The University of Queensland

UQ has nine world class research institutes and researchers whose work is having a global impact. Their innovations 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’ll have the chance to be taught by and to work alongside these researchers.

The 2015 QS World University Rankings By Subject rank three of UQ’s subject disciplines in the top 20 in the world – environmental sciences (11) agriculture and forestry (15) and psychology (18). A further 19 disciplines are among the world’s top 50. These are: Development studies (21); education (21); chemical engineering (23); sociology (25); communication and media studies (26); accounting and finance (28); geography and area studies (35); architecture and built environment (37); biological sciences (37); English language and literature (43); chemistry (48); business and management studies (48); law (49); computer science and information systems (49); medicine (49) and linguistics (50).

UQ students enjoy a wide range of extracurricular activities during their studies. There are exchange opportunities to more than 185 partner institutions in 41 countries and access to more than 190 student clubs and societies, as well as sports and cultural facilities.

The UQ Advantage Award programme offers undergraduate students the opportunity to realise their aspirations and enhance their research, leadership and cultural communication skills to ensure that they are competitive in the employment market. It combines a range of co-curricular activities across three core categories – Global and Cultural Engagement, Research and Entrepreneurship and Social Responsibility and Leadership – and gives you access to a unique symposium series.

UQ has three main campuses in and around Brisbane, Queensland’s capital. Brisbane is the third largest city in Australia, after Sydney and Melbourne, and has a multicultural population of around two million.

Brisbane has all the advantages of a large modern city, yet it retains the friendliness of a small regional town. The 2013 edition of the Lonely Planet Australia travel guide named it ‘Australia’s coolest city.’

Just an hour’s drive south of the city are the golden beaches and theme parks of the Gold Coast. North you will find the Sunshine Coast beaches, national parks and rainforests while just off the coast lie pristine Stradbroke and Moreton Islands, both popular day trip and holiday destinations for locals and visitors alike.

Brisbane has hosted many large-scale cultural and sporting events, including the 2014 G20 leaders’ summit, the Rugby World Cup and Commonwealth Games.