Region information

The University of Queensland (UQ) St Lucia, the university’s largest campus, is situated in Brisbane, a dynamic capital city known for its excellent climate, safe environment and affordable quality of life.

Located in South-East Queensland, Brisbane is Australia’s New World City. It is the fastest growing capital and widely known as one of the country’s most liveable. With a population of more than 1.8 million, Brisbane offers a safe, friendly and multicultural environment. Clear skies, warm, sunny days and mild nights prevail and the sub-tropical climate promotes an outdoor lifestyle. The inner city is characterised by the Brisbane River, parklands and botanical gardens, recreation areas, convention centres, museums, art galleries, a casino, malls, shopping districts, and a host of cosmopolitan restaurants and cafés. The golden beaches and fun parks of the famous Gold Coast are just an hour drive south. The beautiful Sunshine Coast beaches lay a short drive to the north, along with imposing National Park rainforests and tourist attractions such as Australia Zoo.

University

The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s premier learning and research institutions. Internationally-renowned for its highly-awarded teaching staff, world-acclaimed researchers and superior campus facilities and services, UQ was recently ranked 41^st in the world in a ranking compiled by the prestigious Times Higher Education Supplement. The University is a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) and is also one of only three Australian members of Universitas 21.

UQ, through its on-campus Institute of Continuing & TESOL Education, is also one of Australia’s leading providers of:

• Intensive English language training, including ‘bridging’ English studies to UQ degree programs
• English teacher training and professional development
• Customised group programs.

English Language Centre: http://www.icte.uq.edu.au/.

Students who require ‘bridging’ studies between secondary (high school / year 12) studies and undergraduate university study can take advantage of the world-class Foundation Year program offered by International Education Services (IES). Students who successfully achieve to the specific standards in the Foundation Year program are guaranteed an offer into undergraduate study at UQ.

Detailed info: www.uq.edu.au/scholarships

Campus

• St Lucia
• Herston
• Ipswich
• Gatton

Services offered

UQ students have access to a range of excellent support services from the moment they arrive in Brisbane. UQ’s Student Services offer a range of professional services to UQ students to further enhance student well-being, learning outcomes, career and life goals.

UQ’s Student Services are committed to helping students, offering an integrated professional service in the areas like careers and employment, learning assistance, personal counselling, disability support, financial services, and international student support.

UQ’s Accommodation Services assist international students find suitable accommodation, including temporary accommodation, and also offer an airport pick up service.

The International Student Advisers are Social Workers who are available to help students with a wide range of issues affecting their studies.
Learning Advisers also provide a comprehensive calendar of learning workshop with daily sessions held throughout the semester. They also provide  individual consultations and online resources.
Individual personal counselling sessions and group programs are provided by qualified staff members who are available to help students to address issues that may be interfering with their capacity to cope with academic studies. 

Each semester, Student Services run a variety of seminars and workshops on topics such as study skills, academic writing, acculturation, career and program planning, resumé writing and job search skills.

Useful information

• International student scholarship — www.uq.edu.au/scholarships
• Course descriptions, pre-requisites & international fees — www.uq.edu.au/study
• Enrolment guidelines & forms — www.uq.edu.au/international
• Student Services — www.uq.edu.au/student-services