The UQ Advantage (English)

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

More than 45,500 students, including over 11,300 international students from over 134 countries, study across four superb South-East Queensland campuses at St Lucia, Herston, Ipswich and Gatton.

UQ St Lucia, the university’s largest campus, is situated in Brisbane, a dynamic capital city known for its excellent climate, safe environment and quality of life.

Make the most of your experience at UQ and take advantage of its comprehensive range of programs, its dynamic and diverse student population and its many student clubs and societies. 

Susie Mattson

UQ Student Susie Mattson
Master of International Studies, Peace and Conflict Resolution (Canada) 

“I chose to study in Australia because the program that I wanted to study was not offered in Canada. Australia is cheaper  than the UK and more liberal than the US so I looked at programs here.”

“The best thing about the program at UQ is the high level of expertise both in professors and in the other students who are in the program - they really are world leaders in the area of peace and conl ict resolution.”

For more testimonials visit www.uq.edu.au/international/international-student-testimonials.

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 Global Reputation

  • UQ is a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8), an elite group of Australian universities that undertakes 70 percent of all Australian university research.
  • UQ is one of only three Australian members of Universitas 21, a select international alliance of leading research-intensive universities.
  • UQ is ranked 48 in the world by the 2011 QS World University Rankings.
  • UQ is in the top 1 per cent of international universities according to the 2012 UK’s Times Higher Education Supplement.
  • UQ’s MBA is ranked in the top 100 in the world by The Economist.
  • UQ is ranked 51 out of all the world’s universities for graduate employability by the 2010 Employer Review.

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Leading Research

UQ hosts more than 130 research centres and has more than 2,330 research projects with collaborators in over 50 countries.

Our researchers are constantly pushing boundaries to produce innovation as diverse as the world’s first cervical cancer vaccine and the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program.

UQ’s eight world-class research institutes, which have attracted more than 1,500 researchers from around the globe, include:

  • Queensland Brain Institute
  • Sustainable Minerals Institute
  • Institute for Molecular Bioscience
  • Australian Institute for Bioengineering & Nanotechology
  • Institute for Social Science Research
  • The University of Queensland Diamantina Institute
  • Global Change Institute
  • Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation

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Excellence in Teaching

UQ boasts more than 2,600 highly-qualified academic staff dedicated to teaching and research, many of whom are recognised internationally as leaders in their fields.

Our academics have won more national awards for teaching than any other Australian university, topping the nation in the number of Australian Learning and Teaching Council Citations for outstanding contributions to student learning.

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Quality Programs

UQ has 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 programs career-focused, exciting, and relevant to today’s ever-changing environment.

UQ offers a comprehensive range of high-quality programs, with over 350 programs and 4,000 courses, including:

  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
  • Business, Economics and Law
  • Health Sciences
  • Science, Environment, Planning, Agriculture and Veterinary Science

Learn more about UQ's Programs and Courses at www.uq.edu.au/study

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Support for International Students

Housing and Accommodation

UQ’s Accommodation Services will help you find a suitable place to live, provide airport reception and ongoing accommodation assistance to make your move to Brisbane a pleasant experience.

Take advantage of these services at no additional cost.

Student Services

UQ provides you with accessible professional support and counselling during the settling-in period and throughout your entire stay, at no additional cost.

English Programs

Take advantage of a wide range of English language courses at no additional cost, including:

  • English for Specifc Purposes: Academic Communication Skills: a full-time 3-week English course offered to international students prior to each semester
  • English for Academic Communication: a part-time 8-week course offered to international students during each semester.

Conditions apply.

Academic Support

Make the most of your studies at UQ with the following programs designed to help you adjust to Australian academic expectations. These programs are offered at no additional cost:

  • Jump Start Academic Preparation Program
  • International Student Workshops

Scholarships and Financial Aid

UQ provides over $24 million every year in scholarship funding support for research higher degree candidates and tuition. The University can also help you apply for student loan programs in your home country.

Pathways to UQ

Foundation Year - delivered by International Education Services in Brisbane, the program provides a bridge between secondary (high school/Year 12) studies and undergraduate study.

Students who successfully achieve specific standards in the Foundation Year Program are guaranteed an offer into undergraduate study at UQ.

Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ) - has over 25 years experience in the design and delivery of high quality English courses, and offers students an exceptional opportunity to develop their English language skills for academic, professional or personal purposes.

Join our large, diverse student population with an average sessional enrolment of over 600 students from more than 35 countries in Asia, the Pacific, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

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Brisbane: Australia's new world city

With a population of over 1.8 million people, Brisbane has been described as one of Australia’s most liveable cities. It offers a vibrant, friendly and multicultural environment.

Labelled the second fastest growing city in the world, Brisbane’s clear blue skies, warm sunny days and mild nights and tropical ambience promote an outdoor lifestyle.

Queensland is located in North-Eastern Australia, with many natural attractions including the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsunday Islands, Fraser Island and the Daintree Rainforest.

For more information on living and studying in Brisbane, please visit Study Brisbane. 

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