The University of Queensland

The University of Queensland (UQ) is a public research university located primarily in Brisbane, the capital city of the Australian state of Queensland. It was founded in 1909, making it the oldest university in Queensland and one of Australia's six sandstone universities. UQ is a member of the Group of Eight, a coalition of Australia's leading research universities, and is also a founding member of edX, a global online learning platform.

UQ is consistently ranked among the world's top universities. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across six faculties, and is a leader in research, with strengths in agriculture and food sciences, biotechnology, climate change, education, engineering, health, and information technology. UQ is also a highly diverse university, with students from all over Australia and the world.

In its over 100-year history, UQ has played a significant role in the development of Queensland and Australia. Its graduates have made important contributions to society in all fields, including academia, business, government, and the arts.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2023, The University of Queensland is positioned as the #50 top university in the world, which makes it the #5 top university in Australia. The university's global rank decreased by 3 points from last year.