University of Queensland Overview
The University of Queensland (UQ) is a leading institution in Australia, known for its academic excellence and research contributions.
Faculty and Programs
UQ boasts a team of highly qualified faculty members, many of whom are experts in their respective fields. The university offers a wide range of programs, with a focus on areas such as business, engineering, health sciences, and environmental studies.
Research Achievements
UQ is renowned for its groundbreaking research projects, particularly in the fields of medicine, sustainability, and technology. The university has consistently produced innovative solutions to global challenges.
Specialized Programs
Some of UQ's standout programs include the Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics, the Master of Environmental Management, and the Doctor of Medicine. These programs are designed to provide students with specialized knowledge and skills in high-demand industries.
Training Future Leaders
UQ is committed to nurturing talented individuals and producing future leaders. One notable example is the UQ Young Achievers Program, which recognizes and supports outstanding students with leadership potential.
Renowned Reputation
UQ has established a strong reputation both nationally and internationally, consistently ranking among the top universities in the world. The university's graduates are highly sought after by employers for their diverse skill sets and strong work ethic.
Programmes
Ad Feature programmes(2)
Bachelor of Architectural Design
Bachelor of Biotechnology
Bachelor(125) / UG(125)
Arts and Humanities(13)
- •Bachelor of Advanced Humanities (Honours)
- •Bachelor of Architectural Design
- •Bachelor of Arts
- •Bachelor of Design
- •Bachelor of Music
- •Bachelor of Urban Planning
- •Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours)
- •Bachelors of Arts/ Laws (Honours)
- •Bachelors of Arts/ Social Science
- •Bachelors of Humanities / Laws (Honours)
- •Bachelors of Music / Arts
- •Bachelors of Music / Education (Secondary)
- •Bachelors of Music / Science
Business and Management(25)
- •Bachelor of Advanced Business (Honours)
- •Bachelor of Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours)
- •Bachelor of Business Management
- •Bachelor of Business Management / Commerce
- •Bachelor of Business Management / Economics
- •Bachelor of Business Management / Information Technology
- •Bachelor of Commerce
- •Bachelor of Commerce / Laws (Honours)
- •Bachelor of Economics
- •Bachelor of Economics / Science
- •Bachelors of Business Management / Arts
- •Bachelors of Business Management / Communication
- •Bachelors of Business Management / Design
- •Bachelors of Business Management / Economics
- •Bachelors of Business Management / Education (Secondary)
- •Bachelors of Business Management / Information Technology
- •Bachelors of Business Management / Journalism
- •Bachelors of Business Management / Laws (Honours)
- •Bachelors of Business Management / Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
- •Bachelors of Commerce / Arts
- •Bachelors of Commerce / Economics
- •Bachelors of Commerce / Information Technology
- •Bachelors of Commerce / Science
- •Bachelors of Economics / Arts
- •Bachelors of Economics / Laws (Honours)
Engineering and Technology(27)
- •Bachelor of Computer Science
- •Bachelor of Computer Science / Business Management
- •Bachelor of Computer Science / Commerce
- •Bachelor of Computer Science / Master of Cyber Security
- •Bachelor of Computer Science / Master of Data Science
- •Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical Engineering)
- •Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil Engineering)
- •Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical Engineering)
- •Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Mechanical Engineering)
- •Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Business Management
- •Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) / Commerce
- •Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Master of Engineering
- •Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Biotechnology
- •Bachelor of Information Technology
- •Bachelor of Information Technology / Arts
- •Bachelors of Computer Science / Arts
- •Bachelors of Computer Science / Economics
- •Bachelors of Computer Science / Laws (Honours)
- •Bachelors of Computer Science / Science
- •Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Arts
- •Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Computer Science
- •Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Design
- •Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Economics
- •Bachelors of Engineering (Honours) / Mathematics
- •Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Information Technology
- •Bachelors of Engineering (Honours)/Science
- •Bachelors of Information Technology/Science
Life Sciences and Medicine(32)
- •Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours)
- •Bachelor of Agribusiness
- •Bachelor of Agricultural Science
- •Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- •Bachelor of Biotechnology
- •Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours)
- •Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)
- •Bachelor of Health Sciences
- •Bachelor of Health, Sport and Physical Education (Honours)
- •Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
- •Bachelor of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Master of Dietetics
- •Bachelor of Midwifery
- •Bachelor of Nursing
- •Bachelor of Nutrition Sciences / Master of Dietetics Studies
- •Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
- •Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
- •Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
- •Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
- •Bachelor of Science
- •Bachelor of Science / Education (Secondary)
- •Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)
- •Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)
- •Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
- •Bachelor of Wildlife Science
- •Bachelors of Agribusiness / Agricultural Science
- •Bachelors of Agribusiness/ Wildlife Science
- •Bachelors of Biomedical Science / Science
- •Bachelors of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences / Science
- •Bachelors of Nursing / Midwifery
- •Bachelors of Science / Arts
- •Bachelors of Science / Journalism
- •Bachelors of Science / Laws (Honours)
Natural Sciences(9)
- •Bachelor of Environmental Management (Honours)
- •Bachelor of Mathematics
- •Bachelors of Mathematics / Arts
- •Bachelors of Mathematics / Business Management
- •Bachelors of Mathematics / Commerce
- •Bachelors of Mathematics / Computer Science
- •Bachelors of Mathematics / Economics
- •Bachelors of Mathematics / Education (Secondary)
- •Bachelors of Mathematics / Science
Social Sciences and Management(19)
- •Bachelor of Communication
- •Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours)
- •Bachelor of Education (Primary)
- •Bachelor of Education (Secondary)
- •Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Sciences (Honours)
- •Bachelor of International Studies
- •Bachelor of Journalism
- •Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- •Bachelor of Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours)
- •Bachelor of Social Science
- •Bachelor of Social Work
- •Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
- •Bachelors of Arts / Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
- •Bachelors of Arts/ Education (Secondary)
- •Bachelors of Communication / Arts
- •Bachelors of Communication / Journalism
- •Bachelors of Criminology and Criminal Justice / Arts
- •Bachelors of Journalism / Arts
- •Bachelors of Journalism / Laws (Honours)
Master(148) / PG(148)
Arts and Humanities(10)
- •Graduate Certificate in Music
- •Graduate Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning
- •Graduate Certificate in Writing, Editing and Publishing
- •Graduate Diploma in Urban Planning
- •Master of Applied Linguistics
- •Master of Architecture
- •Master of Arts in Translation and Interpreting
- •Master of Music
- •Master of Urban Development and Design
- •Master of Urban Planning
Business and Management(16)
- •Graduate Certificate in Business
- •Graduate Certificate in Business Administration
- •Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
- •Graduate Certificate in Commerce
- •Graduate Certificate in Economic Studies
- •Graduate Certificate in Economics
- •Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- •Graduate Diploma in Business Research Methods
- •Graduate Diploma in Economics
- •Graduate Diploma in Financial Mathematics
- •Master of Business
- •Master of Business Analytics
- •Master of Commerce
- •Master of Economics
- •Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- •Master of International Economics and Finance
Engineering and Technology(24)
- •Graduate Certificate in Computer Science
- •Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security
- •Graduate Certificate in Engineering Science
- •Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
- •Graduate Certificate in Interaction Design
- •Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
- •Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security
- •Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
- •Graduate Diploma in Interaction Design
- •Master of Chemical Engineering (Professional)
- •Master of Civil Engineering (Professional)
- •Master of Computer Science
- •Master of Computer Science (Management)
- •Master of Cyber Security
- •Master of Data Science
- •Master of Electrical Engineering (Professional)
- •Master of Engineering Science
- •Master of Engineering Science (Management)
- •Master of Information Technology
- •Master of Interaction Design
- •Master of Materials and Manufacturing Engineering (Professional)
- •Master of Mechanical Engineering (Professional)
- •Master of Software Engineering (Professional)
- •Master of Urban Water Engineering (Professional)
Life Sciences and Medicine(55)
- •Graduate Certificate in Agribusiness
- •Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Science
- •Graduate Certificate in Animal Science
- •Graduate Certificate in Bioinformatics
- •Graduate Certificate in Biotechnology
- •Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy
- •Graduate Certificate in Environmental Health Sciences
- •Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology
- •Graduate Certificate in Medicine
- •Graduate Certificate in Molecular Biology
- •Graduate Certificate in Pharmaceutical Industry Practice
- •Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice
- •Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology
- •Graduate Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences
- •Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology
- •Graduate Diploma in Magnetic Resonance Technology
- •Graduate Diploma in Molecular Biology
- •Graduate Diploma in Science
- •Master of Agribusiness
- •Master of Agricultural Science
- •Master of Animal Science
- •Master of Audiology Studies
- •Master of Bioengineering (Professional)
- •Master of Bioinformatics
- •Master of Bioinformatics Research Extensive
- •Master of Biostatistics
- •Master of Biotechnology
- •Master of Biotechnology Research Extensive
- •Master of Business Psychology
- •Master of Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology
- •Master of Clinical Pharmacy
- •Master of Clinical Psychology
- •Master of Conservation Biology
- •Master of Counselling
- •Master of Dietetics Studies
- •Master of Environmental Health Sciences
- •Master of Epidemiology
- •Master of Magnetic Resonance Technology
- •Master of Medicine
- •Master of Mental Health
- •Master of Molecular Biology
- •Master of Molecular Biology Research Extensive
- •Master of Nurse Practitioner
- •Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
- •Master of Occupational Health and Safety Science
- •Master of Occupational Hygiene
- •Master of Occupational Hygiene / Occupational Health and Safety Science
- •Master of Occupational Therapy Studies
- •Master of Organisational Psychology
- •Master of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice
- •Master of Physiotherapy
- •Master of Physiotherapy Studies
- •Master of Psychology
- •Master of Science
- •Master of Speech Pathology Studies
Natural Sciences(16)
- •Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management
- •Graduate Certificate in Food Science and Technology
- •Graduate Certificate in Geographic Information Science
- •Graduate Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Technology
- •Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Energy
- •Graduate Diploma in Environmental Management
- •Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science
- •Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Energy
- •Master of Conservation Science
- •Master of Environmental Management
- •Master of Financial Mathematics
- •Master of Food Science and Technology
- •Master of Geographic Information Science
- •Master of Quantum Technology
- •Master of Sustainable Energy
- •Master of Sustainable Energy (Management)
Social Sciences and Management(27)
- •Graduate Certificate in Biostatistics
- •Graduate Certificate in Communication
- •Graduate Certificate in Governance and Public Policy
- •Graduate Certificate in International Relations
- •Graduate Certificate in Mediation and Conflict Resolution
- •Graduate Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies
- •Graduate Certificate in Public Health
- •Graduate Certificate in Sports Coaching
- •Graduate Certificate in Sports Medicine
- •Graduate Certificate in Tourism, Hotel and Event Management
- •Graduate Diploma in Biostatistics
- •Graduate Diploma in Public Health
- •Master of Communication
- •Master of Educational Studies
- •Master of Governance and Public Policy
- •Master of International Relations
- •Master of Laws
- •Master of Peace and Conflict Studies
- •Master of Public Health
- •Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
- •Master of Sports Coaching
- •Master of Sports Medicine
- •Master of Teaching (Primary)
- •Master of Teaching (Secondary)
- •Master of Tourism, Hotel and Event Management
- •Master of Writing, Editing and Publishing
- •Masters of International Relations / Peace and Conflict Studies
MBA (1)
Full-Time MBA(1)
- •Master of Business Administration
PHD(5)
Arts and Humanities(1)
- •Doctor of Philosophy
Life Sciences and Medicine(4)
- •Doctor of Clinical Dentistry
- •Doctor of Dental Medicine
- •Doctor of Medicine
- •Doctor of Veterinary Clinical Science
University Information
Admission
Undergraduate programs
To be considered for an offer toa UQ undergraduate program, you'll need to meet all the entry requirements.
For all our undergraduateprograms, 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 toa UQ postgraduate program, you'll need to meet all the entry requirements.
For all ourUQ postgraduate coursework programs you must have:
- completed a previousqualification and/or professional experience
- attained the required minimumgrade point average (GPA)
- attained the required level ofEnglish language requirements
- met the other program-specificrequirements (if applicable).
Find your program’s specificentry requirements at study.uq.edu.au/study-options/programs .
For further detailed informationon UQ’s admissions requirements visit study.uq.edu.au/admissions .
General
Bachelor
Master
Facilities
St Lucia Campus
Just 7 kilometresfrom Brisbane’s city centre, UQ St Lucia is renowned as one of Australia’s mostattractive university campuses.
Bounded by the BrisbaneRiver on 3 sides, the 114-hectare site provides a perfect study, researchand living environment. You will enjoy the best of both worlds: a vibrantcampus with the tradition of an established university.
The gracious sandstonearchitecture, with its hub of cloistered buildings enclosing the NationalTrust-registered Great Court – along with spacious parklands and lakes –encompass world-class teaching and research facilities, including Queensland’slargest research library, fully equipped laboratories and modern lecturetheatres.
Gatton Campus
UQ Gatton is the University's rural campus. It combines itsQueensland Agricultural College heritage with modern research and teachingfacilities in agriculture, agribusiness and veterinary science.
Just over an hour’s drivewest of Brisbane and 5 kilometres from the local township, the 1068-hectareGatton campus offers a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and world-class facilitiesincluding the Queensland Animal Science Precinct, the UQ Veterinary MedicalCentre, Gatton Research Dairy, nursery and glasshouse facilities, the southernhemisphere’s largest PV solar array research facility, and a pesticide windtunnel facility.
The campus also operatesseveral commercial plant and animal production units in rural technologies tosupport teaching, research and hands-on training.
Herston Campus
Just 3 kilometresfrom the Brisbane city centre, Herston is UQ’s core campus for clinical healthteaching and research.
Sharing premises with theRoyal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and QIMR Berghofer Medical ResearchInstitute, UQ Herston houses a vibrant clinical and research community thatdeliver innovative and contemporary research and education programs in aclinical academic environment.
Major research institutes on campus include the UQ Centre for Clinical Research, along with other keyfacilities such as the Oral Health Centre and the purpose-built Herston ImagingResearch Facility.
Dutton Park Campus
A short distance from the St Lucia campus, the newly opened UQ Dutton Park is a health and biotechnology research and teaching hub. The campus is located in a vibrant research and innovation precinct, with an expanding health, biomedical and environmental sciences sector.
It is the primary teaching and research location for UQ’s School of Pharmacy and is home to the Queensland Alliance for Environmental Health Sciences (QAEHS) and the Cornwall Street Medical Centre (UQ Health Care). It is adjacent to the Translational Research Institute, housing UQ’s Frazer Institute, and has strong connections with health and government partners.
UQ’s diverse off-campusfacilities include:
• marine researchstations at North Stradbroke (Minjerribah) and Heron Islands
• the University Mine andthe Julius Kruttschnitt Mineral Research Centre at Indooroopilly
• seismograph station atMount Nebo
• veterinary scienceteaching and research centre at Dayboro
• the UQ Business SchoolDowntown in the Brisbane city centre
• Institute for SocialScience Research at Long Pocket
• Boyce Gardens,Toowoomba
• teaching hospitals,health centres, student accommodation and other medical research facilitiesthroughout Brisbane, the Gold Coast and regional Queensland.
Find out more about our campuses and locations at campuses.uq.edu.au .
Students & Staff
Student life
A life beyond the classroom is a big part of university, and UQ is a great place to meet new people and access a wide range of sporting and cultural activities.
Our 3 main campuses at St Lucia, Herston and Gatton boast beautiful grounds where you can relax between classes or catch up with friends. We also offer world-class sporting facilities and more than 220 social, sports, and academic clubs and societies. UQ also hosts a calendar of events and activities such as cultural festivals, theatre, dances, concerts, movie nights, debates, barbecues, markets, and museum and art exhibitions.
Discover the vibrant student life that awaits you at life.uq.edu.au .
Total students
41,490
International students
23,022
Total faculty staff
3,487
Employability & Career
Career Services
UQ qualifications are highly regarded by Australian and international employers. According to the 2022 Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching Graduate Outcomes Survey, 81.0 per cent of UQ bachelor's degree graduates available for full-time work had secured full-time employment within 4 months of completing programs, comparing favourably to the national average of 78.5 per cent.
UQ leads Queensland universities in employability rankings. The Graduate Employability Rankings placed UQ =63rd globally, meaning UQ graduates are better placed than any other graduates in Queensland to secure employment after graduating.
The UQ student experience provides a foundation for success far beyond graduation. We offer a balance of support, structure and flexibility while preparing you to compete in today’s rapidly evolving workplace. The UQ Employability Award program gives you the chance to build skills that future employers value, such as leadership, teamwork, communication, problem-solving and cultural awareness.
UQ Ventures helps students grow their entrepreneurial potential by connecting and collaborating with experts in the startup ecosystem.
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Rankings
University Rankings by Region
Rank: #42
Business Masters Rankings
Rank: #43
Global MBA Rankings
Rank: #4
Sustainability Rankings
Rank: #50
World University Rankings
Rank: #42
World University Rankings by Subject
Rank: #2
Campus Locations
St Lucia Campus Campus
Primary CampusThe University of Queensland, St Lucia
Gatton Campus Campus
5391 Warrego Hwy
Herston Campus Campus
11 Wyndham St