Ranked among the top 1% of universities in the world* The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s premier learning and research institutions. 45,500 students study at UQ, 11,300 are international.
The University constantly strives to deliver excellence in the areas of Learning, Discovery and Engagement so UQ students graduate with an education that is not only comprehensive and high-quality, but is practical, relevant and globally minded.
LEARNING
Students learn from teachers who have won more teaching awards than teachers at any other Australian university, and can choose from over 375 programs, at undergraduate, postgraduate and research higher degree levels, in diverse areas across six faculties.
DISCOVERY
The University has eight world class research institutes, and researchers whose innovations are having a global impact, including the creation of a cervical cancer vaccine, breakthroughs in dengue fever prevention, and the installation of the largest photovoltaic solar panel in the southern hemisphere. As a UQ student you have the opportunity to be taught by and work alongside these researchers.
ENGAGEMENT
UQ students can engage with the national and international community through worldwide internship opportunities in diverse program areas, field trips with destinations ranging from tropical Heron Island in North Queensland to Hong Kong, student exchanges, and study abroad opportunities. Since 2006 over 900 UQ students have spent a semester abroad with one of our partner institutions.
It’s a thorough approach, which gives UQ students the solid practical and theoretical grounding they need for their career. And it’s why in the 2011 Employer Review of the QS Rankings of World Universities The University was ranked 51st in the world for graduate employability.
www.uq.edu.au/international
Student services
The University of Queensland aims to help international students settle in to Australia as easily as possible so that they can enjoy the best possible study experience:
• new students are met at the airport, and UQ Accommodation services can help organise somewhere for you to live www.uq.edu.au/accommodation
• UQ arranges comprehensive orientation programs where students can find out about Australia and the education system
• UQ helps with study techniques and English language learning
• UQ offers a range of other support, including computer assistance, career advice and even health services.
Programs
At UQ you can take advantage of some of the most flexible study options on offer with many programs offering mid-year intake. Industry placement, field trips and practical options combine to make UQ’s programs career-focused, exciting, and relevant to today’s environment. Visit www.uq.edu.au/study for more information.
Choose from UQ’s high-quality programs and courses in the following areas of study:
• Agriculture, Animals, Food and Environment
• Business, Economics, Law and Tourism
• Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
• Health
• Humanities, Social Science, Education and Arts
• Science, Geography and Planning
Pathways to UQ
The UQ Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ) offers students exceptional opportunities to develop their English language skills for academic, professional or personal purposes, and the accredited UQ Foundation Year (UQFY) prepares students for entry into the first year of undergraduate programs at UQ.
www.icte.uq.edu.au
www.foundationyear.com
Other study options
UQ’s study exchange opportunities allow students to gain credit toward their UQ degree while on exchange at one of the University’s 150 exchange partner universities. www.uq.edu.au/uqabroad
*QS World University Rankings 2011
*Times Higher Education Rankings 2011
*Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities 2011
UQ CRICOS Provider Number 00025B
ICTE-UQ CRICOS Provider Number 00091C
UQFY (IES) CRICOS Provider Number 01697J
www.uq.edu.au/international
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