THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND. CRICOS Provider No 00025B

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1 THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND

2 THE UQ ADVANTAGE 1. Global Reputation 2. Quality Programs 3. Leading Research 4. Excellent Teachers 5. Top Facilities 6. Vibrant Campuses 7. Great Careers 8. Ongoing Connection

3 OUR STUDENTS 45,400 students 11,300 international students (134 countries) Undergraduate 71.4% Postgraduate coursework 18.1% Postgraduate research 8.7% Non-award 1.7% 1. People s Republic of China 2. Singapore 3. Malaysia 4. United States of America 5. Hong Kong 6. Canada 7. Vietnam 8. Republic of Korea 9. Indonesia 10. Taiwan, Republic of China

4 WHERE IS UQ? With a population of almost 2 million people, Brisbane is one of Australia s most liveable cities and A new world city. Safe Tropical climate Vibrant Friendly Multicultural Cosmopolitan

5 GLOBAL REPUTATION Ranked among Top 100 universities worldwide: Top 50 - QS World University rankings 2012 Top 10 in the Asia Pacific - Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities 2012 Top Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2012 Top Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities 2012 Rated above world standard in more specialised fields of research than any other Australian University Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assessment Founding member of the national Group of Eight (Go8) a coalition of leading Australian researchintensive universities that collectively enrols one-third of all university students and conducts 91percent of all university research in Australia. UQ is one of only three Australian members of Universitas 21 - a select international network of comprehensive, research-intensive universities committed to world-best quality and practice. Maximum five-star rating for student demand, research grants and research intensity The Australian Good Universities Guide 2012.

riverside grounds cement its reputation as one of Australia s most attractive university

6 FOUR VIBRANT CAMPUSES Our campuses are renowned for being among the most beautiful and well-equipped in Australia UQ ST LUCIA s sandstone buildings, jacaranda trees and extensive riverside grounds cement its reputation as one of Australia s most attractive university campuses. UQ IPSWICH is a blend of magnificently restored heritage-listed buildings and the latest in technology

UQ HERSTON is UQ s major clinical health teaching and research location.

7 FOUR VIBRANT CAMPUSES UQ GATTON is set on 1068 hectares and just under an hour s drive west of Brisbane. It links rural industries with the latest learning. UQ HERSTON is UQ s major clinical health teaching and research location. The campus is close to Brisbane s Central Business District and is alongside two main Queensland hospitals.

8 QUALITY PROGRAMS Wide choice in programs and specialisations Over 370 degrees, 4000 courses Concurrent diplomas Research sites across Queensland Built in practical experience Strong global exchange network

9 SIX FACULTIES Arts (Humanities) Science Business, Economics and Law Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology Health Sciences Social and Behavioural Sciences The UQ Business School (part of The Business Economics and Law Faculty)

10 LEADING RESEARCH The pursuit of excellence in both research and research training is central to our mission UQ has more specialised fields of research well above world standard than any other Australian university* UQ Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Philosophy (Mphil) students have access to state-of-the-art facilities We have more world-class research institutes than any other Australian university UQ attracts more than $80m in research funding from industry and ranks first among Australian universities for license income, value of equity holdings and invention disclosures, new Australian patents and active start-up companies. *Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assessment 2012

Bioengineering & Nanotechnology UQ Diamantina Institute Institute for Social Science Research Queensland Alliance

11 RESEARCH INSTITUTES We have eight world-class research institutes: Queensland Brain Institute The Global Change Institute Sustainable Minerals Institute Institute for Molecular Bioscience Australian Institute for Bioengineering & Nanotechnology UQ Diamantina Institute Institute for Social Science Research Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation and over 130 research centres Institute for Molecular Bioscience Queensland Brain Institute

12 TEACHING AND LEARNING UQ has over 2600 highly-qualified academic staff. In our lectures and classes students are encouraged to speak up and share their opinion. Even if it's different to the lecturer s opinion. UQ strongly supports independent thinking. Our teachers constantly look for innovative ways to teach, inspire and motivate their students. UQ has won more Australian and Learning Teaching Council awards than any other Australian university a total of 85 since 1997.

sporting facilities include: Athletics centre with 8-lane synthetic track, Aquatic centre

13 WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES Student Centre Found on each UQ Campus One-stop shop for student administration and general University enquiries Sport and fitness Our state-of-the-art sporting facilities include: Athletics centre with 8-lane synthetic track, Aquatic centre with Olympic sized pool Tennis centre with 21 floodlit courts Pilates studio Sport and fitness centre

interests Food, shops and other services Banks and ATMs Bookshop, hairdresser, pharmacy, bike shop,

14 WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES Clubs and societies 150+ UQ Union affiliated clubs and societies Over 28,000 UQ students are in a club There are clubs for hobbies, countries, regions, sports and shared interests Food, shops and other services Banks and ATMs Bookshop, hairdresser, pharmacy, bike shop, printery, lolly shop, dry cleaner Wide variety of food outlets catering for kosher, halal and vegetarian diets

15 WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES Library Largest research collection in Queensland 15 branches across 4 campuses 2.5 million books 75,000 journals 1200 computers Information technology services Free access to one of the world s fastest most advanced information networks 24 hour online learning material access IT Help desk open 7 days AskIT (free IT advice)

three UQ PhD Career Advantage Packages to enhance their employability options: Higher education & Leadership, Research

16 CAREER PROSPECTS In 2011 UQ s full-time employment rate for Bachelor degree graduates was 6.7% higher than the national average We are ranked 51 st in the world for graduate employability UQ PhD students can choose from three UQ PhD Career Advantage Packages to enhance their employability options: Higher education & Leadership, Research Innovation, Translation & Commercialisation Global Collaborations Oscar Winner Geoffrey Rush has a Bachelor of Arts from UQ. Here he is with Johnny Depp. Go to

universities UQ has exchange agreements with more than 150 universities over 37 countries Earn credit

17 UQ ABROAD (Student Exchange) The UQ Abroad program offers students the exciting experience of studying overseas for up to one year on exchange Study overseas for 1 or 2 semesters at leading international universities UQ has exchange agreements with more than 150 universities over 37 countries Earn credit towards your UQ degree Pay international student fees to UQ, but no tuition fees to host university Scholarships available

18 UQ INTERNATIONAL WEBSITE

19 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS To gain entry to a UQ program students need to meet the following requirements: 1. Academic requirements 1. English language requirements 2. Individual program requirements and subject pre-requisites These can be found on the Courses and Programs website at: Make sure to click on the international tab in the top left corner.

FOUNDATION PROGRAM UQ s Foundation Year Program is available to those students who need to upgrade their academic qualifications before entering a full undergraduate degree program.

20 FOUNDATION PROGRAM UQ s Foundation Year Program is available to those students who need to upgrade their academic qualifications before entering a full undergraduate degree program. Applicants must have completed the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or "O" Levels and must meet minimum English language requirements. Those students who achieve specified standards receive a Certificate IV in University Preparation and are guaranteed an offer in the University's corresponding undergraduate programs. International Education Services (Foundation Year) Web address: info@fdn.uq.edu.au CRICOS Provider number 01697J

ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDIES Students wishing to improve their English language skills can enrol in intensive English language training at the University s Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education

21 ENGLISH LANGUAGE STUDIES Students wishing to improve their English language skills can enrol in intensive English language training at the University s Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ) at St Lucia. ICTE-UQ offers: English language training Continuing Education including Certificate, Diploma and short courses Customised programs for groups of students and professionals Language test administration services (IELTS and Cambridge ESOL TKT) Please note ICTE-UQ Package offers can only be issued by UQ International Institute of Continuing and TESOL Education (ICTE-UQ) Web address: enquiries@icte.uq.edu.au CRICOS Provider number 00091C

22 SCHOLARSHIPS UQ offers a number of different scholarships for international students. These include: School and Faculty Scholarships Australian Government Scholarships Endeavour Awards Research Higher Degree Scholarships For full details visit:

23 WHERE TO LIVE? There are on and off campus housing options available in Brisbane. UQ St Lucia: 10 on-campus residential colleges; Off-campus student accommodation, rental houses and units UQ Ipswich: Student accommodation close to campus; Off-campus rental houses and units UQ Gatton: On-campus Halls of Residence; Off-campus rental houses and units UQ Herston: Off-campus rental houses and units UQ Accommodation Services: Example of off campus student accommodation

24 WHAT WILL IT COST? 1. Tuition The City Cat is a popular form of public transport 2. Overseas Student Health Cover 3. Accommodation Rent or College fees 4. Study expenses Textbooks Stationery Photocopying Other course materials 5. Transport Fuel, parking, public transport fares 6. General living expenses

Promote UQ s standing (eg: ranked 46 in the QS World University

25 What can you do to help? Assist in raising the profile of UQ in your country of exchange Promote UQ s standing (eg: ranked 46 in the QS World University Ranking) Assist in increasing the number of incoming exchange students Attendance at ad hoc recruitment events in country

26 UQ International Contacts Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Brunei Corinne Francken Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Japan, Korea Anthony Craig Europe, Turkey, Western Russia Chris Trott Indonesia, Philippines Fitria Arsianti China, Eastern Russia Lee Henshaw Latin America, North America, Sub-Saharan Africa Stephen Lewin

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