Information for parents
The University of Queensland (UQ) was founded in 1910 as the first university in Queensland and the fifth in Australia. It is now known internationally as a leader among Australia’s 39 universities.
The University ranks in the top three by most performance measures as the nation’s top institutions. We are a founding member of the Group of Eight – a national coalition of leading research-intensive universities. Internationally, UQ is one of only three Australian founding members of Universitas 21, an international consortium of research intensive universities dedicated to world’s best practice.
As part of the UQ experience students have access to Australia’s most awarded teachers and world-class facilities. Students can also choose from one of the most comprehensive ranges of study programs available in Australia. At UQ we challenge and encourage thinking, providing dedicated support, accessible teachers and a range of extra curricular opportunities. By choosing to study at UQ students are able to engage in a safe and vibrant environment.
UQ is ranked 41st in the world by the Times Higher Education Supplement’s 2009 ranking and has nearly 100 years experience in tertiary education - so you can be confident that you are choosing the best option for your child’s future.
Student Support
A range of free and confidential facilities is available to UQ students along with an extensive program of group seminars, workshops and counselling services to help your child settle into UQ and Brisbane.
A range of free and confidential facilities is available to UQ students along with an extensive program of group seminars, workshops and counselling services to help your child settle into UQ and Brisbane.
Courses and programs
UQ offers a wide range of programs for your child to choose from, with over 350 programs and 4,000 courses. Popular areas of study include, but are not limited to Arts, Business, Economics, Law, Engineering, Architecture, Information Technology, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Science, Veterinary Sciences, Health Sciences, and Humanities.
UQ offers a wide range of programs for your child to choose from, with over 350 programs and 4,000 courses. Popular areas of study include, but are not limited to Arts, Business, Economics, Law, Engineering, Architecture, Information Technology, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Science, Veterinary Sciences, Health Sciences, and Humanities.
Accommodation
UQ can help your child find a suitable place to live, and provide ongoing accommodation advice and assistance.
UQ can help your child find a suitable place to live, and provide ongoing accommodation advice and assistance.
Living in Queensland
Brisbane’s reputation as a friendly, safe and modern city makes it a popular destination. Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, Australia’s “Smart State”, and is widely known as the country’s most liveable city.
Brisbane’s reputation as a friendly, safe and modern city makes it a popular destination. Brisbane is the capital of Queensland, Australia’s “Smart State”, and is widely known as the country’s most liveable city.
Graduates from UQ
UQ graduates have gone on to be awarded a Nobel Prize, an Academy Award, and been appointed important offices such as Singapore Cabinet Minister, Governor-General of Australia, Governor of Queensland and Premier of Queensland as well as many other leaders in business, science, the public service, law and arts.
UQ graduates have gone on to be awarded a Nobel Prize, an Academy Award, and been appointed important offices such as Singapore Cabinet Minister, Governor-General of Australia, Governor of Queensland and Premier of Queensland as well as many other leaders in business, science, the public service, law and arts.
Worship and Religion
Many faiths are practiced and respected in Australia. Chaplains from different faith communities within the UQ Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Service are available to assist your child with pastoral care matters relating to their spiritual and academic life.
Many faiths are practiced and respected in Australia. Chaplains from different faith communities within the UQ Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Service are available to assist your child with pastoral care matters relating to their spiritual and academic life.
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