Quality education at the University of Queensland

The University of Queensland (UQ) founded in 1909, is a public university located in the state of Queensland, Australia. It is the oldest and largest university in Queensland and the fifth oldest in Australia. UQ is colloquially known as a “sandstone university.” It is ranked among the top universities in Australia and is named one of the world’s top universities.

History

The University of Queensland was established on December 10, 1909 by the Queensland Parliament to mark the 50th anniversary of Queensland’s independence from New South Wales. The University’s first classes in the Government house were held in 1911 with 83 commencing students. Its development was delayed by World War I, but after the first world war the university enrollments for education and research took flight as demand for higher education increased in Australia.

Campus

The University of Queensland maintains a number of campuses and facilities throughout Queensland. UQ has its main campus in the suburb of St Lucia in Brisbane. Its other campuses include Ipswich, Gatton, Herston, and Turbot Street.

Academic faculties

The university has six faculties.

Faculty of Arts Faculty of Business, Economics and Law Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology Faculty of Health Sciences Faculty of Science Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences

Application process for international students

English language requirements:

All international students must demonstrate that their current level of English language proficiency meets The University of Queensland’s minimum entry requirements. A student must score equivalent to four semesters of Sound Achievement in Queensland Studies in Authority English or interstate equivalent, at least 6.5 overall and a minimum of 6.0 in each sub-band of IELTS. Some programmes have higher English proficiency requirements.

To be eligible for entry to an undergraduate programme at UQ as an international student, you must have:

Completed recognised upper secondary or equivalent Year 12 studies to the required standard Satisfied English language requirements Satisfied individual programme requirements