University profile

University of Queensland

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Founded in 1909, University of Queensland is a university in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It enrols approximately 57,130 students, a member of Group of Eight. The institution is ranked #42 globally by QS and #81 by Times Higher Education.

Admission rate
40%
Median earnings 10 yrs out
A$44,200
Founded
1909
QS World Rank
#42
QS 2026 · Score 85.1
THE World Rank
#81
Times Higher Education

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Undergraduate tuition — international students
Derived: median across the provider's active (Expired = 'No') CRICOS courses with Course Level = 'Bachelor Degree' (excludes 'Bachelor Honours Degree'; excludes courses shorter than 104 weeks as a proxy for graduate-entry/top-up programs), each annualised as Tuition Fee / Duration (Weeks) x 52. International (overseas student) tuition as registered on CRICOS; n = 101 courses; dataset extracted 2026-09-26. CRICOS provider code(s) used: 00025B.
A$47,185 / year
Students enrolled
Total headcount of all students (domestic + overseas, all course levels), 2024 full year; DoE 2024 Section 2 Table 2.5, row 'The University of Queensland'.
57,130
Graduates in work (or further study)
Full-time employment rate (proportion of domestic undergraduate graduates available for full-time work who were employed full-time), surveyed ~4-6 months after course completion; GOS 2025 institution row 'The University of Queensland' = 80.1 (78.5, 81.7) (90% CI).
80.1%
Graduate median salary
Median annual full-time salary of domestic undergraduate graduates employed full-time, ~4-6 months after completion; GOS 2025 institution row 'The University of Queensland' = 78,000 (76,900, 79,100) (90% CI).
A$78,000 / year

About the institution

  • Motto: By means of knowledge and hard work
  • Affiliations: Association of Pacific Rim Universities, Australian Research Data Commons, Group of Eight, ORCID, Inc., Top International Managers in Engineering (+3 more)
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Outcomes

Frequently asked questions

What is the admission rate at University of Queensland?

University of Queensland has an admission rate of approximately 40.0%. This figure reflects the overall proportion of applicants who receive an offer of admission.

When was University of Queensland founded?

University of Queensland was founded in 1909.

How many students attend University of Queensland?

University of Queensland enrols approximately 57,130 students.

How much is tuition at University of Queensland for international students?

Undergraduate tuition for international students at University of Queensland is about A$47,185 a year (2026-09-26, CRICOS Courses (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) open data export). Fees vary by programme; home students pay a different rate.

What is the QS World Ranking of University of Queensland?

University of Queensland is ranked #42 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Where does University of Queensland rank in the Times Higher Education rankings?

University of Queensland is ranked #81 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

What is the official website of University of Queensland?

The official website of University of Queensland is uq.edu.au.

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