The University of Queensland (UQ)

The University of Queensland Overview & Background

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Key Advantages of the University of Queensland 

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  The University of Queensland consistently ranks among the world’s leading institutions according to the 2026 global rankings, it is placed 42 in the QS World University Rankings globally and sits at 80 in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2026 list.
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  UQ is strongly oriented toward research that tackles real-world challenges, striving to produce work with practical impact on communities, industries and global issues.
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  Students at UQ benefit from modern, world-class campus environments combining historic architecture with contemporary facilities, parks, lakes and up-to-date infrastructure along with programs designed with industry relevance, which prepare them well for professional life after graduation.

UQ has established eight research institutes, many with a multidisciplinary focus:

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  Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology
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  Global Change Institute
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  Institute for Molecular Bioscience
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  Institute for Social Science Research
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  Mater Research Institute UQ
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  Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation
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  Queensland Brain Institute
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  Sustainable Minerals Institute.

University of Queensland Jobs and Placements 

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  UQ is ranked 63 globally and 1 in Queensland for Graduate Employability according to the 2026 QS Graduate Employability Rankings.
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  Comprehensive Career Support: UQ’s Student Employability Centre provides personalised career coaching, résumé and interview support, internship opportunities, employer networking events, and a dedicated jobs portal to help students secure strong outcomes.
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  Some of the top employers recruiting are Queensland Government (largest employer of UQ grads), Queensland Health, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA), Deloitte Australia, PwC Australia, KPMG, EY (Ernst & Young), Rio Tinto, BHP, Aurizon, Suncorp, Boeing Defence Australia, CSIRO, Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital, Mater Hospital Group, Accenture, Westpac, and Australian Defence Force.

University of Queensland Campus

Main Campus:

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  St Lucia Campus: Brisbane, Queensland 4067, Australia

Other Campuses in Australia:

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  Gatton Campus: Gatton, Queensland 4343, Australia
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  Herston Campus: Herston, Brisbane, Queensland 4006, Australia
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  Long Pocket Precinct: Indooroopilly, Queensland 4068, Australia
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  Pinjarra Hills Campus: Pinjarra Hills, Queensland 4069, Australia

Residence at University of Queensland

Accommodation at Kev Carmody House:

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  Room Type: Studio rooms / En-suite rooms / Shared apartments
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  Cost of Rooms: AUD $299 per week

Accommodation at International House:

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  Room Type: Single rooms
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  Cost of Rooms: AUD $560 per week

Accommodation at Union College:

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  Room Type: Single rooms
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  Cost of Rooms: AUD $550-$580 per week

Notable Alumni at the University of Queensland

Some famous alumni from the University of Queensland include:

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  Sam Hawgood, Chancellor of University of California, San Francisco
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  Jock R. Anderson, Agricultural economist at the World Bank; emeritus professor at the University of New England
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  Paul Brindley (biologist), professor of microbiology, immunology, and tropical medicine at George Washington University
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  Peter C. Doherty, Immunologist, Nobel Prize recipient and former Australian of the Year
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  Michael McRobbie, 18th President of Indiana University
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  Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, Biologist and climate scientist known as a leading in the effects of climate change on coral reefs
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  Thea Astley, Writer and four times winner of the Miles Franklin Award

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University of Queensland Address

St Lucia Campus:

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  The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland 4067, Australia.

Bus Service:

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  Regular Brisbane City Council bus services operate to and from UQ’s St Lucia Campus through TransLink. These routes provide direct connections to the Brisbane CBD, Indooroopilly, Toowong, Woolloongabba, Fortitude Valley, and surrounding suburbs. Main Bus Routes: 66, 192, 209, 169, 29.

Train Service:

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  The University of Queensland’s St Lucia Campus is not directly on a train line. However, nearby stations such as Toowong, Indooroopilly, and Dutton Park offer easy access via connecting TransLink bus services including Routes 66, 169, 192, and 209.

Nearest Airport:

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  The closest major airport to UQ St Lucia is Brisbane Airport (BNE), located approximately 20 km away, with students able to reach campus via Airtrain + bus, taxi, rideshare, or shuttle services.

Nearest Hospital:

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  The nearest major hospital to the UQ St Lucia Campus is the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH), with other close medical facilities including Princess Alexandra Hospital and Mater Hospital Brisbane.

Recreational Sites:

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  UQ Lakes & Riverside Walk
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  Brisbane River Loops (Cycling & Walking Trails)
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  Guyatt Park
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  Orleigh Park
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  South Bank Parklands
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  Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mt Coot-tha
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  Mt Coot-tha Lookout
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  Toowong Village
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  Indooroopilly Shopping Centre
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  West End Markets

University of Queensland Map Location

Address: The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland 4067, Australia.

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