The University of Queensland (UQ) is a leading Australian research and teaching institution, consistently ranked among the world's top universities. UQ aims to provide knowledge leadership for a better world, focusing on research, diversity and inclusion, and sustainability. With a strong focus on teaching excellence, UQ has won more national teaching awards than any other Australian university.
| Acronym | UQ |
| Motto / Slogan | By means of knowledge and hard work |
| Colour | Purple |
| Founded | 1909 |
| Location | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Address | St Lucia QLD 4072, Australia |
The University of Queensland's (UQ) mission statement is to deliver for the public good through excellence in education, research, and engagement with our communities and partners – both locally and globally.
The University of Queensland's vision is to provide knowledge leadership for a better world.
The University of Queensland's vision is "knowledge leadership for a better world". Their mission is to positively influence society by engaging in the pursuit of excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer, and application of knowledge. They achieve this by fostering partnerships, inspiring the next generation, and advancing ideas that benefit the world.
At The University of Queensland, everything comes together—the right people, the right opportunities, and the right place at the right time. There, you’ll find a global top 50 university in Australia’s fastest-growing city, where world-class research meets a pioneering spirit.
At the University of Queensland, you’ll meet like-minded people who challenge and support you and create lifelong connections. You’ll learn from Australia’s most awarded teachers and world-renowned researchers who dare to imagine.
Whether you're an undergraduate, postgraduate or research student, you'll have access to purpose-built facilities designed to inspire creativity, focus and collaboration. UQ is home to a flourishing startup community and six world-class research institutes, creating an environment where innovation thrives.
The University of Queensland offers the most generous scholarship offering in the state, supporting students from all backgrounds to succeed in their studies.
To be considered for an offer to a program, you'll need to meet all the entry requirements. View the Entry Requirements Page for more information.
To be considered for an offer to a program, you'll need to meet all the entry requirements. View the Entry Requirements Page for more information.
Applications are made directly to UQ via the Online Application Portal.
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Phone : +61 7 3346 9872, +61 7 3346 0503
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The University of Queensland (UQ) began in 1910, the state's first university, starting teaching in Brisbane's Old Government House in 1911, focusing on public good, and rapidly grew post-WWI, moving to the St Lucia campus, expanding with Gatton and Ipswich campuses, and becoming a major research institution known globally, embodying its founding vision of serving the public good through education and research.