The University of Queensland, Australia: A premier learning and research institution
View(s):Ranked among the top 100 universities in the world* The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s premier learning and research institutions. With a student population of more than 45,500 students, one in every four students is an international student.
UQ is a founding member of the national Group of Eight, an alliance of research-strong “sandstone” universities committed to ensuring that Australia has higher education institutions that are genuinely world class, as well as a member of the global Universitas 21, an alliance that enhances the quality of university outcomes through international benchmarking.
The University constantly strives to deliver excellence in the areas of Learning, Discovery and Engagement so UQ students graduate with an education that is not only comprehensive and high-quality, but is practical, relevant and globally oriented.
Students learn from teachers who have won more teaching awards than teachers at any other Australian university, and can choose from more than 400 programs, at undergraduate, postgraduate and research higher degree levels, in diverse areas across six faculties. Many UQ programmes are accredited by industry organisations.
The University has eight world class research institutes, and researchers whose innovations are having a global impact, including the creation of a cervical cancer vaccine, protection of the world’s food supply, and the installation of the largest photovoltaic solar panel in the southern hemisphere. As a UQ student you have the opportunity to be taught by and work alongside these researchers.
UQ students can engage with the national and international community through worldwide internship opportunities in diverse program areas, field trips with destinations ranging from tropical Heron Island in North Queensland to Hong Kong, student exchanges, and study abroad opportunities. Since 2006 over 2500 UQ students have spent a semester abroad with one of our partner institutions.
It’s a thorough approach, which gives UQ students the solid practical and theoretical grounding they need for their career. And it’s why in the 2011 Employer Review of the QS Rankings of World Universities The University was ranked 51st in the world for graduate employability.
At UQ you can take advantage of some of the most flexible study options on offer with many programs offering mid-year intake. Industry placement, field trips and practical options combine to make UQ’s programmes career-focused, exciting, and relevant to today’s environment.
You can choose from UQ’s high-quality programmes and courses in the following areas of study:
-Agriculture, Animals, Food and Environment
-Business, Economics, Law and Tourism
-Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Health
-Humanities, Social Science, Education and Arts
-Science, Geography and Planning
UQ is also a great place to meet new people, enjoy a range of sporting and cultural activities and relax in a diverse and welcoming environment.
UQ’s four main campuses, at St Lucia and Herston (in Brisbane), Ipswich and Gatton, boast beautiful grounds where you can relax, eat, drink, play and shop. Campuses offer world-class sporting facilities; around 170 social, sport and academic clubs and societies, and a broad range of cultural activities and performances, including theatre, dances, concerts, movies, debates, barbecues, markets and art exhibitions.
The University of Queensland is committed to enabling all students, regardless of background or financial circumstances, to realise their full potential. That is why we offer a wide range of scholarships to help students fund their tertiary education.
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