The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland was established through a 1909 Act of State Parliament and was officially founded on 16 April 1910, making it the first university in Queensland. UQ is a public university with main campuses at St Lucia, Gatton, Herston and Dutton Park. It is ranked among the world’s top 50 universities and is recognised as a world-leading research and teaching institution. UQ’s international-student community numbers 21,574 students from 141 countries, and the wider university community totals 55,424 students. The university’s academic structure spans major faculties including business, economics and law; engineering, architecture and information technology; health, medicine and behavioural science; humanities, arts and social sciences; and science. UQ highlights strengths across the full spectrum of undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and higher degree by research study. Its postgraduate coursework portfolio includes graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, master’s by coursework and some professional doctorates, while its research portfolio includes PhD, MPhil and professional doctorate options. UQ also presents itself as a globally connected institution with strong research output and international engagement. In subject rankings, it has recently placed first nationally and second globally for sports-related subjects and fifth globally for mineral and mining engineering. International students can study through English-taught undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and research programs, alongside pathway options such as English language study. UQ’s current scholarship landscape includes major international merit awards, research support, and accommodation-focused scholarships for eligible students.