The University of Queensland (UQ)
For more than a century, The University of Queensland (UQ) has created positive change for society by delivering knowledge leadership for a better world.
UQ ranks among the world’s top universities, as measured by several key independent rankings, including the 2025 CWTS Leiden Ranking (50)*, 2025 U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings (43), 2025 Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities (NTU Ranking) (37), 2026 QS World University Rankings (42).
At UQ, we’re changing the way higher education is imagined and experienced. Our students enjoy innovative and flexible learning options, diverse and dynamic partnership opportunities, and an integrated digital and campus learning environment.
More than 55,000 students – including the majority of Queensland's highest academic achievers as well as top interstate and overseas students. They include around 20,000 postgraduate and approximately 21,000 international students who contribute to a diverse, supportive and inclusive campus community.
Award-winning teachers
With a strong focus on teaching excellence, having won more national teaching awards than any other Australian university, UQ is committed to providing students with the best opportunities and practical experiences during their time with us, empowering them with transferable knowledge and skills that will prepare them to exceed expectations throughout their careers.
Expansive course offerings
Explore new perspectives, spark your curiosity and expand your understanding with over 300 programs designed to suit your interests, passions and career goals. Through our faculties and globally recognised research institutes and centres, you’ll have access to study and research opportunities across one of the broadest ranges of disciplines in Australia.
- Agriculture and animal sciences
- Architecture, design and urban planning
- Arts, humanities and social sciences
- Business and economics
- Communication, media and experience design
- Computer science and IT
- Education
- Engineering
- Environment
- Health and medicine
- Law
- Science and mathematics
Enhance your employability
UQ offers a wide range of employability services and programs, all designed to help you graduate with career-ready capabilities. Complement your university study with enrichment activities designed to help you take your new knowledge outside of the classroom.
Studying in Queensland
Culture, adventure and sunshine year-round, Queensland is like no other. Home to 5 of Australia's 11 World Heritage destinations, it offers unbeatable lifestyle and climate. Discover why Queensland is the perfect place to study and live.
Brisbane (Meanjin), one of Australia's fastest-growing capital cities, is renowned for its welcoming attitude, vibrant culture and outdoor lifestyle. We have 3 campuses in Brisbane: St Lucia, Herston and Dutton Park. Our Gatton campus is situated 60 minutes from Brisbane in the Lockyer Valley region.
For more information visit study.uq.edu.au.
*CWTS Leiden Ranking measured by the Impact indicator P(top 1%), ordered by P(top 1%) with fractional counting used.