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The University of Queensland, also known as UQ is a public university located primarily in Brisbane. Founded in 1909 is a founding member of Australia's leading Group of Eight and is one of only three Australian members of the global Universitas 21. In late 2013, UQ joined EdX– the world’s leading consortium of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), jointly founded by Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The University’s outstanding 280,000 plus alumni include a Nobel laureate, an Academy Award winner, and leaders in government, law, science, public service and the arts.
The main St Lucia campus occupies much of the riverside inner suburb of St Lucia, southwest of the Brisbane CBD. Other UQ campuses and facilities are located throughout Queensland, the largest of which are the Gatton campus and the Mayne Medical School.
Faculties & Schools
» Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
» Mechanical and Mining Engineering
» Natural Gas
World rankings
UQ ranks among the world’s top universities, as measured by several key independent rankings, including the CWTS Leiden Ranking 2021 (32), U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings 2021 (36), the Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities 2020 (39), QS World University Rankings 2022 (47), Academic Ranking of World Universities 2021 (51), and Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021 (62).
Rankings by Subject
QS World University Rankings 2021 place The University of Queensland in the top 50 in the World in 19 subject areas:
Campuses
St Lucia
Situated on 114 hectares of Brisbane River-bound land, UQ’s main campus is a vibrant mix of majestic sandstone buildings and contemporary architecture, landscaped gardens and lakes.
Fanning out from the heritage-listed Great Court, you’ll find modern teaching and research facilities, including laboratories, lecture theatres, and Queensland’s largest research library. The expansive grounds are also home to a variety of sporting facilities, museums, cafes, and those famous Jacaranda trees.
The St Lucia campus is only seven kilometres from Brisbane’s city centre.
Gatton
Gatton, UQ’s rural campus, is located in the Lockyer Valley, 87 kilometres west of Brisbane’s city centre, and halfway between Ipswich and Toowoomba.
On this sprawling campus, which dates back to 1897, you’ll find teaching and research facilities in agricultural, environmental and veterinary sciences. It’s also a working farm, with more than 1000 hectares of dairy, pig, crop and grazing units, as well as post-harvest facilities and greenhouses. Gatton’s facilities sit against a backdrop of homesteads, sporting amenities, and community fruit and vegetable gardens.
Herston
Herston is UQ’s core campus for clinical health teaching and research.
Located just minutes from the Brisbane CBD, Herston is home to UQ’s Medicine and Public Health schools, the UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Oral Health Centre, and the research activities of the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
UQ Herston shares premises with the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, allowing students and visitors to rub shoulders with leading health researchers, academics and professionals.
UQ Brisbane City
UQ's central Brisbane site at 293 Queen Street offers flexible corporate spaces to students, alumni and industry. It is home to the UQ Business School's MBA program and executive education courses.
Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence
Located in Woolloongabba, the Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence (PACE) is the primary teaching location for students studying pharmacy at UQ, and a leading facility for pharmaceutical research, education and commercialisation.
UQ Vets Dayboro
UQ's rural veterinary practice at Dayboro is open to the general public, and offers services for large and small animals. It is also a teaching hospital for UQ veterinary students.
If your age is below 18 years, it is imperative that this form be completed by your parents.
I, the undersigned, hereby acknowledge and declare that I fully understand the financial responsibilities associated with studying in Australia under a scholarship. I confirm that I have been informed of the following important facts:
I understand that most scholarships only cover full or partial tuition fees.
I am responsible for all other costs not covered by the scholarship.
I acknowledge that I am personally responsible for covering the following expenses, which are subject to change and should be verified at the time of application:
Travel Expenses:
Approximate cost of return flights to and from Australia: AUD $2,000 – $3,500 per person.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC):
Mandatory health insurance for the duration of my studies:
Single Cover: From AUD $600 – $800 per year.
Couples Cover: From AUD $3,000 – $5,000 per year.
Family Cover (Student with Dependents): From AUD $5,500 – $8,000 per year.
Living Expenses: (As per Department of Home Affairs guidelines)
Single Student: Estimated at AUD $29,710 per year.
Student with Partner/Spouse: Add AUD $10,394 per year.
Per Child (Dependent): Add AUD $4,449 per year.
Visa Application Fees and Health Examinations:
Visa Application Fee: Approximately AUD $710 for the main applicant. Additional fees apply for family members.
Medical Examinations: Between AUD $300 – $500 per person, depending on individual circumstances.
Textbooks, Study Materials, and Research Costs:
Estimated at AUD $1,000 – $2,000 per year, depending on the course of study.
Higher costs may apply for research-based programs.
I understand that I must demonstrate financial capacity to cover tuition fees and all additional expenses listed above when applying for a student visa.
I acknowledge that failure to provide sufficient financial evidence may result in visa refusal.
Travel Expenses: AUD $2,500
OSHC (Single Cover): AUD $700
Living Expenses: AUD $29,710
Visa Application Fee: AUD $710
Medical Examination: AUD $400
Textbooks and Study Materials: AUD $1,500
Total Estimated Additional Costs: AUD $35,520
Travel Expenses: AUD $2,500 × 2 = AUD $5,000
OSHC (Couples Cover): AUD $4,000
Living Expenses:
Student: AUD $29,710
Partner: AUD $10,394
Total Living Expenses: AUD $40,104
Visa Application Fees:
Student: AUD $710
Partner: AUD $530
Total Fees: AUD $1,240
Medical Examinations: AUD $400 × 2 = AUD $800
Textbooks and Study Materials: AUD $1,500
Total Estimated Additional Costs: AUD $52,644
Travel Expenses: AUD $2,500 × 3 = AUD $7,500
OSHC (Family Cover): AUD $6,500
Living Expenses:
Student: AUD $29,710
Partner: AUD $10,394
Child: AUD $4,449
Total Living Expenses: AUD $44,553
Visa Application Fees:
Student: AUD $710
Partner: AUD $530
Child: AUD $175
Total Fees: AUD $1,415
Medical Examinations: AUD $400 × 3 = AUD $1,200
Textbooks and Study Materials: AUD $1,500
Total Estimated Additional Costs: AUD $62,668
These are indicative figures and may vary based on individual lifestyle choices, travel arrangements, and health insurance provider rates. Always confirm the latest costs before making financial plans.
By signing this declaration, I confirm that I have read, understood, and accepted the financial obligations related to my scholarship application and student visa process.
It is strongly recommended that I provide evidence of financial capacity as part of my student visa application. This evidence may include, but is not limited to:
Recent bank statements showing sufficient available funds.
Fixed deposit certificates or term deposit account statements.
Loan approval letters for education purposes from recognised financial institutions.
Official financial sponsorship letters (if applicable).
Any other acceptable financial documents demonstrating access to funds.
Providing this evidence will demonstrate to the Department of Home Affairs that I have adequate financial resources to support myself and my dependents (if applicable) throughout my studies in Australia.
Single Student: At least AUD $35,000.
Student with Partner: At least AUD $52,000.
Student with Partner and One Child: At least AUD $62,000.
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