Established through a 1909 Act of State Parliament, The University of Queensland was the first university in the state and was officially founded on April 16, 1910, with the gazettal of appointments to the first UQ Senate. Teaching started in 1911 in Old Government House in George Street, Brisbane. In the first year there were three faculties – Arts, Science and Engineering – and 83 students.
Skilled and motivated teachers are integral to providing positive teaching and learning outcomes for students.
UQ has a strong focus on teaching excellence, having won more Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) than any other in the country and attracting the majority of Queensland's highest academic achievers, as well as top interstate and overseas students.
We are committed to excellence in learning experiences and outcomes for our students.
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The Career Development Learning (CDL) team, in partnership with your chosen faculty, delivers careers information, workshops and support at different stages of your student life.
Our staff are prepared to deliver sessions virtually for students who do not need to attend campus. If you feel unwell, we ask that you change your appointment to phone, Skype or Zoom, or reschedule if you need to prioritise rest.
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The Library is your partner in knowledge. We have a key role to play in equipping the UQ community with the information and skills to thrive in today’s complex information society. We aspire to be an agent for positive change and a key strategic partner and connector across the University. Our purpose is to share knowledge, information, inspiration, and joy for learning in a welcoming, accessible space.
We can help with IT issues online, including help with student passwords and issues accessing UQ systems and resources
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
By TopUniversities
Climbed 2 places compared to 2026
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 40 | 42 | 40 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By U.S. News & World Report
Climbed 1 places compared to 2026
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | 43 | 42 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2025 | 2026 | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 77 | 80 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 63 | 65 | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Based on 44 reviews
I think the University of Queensland is a beautiful school and has wonderful facilities that are provided to the students. The campus is lush and there are many study spaces available. Classes are good as they can be as long as you're engaged in the material, I feel that in my programme specifically there are less opportunities for international students in regards to internships through school, or co-ops. Expect to get lost on campus so have a map with you.
I think UQ does not have enough spaces for parking, but the transportation is very convenient. There are many options available such as ferry, bus, Lime scooters or bicycle. The UQ lake is very beautiful and you can find a lot of wildlife around campus. The food court has many choices, but for Asians you might still feel there are not as many options. Most of the restaurants are good and I would definitely recommend the Vietnamese cafe by the lake, the pho is very tasty. For the learning environment, you might notice there are not enough seats during finals in the library, but the seats and overall environment are very comfortable. Overall, I would rate UQ 4.5 out of 5.
Currently a high school student at Tamaki College, New Zealand. Year 13 and got my level 1 and 2 and currently waiting for my level 3 once I finish this year.
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