Why choose UQ?

The University of Queensland has close to 100 years experience in tertiary education, evidence of the commitment it has to our students so you can be confident that you’re choosing the best option for your future. Placed among the top 50 universities in the World University Rankings, a member of the Group of Eight and Universitas 21, The University of Queensland prides itself on its long standing reputation for quality and excellence and is at the forefront of tertiary education. With over 350 programs at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels, winning more national teaching awards than any other university and boasting a graduate employment rate five percent higher than other Australian University, it is clear why more than 40,700 students and close to 8,700 international students choose to study at UQ.

UQ Awards and Rankings

Ranked 41st in the World University Rankings compiled by Times Higher Education Supplement – QS 2009
Ranked among the top 20 Universities in the Asia Pacific and in the top 150 by the 2008 Academic Rankings of World Universities Study conducted by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Winner of more national teaching awards than any other university
Ranked 38th out of all the world’s universities for graduate employability by the 2008 Employer Review

Students choose to study at University of Queensland because it has:

An exceptional global reputation
Renowned first class teaching
A comprehensive range of quality programs
Outstanding career prospects
Excellent support and learning services
A history of leading research
Great International study opportunities
An exciting campus lifestyle

What students have to say about UQ

What students have to say
about UQ

Meet our successful UQ Alumni

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UQ alumni

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Global reputation The University of Queensland’s (UQ) reputation for quality is reinforced by international rankings and affiliations. Ranked as one of Australia’s best universities in the 2008 edition of the
Teaching excellence UQ encourages innovative teaching to meet the academic and professional needs of students. In 2009 the university's National Teaching Awards and Citations totaled 53, which cements UQ's record of winning more nati...
Quality programs Students choose from a range of program levels, including: bachelors, graduate ce...
Career prospects UQ’s graduates are in strong demand by both Australian and international employers. The knowledge and skills gained through top quality programs give our graduates a competitive advantage in the job market. The employment ra...
Support and learning services UQ provides students free, accessible and integrated professional support services in several key areas. The range of free and confidential services and facilities available at each campus includes group seminars and workshops, individual ...
Leading research UQ leads industry collaboration and research funding in Australia, with our researchers constantly pushing the boundaries to achieve world-acclaimed breakthroughs. The University of Queensland continues to build on its strengths as one ...
Safe and exciting campus lifestyle UQ has four beautiful, vibrant, safe, and accommodating campuses located in South East Queensland. The University of Queensland’s St Lucia, Herston, Ipswich and Gatt...