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University of Queensland (UQ)

#63 QS World Ranking#107 THE RankingAustraliaPublic
  • QS ranking#63
  • Acceptance rate≈70%
  • Typical GPAATAR 90+ / GPA 3.5+
  • Tuition / year$36,000–52,000

Overview

About University of Queensland (UQ)

Best mining/resources engineering in Australia; beautiful St Lucia campus in Brisbane; strong research in chemistry and biology; 2032 Brisbane Olympics planning investment

  • International environmentDiverse; ~35% intl UG; Brisbane growing city
  • Teaching styleLecture + tutorial; lab-heavy in sciences; practical in engineering

Academics

Subjects and fit

Strongest subjects

  • Mining Engineering
  • Veterinary Science
  • Biology
  • Business (UQ Business School)
  • Medicine
  • Agriculture

Best for

  • Engineering
  • vet
  • agriculture
  • life science
  • business students; budget-conscious

Getting in

Admission requirements

  • GPA: ATAR 90+ / GPA 3.5+
  • IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 87+
  • No SAT/ACT
  • Difficulty: Moderate-Competitive
  • Acceptance rate: ~70% overall
  • Deadline: UG: Dec 20 | Graduate: rolling

On campus

Campus and location

On-campus colleges available; Brisbane affordable vs Sydney/Melbourne

Money

Costs and scholarships

  • Tuition (USD)36,000–52,000 (intl UG AUD) ≈ $24,000–34,000 USD
  • Living cost (USD)17,000–22,000 USD
  • ScholarshipsUQ Excellence Scholarship; Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship (partial–full)

  • Graduate School Scholarships at University of Queensland 2026 (Fully Funded)

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    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Thạc sĩ và Tiến sĩ, mọi quốc tịch.

    Australia30 Nov 2026
    Official link

  • UQ International Excellence Scholarship at University of Queensland 2026

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    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Cử nhân và Thạc sĩ, mọi quốc tịch; có thành tích học tập nổi bật.

    Australia30 Nov 2026
    Official link

  • International High Achievers Scholarship at University of Queensland 2026

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    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Cử nhân và Thạc sĩ, công dân các quốc gia thuộc danh sách quy định (103 quốc gia, gồm Albania, Argentina, Austria, Bahamas, Bangladesh, ...).

    Australia30 Nov 2026
    Official link
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After graduation

Careers and outcomes

  • Industry connectionsRio Tinto, BHP, Glencore, Queensland Health, Agrifood companies
  • InternshipsMining industry placements; UQ Ventures (startup ecosystem); engineering co-op
  • EmployabilityTop for resources/mining engineering, vet, agriculture; Brisbane growing

The honest view

Why students choose University of Queensland (UQ)

  • UQ Excellence Scholarship; Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship (partial–full)
  • Employability: Top for resources/mining engineering, vet, agriculture; Brisbane growing

Worth knowing

Brisbane's resources sector is cyclical; less diverse corporate scene vs Sydney/Melbourne

GlowBal's insider note

VERIFIED: UQ is Australia's #1 for mining and resources engineering employer reputation. INSIGHT: UQ Ventures startup program has produced notable exits. Brisbane is fastest-growing major city in Australia.

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