The University of Queensland

Official Representative

About the The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. We strive for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.

UQ ranks among the world’s top universities, as measured by several key independent rankings, including the CWTS Leiden Ranking 2017 (35)*, the Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities (41), US News Best Global Universities Rankings (45), QS World University Rankings (47), Academic Ranking of World Universities (55), and Times Higher Education World University Rankings (65).

UQ is one of only three Australian members of the global Universits 21, a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities, and a member of Universities Australia.

Important Information

  • Country: Australia
  • Location: Brisbane, Queensland
  • Year Founded: 1909
  • Institution Type: Public University
  • Accommodation: On-Campus, Off-Campus and Homestay
  • Conditional Offer Letter: Yes
  • Ranking: The University of Queensland has held its position among the world’s top 50 universities, ranking 46th globally and number one in Queensland in the 2015/16 QS World University Rankings.

Why study at the The University of Queensland

The UQ Graduate School offers significant support to higher degree by research (HDR) students through a broad range of scholarships and research travel awards, dedicated office spaces, skills training, and professional development opportunities. The University introduced the Career Development Framework– another first nationally – designed to accelerate HDR students’ career development and enhance their employability. Evidence indicates that the University’s research excels in both quality and impact.

The Federal Government’s 2015 Excellence in Research for Australia exercise confirmed UQ as one of the nation’s top three universities, measured by the quality of its comprehensive range of specialised research fields. UQ’s outstanding critical mass offers researchers significant interdisciplinary capability. The assessment rated 100 per cent of UQ’s broad fields of research at or above world standard.

The University of Queensland’s St Lucia, Herston and Gatton campuses are a great place to study, make new friends, take part in sporting and cultural activities or just relax in a diverse and welcoming environment.

UQ’s location in Queensland’s capital city, Brisbane, is ideal for study and recreation.

Excellent student services and support

UQ provides free and accessible academic and personal support services to help you settle in and enjoy your stay.

Campuses

St Lucia

St Lucia QLD 4072

Gatton

Via Warrego Highway, Gatton QLD 4343

Herston

288 Herston Rd, Herston QLD 4006

Brisbane City

293 Queen Street, UQ Brisbane City

Financials

Medium Range

Application Fee : $100
Tuition fees (Estimated) :
Undergraduate : $30.000 – $65.000
Postgraduate (Coursework) : $29.000 – $50.000
Postgraduate (Research) : $35.000 – $40.000

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