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The University of Queensland

Australia

The University of Queensland

Public research university in Brisbane, Australia · Brisbane

Public research university in Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane

The University of Queensland (UQ) is a public research university located primarily in Brisbane, the capital city of the Australian state of Queensland.

Established in 1909 by an act of the Queensland Parliament, UQ is one of the six sandstone universities; an informal designation for the oldest university in each state.

UQ is also a founding member of edX, the Group of Eight and the international research-intensive Association of Pacific Rim Universities.

Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

  • BrisbaneLocation
  • 1909Founded
  • 48,771Students
  • February & JulyMain intakes
  • Official website ↗Opens the university’s own site

The campus

Life at The University of Queensland

Our counsellors can tell you what the campus, the city and the cost of living are actually like before you commit.

The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland

Intakes

When to apply

Teaching starts in the months below. The window is when to start your file, not a deadline — each course sets its own closing date, and we confirm it before you apply.

  • Semester 1 (main)FebruaryTeaching startsAugust – NovemberApply fromThe main intake for degrees and most diplomas.
  • Semester 2JulyTeaching startsFebruary – AprilApply fromA full second intake; vocational colleges also take students in between.

How it works

From the first call to your first day

The same counsellor stays with your file the whole way through

  1. 01

    Free counselling

    We look at your marks, your budget and what you want afterwards, and tell you what is realistic. No fee and no obligation.

  2. 02

    Shortlist and eligibility

    We check your profile against the entry requirements for each course, and tell you where you qualify today and where you do not.

  3. 03

    Documents

    Transcripts, statement of purpose, references and the institution's own forms. We prepare them with you rather than for you.

  4. 04

    Application filed

    Sent to the institution directly through our partnership, then tracked to a decision.

  5. 05

    Offer and fees

    We go through the offer, its conditions and the fee schedule before you pay anything, and apply for whatever scholarship you qualify for.

  6. 06

    Visa file

    Financial documents, proof of funds and the supporting paperwork assembled against the current published rules, checked before it is filed.

  7. 07

    Pre-departure

    Accommodation, forex, insurance and the first week, plus an introduction to students already on your campus.

  8. 08

    After you arrive

    Our London office and onshore partners stay reachable once you land, for the first term's paperwork, a change of course or a move of institution.

FAQ

About The University of Queensland

Still unsure? One call with a counsellor usually settles it.

Ask us directly
Can Vision Success apply to The University of Queensland for me?

Yes. We prepare and file the application, follow it to a decision, and handle the offer, the fee payment and the visa file that follows. The University of Queensland is one of the universities in Australia we counsel for.

What are the entry requirements?

They vary by programme and by level. Bring your transcripts and any English test result you already hold and we will tell you which courses you meet today, and what would close the gap on the rest.

What does it cost to study at The University of Queensland?

Tuition depends on the programme and the intake, and universities revise their fee schedules each year. We quote the current published figure for the exact course on your shortlist, with the living costs you must show for the visa.

How early should I start?

Six to nine months before your intake, and twelve to eighteen for the United States. Offers come back in weeks; the visa that follows is the longer part.

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