THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND

Choice of programsthe most comprehensive range in Queensland

The employment edgestarting salaries are higher than the national average

Teaching excellencemore national teaching awards than any other university

The complete packagethree cosmopolitan campuses at St Lucia, Ipswich and Gatton

Research classone of the country’s top research universities

An international reputationa member of Universitas 21 - an international network of research-intensive universities

www.uq.edu.au

WHY CHOOSE UQ?

UQ’s campuses are renowned as among the most beautifuland well-equipped in Australia.

UQ ST LUCIAWith its distinctive sandstone buildings, jacaranda trees and extensive riverside grounds,UQ St Lucia has a reputation as one of Australia’s most attractive university campuses.

UQ IPSWICHMagnificently restored heritage-listed buildings have been blended with the latesttechnology to create this campus of the future.

UQ GattonSet on 1068 hectares and just under an hour’s drive west of Brisbane, UQ Gatton linksthe future leaders of Australia’s rural industries with the latest technology and learning.

www.uq.edu.au/about

UQ CAMPUSES

Our diverse and vibrant community is made up of more than37,000 students, with more than 6300 international studentsenrolled from 121 countries.

WHO ARE THEY?

Undergraduate 71.6%

Postgraduate coursework 16.6%

Postgraduate research 9.6%

Non-award 2.2%

WHERE DO THEY COME FROM?

Domestic 82.4%

International 17.6%

OUR STUDENTS

TOP 10 COUNTRIES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

1 People’s Republic of China

2 Singapore

3 United States of America

4 Malaysia

5 Hong Kong

6 Indonesia

7 Vietnam

8 Japan

9 India

10 Canada

OUR STUDENTS

“The University has awide range of programs,experienced teaching personneland great learning resources.”

Bachelor of Commerce studentKah Wah Fong

OUR STUDENTS

UQ is committed to providing first-class learning experiences and outcomes for its students.

• UQ has won more national teaching awards than any other university.

• UQ has more than 2200 highly-qualified academic staff dedicatedto teaching and research.

• Flexible learning is part of the University’s overall strategy to deliveran enhanced, student-centred approach to learning.

• UQ teachers have a 100 percent success rate in the Carrick Citationsfor Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning.

www.uq.edu.au/teaching-learning

TEACHING AND LEARNING

“UQ teachers are committed todeveloping new, exciting andinnovative ways of promotingthe student learning experience.”

National teaching award winnerDr Virginia Slaughter

TEACHING AND LEARNING

UQ recognises the pursuit of excellence in both researchand research training as being central to its mission.

• UQ is one of the top two research universities in the country.

• Undertaking a research higher degree (PhD or Master of Philosophy) at UQ allowsyou to pursue cutting-edge research at our state-of-the-art facilities.

• UQ leads industry collaboration and research funding in Australia.

• Students have the opportunity to study with researchers of international renown.

• UQ has created more world-class research institutes than any otherAustralian university.

www.uq.edu.au/research

RESEARCH AT UQ

“I’m proud to be both a UQ graduate and a UQ research leader. This University has the world-class infrastructure and vibrant research environment that leads to major international research breakthroughs.”

Director of the Australian Research CouncilCentre for Functional NanomaterialsProfessor Max Lu

RESEARCH AT UQ

• Commonwealth Accommodation Scholarships (CAS)

• Commonwealth Education Costs Scholarships (CECS)

• Group of Eight Scholarships

• UQ Excellence Scholarships

• UQ-Link Residential Support Scholarships

Applications open in early October with a closing date of mid-Novemberin the year preceding the award.

UQ conducts a major scholarship round each year wherethe following equity scholarships are offered:

www.uq.edu.au/study/scholarships/undergraduate

SCHOLARSHIPS

Other scholarships include Sporting Scholarships, Scholarships for Indigenous Studentsand School and Faculty Scholarships.

“I don’t think it should be the rich who dowell at sport, it should be the people who are the most dedicated.”

Clem Jones Sporting Scholarship recipientand Bachelor of Arts studentAdam Carlton

SCHOLARSHIPS

UQ’s state-of-the-art Library, unsurpassed informationtechnology support and superior teaching facilities arekey to unlocking learning potential.

LibraryThe largest research collection in Queensland with millions of books; tens of thousandsof journals, eBooks and multimedia; networked databases; and primary material.

Information technology servicesA range of IT and online services including a free UQconnect Internet account for students..

Student centresThe central locations for assistance with administrative matters and general inquiries.

Student support servicesUQ provides an integrated, professional support service.

WORLD CLASS FACILITIES

Sport and fitnessUQ SPORT offers outstanding sporting facilities and recreational programs.

EntertainmentThe UQ Union organises events to help students enjoy campus life.

Clubs and societiesStudents can participate in social events by joining clubs and societies at UQ.

Food, shopping and commercial servicesStudents will find a range of venues in which to eat, drink, meet friends and shop.

WORLD CLASS FACILITIES

UQ’s international standing is reinforced by itsglobal reputation and diverse student population.

• UQ ranked 45th in the World University Rankings, compiled by theTimes Higher Education Supplement in 2006.

• We are a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) – a leading groupof Australian universities that collectively enrols one-third of all university studentsand conducts 70 percent of all university research in Australia.

• UQ was independently ranked as one of Australia’s best universitiesin the 2007 edition of The Good Universities Guide.

• The UQ Abroad program offers students the exciting experience of studyingoverseas for up to one year on exchange.

www.uq.edu.au/international

• UQ has exchange agreements with more than 120 universities in 28 countries.

GLOBAL REPUTATION

“I thoroughly enjoy my researchand have made many pricelessfriends and industry contacts.”

International PhD studentCamryn Allen

GLOBAL REPUTATION

CourseA unit of study within a program, similar to a subject at school.

Dual programA combination of two UQ programs undertaken at the same time.

FacultyThe major organisational units within UQ, with responsibility for academic programs.UQ has seven faculties, which have a number of sub-units called schools. The Head of a faculty is called an Executive Dean.

HonoursIn some programs, honours can be awarded to students who undertakea further (optional) year of study, in others, honours can be awarded basedon academic performance in the program.

UNIVERSITY TERMINOLOGY

Postgraduate programsPrograms studied after graduating from undergraduate programs,including graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, masters and doctorates.

ProgramA sequence of study involving enrolment, study and graduation,normally awarded with a qualification such as a degree, diploma or certificate.

SemesterUQ’s teaching year is divided into Semester One and Semester Two.There is also Summer Semester, which runs between November andFebruary and provides for the intensive study of selected courses.

.Undergraduate programsUsually refers to first-time University programs such as bachelor degrees.

UNIVERSITY TERMINOLOGY

For more information about UQ:The University of QueenslandBrisbane QLD 4072Australia

Telephone: 07 3365 1111Web: www.uq.edu.au

Or visit a UQ Open DayUQ Open Days are held annually in August at the St Lucia,Ipswich and Gatton campuses. For more information on theseand other UQ events visit www.uq.edu.au/events

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