![Four students socialising on the rooftop of Kev Carmody House](/sites/default/files/styles/hero_xl/public/2023-02/UQRES_Day_1_28746.jpg?h=a81fead4&itok=lYto7QUD)
Living in Queensland
The Queensland lifestyle
Whether you're thinking about moving to our great state or you need a little help getting settled, start with these basics.
Brisbane, Queensland's capital
Brisbane is a vibrant, diverse and active city with a welcoming and inviting attitude.
We have 3 campuses in Brisbane: the St Lucia campus, the Herston campus, and the Dutton Park campus.
![Friends having a picnic in a park with Brisbane's Central Business District at the back](/sites/default/files/styles/image_panel/public/2021-06/picnic-with-friends-in-brisbane.jpg?itok=ZrkUzHef)
What to do in and around Brisbane
Young, energetic and jam-packed with opportunities, events and activities all year round.
![A group of people kayaking on the Brisbane River.](/sites/default/files/styles/uqds_card/public/2020-04/kayaking-brisbane-river-card.jpg?itok=_v3WWVV-)
Sport and recreation
![Two flat white coffees being served at a cafe in Brisbane.](/sites/default/files/styles/uqds_card/public/2020-04/coffee-card.jpg?itok=cme4_dV-)
Food and drink
![A patron at Queensland Art Gallery, appreciating a painting.](/sites/default/files/styles/uqds_card/public/2020-04/qag-goma-card.jpg?itok=NnaKL46X)
Arts and entertainment
![A hiker looking out from Lukes Bluff over the Scenic Rim, south of Brisbane.](/sites/default/files/styles/uqds_card/public/2020-04/scenic-rim-card_0.jpg?itok=GFZbgeSN)
Nature and wildlife
Living in Gatton
As the largest rural town in South East Queensland's Lockyer Valley, Gatton is 60 minutes from Brisbane and 40 minutes from Toowoomba.
Our Gatton campus is a 5 minute stroll from the township and situated on 1068 hectares of fertile agricultural land.
Discover Gatton campus![Gatton campus](/sites/default/files/styles/image_panel/public/2023-03/Gatton-campus-front-door_0.jpg?itok=0rvGXJ1i)
Your Queensland experience
It's like no other place on Earth, and no greater place to live. Home to 5 of Australia's 11 World Heritage destinations and boasting warm weather all year round, discover why Queensland is the best choice to study and live.
![gold coast beach](/sites/default/files/styles/uqds_card/public/2023-02/beaches-queensland.jpg?itok=U7Um8DZf)
Living in Queensland - Beaches
![gold coast skyline](/sites/default/files/styles/uqds_card/public/2023-02/cities-queensland.jpg?itok=yVc0LL64)
Cities
![Two people snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef. Image credit: Tourism and Events Queensland](/sites/default/files/styles/uqds_card/public/2020-04/snorkelling-great-barrier-reef-card.jpg?itok=rOL6vtT7)
Great Barrier Reef
![boy in forest](/sites/default/files/styles/uqds_card/public/2023-02/nature-wildlife-queensland.jpg?itok=qd7BVyvO)
Flora and fauna
![island coast line](/sites/default/files/styles/uqds_card/public/2023-02/island-queensland.jpg?itok=AJ54nTRW)
Islands
![outback gorge](/sites/default/files/styles/uqds_card/public/2023-02/outback-queensland.jpg?itok=dP3CW_Jp)