yearly fee - non refundable

  • $455

  • King's "O" Week Activities

    Learn about living at King's, studying at University AND have a huge amount of fun making new friends
    Compulsory - all for all first year members in 1st Semester

  • $635

  • King's Old Collegians Association Life Membership

    Come to King's and become part of a community for life!
    Once only fee - non refundable

  • $340

Further Fees Information

Payment for Residential and Membership Fees may be made via:

  • Credit Card – Visa/Mastercard
  • Cheque – Australian applicants, Personal or Bank Cheque/Drafts.
  • Bank Draft – International Applicants, Bank Draft Australian currency.
Name: King’s College
Bank: ANZ
BSB No: 014 002
Account No:  836582506
Swift code:    ANZBAU3M
Reference: Student’s surname and initial

View the  2025 King’s Resident Fee Schedule

View the 2025 King’s Associate Member Fee Schedule

Tuition Instalment Loan

Edstart is an independent financing facility that enables fees to be paid weekly, fortnightly or monthly. Credit fees and charges apply. We do not receive commissions or direct benefits from Edstart. We recommend that you seek independent financial advice when considering this option.

Contact Edstart on  1300 139 445

Note $1,000 holding deposit to be paid to King’s College by due date – refundable upon full payment of fees from Edstart.

Contact Us

Want to know more about enroling to live at King’s College? Contact our Registrar, Julia Sambell, for more information

As Registrar of King’s College Julia Sambell oversees the enrolment process and all applications to King’s College.

If you have any questions about the process or living at King’s College then Julia will be able to help answer them!  

To contact Julia please use the contact form or call on

Phone: 61 7 3871 9601