The University of Queensland’s reputation for quality is reinforced by national and international rankings and affiliations.

Nationally, UQ has been rated world standard in more broad fields of research than any other Australian university by the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Assessment 2010.

UQ is consistently ranked among the top 100 universities in the world:

• Top 50 - QS World University rankings 2012
• Top 10 in the Asia Pacific - Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities 2012
• Top 100 - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012
• Top 100 - Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities 2012

Our global focus and commitment to research excellence are evident in our strategic academic networks:

• UQ is founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) - a leading group of Australian universities that collectively enrols one-third of all university students and conducts 91percent of all university research in Australia.
• UQ is one of only three Australian members of Universitas 21 - a select international network of comprehensive, research-intensive universities committed to world-best quality and practice.
• UQ has strong partnerships (PDF) with some of the most renowned institutions in the world.

Evidence shows that UQ is a five-star quality university and is among the preferred places to work in academia:

• Awarded the maximum five-star rating for student demand, research grants and research intensivity - The Good Universities Guide 2012
• Top international academic institution outside the United States to work in Academia - The Scientist magazine’s Best Places to Work in Academia survey 2010
• Among the top five best places in the world for post-doctoral work in life sciences, outside the USA – Readers of The Scientist Magazine 2011.

UQ has won more Australian Learning and Teaching Council awards than any other university — winning 85 awards and citations since the national awards system began in 1997.

With a 100 percent success rate in the Carrick Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, which recognise teaching excellence in higher education; a student-centred approach to learning, enhanced by flexible options, a strong online program, and innovative teaching modes; UQ’s 2700+ highly qualified academic staff are dedicated to teaching and research.

Many are also recognised internationally as leaders in their fields.

UQ is one of the top three research universities in Australia and a member of the country's prestigious 'Group of Eight' research-intensive universities.

With eight internationally recognised Institutes on-site, along with leading academics on staff, you will have the opportunity to study with some of the world’s best researchers. 

Some recent research highlights include 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.

Find out more about Research Higher Degrees at UQ.

UQ has the most comprehensive range of high-quality programs in Queensland, with over 350 programs and more than 4000 courses offered at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 

At UQ you can also undertake an undergraduate diploma in languages, global issues or music performance - whether for personal interest or to enhance your job prospects - at the same time as you are completing your bachelor degree. 

Find out your program on the Courses and Programs website