The University of Queensland

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About the University

The University of Queensland (UQ), based in Brisbane, Australia, is a leading global institution with over 100 years of academic excellence.
UQ is among the Go8 Universities and from the few Sandstone Universities in Australia.

Key Highlights and Academic Excellence:
UQ is renowned for its innovative teaching and impactful research, offering over 300 undergraduate and postgraduate programs across diverse disciplines.

Rankings and Accreditations:

Ranked among the world’s top universities—42nd by QS and top 50 in 20 subjects—UQ excels in areas like Sports-related Subjects (2nd) and Mineral and Mining Engineering (4th), etc.. It has received more national teaching awards than any other Australian university.

Campus Life and Facilities:

UQ has four campuses—St Lucia, Gatton, Herston, and Dutton Park—offer vibrant student life, world-class facilities, and over 200 clubs and societies. Students benefit from scholarships, support services, peer assistance, counselling, on & off campus accommodations.

Global Impact and Collaborations:

With approximately 21,000 international students from 140+ countries, students experience the idea co-existence in global community.

UQ fosters global impact through industry partnerships, research collaborations and marine stations at Heron and Stradbroke Islands.

UQ Ventures supports entrepreneurial growth through industry connections.

Employment Outcomes:

Graduates are highly employable, with 81% securing full-time roles within four months.

The Careers and Employability Service offers workshops and networking events to boost employability development - through Student-staff partnerships, Internships, Summer/Winter Research, Global experience and Employability award.