Overview

UQ's longstanding reputation for quality is reinforced by affiliations with prestigious national and international groups, including the Australian Group of Eight (GO8) and Universitas 21.

UQ is ranked in the top 100 in the world by QS World Universities Rankings 2010. 

In addition to this, the University has won more Australian Awards for University Teaching than any other university.  More than 43,731 students, including over 10,465 international students from around 133 countries, study across four superb south-east campuses. Campuses are located in, or near, Brisbane; Australia's third largest capital city, known for its excellent climate, safe environment, and affordable lifestyle.  UQ graduates are highly regarded by Australian and international employers and are in demand throughout the world. CRICOS 00025B

LOCATION

The University of Queensland’s St Lucia, Herston, Ipswich and Gatton campuses are a great place to study.

UQ St Lucia – the University’s largest campus – comprises gracious sandstone buildings, parklands and lakes that surround world-class teaching and research facilities.

UQ Herston is UQ’s major clinical health teaching and research location, located alongside some of Brisbane’s major teaching and research hospitals.

UQ Ipswich offers students a unique learning environment by combining a dynamic new and smaller campus with the quality of a world-class institution.

 

UQ Gatton delivers excellence in agriculture and natural resource sciences.

All campuses are located in, or near, Brisbane – an enviable place to study and live. The capital city of the state of Queensland, Brisbane has a population of over 1.8 million and offers a friendly, safe and affordable lifestyle.  

ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS 

UQ offers a comprehensive range of high-quality academic and English language training programs.

The University boasts:

• 6 faculties
• 133 research centers 
• 375 degree programs, including dual degrees, supported by innovative and engaging courses (subjects)
• An exciting Study Abroad and student exchange program
• English language training programs
• A world-class academic foundation year
• Career focused programs that are relevant to industry and give graduates the competitive advantage in the job market
• Practical study options, such as industry placements and field trips.

UNIVERSITY LIFE

As well as being a great place to study, UQ is a great place to meet new people, enjoy a range of sporting and cultural activities, and relax in a diverse and welcoming environment.

UQ offers:

• 120 social and academic clubs and societies
• 32 sports clubs
• Cultural activities, including concerts, museums and art collections
• Beautiful grounds in which students can relax, eat, shop.

Facts

Dates

Degrees Overseas Coordinator

Name: Degree Program Team Title: Degree Program Enrollment Coordinator Department: Degree Program Team BIO: The GlobaLinks Learning Abroad Degree Program Team Coordinators manage the student admission and pre-departure processes to our Australian, New Zealand and U.K. member universities. We are here to provide students with a list of bundled services, including help housing, travel, and living abroad. We work with students from the time they begin their search for a program until they depart for their degree abroad. If you reside in the U.S. your coordinators are Matt Hancock and Jodi Reesman, and they can be reached by phone at 303-446-2214 or toll-free (in Canada and the U.S.) at 1-800-980-0033. If you reside in Canada, your coordinator is Virginia Clay. Virginia can be emailed at canada@degreesoverseas.ca.