When it comes to boosting your productivity and perfecting your study setup, it’s all about location, location, location. Finding your ideal study spot can not only help you get more work done but explore your new home to the fullest.
Whether it’s a cosy cafe, private study space or beautiful park, here are our picks for the coolest places to study in Brisbane.
Patina at Alumni Court
An award-winning restaurant with garden views located in the heart of St Lucia campus, Patina at Alumni Court focuses on a paddock-to-plate philosophy for its menu. The exceptional food and coffee can be just what you need to fuel your study session while remaining on campus.
Belltop Cafe
Perfect for University of Queensland (UQ) students, Belltop Cafe is located in St Lucia. Boasting beautiful river views, Belltop offers a serene backdrop for every study session. Plus, it offers a delicious range of sandwiches, sweets and coffee. It also has free Wi-Fi.
The Atrium
The Atrium at UQ Brisbane City offers collaborative working spaces as well as a variety of events, career consultations and more. Here, you can not only study for upcoming exams and assessments but also grow your professional and academic network.
Bonsai Botanika
A popular Brisbane city study cafe, Bonsai Botanika is known for its modern comfort food. Thanks in large part to its central location, you will likely be surrounded by fellow students working on their laptops, especially in the upstairs seating area which can provide a quieter space for work.
City Botanic Gardens
The City Botanic Gardens are beautiful riverside parklands free for anyone to enjoy. With Brisbane’s pleasant year-round weather, the Botanic Gardens offer a peaceful, green and warm place for reading and studying.
As they are located in the heart of the city, the gardens are well connected by public transport and you can access the Brisbane City free Wi-Fi.
Great Court Lawns
UQ’s Great Court Lawns are located in the heart of the St Lucia campus. This lush green space is a tranquil spot for students to enjoy a break between classes or prepare for assessments. As the lawns are located on campus, you will still have access to the University’s free Wi-Fi.
State Library of Queensland
The State Library has long been a hub for students, freelancers and entrepreneurs. Located along the river in South Brisbane, it offers air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, access to research materials and a cafe.
You can even book a window bay (for up to 4 people) to secure a study space overlooking the river. Additionally, you can reserve computers and other research equipment. Check availability and book up to 3 hours at a time through The Edge online platform.
UQ's Walter Harrison Law Library
Another great study spot is the UQ Library, which is open 24/7 to students. Alumni, Community members and visitors can access the Walter Harrison Law Library from 7am–10pm, Monday to Friday and 7am–6pm over the weekend, excluding public holidays.
With Wi-Fi, research resources, ample study spaces and computers, the space has everything you need for a successful study session.
Discover more study spaces at UQ
No matter your study style, you’ll have no trouble finding your go-to spot in Brisbane. For extra inspiration, read more about UQ’s dedicated study spaces.
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