Located in the heart of Brisbane is the region’s leading University, the University of Queensland. Founded in 1909, it has a legacy of research, strong industry partnerships, and teaching excellence. It is part of the prestigious Group of 8 Universities in the country and Universitas 21 around the world. The University of Queensland Australia offers a multicultural global study experience to international students.
The University has 4 campuses in the country that are St Lucia, Gatton, Dutton Park, and Herston with St Lucia as the main campus. These campuses are home to more than 55,000 students, among which 55% which is 21,574 are international students from more than 141 countries across the 3 campuses.
This research-intensive university is part of some of the most prestigious groups of research universities like the Group of Eight University in Australia. Known for its quality education and research, UQ offers state-of-the-art research facilities for students to explore and innovate. The University is also a popular choice among international students planning to study in Australia also because it offers courses that are affordable making it one of the affordable Group of Eight Universities in Australia.
UQ focuses on the quality of candidates which is reflected in its acceptance rate of around 70%. The competitive acceptance rate is due to the rigorous admission process, and their focus on candidates with potential for research along with students that have talent beyond the classroom. However, this may vary depending on the number of applicants.
This Australian University also has more than 332,000+ alumni including a Nobel laureate, an Academy Award winner, and leaders in government, law, science, public service and the arts. UQ also has a high graduate employability rate of 81% adding to its reputation as one of the top universities in Australia for international students.