The University of Queensland (UQ) is a progressive and research-driven public university, located in the heart of Brisbane, Australia. For more than a century, UQ has maintained a global reputation for creating positive change 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 CWTS Leiden Ranking (32*), the Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities (NTU Ranking) (38), U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings (36), QS World University Rankings (47), Academic Ranking of World Universities (51), and Times Higher Education World University Rankings (=54).
The University of Queensland has a strong focus on teaching excellence, having won more national teaching awards than any other university in Australia. More than 54,000 current students, including 20,300 international students, contribute to a diverse, inclusive community across UQ’s three beautiful campuses.
Beyond the classroom, the university provides an exciting timetable of activities and events, catering to the extracurricular interests of its students. UQ’s Careers and Employability Service provides advice and guidance towards choosing a career path and applying for work experience, internship and job opportunities. The award-winning service also runs an annual program of employment workshops and networking events, connecting students to the university’s extensive community of alumni and professional partners.
The university has cultivated a global reputation for producing university graduates who are ready to carve out successful careers and become leaders in their field. Students from UQ will leave equipped with an asset that will help them find further education or employment, as it represents diligence, motivation and academic excellence.
