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 almost 40,700 students, including over 8700 international students from around 110 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 2009, the UK's Times Higher Education Supplement ranked UQ 41st among world institutions.

For the 11th consecutive year, the Australian Good Universities Guide (2009) awarded UQ the maximum five-star rating for five key performance indicators, including 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 350 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 2400 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.

UQ Herston is UQ’s major clinical health teaching and research location. The campus is close to Brisbane’s CBD and is located alongside the Royal Children’s Hospital and Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.

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

Mr Majid Alotaibi from Saudi Arabia
PhD Computer Engineering

“I chose to study in Australia because the education system is of high standard. I specifically chose UQ because it has a good international reputation. The best thing about my program is the good number subjects offered by the school. It provides me with more chances to find the courses that are of relation to my realm of research.”

“What I like most about living in Australia is the educational system and the multicultural diversity of people. I have made friends here. I recommend all those who look forward to studying in a good multicultural educational environment to come to UQ.”

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