The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading teaching and research institutions internationally-renowned for its highly-awarded teaching staff, world-acclaimed researchers and superior campus facilities and services.

UQ’s longstanding reputation for quality is reinforced by affiliations with prestigious national and international groups, including the Australian Group of Eight (Go8) and Universitas 21.

UQ also consistently performs well in respected national and international rankings of university academic and research performance. In 2009, the University ranked 41st in the world in a ranking compiled in by the prestigious Times Higher Education Supplement, additionally, UQ was ranked 10th among universities outside Europe and North America and awarded a graduate employability ranking of 38 out of all the world's universities. At a national level, UQ was independently ranked as one of Australia’s best universities in the 2009 edition of The Good Universities Guide, where UQ was awarded the maximum five-star rating for five key performance indicators, including student demand, student staff ratios, research grants and research intensivity - and a further five stars for toughness to get in (St Lucia campus).

The University has more than 2,600 academic staff dedicated to teaching and research. Many are recognised internationally as leaders in their fields. Their ability and dedication is proven by the fact that UQ academics have won more Australian Awards for University Teaching than any other university.

UQ is also one of the leading research universities in Australia and leads industry collaboration and research funding. UQ researchers constantly push the boundaries of research to achieve world-acclaimed research breakthroughs including a vaccine for cervical cancer, pioneered by UQ researcher and 2006 Australian of the Year, Professor Ian Frazer. UQ’s extensive research portfolio includes over 130 research centres as well as many teaching and research sites throughout Queensland.

Today, close to 40,700 students, including over 8,700 international students from around 110 countries, study across four superb south-east Queensland campuses at St Lucia, Herston, Ipswich and Gatton. UQ St Lucia – the university’s largest campus - is situated in Brisbane, a dynamic capital city known for its excellent climate, safe environment and affordable quality of life.

Students choose from a comprehensive range of high quality programs, with more than 350 programs and over 4,000 courses available.

Major areas of study
UQ offers a comprehensive range of high quality programs, with full-degree, Study Abroad, student exchange, English language training and a foundation bridging program available to students.

- More than 350 full-degree programs are available at undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and research higher degree levels. Many programs can be commenced mid-year, and industry placement, field trips and practical options combine to make programs career-focused, exciting, and relevant to industry. Some popular areas of study include: Accounting & Finance, Agriculture & Horticulture, Architecture Arts (Humanities), Audiology, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Business Management, Communication, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental, Science/Management, Equine, Event Management, Food Science, History, Hospitality, Human Movement, Information Technology, International Relations, Journalism, Languages, Law, Marine Science, Medicine, Multimedia Design, Music, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Politics, Psychology, Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Tourism, Veterinary Science, and more.

- Study Abroad and exchange to UQ programs are available for students who are already studying at an overseas institution and who wish to come to UQ for up to two semesters to study some of UQ's exciting courses. Credit for studies is normally transferable back to the student's home degree.

- Students can prepare for their degree at UQ by learning English at the University's on-campus Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ). ICTE-UQ offers a range of short-term English programs for general, academic and business purposes, as well as IELTS testing, English teacher training and professional development programs.

- Students who require 'bridging' studies between secondary (high school/year 12) studies and undergraduate university study can take advantage of the Foundation Year program offered by International Education Services (IES), based in Brisbane. Students who successfully achieve to the specific standards in the Foundation Year program are guaranteed an offer into undergraduate program at UQ.
Orientation meetings
A comprehensive orientation program is held for newly arrived international students in the Orientation Week held prior to the start of Semesters 1 and 2. Mini-orientations are provided for postgraduate research students who arrive at various times throughout the year. Two university preparation programs are offered free to new students, held prior to each semester: the Academic Preparation Program (APP) (three day duration), and the English for Specific Purposes (ESP-ACS) program (three week duration).

Major areas of study

UQ offers a comprehensive range of high quality programs, with full-degree, Study Abroad, student exchange, English language training and a foundation bridging program available to students.

- More than 350 full-degree programs are available at undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and research higher degree levels. Many programs can be commenced mid-year, and industry placement, field trips and practical options combine to make programs career-focused, exciting, and relevant to industry. Some popular areas of study include: Accounting & Finance, Agriculture & Horticulture, Architecture Arts (Humanities), Audiology, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Business Management, Communication, Dentistry, Economics, Education, Engineering, Environmental, Science/Management, Equine, Event Management, Food Science, History, Hospitality, Human Movement, Information Technology, International Relations, Journalism, Languages, Law, Marine Science, Medicine, Multimedia Design, Music, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Politics, Psychology, Sciences, Social Sciences, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Tourism, Veterinary Science, and more.

- Study Abroad and exchange to UQ programs are available for students who are already studying at an overseas institution and who wish to come to UQ for up to two semesters to study some of UQ’s exciting courses. Credit for studies is normally transferable back to the student’s home degree.

- Students can prepare for their degree at UQ by learning English at the University’s on-campus Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ). ICTE-UQ offers a range of short-term English programs for general, academic and business purposes, as well as IELTS testing, English teacher training and professional development programs.

- Students who require ‘bridging’ studies between secondary (high school/year 12) studies and undergraduate university study can take advantage of the Foundation Year program offered by International Education Services (IES), based in Brisbane. Students who successfully achieve to the specific standards in the Foundation Year program are guaranteed an offer into undergraduate program at UQ.

Orientation meetings

A comprehensive orientation program is held for newly arrived international students in the Orientation Week held prior to the start of Semesters 1 and 2. Mini-orientations are provided for postgraduate research students who arrive at various times throughout the year. Two university preparation programs are offered free to new students, held prior to each semester: the Academic Preparation Program (APP) (three day duration), and the English for Specific Purposes (ESP-ACS) program (three week duration).

Total number of students: 37,780

Number of International students: 6,957

Percentage of International students: 18.4%

International to domestic ratio: 18.4%

Main countries of origin: Students come to UQ from more than 120 countries, including Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darusallam, Canada, Fiji, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Norway, Oman, Papua New Guinea, People’s Republic of China, Peru, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, UK, United Arab Emirates, USA, Viet Nam and Zimbabwe.

Scholarship

There are a number of scholarship opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate international students to make their time at UQ easier and more affordable, including Australian Government Scholarships and UQ Faculty and School Scholarships. Many students who study at UQ also source scholarships from their home governments and through multinational organizations.

Accommodation

Students studying at UQ live in three main types of accommodation: on-campus residential colleges, off-campus student housing, and off-campus rental houses or units. UQ's Accommodation Services can help students find temporary and longer-term accommodation and also provide ongoing accommodation advice and assistance.

International student services

UQ offers first-class support services for international students throughout their time at UQ, and after graduating from UQ. Students are offered:
- Student Centres at each campus and a dedicated office for international students
- Airport reception for new students
- Free assistance with finding temporary and longer-term accommodation
- A choice of free academic and communication preparation programs
- A Getting Started and Orientation session for international students
- Access to International Student Advisors, who provide advice, counselling and learning support
- An opportunity to join more than 130 student clubs and societies in areas including sports, travel, religion, international, adventure/travel, food and more
- International alumni chapters in many countries around the world, so graduates can easily keep in contact.

Airport pickup

The University will meet all new, enrolling international students at Brisbane's domestic or international airports.

Provider Features

• Airport pickup and reception services
• Course and Career Counselling services
• Halal food
• International student clubs and associations
• On campus medical facilities
• On-campus accommodation
• Overseas Graduations
• Social Activities
• Special English language
• Special enrolment and orientation
• Sporting facilities - Gym
• Sporting facilities - Swimming pool
• Sporting facilities - Team sports
• Sporting facilities - variety of clubs
• Temporary accommodation on arrival

Opportunities to study abroad

The University’s Study Abroad and student exchange programs provide students with the exciting opportunity to gain an international perspective on their education at a leading Australian university with a reputation for teaching and research.

The programs allow students already enrolled at accredited universities outside of Australia to explore their interests and talents through studying at UQ for one or two semesters. Students admitted to these programs are not awarded a degree from UQ – instead, credit for studies successfully completed at UQ may be transferred to the degree in the student’s home institution.

UQ students choose from an extensive selection of high-quality courses with many offering theoretical or practical components that are unique to UQ. With more than 4,000 courses available in a wide variety of areas, many courses focus on Australian topics or offer field trips to unique locations in south-east Queensland, whilst other courses promote group project work or research opportunities.

Studying at UQ as a Study Abroad or exchange student is not only intellectually rewarding, it is also about personal development, meeting new people and experiencing the Australian culture first-hand.

International students: http://www.uq.edu.au