Study at a leading Australian university

The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading teaching and research institutions internationally-renowned for its highly-awarded teaching staff, world-acclaimed researchers and superior campus facilities and services.

UQ welcomes international students to a friendly and supportive community that comprises more than 37,700 students, including 6,957 international students from over 120 countries. Students study across three superb south-east Queensland campuses with the largest campus, UQ St Lucia, situated in Brisbane, a dynamic capital city known for its excellent climate, safe environment and affordable quality of life.

Global reputation & rankings

UQ has a longstanding reputation for quality that is reinforced by affiliations with prestigious national and international groups, including the Australian Group of Eight (Go8) - a leading group of Australian universities - and Universitas 21, a select international network of comprehensive, research intensive universities committed to world-best quality and practice.

The University also consistently performs well in respected rankings of university academic and research performance. The University was recently ranked 33rd in the world in a ranking compiled by the prestigious Times Higher Education Supplement, 2007. At a national level, UQ was awarded the maximum five-star rating in five major categories by the Australian Good Universities Guide 2008 (including getting a job, staff qualifications, research grants, research intensivity and toughness to get in (St Lucia campus)).

Teaching excellence

UQ has more than 2,200 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.

Quality research

UQ is also one of the leading research universities in Australia and leads industry collaboration and research funding. UQ’s impressive research portfolio includes over 130 research centres as well as many teaching and research sites throughout Queensland.

Choice of quality programs

UQ offers a comprehensive range of high quality undergraduate and postgraduate programs with over 380 programs available. Many programs can be commenced mid-year and industry placement, field trips and practical options combine to make UQ’s programs career-focused and relevant to industry. Major areas of study include: Accounting & Finance, Agriculture & Horticulture, Architecture, Arts (Humanities), Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Business Management, Communication, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental, Event Management, Food Science, Hospitality, Human Movement, Information Technology, International Relations, Journalism, Languages, Law, Marine Science, Medicine, Multimedia Design, Music, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Politics, Psychology, Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Tourism, Veterinary Science, and more.

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

First-class services and facilities

UQ offers first-class facilities and services, with students benefiting from excellent academic and support services (including free academic and communication preparation programs, international student advisors, airport reception and assistance with finding temporary and longer-term accommodation), fully-equipped libraries, up-to-date IT facilities and excellent sporting and recreational facilities. UQ provides abundant opportunities for students to make new friends, try different activities, and participate in social events.

Graduate outcomes

Since its foundation in 1910, UQ has graduated more than 160,000 students including a Nobel Prize winner, an Oscar winner and leaders in government, the law, science, public service and the arts. UQ graduates hold a globally recognized qualification and are in strong demand by both Australian and international employers.

Why I chose UQ

Yin San Leong, Malaysia

“I chose UQ because of its reputation and it is one of Australia’s top three universities.

“My program (Bachelor of Biotechnology [Microbiology]) has given me the chance to work in a research lab to gain real experience working as a scientist. It has also provided many choices of interesting elective courses giving me much flexibility in every semester.

“My degree will definitely help me to get a job. I am not only well-trained for the practical components of my program, but also in ways to communicate and present myself in all situations.”

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