University of Queensland

Faculty

Number of Faculty Staff	Headcount: 2,631 FTE: 2,405
Total number of academic faculty staff who are responsible for planning, directing and undertaking teaching only, research only or both teaching and research. Please include: vice-chancellors, deputy vice-chancellors, principals, professors, heads of school, associate professors, principal lecturers, tutors or postdoctoral researchers. Please exclude research assistants*, PhD students who contribute to teaching, and exchange scholars or visiting professors who are members of another university. * The important distinction for us is that staff counted as ‘research only’ should be academically involved in that research and should be likely to publish research outputs. A research assistant, in our understanding, is any individual who is not doing own research and is therefore not likely to publish own research outputs. Said individual is (only) involved in research in terms of operation execution , such as lab technician or equipment operator.
Number of International Faculty Staff	Headcount: 1,287 FTE: 1,193
Number of academic faculty staff who are of foreign nationality. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even if from another EU state. In Hong Kong, this includes professors from Mainland China. Inclusion and exclusion mirrors those for academic faculty staff.
Number of Inbound Visiting Faculty Staff	Headcount: 129
Number of academic faculty staff contributing to teaching or research at your university in the last 12 months who are visiting from an overseas institution for a minimum period of at least 3 months.
Number of Outbound Visiting Faculty Staff	Headcount: 35
Number of academic faculty staff employed by your institution contributing to teaching or research at an overseas institution in the last 12 months for a minimum period of at least 3 months.

Undergraduate Information

Number of Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 26,938 FTE: 22,573
Number of students pursuing a BachelorÂ’s level or equivalent degree. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associateÂ’s degrees.
Number of International Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 3,422 FTE: 2,987
Number of undergraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if the language students take up a particular language course that is outlined as ‘undergraduate degree program’ they should be included under ‘international undergraduate students’ . Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under ‘Total International Students’.
Number of Inbound Exchange Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 935 FTE: 935
Number of undergraduate students attending your university on international exchange programs for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months.
Number of Outbound Exchange Undergraduate Students	Headcount: 304 FTE: 304
Number of undergraduate students registered at your institution who have attended another institution abroad for at least 1 semester on an exchange program in the last 12 months.
Average International Undergraduate Fees	$ USD 16,692
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Undergraduate Fees	$ USD 5,629
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for an undergraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Undergraduate Class Size	66
The average size of class across all undergraduate programs. The term ‘class’ refers to an unit of instruction or taught session in which a teacher has pre-defined material to cover. It does exclude tutorial seminars.
Number of first year Undergraduate students	Headcount: 9,075
Number of students pursuing a Bachelor's level or equivalent degree in their first year of study. This excludes certificates/diplomas and associate's degrees.

Graduate / Postgraduate Information

Number of Graduate / Postgraduate Students	Headcount: 8,462 FTE: 5,623
Students pursuing a higher-level degree (Master and Doctorate), including both taught and research postgraduates (e.g. PhD students)
Number of International Graduate/Postgraduate Students	Headcount: 2,722 FTE: 2,106
Number of graduate / postgraduate students who are foreign nationals. The term �international� is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China. Please exclude all exchange students. As for language students, if they take up a particular language course that is outlined as ‘postgraduate degree program’, they should be included under ‘international postgraduate students’. Language students who take part in a course not contributing to a degree qualification should be counted under ‘Total International Students’.
Number of Inbound Exchange Graduate/Postgraduate Students	Headcount: 74 FTE: 74
Number of graduate / postgraduate students attending your university on international exchange programs for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months.
Number of Outbound Exchange Graduate/Postgraduate Students	Headcount: 54 FTE: 54
Number of postgraduate students registered at your institution who have attended another institution on an exchange program for at least 1 semester in the last 12 months.
Average International Graduate / Postgraduate Fees	$ USD 18,217
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that an international student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Domestic Graduate / Postgraduate Fees	$ USD 12,884
Average tuition fees per academic year (two semesters) that a domestic student would be expected to pay for a graduate / postgraduate program, with ‘program’ referring to the complete range of courses contributing to a degree. FAQ: How do I calculate average fees?
Average Taught Graduate / Postgraduate Class Size	15
The average size of class across all taught graduate / postgraduate programs. The term ‘class’ refers to an unit of instruction or taught session in which a teacher has pre-defined material to cover. It does exclude tutorial seminars.
Number of first year Postgraduate students	Headcount: 3,251
Number of students pursuing a Master's level or equivalent degree in their first year of study, including both taught and research postgraduates.

Students

Total Students	Headcount: 37,950 FTE: 29,339
Total number of students.
Total International Students	Headcount: 6,984 FTE: 5,539
Number of students who are foreign nationals. The term ‘international’ is hereby determined by citizenship. For EU countries, this includes all foreign nationals, even nationals of other EU states. In Hong Kong, this includes students from Mainland China.
Number of Male Students	Headcount: 45
Number of students who are male out of the total number of students studying at your university
Number of Female Students	Headcount: 55
Number of students who are female out of the total number of students studying at your university

Graduate Output

Proportion of Graduates Pursuing Further Study	21%
Proportion of graduates from undergraduate programs pursuing further study at your own institution or any other within 6 months after graduation.
Proportion of Graduates Employed	85%
Proportion of graduates (excluding those opting to pursue further study) in permanent employment within 6 months of graduation
Number of PhDs Awarded	452
Total number of PhDs awarded in the last 12 months

Entry Requirements

Avg Entry Requirements	3
Please express the average academic achievement entry requirements for your institution. Please convert your domestic requirements to the US Grade Point Average system. The five-point numerical scale is typically correlated with the A-F/A-E quality index. (A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, E or F = 0.0) In our context, a value of 0 will imply to us that your institution has an "open access" admissions policy and will in no way count against your institution in any future table built upon this data. You can use World Education Services (WES) Toolkit as guidline: http://www.wes.org/gradeconversionguide/index.asp (copy and paste)

Research Productivity & Quality

Number of Papers	16,447
Total number of papers published in ESI indexed journals in the past 5 years
Number of Citations	82,982
Total number of citations for papers published in ESI indexed journals in the past 5 years

Internationalisation

Number of University Collaborations or Partnership Agreements	813
Number of universities your institution has collaborations or partnership agreements with. These partnership agreements may include student and teaching exchanges, as well as collaborative research projects, exchange of academic materials and other information, and jointly offered executive development programmes. This includes collaborations at either a university or faculty level. Please also state the names of these institutions in the Submission Notes box.

Main claims to international academic or non-academic excellence

In 2007, the Times Higher Education Supplement ranked UQ 33rd in the world and was the only Queensland university ranked in the top 50 world wide.

Additionally, UQ was also announced as being among the top five Australian universities overall of the top 100 Asia Pacific universities in the Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Academic Ranking of World Universities in 2008.

The University has won more national teaching awards than any other university in the history of the awards, as well as obtaining a 100 percent success rate in the Carrick Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning, which recognise teaching excellence in higher education.

UQ boasts more than 2400 highly qualified academic staff dedicated to teaching and research, many of whom are recognised internationally as leaders in their fields.

The University is one of the top three research universities in the country. UQ leads industry collaboration and research funding in Australia, with our researchers constantly pushing the boundaries to achieve world-acclaimed breakthroughs.

Range of Fees

For more information on UQ tuition fees, please visit www.uq.edu.au/international

Basic TOEFL/IELTS requirements

IELTS Score:
Overall score - 6.5
Writing - 6

TOEFL Computerised Score (CBT):
Total score - 237
Essay rating - 4.5

TOEFL Paper Based Score:
Total score - 570
Test of Written English - 5

TOFEL Internet-Based Score (iBT):
Overall Score - 90
Writing - 21

*Some programs have higher English proficiency requirements. Please see the program summary through the UQ courses and programs site for more information. Please visit www.uq.edu.au/study

Accommodation

UQ Accommodation services can help you find a suitable place to live, and give you ongoing accommodation advice and assistance. Students to UQ can choose from on-campus residential colleges or off-campus share housing and apartments.

For more information, please visit www.uq.edu.au/accommodation

Accommodation Range

Ongoing rent for students living in accommodation on-campus (Residential college fee including meals and utilities for 36 weeks during semester)
- Approximately $13,195

Ongoing annual rent for student living in shared accommodation off-campus
- Approximately $7,200 - Utilities are additional (ie. gas, electricity, internet and telephone).

Finance and Scholarships

UQ offers a range of scholarships for international student. These are usually merit based and competitive.

For more scholarships information, please visit www.uq.edu.au/scholarships

UQ participates in International financial aid, and assists students to apply for student loan programs offered by their home countries to cover study and other related expenses while enrolled as a full-time student in our programs.

For more information, please visit www.uq.edu.au/international

Entry Requirements

For admission into programs at The University of Queensland, applicants must meet both academic and English language proficiency requirements.

For more information, please visit www.uq.edu.au/international

Language Support

Students wishing to improve their English language and academic study skills can undertake intensive English language and academic communication training at the University’s Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ).

Programs at ICTE-UQ are offered as stand-alone English language courses or taken prior to a UQ program. To qualify for admission to degree programs at UQ, students must meet minimum English language entry requirements.

Package offers comprising English Language Studies plus the principal UQ program may be available to students where the only outstanding requirement for admission is English.

ICTE-UQ is government-registered and accredited by the National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS). It is a member of the national association English Australia, and is an approved International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) Administration Centre for Brisbane.

For more information, please visit www.icte.uq.edu.au

Additionally, The University provides academic support to International students at no additional charge.

All new international students are encouraged to attend Academic and English support programs.

For more information, please visit www.uq.edu.au/international

Non-English Language Requirements

For admission into undergraduate programs at The University of Queensland, applicants must have:

- Completed recognised upper secondary or equivalent Year 12 studies to the required standard. Note that some programs have a limited quota for students. In these instances the required standard is a minimum and a higher standard may be required to gain entry.

- Satisfied English language requirements

- Satisfied individual program requirements (ie. specific subject prerequisites, audition or interview). Find out specific program requirements on the relevant program page at www.uq.edu.au/study

Applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Meeting minimum entry requirements does not guarantee entry to the University's undergraduate programs.

Students who do not meet these criteria may consider taking the Foundation year bridging course, Certificate IV in University Preparation, offered by International Education Services (IES).

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Academic Scholarships. 312 available @ USD 4,159

For high achieving students commencing a Bachelor Degree. Applications for these scholarships are invited from Australian school leavers including International Baccalaureate students.

To be eligible to apply for an Academic Scholarship, applicants must:


be an Australian Citizen, or a Permanent Resident of Australia or the holder of a Permanent Humanitarian Visa; and
be completing Year 12 in 2008; and
not have undertaken any previous tertiary study other than studies undertaken as part of Year 12 studies; and
have applied for a tertiary place through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC); and
be intending to undertake an undergraduate program of study as a full-time Commonwealth-supported student at The University of Queensland in 2009 (or 2010 if a deferment of your tertiary offer is approved).
Recipients of an Academic Scholarship must remain enrolled as full-time students of The University of Queensland to be eligible to receive their scholarship. Approval to undertake less than a full-time study load may be given in exceptional circumstances.
Recipients of an Academic Scholarship will be required to achieve satisfactory academic progress during the tenure of their scholarship, as set out in the Academic Scholarship Guidelines.
All applicants should read The University of Queensland Academic Scholarship Guidelines before submitting their application for a scholarship.

Deadline
30th November 1999

Australian Building Codes Board Cadetship Program 2009. 2 available @ USD 34,660

Two 12 month cadetships are on offer commencing in January 2009 and are open to undergraduates and graduates in the fields of architecture, building certification/surveying, building, construction management and built environment. The cadetships are in Canberra.

Deadline
30th November 1999

BEL Faculty Overseas Study Assistance Scholarships . 6 available @ USD 1,733

Awarded annually to students seeking to study at an overseas university for one semester.

Deadline
30th November 1999

CRC Mining Undergraduate Intern Scholarships . 2 available @ USD 3,466

Two working internships available for engineering students in the areas of mining, mechanical, mechatronic or electrical engineering or information technology who are Australian citizens or permanent residents and not committed to an employer. Successful applicants will be encouraged to undertake their fourth-year undergraduate thesis in an area relevant to current research projects within CRC Mining (with the prior approval of your program leader), and will be supervised by a CRC Mining researcher.

Deadline
30th November 1999

Diversified Construction Corporation Engineering Scholarships. 2 available @ USD 6,932

Available annually to domestic students who intend to enrol full-time in either the second or third year of one of the following programs in the year of the award - the Bachelor of Engineering; or a dual program including a Bachelor of Engineering, in the field of mechanical or civil engineering. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement in their program; and an interest in mechanical or civil engineering within the construction industry; and personal qualities, including leadership potential; and other evidence that may be considered relevant by the selection committee to future success by the student in the construction industry.

Deadline
30th November 1999

Faculty of Arts Tuition Fee Waiver scholarship. 20 available @ USD 71,000

This scholarship is merit based. It is available for commencing international students. Scholarships values range from 50% to 100% of total tuition fees. Please note that there are approximately 10 scholarships available each semester.

Specialisation
Humanities, Creative Arts

Application Process
The closing dates for the Faculty of Arts Tuition and Fee Waiver Scholarship is: 31 October of the previous year for semester 1 intake; and 5 May for semester 2 intake. Please send all expressions of Interest to arts@uq.edu.au

Application URL
http://www.arts.uq.edu.au/scholarships-for-international-students

Deadline
31st October 2008

GHD Pty Ltd Scholarship in Chemical or Mining or Minerals Process/ Metallurgical Engineering . 1 available @ USD 1,733

For a full-time student enrolled in semester six of the Bachelor of Engineering in either chemical or mining or minerals processing/ metallurgical engineering. Based on academic achievement, personal qualities and other evidence as deemed relevant. Vacation employment may be offered.

Deadline
30th November 1999

GHD Pty Ltd Scholarship in Civil Engineering . 1 available @ USD 1,733

For a full-time student enrolled in semester six of the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering). Based on academic achievement, personal qualities and other evidence as deemed relevant. Vacation employment may be offered.

Deadline
30th November 1999

GHD Pty Ltd Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering . 1 available @ USD 1,733

For a full-time student enrolled in semester six of the Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering). Based on academic achievement, personal qualities and other evidence as deemed relevant. Vacation employment may be offered.

Deadline
30th November 1999

John Fox Memorial Bursary . 1 available @ USD 464

For an orphaned or fatherless Australian-born male student, who is pursuing the Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical Engineering). Preference will be given to applicants who are enrolled in the third semester of the program, however the Executive Dean, Faculty of EPSA, may recommend an award to a student proceeding to a later semester of the program. Proficiency of applicants’ work during the program will be taken into account, as may financial and other circumstances deemed relevant by the Executive Dean.

Deadline
30th November 1999

Maunsell Australia Undergraduate Scholarship. 4 available @ USD 3,466

Available annually to domestic students who are enrolled full-time in the Bachelor of Engineering program; or a dual program including a Bachelor of Engineering, in the field of civil engineering; and have maintained an overall GPA of at least 4.8 at the time of application in one of the above programs; and intend to enter the third year of the program in the year of the award. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement during the first three semesters of the Bachelor of Engineering program; and an interest in geotechnical engineering; and personal qualities, including leadership potential; and other evidence as may be deemed relevant to future success in the civil engineering profession.

Deadline
30th November 1999

Queensland Health Master of Nurse Practitioner Scholarships . 20 available @ USD 5,545

For Nurse Practioner students to cover the fees of Masters of Nurse Practitioner

Deadline
30th November 1999

Rio Tinto Pty Ltd Scholarships in Mining and Metallurgical Engineering . 2 available @ USD 5,545

Awarded annually to full-time students in the Bachelor of Engineering, including a dual program, one in the field of mining engineering and one in the field of metallurgical engineering. Must be Australian citizens or permanent residents. Based on academic achievement, personal qualities and other evidence deemed relevant to future success in the related profession.

Deadline
30th November 1999

School of Pharmacy Bursary for UQ Foundation Year Students. 1 available @ USD 2,079

The School of Pharmacy is offering one bursary per year exclusively to UQ Foundation Year Students. The bursary will be awarded to an outstanding UQ Foundation Year graduate seeking admission into the Pharmacy degree. The bursary is awarded on academic merit.

Deadline
30th November 1999

The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Scholarship . 1 available @ USD 1,733

Awarded annually to a female student who has completed either the first 5 semesters of the Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) or the Bachelor of Regional and Town Planning; or the first 7 semesters of the Bachelor of Architecture; or the Bachelor of Architectural Design (or equivalent) and the first semester of the Master of Architecture. Based on academic achievement, interest in construction industry, personal qualities including leadership potential, a 1000 word essay and other relevant evidence.

Deadline
30th November 1999

Thomas Morrow Prize. 1 available @ USD 312

Awarded to an undergraduate student who writes the best essay on the specified topic. Well-presented honours theses may be submitted for consideration. The three topics which will rotate on an annual basis are: Australian literature; Australian exploration and history; Scientific inquiry in Australia.

Deadline
30th November 1999

UQ Sports Achievement Scholarships. 16 available @ USD 4,159

A number of UQ Sports Achievement Scholarships to students who are high academic achievers and who excel in their chosen sport. Sixteen scholarships will be awarded, eight of which are specifically available to students who excel in the sport of rugby union.

Deadline
30th November 1999

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