The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland (UQ) ranked 43rd in the world by the Times Higher Education Supplement, is one of Australia's premier learning and research institutions and has won more Australian Awards for University Teaching than any other university in Australia.

Internationally renowned for its highly-awarded teaching staff, acclaimed researchers and superior campus facilities and environment, UQ boasts a longstanding reputation for quality and excellence, which is reinforced by affiliations with prestigious national and international groups.

The University is a founding member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) - an alliance of Australian universities committed to maintaining the highest international standards. UQ is also one of only three Australian members of Universitas 21, an elite international network of leading research-intensive universities.

Today, close to 38,000 students, including 7500 international students from over 110 countries, study across four superb South-East Queensland campuses at St Lucia, Herston, Ipswich and Gatton. UQ St Lucia, the university's largest campus, is situated in Brisbane, a dynamic capital city known for its excellent climate, safe environment and affordable quality of life.

Programs and Courses
Students at UQ choose from more than 350 high-quality programs and 4000 courses, including full-degree, Study Abroad, student exchange, English language training, and an academic foundation bridging program.

Students can prepare for their degree by learning English at the University's Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ). ICTE-UQ also offers short-term English programs for general, academic and business purposes, English teacher training and professional development programs.

Furthermore, UQ also provides students who require "bridging" studies between secondary (high school/year 12) studies and undergraduate university study with a world-class Foundation Year program, offered by International Education Services (IES). Students who successfully achieve to the specific standards in the Foundation Year program are guaranteed an offer into undergraduate study at The University of Queensland.

Some popular undergraduate areas of study include:

• Business, Economics & Law
• Health Sciences
• Engineering & Information Technology
• Humanities & Social Sciences
• Language & Culture
• Natural Resources, Agriculture & Veterinary Science
  

Student Services and Facilities
The University understands the concerns that may confront international students who are far from home and often separated from family and friends; thus, The University has a highly evolved support structure to assist international students during the settling-in period and throughout their entire stay.

These services and facilities include:

• Free academic and communication preparation programs
• Airport reception
• Assistance with finding accommodation
• Fully-equipped libraries
• Up-to-date IT facilities
• Excellent sporting and recreational facilities

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