UQ is one of Australia's three oldest universities, founded in 1909 and ranked in the global top 50. It's best known for strength in life sciences, engineering, and business. Students gain access to strong industry links across mining, energy, health, and tech sectors.
Brisbane, Australia
Top 50 globally (#40)
#3 in Australia (QS 2025)
Top 50 globally for graduate employability (QS)
AACSB-accredited UQ Business School
5-star rating across 46 fields (Excellence in Research for Australia)
Master of Business Administration
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 87
Master of Engineering
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 87
Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 80
Master of Data Science
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 87
Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 87
Master of Public Health
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 87
Top-50 globally ranked university — one of only three Australian universities in that bracket.
AACSB-accredited Business School — a credential held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide.
Leading life sciences research — UQ developed the HPV vaccine (Gardasil) used in over 130 countries.
Strong mining and energy industry ties — major employers include BHP, Rio Tinto, and Santos.
86% of UQ graduates are employed or in further study within four months of graduating.
Business graduates enter roles at Deloitte, PwC, KPMG, and major Australian banks.
Engineering and mining graduates are actively recruited by BHP, Rio Tinto, and Worley.
Health and biomedical graduates progress into clinical, research, and policy roles across Queensland Health and beyond.
Undergrad
31 Oct (prior year)
Postgrad
Rolling — apply early
Undergrad
31 Apr (same year)
Postgrad
Rolling — apply early
UQ's main St Lucia campus sits on a river bend 7 km from the city centre. It has over 100 on-campus facilities including labs, libraries, and student union spaces.
Brisbane hosted the 2032 Olympics and is Australia's fastest-growing major city. Students benefit from a lower cost of living than Sydney or Melbourne, with strong part-time job markets.
Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) required
Proof of funds: ~AUD 29,710/year
Student visa (Subclass 500) application
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) mandatory
Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) statement
English test scores: IELTS or TOEFL accepted
