University of Queensland

Brisbane, Queensland. Australia

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.

Established through a 1909 Act of State Parliament, The University of Queensland was the first university in the state and was officially founded on April 16, 1910, with the gazettal of appointments to the first UQ Senate. Teaching started in 1911 in Old Government House in George Street, Brisbane. 

The University’s outstanding 332,000+ alumni include a Nobel laureate, an Academy Award winner, and leaders in government, law, science, public service and the arts. The University celebrates its alumni as its greatest assets. Their achievements reflect well on the University and, in return, we work hard to strengthen our reputation.

#1

in Australia for Teaching & Learning Excellence 

#40

World University Ranking QS 2025

81.0%

Graduate Job Rate

Motto

Scientia ac Labore, Latin for ‘by means of knowledge and hard work’

#40

For Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities 2024

St Lucia 

Situated on 114 hectares of Brisbane River-bound land, UQ’s main campus is a vibrant mix of majestic sandstone buildings and contemporary architecture, landscaped gardens and lakes.

Fanning out from the heritage-listed Great Court, you’ll find modern teaching and research facilities, including laboratories, lecture theatres, and Queensland’s largest research library. The expansive grounds are also home to a variety of sporting facilities, museums, cafes, and those famous Jacaranda trees.

The St Lucia campus is only seven kilometres from Brisbane’s city centre, making it an appealing place to study, work or visit.

Gatton

A campus on a working farm Gatton, UQ’s rural campus, is located in the Lockyer Valley, 87 kilometres west of Brisbane’s city centre, and halfway between Ipswich and Toowoomba. On this sprawling campus, which dates back to 1897, you’ll find teaching and research facilities in agricultural, environmental and veterinary sciences. It’s also a working farm, with more than 1000 hectares of dairy, crop and grazing units, as well as post-harvest facilities and greenhouses. Gatton’s facilities sit against a backdrop of homesteads, sporting amenities, and community fruit and vegetable gardens.

Herston

Advancing global health outcomes Herston is a hub for UQ’s clinical health teaching and research. Located just minutes from the Brisbane CBD, Herston is home to UQ’s Medical, Public Health and Dentistry schools, as well as the UQ Oral Health Centre and several globally significant centres for clinical research. Supported by a broad network of health partners, UQ Herston shares premises with the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, the Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS), and the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, allowing students and visitors to rub shoulders with leading health researchers, academics and professionals.

Dutton Park 

A health and biotechnology research and teaching hub UQ Dutton Park is located in a vibrant research and innovation precinct, with an expanding health, biomedical and environmental sciences sector. Across the river from St Lucia, Dutton Park is located within Brisbane’s innovation corridor. It is the primary teaching and research location for UQ’s School of Pharmacy and is home to the Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences (QAEHS) and the Cornwall Street Medical Centre (UQ Health Care). It is adjacent to the Translational Research Institute housing the UQ’s Frazer Institute and has strong connections with health and government partners. The campus, previously known as the Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence (PACE), adjoins the Princess Alexandra Hospital and is nearby the Mater Research Institute-UQ in South Brisbane.

Study at The University of Queensland. Learn with leading academics in world-class facilities and join the most employable graduates in the state. At UQ you’ll benefit from flexible study options, field trips, lab work, industry placements, research experience, and online study in Brisbane, Australia.

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Scholarships give you peace of mind to focus on your studies and fulfil your potential at UQ.

Find scholarships that help with living costs, tuition,  accommodation, and travel. Some also offer exciting work experience and networking opportunities.

You might be surprised by how many you’re eligible for, so take some time to research and apply.

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Admission for international students is flexible, with specific requirements varying depending on your chosen program.

Here’s a breakdown of the key points:

  • Transcripts: Submit original copies from your previous schools. If they’re not in English, include translated versions.
  • Financial backing: Show you have enough funds by providing a bank statement and a sponsor letter (if applicable).
  • Passport: Make sure your passport is valid and the ID page is clearly visible.
  • Age requirement: You must be 18 or older when your program starts.
  • English proficiency: If your native language isn’t English, provide English language test scores.

Remember, these are general guidelines. Always double-check the specific requirements for your chosen program directly with the institution.

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