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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Top reasons to study here
- The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions.
- The University has eight world class research institutes, and researchers whose innovations are having a global impact.
- UQ offers a flexible, student-centred approach to learning with a strong online program and innovative teaching modes.
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (25)
- MAdvEcon Advanced Economics
- MAdvEcon Advanced Economics
- MAppEmet Applied Econometrics
- MAppEmet Applied Econometrics
- MPsychBus Business Psychology
- MPsychClin Clinical Psychology
- MCommun Communication
- MCommun Communication
- MDevEcon Development Economics
- MDevEcon Development Economics
- MDevPract Development Practice
- MDevPract Development Practice
- MEcon Economics
- Master Economics
- MEconPP Economics and Public Policy
- Master Economics and Public Policy
- Master Global Development
- MIntEcon&F International Economics and Finance
Medicine & Health (17)
- MAdvNurs Advanced Nursing
- MAudSt Audiology Studies
- MClinExP Clinical Exercise Physiology
- MClinPharm Clinical Pharmacy
- MDietSt Dietetics Studies
- MEpi Epidemiology
- MHEcon Health Economics
- MHEcon Health Economics
- MMH Mental Health
- MMHNurs Mental Health Nursing
- MOccThySt Occupational Therapy Studies
- MPhty Physiotherapy
- MPH Public Health
- Postgraduate Certificate Public Health (GCPH)School of Population Health
- Postgraduate Diploma Public Health (GDipPH)School of Population Health
- Master Speech Pathology Studies
- Master Veterinary Science
Business & Management (12)
- MAgribus Agribusiness
- MAgribus Agribusiness
- MBus Business
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.Com. Commerce
- MDevEcon Development Economics
- Master Economics and Public Policy
- Master Global Development
- MGMan Global Management
- MIntEcon&F International Economics and Finance
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (12)
- MBioinf Bioinformatics
- MBiostatistics Biostatistics
- MBiostatistics Biostatistics
- Master BiotechnologyFaculty of Science
- MBiotech Biotechnology
- MBiotech Biotechnology
- MBiotechResEx Biotechnology Research Extensive
- MBiotechResEx Biotechnology Research Extensive
- Master Financial MathematicsFaculty of Science
- MFinMath Financial Mathematics
- MFinMath Financial Mathematics
- MMolBiol Molecular Biology
Computer Science & IT (8)
- MBioinf Bioinformatics
- MCompSc Computer Science
- MCompSc Computer Science
- MDataSc Data Science
- MDataSc Data Science
- Master Interaction Design
Engineering & Technology (7)
- ME Engineering
- MEngSc Engineering Science
- MEngSc Engineering Science
- MFoodScTech Food Science and TechnologyFaculty of Science
- Master Interaction Design
Agriculture & Forestry (5)
- MAgrSc Agricultural Science
- MAgrSc Agricultural Science
- MAnimSc Animal Science
- MAnimSc Animal Science
- MAnimSc Animal Science
Education & Training (5)
- MCouns Counselling
- MEdSt Educational Studies
- MEdSt Educational Studies
- MEdSt Educational Studies
- MTeach (Primary) Teaching (Primary)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
- MConsBiol Conservation Biology
- MConsSc Conservation Science
- Master Environmental Management
- MEnvMan Environmental Management
- M.Sc. Science
Humanities (4)
- MAppLing Applied Linguistics
- MAppLing Applied Linguistics
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
- MFoodScTech Food Science and TechnologyFaculty of Science
- MFoodScTech Food Science and Technology
- MSocWkSt Social Work Studies
Arts, Design & Architecture (3)
- MArch Architecture
- Master Interaction Design
- MMus Music
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (3)
- MClinExP Clinical Exercise Physiology
- MTLead Tourism Leadership
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.
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
48 -1
2018
47 4
2017
51
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.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
55
2017
55
2016
55
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.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
69 -4
2018
65 -5
2017
60
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
-
2018
42 3
2017
45
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
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Student Reviews
UQ review
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I love the employability opportunities at UQ
Excellent Teaching Staff and beautiful Campus
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The UQ offers great courses with excellent professors. Their range of studies and their reputation make them one of the best universities worldwide. As I first came to UQ i was simply fascinated by this great campus and all of the sport facilities. The quality of the lectures is wide above median and once you graduated you can be sure you are ready to compete in the market
I have no strong opinions on the matter.
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
It has been a partially satisfying and reasonably rewarding experience.
