Information about The University of Queensland (UQ), Australia

1. Parents and students are kindly advised to check the most up-to-date information on the university’s official website:

• https://www.uq.edu.au/

2. Locations – 3 Campuses:

• St Lucia: approximately 10 minutes from Brisbane CBD and 20 minutes from Brisbane Airport by car;
• Gatton – Rural Campus: approximately 1 hour from Brisbane CBD and 1 hour 10 minutes from Brisbane Airport by car;
• Herston – A hub for health research: approximately 10 minutes from Brisbane CBD and 15 minutes from Brisbane Airport by car.

3. Type of Institution: Public university

4. Rankings – Quality Assurance:

• Ranked 42nd globally (QS World University Rankings 2026);
• Ranked 5th in Australia (THE World University Rankings 2025);
• UQ University Profile: https://about-us.uq.edu.au/university-profile

5. Total Student Population: > 53,696 students

6. International Students: > 18,074 students from 134 countries

7. Strengths:

The University of Queensland – A true academic paradise for students.

UQ is often described as a “paradise” thanks to its largest and most beautiful campuses among Australian universities, featuring open spaces, refined architecture, and thoughtfully designed learning environments, combined with outstanding teaching quality – especially suitable for students who wish to balance practical learning with research passion.

• Consistently ranked among the top universities worldwide; in 2025: #40 globally, #6 in Australia;
• One of three Australian universities belonging to Universitas 21, and a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8);
• Outstanding subject rankings: 2 disciplines in the Top 5 worldwide; #23 globally in Pharmacy & Pharmacology, #27 in Hospitality & Tourism Management, #28 in Psychology, #32 in Biological Sciences, #40 in Education, with 13 disciplines ranked in the global Top 50;
• Approximately 87% of professors hold PhD degrees and are fellows of five prestigious academies: AAS, AAHMS, ASSA, ATSE, and AAH;
• Recognised as one of the most comprehensive, research-intensive universities: UQ hosts 8 internationally accredited research institutes and interdisciplinary research projects involving over 1,500 scientists, engineers, and experts worldwide, alongside 130 advanced collaborative research centres in more than 50 countries (1);
• Extensive and modern library system: over 832,000 printed books, 1.25 million e-books, 140,000 academic journals, and 31,000 physical research materials, providing vast resources for academic research;
• Offers over 400 programmes across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. You may explore programmes here.

(1) According to the Australian Federal Government’s 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia

Beyond academics, UQ is strongly committed to holistic student development, actively encouraging participation in meaningful extracurricular activities, professional networking, and career readiness support.

Strong Competitive Advantages for Employment and Migration

Graduates of UQ enjoy significant advantages in both employment and long-term settlement:

• Top-ranked in Queensland for graduate employment rates;
• 81% of Bachelor’s graduates secure full-time employment, with an average salary of approximately AUD 67,000, exceeding the national average;
• Students may work up to 48 hours per fortnight during study periods and full-time during official breaks and holidays;
• Post-study work opportunities of 2-3 years;
• Permanent residency opportunities, subject to eligibility.

8. Academic Programmes

a. Levels of Study: https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options

• English Language Programmes;
• Foundation Studies – 1 year;
• Diploma – 8 months or 1 year;
• Bachelor’s degrees – 3-4 years;
• Master’s degrees – 1-2 years;
• Doctoral (PhD) programmes – 3-5 years.

b. Faculties: https://my.uq.edu.au/faculty

The University comprises 6 faculties:

• Business, Economics and Law;
• Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology;
• Health and Behavioural Sciences;
• Humanities and Social Sciences;
• Medicine;
• Science.

c. Fields of Study: https://future-students.uq.edu.au/study

• Agriculture and Environment: Agribusiness and Agricultural Sciences, Animals, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Food Sciences, Geography, Plants;
• Architecture and Planning: Architectural Design, Rural and Community Development, Urban and Regional Planning;
• Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences: History, Philosophy and Cultures, Humanities, Literature and the Arts, Languages, Media, Communication and Journalism, Music, Politics, Social Sciences and International Studies;
• Business and Economics: Accounting and Finance, Business and Management, Economics, Executive Development, Government and Public Policy, Marketing and Advertising, Tourism, Hospitality and Events;
• Education: Health and Physical Education, Primary, Professional Development, Secondary, TESOL;
• Engineering and Computing: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computing, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Software Engineering;
• Health and Behavioural Sciences: Audiology and Speech Pathology, Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Dentistry, Exercise, Sport and Nutrition, Nursing and Midwifery, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy, Pharmacy, Psychology, Social Work and Counselling, Workplace Health and Safety;
• Law: Business and Commercial Law, Criminology and Justice, Law;
• Medicine: Biomedical Science, Epidemiology and Public Health, Medicine, Pathways to Medicine;
• Science and Mathematics: Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Biology, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry and Nanotechnology, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Mathematics and Physics.

9. Study Pathways

• After Grade 11: Foundation Studies + Bachelor’s degree (from Year 1);
• After Grade 12, students may choose:
  • Foundation Studies + Bachelor’s degree (from Year 1);
  • Direct entry to Year 1 of a Bachelor’s degree;
• After completing a Bachelor’s degree: progression to a Master’s programme;
• After completing a Master’s degree: progression to a PhD programme.

10. Entry Requirements

https://study.uq.edu.au/admissions/english-language-requirements

• Foundation Studies: Completion of Grade 11, GPA ≥ 7.0, IELTS ≥ 5.5 (no skill below 5.0);
• Bachelor’s degree: Completion of Grade 12 (UQ recognises all Vietnamese high schools), GPA ≥ 8.0, IELTS ≥ 6.5-7.5 (depending on the major), or completion of Foundation Studies;
• Master’s degree: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree, GPA ≥ 6.0, IELTS ≥ 6.0;
• Doctoral (PhD) degree: Completion of a Master’s degree, GPA ≥ 5.5/7.0, IELTS ≥ 6.5, minimum 2 years of work experience, and research publications.

11. Intakes

• Foundation Studies: January, February, May, June, August, October;
• Bachelor’s / Master’s programmes: February, July.

12. Application Documents

General documents:

• Certificate/Diploma of the highest level of education completed;
• Academic transcripts for the most recent two years;
• English language certificate (if available);
• Passport (photo and signature page), if available;
• Academic achievements and extracurricular activities (if applying for scholarships).

For Master’s programmes – additional requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Two (02) letters of recommendation.

For PhD / Research Master’s programmes – additional requirements:

• Research proposal;
• Published academic papers.

13. Tuition Fees

Check details here.

• Foundation Studies: AUD 35,560 – 43,990 per year;
• Bachelor’s degrees: AUD 43,200 – 53,760 per year;
• Master’s degrees: AUD 43,200 – 69,980 per year;
• Doctoral (PhD) programmes: AUD 44,148 – 55,232 per year.

14. Living Expenses: Estimated at AUD 18,000 – 22,000 per year.

15. Scholarships

For details, please visit: https://scholarships.uq.edu.au/

• UQ International Excellence Scholarship: 25% tuition fee for the full programme (up to 4 years) for Bachelor’s and coursework Master’s programmes;
• UQ International High Achiever Award – Global: 20% tuition fee for the full programme (up to 4 years) for Bachelor’s and postgraduate programmes;
• MBA Student Scholarship – International: 25% tuition fee for the MBA programme;
• International Onshore Merit Scholarship: AUD 5,000 – 10,000, applicable to Bachelor’s and coursework Master’s programmes, exclusively for students who have completed their most recent qualification in Australia;
• UQ Lifelong Learner: 10% tuition fee for the full programme (Bachelor’s and coursework Master’s), for UQ alumni.

16. Accommodation: Students may choose homestay, on-campus accommodation, shared housing (for students aged 18 and above), or living with relatives. Accommodation details: https://www.uq.edu.au/student-support/accommodation

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