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Overview

Founded in 1909, The University of Queensland is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of St Lucia (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Queensland. This institution also has a branch campus in Herston and Gatton. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, The University of Queensland (UQ) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. The University of Queensland (UQ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 114-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Australian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UQ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

The University of Queensland's Control Typepublic

Entity

The University of Queensland's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

The University of Queensland' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

The University of Queensland's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym UQ
Founded 1909
Motto Scientia ac Labore
Through knowledge and hard work
Colours Purple
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official The University of Queensland general video presentation.

University Location

Address Chancellor's Place
St Lucia
4072 Queensland
Australia
The University of Queensland's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
The University of Queensland Phone Number +61 (0)7 3365 1111
The University of Queensland Fax Number +61 (0)7 3365 1100
Other locations Herston and Gatton

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following The University of Queensland's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify The University of Queensland's academic range and degree level offering.



The University of Queensland: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
L&C
B&S
M&H
S&T
Eng

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on The University of Queensland's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This The University of Queensland's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at The University of Queensland.

The University of Queensland: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 over 20,000 US$
(18,225 Euro)		 over 20,000 US$
(18,225 Euro)
International
students		 over 20,000 US$
(18,225 Euro)		 over 20,000 US$
(18,225 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on The University of Queensland's yearly tuition fees which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e. face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic The University of Queensland's admission information.

The University of Queensland's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


The University of Queensland's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has The University of Queensland a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

The University of Queensland's acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Undergraduate programs

To be considered for an offer to a UQ undergraduate program, you'll need to meet all the entry requirements.
For all UQ undergraduate programs, you must have:
- completed a  qualification accepted by UQ  – Queensland Year 12 or an equivalent qualification
- attained the required minimum entry score
- satisfied any subject prerequisites
- attained the required level of English language requirements
- successfully completed any program-specific application requirements.

Postgraduate programs

To be considered for an offer to a UQ postgraduate program, you'll need to meet all the entry requirements.
For all UQ postgraduate coursework programs you must have:
 - completed a previous qualification and/or professional experience
 - attained the required minimum grade point average (GPA)
 - attained the required level of English language requirements
 - met the other program-specific requirements (if applicable).


Find your program’s specific entry requirements at study.uq.edu.au/study-options/programs.
For further detailed information on UQ’s admissions requirements visit study.uq.edu.au/admissions.


The University of Queensland's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

The University of Queensland has more than 16900 international students.

The University of Queensland's Admission Office Admission Office

JD Story Building, The University of Queensland
Brisbane 4072
(0)3 8676 7004
1800 671 980

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact The University of Queensland's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above information may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for The University of Queensland.

The University of Queensland's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

The University of Queensland has an enrollment range of 40,000-44,999 students making it a very large-sized institution.


The University of Queensland's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).


The University of Queensland's Control Type Control Type

The University of Queensland is a public higher education institution.


The University of Queensland's Entity Type Entity Type

The University of Queensland is a non-profit higher education institution.


The University of Queensland's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


The University of Queensland's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

The University of Queensland does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of The University of Queensland's main facilities:


The University of Queensland's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit The University of Queensland's Library

The University of Queensland’s Library has one of the largest collections among Australian academic libraries and is by far the largest in the state of Queensland.
The collection includes access to:

  • 2.43 million book titles (electronic and print)
  • 178,000 journals (electronic and print).

This substantial collection is used extensively by UQ clients.
In 2021, there were:

  • 11.39 million journal article downloads
  • 6.07 million ebook downloads (chapter or title)
  • 56,000 physical item loans.

Our institutional repository, UQ eSpace, houses over 456,500 items authored or co-authored by UQ-affiliated researchers, including more than:

  • 280,700 journal articles
  • 75,700 conference papers
  • 25,200 theses.
  • 142,600 of these items are available open access.

UQ's cultural and historical collections include Australian literature, art history, architecture and more.


The University of Queensland's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

The UQ Accommodation team can help you find your ideal home. The team offers free information sessions before classes start, and can also give you advice, check documentation for you, and direct you to useful material online.
The range of accommodation includes:

  • UQ Residential Colleges - St Lucia (Cromwell College, Duchesne College, Emmanuel College, Grace College, International House, King's College, St John's College, St Leo's College, The Women's College, Union College)
  • UQ Residences - St Lucia
  • Halls of Residence - Gatton (436 rooms)
  • UQ Res Homes - St Lucia and Gatton (3, 4 or 5-bedroom houses)

International students can also access guaranteed accommodation and free airport pick-up.
For more information, please visit accommodation.uq.edu.au


The University of Queensland's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.

Located across UQ’s St Lucia and Gatton campuses, UQ Sport offers the UQ community a variety of options to keep fit, including some 70 sports and activities, several social sport options and close to 40 sporting clubs.
St Lucia facilities include:

  • 90+ group fitness classes each week
  • a 3-level weights and cardio gym
  • 50-metre and 25-metre heated pools
  • an Olympic-standard athletics track
  • 10+ sporting fields, including 2 international-standard artificial playing fields
  • 21 tennis courts and 2 pickleball courts • netball, badminton, basketball, squash and beach volleyball courts
  • a range of high-performance services for student athletes via UQ Sport's Elite Athlete program.

Gatton facilities include:

  • an on-campus cardio and weights gym
  • a 25-metre pool
  • tennis, basketball, netball and squash courts
  • many social sport options offered throughout the year
  • 10+ group fitness classes per week including boot camp, yoga, Pilates and high-intensity toning classes
  • 3 playing fields, including one of Queensland’s best rugby pitches.


University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of The University of Queensland's main services:


The University of Queensland's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Scholarships
The University of Queensland offers competitive scholarships to help high-achieving students fund their tertiary education. UQ has scholarships for a diverse range of focus criteria - such as academic excellence, sporting excellence, creative excellence etc.
You may be eligible for a scholarship for your specific program, study area or research focus. There are also opportunities to enhance students' experience from specific international countries or regions.
For more information, and to check your eligibility, visit: scholarships.uq.edu.au.

Financial aid
UQ can help students from North America, as well as some countries in Europe and Latin America, apply for student loan programs that are offered in their home countries. These loans can help you cover a portion of your educational expenses while studying full-time at UQ.
For more information and to check your eligibility visit study.uq.edu.au/admissions/financial-aid-international-students

The University of Queensland's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

As a UQ student, you can grow your global network through UQ’s student exchange program by studying up to 2 semesters of your degree at one of our 130 partner institutions in 30+ countries.
You'll gain program credit while expanding your world perspective, enhancing your employability, developing your network, and maybe even learning a new language.
For more information please visit this web page to see UQ's outgoing exchange partners: employability.uq.edu.au/studentexchange/find-hostemployability.uq.edu.au/global-experiences

The University of Queensland's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


The University of Queensland's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

The University of Queensland's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on The University of Queensland's facilities and services; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


The University of Queensland's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

The University of Queensland is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Education and Training of Australia


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important The University of Queensland's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • CPA Australia
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA)
  • Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)
  • Australian Computer Society (ACS)
  • Engineers Australia


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize The University of Queensland as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important The University of Queensland's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Group of Eight (go8)
  • Universities Australia
  • Universitas 21 (U21)
  • edX
  • Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the The University of Queensland 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some The University of Queensland's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

The University of Queensland's Facebook page The University of Queensland's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

The University of Queensland's X (formerly Twitter) page The University of Queensland's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

The University of Queensland's YouTube channel The University of Queensland's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

The University of Queensland's Instagram page The University of Queensland's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

The University of Queensland's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

The University of Queensland's official TikTok channel

Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

This higher education institution is not a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization that is developing, implementing and supporting free open education and free online courses. View a list of Open Education Global members by country.


Wikipedia

Wikipedia Article Wikipedia Article

The University of Queensland's Wikipedia article

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