The University of Queensland (UQ) is a public comprehensive university located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, founded in 1909. As one of the world's higher research institutions, the University of Queensland enjoys a high reputation around the world and is one of the top 50 universities in the world. At the same time, it is one of the six sandstone universities, and is a member of the Pacific Rim University Alliance, the Australian Eight University Alliance, UNIVERSITAS21, the International Railway Union and the International Alliance for New Engineering Education.

Scientific achievements and honors

The University of Queensland has made outstanding achievements in the field of scientific research, including cervical cancer vaccine (HPV vaccine) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These scientific research achievements not only make a great contribution to human health, but also further enhance the influence of the University of Queensland in the global academic community.

Business school strength

The University of Queensland Business School is the first university business school in Australia to be accredited by AACSB (Association for the Advancement of International Business Schools) and EQUIS (European Quality Development System). The Business School is also rated out of five stars by the Management Graduates Association of Australia (GMAA) and ranked in the top 10 of business schools globally and number one in the Asia-Pacific region by the Economist Intelligence Unit in 2016. These accolades are a testament to the University of Queensland Business School's leading position in global business education.

University ranking

2025 QS: 40th in the world

2025 U.S News: 41st in the world

2025 Times: 77th in the world

2024 ARWU Shanghai Ranking: 63rd in the world

Australian study application requirements

Undergraduate way of studying abroad

Foundation + Undergraduate

Course duration: The foundation course takes about 10-16 months, and the undergraduate stage takes 3 years or more

Educational requirements: At least the completion of the second stage of high school, with a score of 65% to 85%

English requirements: IELTS average score of 5.0~6.0, can be directly enrolled in the preparatory course

First year diploma + Bachelor degree

Course duration: The first-year diploma program lasts 8 to 12 months, and the undergraduate program lasts 2 to 3 years

Education requirements: Chinese high school graduates, the average score depends on the major of the target institution, do not need to submit the gaokao score

English requirements: IELTS average score of 6.0, can be directly enrolled in the first year diploma program

Direct entry to Australian universities for undergraduate study

Duration: 3 years or more

Educational requirements:

1. The Chinese college entrance examination score is above the local one-book score line or two-book score line

2. International Qualification examination results (IB/SAT/ALEVEL, etc.) meet university admission requirements

English requirements: IELTS average score of 6.5-7, can be directly enrolled in the undergraduate program (depending on the school and major)

Ways to study for master's degree

Bachelor to master

Educational background: Bachelor's degree; Juniors are required to provide 5 semesters of transcripts and proof of enrollment

The average score is not less than 70

Ielts requirements: Most majors require an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each; Individual majors require a total score of 7.0-7.5

Graduate degree

Educational background: Domestic undergraduate without degree; Full-time three-year college; Self-examination, adult education and other part-time teaching college

The average score is not less than 75

Ielts requirements: Most majors require an overall score of 6.0 to 6.5, with no less than 6.0 for each item

Enrollment: February and July each year.