Ranked in the world's top 50, The University of Queensland is one of Australia's leading research and teaching institutions. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.
Who We Are
UQ is here to offer you an education – and not just a qualification. We're a university that examines life's biggest questions. A university with endless possibilities. A university that will equip you for future success – locally and globally, today and tomorrow.
UQ ranks in the top 50 as measured by the Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities. The University also ranks 48 in the QS World University Rankings, 45 in the US News Best Global Universities Rankings, 65 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and 55 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities.
UQ has more national teaching awards than any other Australian university and our graduates are the most employable in Queensland.
Student experience
The Student Employability Centre provides students with opportunities, choices and support that will help them achieve their personal goals, to become leaders in their chosen fields and to positively impact on the society in which they live.
Students can take part in a wide range of extracurricular activities during their studies. They can study abroad, participate in conferences and research opportunities, utilise sporting and cultural facilities and have access more than 200 clubs and societies.
UQ is continually discovering and practising innovative approaches to fostering student retention and employability. We work towards achieving our strategic objectives by partnering with students to develop new initiatives to enhance the student experience.
Notable alumni
The University’s outstanding 268,000-plus alumni include a Nobel laureate, an Academy Award winner, and leaders in government, law, science, public service and the arts. The University celebrates its alumni as its greatest assets. Their achievements make the University great and, in return, we will work hard to strengthen our reputation.
