The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. UQ strives for excellence through the creation, preservation, transfer and application of knowledge. For more than a century, we have educated and worked with outstanding people to deliver knowledge leadership for a better world.
Distance Learning Courses
Medicine & Health (14)
- Master Advanced Nursing
- Master Animal Science
- Master Animal Science
- Master Clinical Pharmacy
- Master Epidemiology
- Master Health Economics
- MMed Medicine
- Master Physiotherapy
- Postgraduate Diploma Public Health
- Postgraduate Certificate Public Health
- Master Public Health
- Master Sports Medicine
Business & Management (8)
- Master Agribusiness
- Master Agribusiness
- Master Agricultural Science
- Master Data Science
- Master Environmental Management
- Master Global Management
Social Sciences (6)
- Master Global Management
- Master Social Work Studies
- Master Social Work Studies
- Master Urban and Regional Planning
Agriculture & Forestry (5)
- Master Agribusiness
- Master Agricultural Science
- Master Agricultural Science
- Master Animal Science
- Master Animal Science
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (4)
- Master Biostatistics
- Master Biostatistics
- Master Conservation Biology
- Master Molecular Imaging Technology
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
- Master Agricultural Science
- Master Social Work Studies
- Master Social Work Studies
Computer Science & IT (3)
- Master Data Science
Education & Training (3)
- M.Ed. Educational Studies
- M.Ed. Educational Studies
- M.Ed. Educational Studies
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (3)
- Master Conservation Biology
- Master Environmental Management
Arts, Design & Architecture (2)
- Master Music
- Master Urban and Regional Planning
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)
- Master Sports Coaching
- Master Sports Medicine
Engineering & Technology (1)
- Master Urban and Regional Planning
Humanities (1)
- Master Music
About
History
Established through a 1909 Act of State Parliament, The University of Queensland was the first university in the state and was officially founded on April 16, 1910, with the gazettal of appointments to the first UQ Senate. Teaching started in 1911 in Old Government House in George Street, Brisbane. In the first year there were three faculties – Arts, Science and Engineering – and 83 students.
Education
Skilled and motivated teachers are integral to providing positive teaching and learning outcomes for students.
UQ has a strong focus on teaching excellence, having won more Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) than any other in the country and attracting the majority of Queensland's highest academic achievers, as well as top interstate and overseas students.
We are committed to excellence in learning experiences and outcomes for our students.
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Research
Fields of research
- Art Criticism
- Finance
- Information Systems Management
- Natural Products Chemistry
- Psychological Methodology, Design and Analysis
Services
Student services
Our staff are prepared to deliver sessions virtually for students who do not need to attend campus. If you feel unwell, we ask that you change your appointment to phone, Skype or Zoom, or reschedule if you need to prioritise rest.
Housing services
Here's what you can expect from an on-campus provider:
- immersion in the on-campus experience
- unmatched convenience to the St Lucia campus
- rooms can be pre-booked before you leave home
- some residents will be from other universities, not just UQ.
Library services
At The University of Queensland Library, we connect you with the information, people, and resources you need, when you need them.
If you’re a UQ student or staff member, you’ll have access to one of the largest academic library collections in Australia – in fact 24/7 access to our electronic collections and many of our print collections.
ICT services
We can help with IT issues online, including help with student passwords and issues accessing UQ systems and resources
Student Life
Campus life
- 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.
- 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.
- Herston: Herston is UQ’s core campus for clinical health teaching and research.
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