The University of Queensland - Fact Sheet University of Queensland

Ranking

Ranked well inside the top 100* universities in the world The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia's finest higher education institutions with: 

• more awards for teaching excellence than any other Australian university
• exceptional program choice across a wide range of study areas at undergraduate, postgraduate and research higher degree levels
• opportunities for students to gain practical experience and make valuable connections with prospective employers through internships and work placements
• the chance to study part of their degree overseas at one of the University’s many partner institutions
• a graduate employment rate 3.2 percentage points higher than the national average

UQ is a founding member of the national Group of Eight, a leading group of Australian universities that conducts a significant portion of all university research in Australia, as well as one of only three Australian universities to be a member of the Universitas 21, an alliance allowing UQ to offer students with unique opportunities to participate in student exchanges and events throughout the world. Through this alliance, UQ students have participated in events such as the Summer School program in Mexico, Undergraduate Research Conference in Japan and the Social Entrepreneurship program in Guatemala.

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

In addition to flexibility in program choice, UQ students also benefit from the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of extracurricular activities during their studies. There are study abroad opportunities to more than 185 partner institutions in 41 countries and access to more than 190 clubs and societies, as well as sports and cultural facilities.

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

It has all the advantages of a large modern city, yet it retains the friendliness and charm of a small regional town. In the 2013 ‘Australia’ edition of the Lonely Planet travel guidebook, Brisbane was named as Australia’s coolest city.

With campuses based in and around the city of Brisbane, you will enjoy a diverse community of over 50,000 students, including over 11,000 international students from 140 different countries across the globe.

*-2015-2016; 46 QS World University Rankings|52 US News and World Report Best Global Universities | 60 Times Higher Education Rankings | 77 Academic Ranking of World Universities.

World Class Research Facilities

The University has nine world class research institutes, and researchers whose innovations are having a global impact, including

 

• creation of a cervical cancer vaccine
• protection of the world's food supply
• installation of the largest photovoltaic solar panel in the southern hemisphere

As a UQ student you have the opportunity to be taught by and work alongside these researchers.

Excellent Teaching

According to the QS World University Subject Rankings 2016, eleven of UQ's subject disciplines are ranked in the world's top 30:

• mineral and mining engineering (10)
• environmental science (12)
• agriculture and forestry (17)
• education (18)
• psychology (21)
• development studies (23)
• chemical engineering (25)
• communication and media studies (25)
• accounting finance (26)
• veterinary science(29)
• nursing(30)

Recreational opportunities

An hour’s drive south of the city, you will find the golden beaches and theme parks of the Gold Coast. North from Brisbane you will find the Sunshine Coast beaches, national parks, rainforests and attractions like Australia Zoo. Just off the coast you will find the 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 Commonwealth Games, Rugby World Cup and the 2014 G20 leaders' summit.

Enhanced Career Prospects

The University’s outstanding 215,000-plus alumni include a Nobel laureate, the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, an Academy Award winner, and leaders in government, law, science, public service and the arts.