The University of Queensland [UQ] Programs

The University of Queensland, also known as UQ, or Queensland University, is a public research university located in Brisbane, in the Australian state of Queensland. The university houses six faculties to conduct both research and teaching activities.

Founded in 1909, its main campus is in Brisbane’s suburb of St. Lucia. The University of Queensland has 11 residential colleges. Of them, ten are located on its campus in St Lucia campus and one on its Gatton campus.

The University of Queensland (UQ) is part of Go8, a group of eight universities in Australia, and a member of Universitas 21.

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It currently has more than 55,000 students. Of them, more than 35,000 are students of undergraduate courses while over 19,900 are postgraduate students. UQ, as per QS World University Rankings, 2022, ranks #47 globally. 

The university offers more than 550 programs at different levels including undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. to students.

Applications to MBA courses are accepted once in April end programs beginning in July and October ending for the programs that commence in February. The cost of these courses ranges from AUD20,000 to AUD45,000 per year. The University of Queensland offers various scholarships to students that allow them to take care of their expenses.

Students of this university can carry out research and experiments in its more than 100 research centers and more than 400 global research partners, including Boeing, Siemens, Pfizer, etc.

The Total Fees and the Courses Are Mentioned Below

Programs	Fees Per Year (AUD)
MBA	80,808
Master of Data Science	45,120
Master of Computer Science [MCS]	45,120
Master of Business [MBus]	42,272
Master of Architecture [March]	40,640
Master of Information Technology	45,120
Master of International Law	42,272
Masters in Financial Mathematics	41,040
MCom	44,272

The University of Queensland joined edX in 2013 so that it could offer online courses. 

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Rankings of the University of Queensland

In QS Global World Rankings, 2022, the university ranks #47 and as per Times Higher Education, 2022, it ranks #54 in World University Rankings.

Highlights

University Type	Public Research University
Establishment Year	1909
Accommodation Capacity	2,768
Number of International Students	13,436
Funding	AUD51.00 million
Cost of Attendance (Annually)	AUD40,250
Applications Accepted	Official website/QTAC

 

Campus and Accommodation at the University of Queensland

Apart from its main campus, the University of Queensland also has campuses in 14 other places.

• UQ Campus hosts several museums, collections, and over 220 clubs and societies.
• The on-campus library houses around 2.12 million books.
• The university’s Boyce Gardens offers rooms to hold meetings, seminars, and short-term courses.
• At the University of Queensland, there are 10 residential colleges and off-campus housing for students.

Accommodation at the University of Queensland

• The university has an assured housing program.
•  It offers various on-campus accommodations, with flexible room choices that can be booked early.
• Off-campus housing can be obtained by approaching UQ-approved accommodation providers.
• The university’s online resource ‘UQ Rentals’ helps students and staff to hunt for their accommodation.
• The minimum GPA needed to avail of accommodation is 5 out of 7, which is equivalent to 67% to 71%).

Admission Process of the University of Queensland

Students can apply to the University of Queensland through online portals as well as UQ-approved agents. Students can apply through the online application for admission.

Application Deadlines of the University of Queensland

For certain programs, the university accepts applications two years in advance as well. The deadlines for applications of most programs are in November end of February intake and the end of July intake.

Admission Requirements for the University of Queensland

Following are the admission requirements and details for international applicants who want to enroll in the University of Queensland:

Documents Required

Higher secondary school mark sheets, transcripts, bachelor’s degree, statement of purpose

 Additional requirements

Cover letter, CV, a copy of passport, health examination and ID declaration, and personal and financial statements.

Documents Required	Higher secondary school mark sheets, transcripts, bachelor’s degree, statement of purpose
Additional requirements	Cover letter, CV, a copy of passport, health examination and ID declaration, personal and financial statements.
Application fee	AUD100
Minimum GPA needed	4.0  out of 7 for some courses
Test scores accepted for admission	TOEFL/IELTS, GMAT for MBA
Application mode	University Website & QTAC Portal

 

Requirements for Proficiency in English

Australia accepts English language tests of TOEFL and IELTS.

English Proficiency Tests	Minimum Scores Required
IELTS	6.5
TOEFL iBT	87
PTE	64

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Cost of Attendance at the University of Queensland

The cost of attendance is the total amount a student needs to spend, including tuition fees and other expenses, while pursuing studies at a university.

Undergraduate Program Fees

Here are the names of the popular bachelor programs and their tuition fees:

Programs	Yearly Tuition Fee (AUD)
Bachelor of Business Management (BBM)	43,200
Bachelor of Arts (BA)	35,000
Bachelor of Engineering (BE) honors	46,200
Bachelor of Biomedical Science	44,500
Bachelors of Nursing	36,900

 

Graduate Program Fees

The yearly fees of some popular graduate programs are as follows:

Programs	Yearly Tuition Fee (AUD)
Masters of Biotechnology	42,000
MBA	43,300
Masters in Engineering Science	46,200
Masters in Information Technology	46,150
Master of Science (MSc)	45,800

 

Other Expenses

Students would have to bear expenses while pursuing education abroad. Following are some of the expenses a foreign student may have to bear while pursuing education at UQ:

Expenses	Cost per year (in AUD)
Off-campus accommodation	490-1770 per month
On-campus accommodation	2000-2800 per month
Transport	150 per week
Books and Supplies	500-850 per year

 

The University of Queensland Scholarships

The university offers international students in-house support to apply for aid. The following are the University of Queensland’s scholarships for international students:

Scholarship Name	Program	Department	Scholarship Value (AUD)
MBA Student Scholarship	Postgraduate	Business and Economics	25% tuition-fee waiver
Indian Global Leaders Scholarship	Undergraduate and Postgraduate	Business, Economics, Law	4,600-18,100
Science International Scholarship	Undergraduate and Postgraduate Level	Agriculture, Science, and Mathematics	2,700
EAIT International Award	Undergraduate	Architecture Planning, Engineering, and Computing	9,100
Pharmaceutical Industry Practice Scholarship	Postgraduate	Health and Behavioral Science	4,600-9,200
Conservation Biology Scholarship	Postgraduate	Agriculture and Environment, Science and Mathematics	Up to 9,200

At the University of Queensland, besides the aforementioned scholarships, there are two other main funding sources for international students, which include:

• Global Leaders Scholarship, which is granted to citizens of India, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, etc.
• UQ Economics Scholarships, which are granted to citizens of India, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam.

In addition, you can apply to the work-study program to take of yourself while studying at the university.

Placements at the University of Queensland

Graduates of this university are offered attractive jobs in industries in engineering, legal, financial, marketing, and scientific fields. Some of the degrees which pay attractively include:

Degree	Pay (AUD) per year
MBA	281,000
LLM	242,000
PhD	140,000
MSc	130,000
MA	122,000

Moreover, the university also houses 11 Australian Research Council (ARC) Centers.

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