The University of Queensland (UQ)

The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and learning institutions. Internationally renowned for its highly awarded teaching staff, world-class facilities and superior campus environment, UQ is home to more than 37,700 students, including 6,957 international students from over 120 countries.

Global Reputation

UQ is a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8), an elite group of Australian universities that undertakes 70 percent of all Australian university research.

UQ is one of only three Australian members of Universitas 21, a select international alliance of leading research-intensive universities.

In 2007, the UK's Times Higher Education Supplement ranked UQ 33rd among world institutions, and 7th among universities outside Europe and North America..

Additionally, the 2008 edition of The Good Universities Guide awarded UQ the maximum five-star rating for five key performance indicators. They included getting a job, staff qualifications, research grants, research intensivity and toughness to get in (St Lucia campus).

Leading Research

As one of the leading research universities in Australia, UQ leads industry collaboration and research funding. UQ researchers constantly push the boundaries of research to achieve world-acclaimed research breakthroughs, including recent triumphs in space Scramjet research and the fight against cervical cancer.

UQ hosts over 130 research centres, including:

• Queensland Brain Institute
• Institute for Molecular Bioscience
• Sustainable Minerals Institute
• Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
• Diamantina Institute for Cancer, Immunology and Metabolic Medicine
• Institute for Social Science Research

Quality Programs

UQ’s flexible programs and courses are ideal for international students. Many programs can be commenced mid-year, and practical features such as industry placements and field trips combine to make UQ’s programs career-focused and relevant to industry.

UQ offers a comprehensive range of high-quality programs, with more than 380 programs and 4000 courses available in study areas including:

• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Language and Culture
• Business, Economics and Law
• Engineering and Information Technology
• Health Sciences
• Natural Resources, Agriculture and Veterinary Science

Study Abroad and student exchange opportunities are available to students, along with English language training and an academic bridging program.

Excellence in Teaching

UQ has more than 2200 academic staff dedicated to teaching and research. Many are recognised internationally as leaders in their fields. Their ability and dedication is proven by the fact that UQ academics have won more Australian Awards for University Teaching than any other university.

Where is UQ?

The University of Queensland is located on Australia’s eastern coast, in the state of Queensland. The state capital, Brisbane, is Australia’s third largest city, with a population of over 1.8 million. Brisbane offers a safe, affordable and relaxed lifestyle in a sunny, sub-tropical climate.

Queensland is home to some of the world’s most beautiful natural attractions, including Fraser Island, the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsunday Islands and the Daintree Rainforest.

World-class campuses

The University has three world-class campuses located in and around Brisbane.

UQ St Lucia, the University’s largest campus, is located on the Brisbane River just a few minutes’ drive from Brisbane’s city centre. The St Lucia campus has a great tradition of academic excellence.

35 minutes to the west is the UQ Ipswich campus. UQ Ipswich, a mix of heritage-listed buildings and excellent facilities, is one of the most technologically advanced campuses in the world.

UQ Gatton, an hour west of Brisbane, offers Queensland’s most extensive range of animal and veterinary science, environmental, agribusiness, food science, horticultural and agricultural programs.

Student Testimonial

Ranjini Shome from India
Master of International Economics and Finance

‘I chose to study in Australia to experience the academic life which is quite different from the Indian system of education. UQ was amongst my list of top universities where I’d like to study due to its high rank in the THES [Times Higher Education Supplement] world ranking as well as its reputation in the field of research and academics.

‘Australia (and especially Brisbane) has been very warm and accepting. It has been like a “home away from home”. I have made excellent friends here who belong to different parts of the world. This has enabled me to understand and learn about various cultures and practices. Coming to Australia has been one of the best decisions I have made in my life.’

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