UQ
Overview
Public Go8 sandstone university with around 55,000 students including about 20,000 international students. Campuses: St Lucia, Gatton and Herston.
Australia University Detail
University of Queensland
Go8 research university in Brisbane with strong medicine, biomedical science, agriculture, business, engineering and data science options.
Rankings
- QS World Ranking 2026: #42
- Times Higher Education: #70
- ARWU: #63
- Top 50 sustainability
Popular Courses
Tuition Fees
| Course / Cost Head | 2026 International Fee Guide |
|---|---|
| Engineering / IT | AUD 44,000-54,000 per year | INR 24-30 Lakh approx |
| Business / Economics | AUD 42,000-52,000 per year | INR 23-28 Lakh approx |
| Medicine / Biomedical | AUD 60,000-80,000 per year | INR 33-44 Lakh approx |
| Living in Brisbane | AUD 18,000-28,000 per year | INR 10-15 Lakh approx |
Scholarships
- UQ International Excellence Scholarship: 50% fee reduction
- UQ Graduate Research Scholarship: full tuition plus AUD 32,000+/year
Admission Requirements
- UG 12th: 85%-90% CBSE/ICSE
- PG Masters: 65%-70%
- IELTS: 6.5, no band below 6.0
PR & Visa Benefits
- Post-study opportunity: 2-4 years for Brisbane metro
- No regional PR bonus
- Strong fields: health, engineering, agriculture and data
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Top 42 globally
- Great Brisbane weather
- Lower living cost than Sydney/Melbourne
- World-class research
Cons
- No regional PR bonus
- Still expensive tuition fees
Student Life & Career Opportunities
Students can plan campus clubs, city lifestyle, internships, accommodation and part-time work around the chosen city. Top 50 QS employability, 92% employment rate, median PG salary AUD 108K.
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