The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland (UQ) is a global top 50* university and one of Australia’s leading teaching and research institutions. UQ has maintained a global reputation for creating positive change by delivering knowledge leadership for a better world. At UQ, we’re changing the way that higher education is imagined and experienced. Our students enjoy innovative and flexible learning options, diverse and dynamic partnership opportunities, and an integrated digital and campus learning environment.

You will enjoy being part of a vibrant community of more than 53,600 students studying across UQ’s three campuses in south east Queensland. Our students include more than 18,600 postgraduate and around 18,000 international students from 135 countries who contribute to a diverse, supportive and inclusive campus community.

With a strong focus on teaching excellence, and having won more national teaching awards than any other Australian university, UQ is committed to providing students with the best opportunities and practical experiences, empowering them with transferable knowledge and skills that will prepare them to exceed expectations throughout their careers. 

UQ's 264,000 graduates are an engaged network of global alumni spanning more than 170 countries, and include over 14,000 PhDs.

UQ’s six faculties, eight globally recognised research institutes and over 100 research centres attract an interdisciplinary community of 1,500 scientists, social scientists and engineers who continue UQ’s tradition of research leadership. Some of our research highlights include Gardasil®, the cervical cancer vaccine; Triple P – Positive Parenting Program; world-leading MRI technology; discovering the new disease HBSL; and developing microalgae as a green-power biofuel. UQ is also one of only three Australian members of the global Universitas 21; a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8); and one of three Australian charter members of the global edX consortium for massive open online courses (MOOCs).

As a UQ student our research, work-integrated learning and connections prepare you to forge an exciting career. Outside the classroom you can participate in our many career resources and networking events, and participate in the UQ Employability Award programme to build the skills that future employers value. There are also exciting exchange opportunities to study at our 200 partner institutions in 38 different countries, and access to over 220 social, sports and academic clubs and societies.