Ranked among the top 100 universities in the world The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s most highly awarded learning and research institutions. With a student population of more than 48,800 students, one in every four students is an international student. This multicultural student population allows exposure to a range of cultures and networks.
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Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (37)
- Master Advanced Economics
- Master Advanced Economics
- Master Applied Econometrics
- Master Applied Econometrics
- Master Business Psychology
- Master Clinical Psychology
- Master Communication
- Master Communication
- Master Development Economics
- Master Development Economics
- Master Development Practice
- Master Development Practice
- Master Economics
- Master Economics
- Master Economics and Public Policy
- Master Economics and Public Policy
- Master Global Development
- Master Governance and Public Policy
- Master Governance and Public Policy
- Master Governance and Public Policy
- Master International Relations
- Master International Relations
- Master International Relations
- Master Organisational Psychology
- Master Peace and Conflict Studies
- Master Peace and Conflict Studies
- Master Peace and Conflict Studies
- Master Psychology
- Master Urban and Regional Planning
Business & Management (27)
- Master Agribusiness
- Master Agribusiness
- Master Business
- Master Business
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- Master Commerce
- Master Development Economics
- Master Economics and Public Policy
- Master Food Science and Technology
- Master Global Development
- Master Global Management
- Master International Commercial Law
Medicine & Health (25)
- Master Advanced Nursing
- Master Audiology Studies
- Master Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Master Clinical Pharmacy
- Master Dietetics Studies
- Master Epidemiology
- Master Health Economics
- Master Health Economics
- MMed Medicine
- Master Mental Health
- Master Mental Health Nursing
- Master Nursing Studies
- Master Occupational Therapy Studies
- Master Physiotherapy
- Master Physiotherapy Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma Public Health
- Postgraduate Certificate Public Health
- Master Public Health
- Master Speech Pathology Studies
- Master Sports Medicine
- Master Veterinary Science
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (21)
- Master Bioinformatics
- Master Bioinformatics
- Master Biostatistics
- Master Biostatistics
- Master Biotechnology
- Master Biotechnology
- Master Biotechnology
- Master Financial Mathematics
- Master Financial Mathematics
- Master Financial Mathematics
- Master Molecular Biology
- Master Molecular Biology
- Master Molecular Biology
- Master Molecular Imaging Technology
- Master Quantum Technology
Computer Science & IT (14)
- Master Bioinformatics
- Master Bioinformatics
- Master Computer Science
- Master Computer Science
- Master Data Science
- Master Data Science
- Master Information Technology
- Master Interaction Design
Engineering & Technology (12)
- M.Eng. Engineering
- Master Engineering
- Master Engineering Science
- Master Engineering Science
- Master Food Science and Technology
- Master Interaction Design
- Master Petroleum Engineering
- Master Quantum Technology
- Master Sustainable Energy
- Master Urban and Regional Planning
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (8)
- Master Conservation Biology
- Master Conservation Science
- Master Environmental Management
- Master Environmental Management
- Master Mineral Resources
- M.Sc. Science
Education & Training (7)
- Master Counselling
- M.Ed. Educational Studies
- M.Ed. Educational Studies
- M.Ed. Educational Studies
- Master Sports Coaching
- Master Teaching (Primary)
- Master Teaching (Secondary)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (7)
- Master Clinical Exercise Physiology
- Master Sports Coaching
- Master Sports Coaching
- Master Sports Medicine
- Master Tourism Leadership
Law (7)
- Master Business
- Master International Commercial Law
- Master International Law
- LLM Law
- LLM Laws
Applied Sciences & Professions (6)
- Master Food Science and Technology
- Master Food Science and Technology
- Master Food Science and Technology
- Master Museum Studies
- Master Social Work Studies
- Master Social Work Studies
Humanities (6)
- Master Applied Linguistics
- Master Applied Linguistics
Agriculture & Forestry (4)
- Master Agricultural Science
- Master Agricultural Science
- Master Animal Science
- Master Animal Science
Arts, Design & Architecture (4)
- Master Architecture
- Master Interaction Design
- Master Music
- Master Music
About
History
The University of Queensland Act 1909 established the University of Queensland as a corporate body and provided for the University to have a Common Seal.
The origins of the University’s seal, coat of arms and motto are closely associated with the birth of the University of Queensland and contemporaneous debate about the institution’s purpose.
Education
- With the undergraduate degrees, you’ll be given the freedom and flexibility to tailor your experience and see where it takes you at UQ.
- With the postgratuate coursework, you will have more than just a qualification.
Research
With a network of over 2000 scientists and expert researchers, UQ is well equipped to match your research interests, passions and skills with a potential supervisor.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
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QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
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World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
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ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
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Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
Student Services staff help University of Queensland students and staff manage personal, career, welfare and learning issues.
Housing services
- Indooroopilly Lodge and Motel
- Raymont Lodge Residential College
- Schonell 77
- Semester in Australia, Brisbane Housing
- Student One
- Toowong Student Residence
Library services
Online resources for all UQ students and staff.
ICT services
- Access to the AARnet mirror site
- High performance computing
- Internet access for students, staff, and the community
- Network support services
- Personal Web page support
- UQ security services and national computer security services
- Workstation and server support
- Software and systems training for staff and students
Medical services
UQ provides a comprehensive health service to help students with medical or personal problems. A dental clinic is also located at UQ St Lucia.
- General medicine
- Drug and alcohol related issues
- Immunisation
- Men's health
- Mental health
- Referrals
- Sexual health
- Skin checks
- Travel medicine
- Wellness support
- Women's health
Student Life
Campus life
The University has teaching and research sites throughout Queensland. Its major campuses are at St Lucia, Gatton and Herston.
- The University’s main campus at St Lucia is set on a magnificent 114-hectare site bounded on all sides by the Brisbane River, seven kilometres from the Brisbane CBD.
- Herston is UQ‘s core campus for clinical health teaching and research. The campus is located alongside the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and is approximately three kilometres from the CBD.
- UQ Gatton campus is internationally recognised as Australia's leading education and research provider in the field of Animals, Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Food and the Environment.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
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UQ is one of the most popular university in Australia, my classmates are very helpful, and our lectures and tutors are friendly and willing tp help!
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I would recommend UQ for anyone looking for quality learning experience provided by some of Australia's best researchers and professors.
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Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
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