University of Queensland

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 altWhat Queensland has to offer

  • A member of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight leading research universities
  • 41st in the World University Rankings Times Higher Educations Supplement 2009
  • A large, comprehensive, research-intensive institution of international standing
  • More than 4,000 courses in 380 programs of study
  • Magnificent main campus at St. Lucia, less than three miles from the city center and served by excellent public transportation
  • World-class teaching and research facilities
  • More than 150 student clubs and societies, sporting venues, a shopping arcade, banks, post office, cinema, theatre and restaurants
  • Amazing athletic facilities, including a pool, sauna and spa, tennis and squash courts, gym, playing fields and sports medicine center; plus great rowing, biking, and running along the riverside paths
  • Campuses at Gatton and Ipswich as well as more than 40 specialist teaching and research centers elsewhere in Queensland, including Australia’s largest university marine research station on the Great Barrier Reef
  • An opportunity to participate in a one-week environmental conservation volunteer program with WildMob.

 Location:  

Brisbane
City population: 1.7 million
Enrollment: 37,700
Required GPA: 3.0 (4.0 scale)
Dates of program:

Semester 1 (Feb-Jun)

Semester 2 (July-Nov)

Academic year (July-June)

Calendar year  (Feb-Nov)
Application deadlines:

March 15 for semester 2 and academic year;

November 15 for semester 1 and calendar year

Housing

  • Housing is in a furnished house or flat in the Brisbane suburbs with an easy commute to the St. Lucia campus; or in UniLodge Brisbane downtown, 20 minutes from campus
  • Students may also apply to live in one of three residential colleges (with meal plans) near campus
  • Students living in houses, flats or UniLodge purchase or prepare their own meals.

Academics

  • Great range of courses and flexibility in selection
  • Students take three to four courses per semester

Top Departments

  • Business / Economics
  • Music
  • Psychology
  • Exercise Science
  • Engineering
  • Biology / Marine Studies

More Information

*Applications only available to US or Canadian higher education students