University of Queensland - UQ Fact File
The University of Queensland (UQ) is a leading Australian university internationally-renowned for its highly-awarded teaching staff, world-acclaimed researchers and superior campus facilities and services.
With over 380 high-quality programs on offer, students choose from a broad range of study areas that are career-focused, exciting and relevant to industry.
UQ students benefit from a first-class learning experience and also gain a high-quality qualification that is valued world-wide.
The University of Queensland:
· Is a member of the Australian Group of Eight (Go8) and Universitas 21.
· Ranked 33rd in the World University Rankings compiled by the prestigious Times Higher Education Supplement in 2007.
· Has won more Australian Awards for University Teaching than any other university.
· Received the maximum five-star rating in five performance areas by the 2008 Good Universities Guide (including getting a job, staff qualifications, research grants, research intensivity and toughness to get in (St Lucia campus)).
Study options
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Undergraduate courses offered |
Yes |
No |
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First degrees |
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Three-year first degree: |
Y |
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Four-year first degree (not including sandwich courses): |
Y |
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Four- or five-year sandwich courses (including one-year work placement): |
N |
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First degrees taking longer than four years |
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Architecture: |
Y |
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Dentistry: |
N |
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Medicine: |
N |
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Veterinary science: |
Y |
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Type of first degrees offered |
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Single major: |
Y |
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Joint subject (double major, equal weighting) |
Y |
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Combined (double degrees) |
Y |
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Postgraduate courses offered |
Yes |
No |
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Postgraduate Certificate: |
Y |
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Postgraduate Diploma: |
Y |
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Master’s by Coursework: |
Y |
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Master’s by research: |
Y |
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Doctorate: |
Y |
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Support offered to students |
Yes |
No |
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Pre-sessional courses: |
Y |
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In-sessional courses: |
Y |
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Specialist courses: |
Y |
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General support |
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Induction programme: |
Y |
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Study skills training: |
Y |
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Ongoing support courses: |
Y |
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Tuition Fees |
Min |
Max |
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Undergraduate (average first year) |
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Agriculture, Animals, Food & Environment |
A$19,760 |
A$21,424 |
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Business, Economics, Tourism & Law |
A$19,760 |
A$22,000 |
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Engineering, Architecture & Planning |
A$20,188 |
A$21,445 |
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Health |
A$19,416 |
A$37,080 |
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Humanities, Social Science, Education & Arts |
A$16,480 |
A$19,501 |
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Science & Information Technology |
A$19,776 |
A$24,154 |
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Postgraduate coursework (cost per semester) |
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Agriculture, Animals, Food & Environment |
A$10,712 |
A$18,540 |
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Business, Economics, Tourism & Law |
A$9,880 |
A$11,960 |
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Engineering, Architecture & Planning |
A$10,506 |
A$11,948 |
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Health |
A$8,240 |
A$16,480 |
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Humanities, Social Science, Education & Arts |
A$8,240 |
A$11,948 |
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Science & Information Technology |
A$10,609 |
A$11,948 |
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Research Higher Degrees (cost per semester) |
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Master of Philosophy & Doctor of Philosophy |
A$10,750 |
A$17,750 |
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Scholarships |
Yes |
No |
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Undergraduate |
Y |
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Postgraduate |
Y |
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Student population |
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Number of full-time students |
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Undergraduate: |
26,855 |
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Postgraduate: |
9,832 |
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Percentage of students who are international students |
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Undergraduate: |
11.84% |
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Postgraduate: |
27.25% |
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Male-to-female ratio of students |
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Undergraduate: |
55.39% female |
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Postgraduate: |
53.89% female |
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Facilities and learning resources |
Yes |
No |
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Computer –aided learning: |
Y |
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Language laboratory: |
Y |
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Free internet access: |
Y (quota applies) |
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Free e-mail access: |
Y (quota applies) |
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Library open |
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daily during term: |
Y |
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weekends: |
Y |
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holiday periods: |
Y |
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Computer facilities available 24 hours: |
Y |
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Student life |
Yes |
No |
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Students’ union: |
Y |
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International student welfare officer: |
Y |
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Student health service: |
Y |
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Housing office / accommodation officer: |
Y |
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Careers service: |
Y |
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Job shop: |
Y |
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Part-time employment opportunities with university: |
Y |
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Institution Facilities and Events |
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Sporting |
Social |
Cultural |
Religious |
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UQ has an extensive range of sporting facilities including an athletics centre, tennis courts, an Olympic-standard swimming pool, a beach volleyball court, netball courts, a three-level gymnasium, as well as sporting ovals that cater for cricket, hockey, softball, and all football codes. Students can also take advantage of short recreational courses in dance, holistic health, martial arts and sports coaching. |
UQ provides many opportunities for students to meet other students. More than 130 clubs and societies have been formed by people with a wide range of interests, hobbies and backgrounds and contribute to the colour and diversity of UQ campus life. |
A range of cultural activities are available on-campus, with music concerts, various museum collections, art galleries, theatre, dances, debates, barbeques and Market Days offered to help students enjoy campus life. |
UQ offers a multi-faith Chaplaincy Service and a variety of facilities for UQ students. Many faiths are practised and respected in Brisbane, which has facilities and places of worship for Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Islamic and major religious groups. |
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Accommodation |
Yes |
No |
Average weekly costs |
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Homestay: |
N |
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Student Halls: |
Y |
A$302 (40 weeks) |
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- full board: |
Y |
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- partial board: |
Y |
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- self-catering: |
Y |
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House share (private sector): |
Y |
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Guaranteed accommodation in first year of course: |
N |
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Single-sex accommodation blocks: |
Y |
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Location |
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Nearest town/city: |
Brisbane |
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Nearest railway station: |
UQ St Lucia: Toowong; UQ Ipswich: Ipswich Station; UQ Gatton: bus service |