The University of Queensland (UQ) is a public research university based at St Lucia in Brisbane. In 2025 it had 60,193 students, 39.7% of them international.[1] It is ranked 40th in the QS World University Rankings 2027.[2]
For 2027 UQ lists indicative international tuition of A$48,080 a year for the Bachelor of Arts, A$56,800 for the Bachelor of Commerce, A$60,952 for the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and A$60,952 for the Master of Information Technology, each for a full-time load of 16 units.[3][4][5][6] The programmes we checked require IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.[3][6]
Key facts
| Official name | The University of Queensland (UQ) |
| Location | St Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland (postcode 4072)[7] |
| Type | Public research university; member of the Group of Eight[8] |
| Founded | Established by an Act of the Queensland Parliament in 1909; official founding date 16 April 1910; classes began in 1911[8] |
| Students 2025 | 60,193 in total; international students 39.7%[1] |
| Commencing students 2025 | 21,997[1] |
| Campuses | St Lucia, Herston and Dutton Park in Brisbane, and Gatton (regional)[7] |
| Enrolments by campus 2025 | St Lucia 43,244 · Gatton 1,716 · Herston 1,858 · Dutton Park 1,099[1] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | 40th (joint 40th in one comparison table; 42nd in the previous edition)[2] |
| International tuition 2027 (examples) | A$48,080 (BA) · A$56,800 (BCom) · A$60,952 (BEng Hons, MIT) per year of 16 units[3] |
| English requirement (typical) | IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, no band below 6[3] |
| Student visa | Full-time offers allow an Australian student visa (subclass 500) application[4] |
| CRICOS code (Bachelor of Arts) | 001942A[3] |
| Official website | uq.edu.au |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 6 November 2026.
About the University of Queensland
The University of Queensland was established by an Act of the Queensland Parliament in 1909. The university uses 16 April 1910 as its official founding date, and classes began on 14 March 1911.[8] It belongs to the Group of Eight, the group of Australia’s research-intensive universities.[8]
UQ has three Brisbane-based campuses (St Lucia, Herston and Dutton Park) and a regional campus at Gatton.[7] St Lucia is by far the largest, with 43,244 of the 60,193 students in 2025.[1]
How is the University of Queensland ranked?
In the QS World University Rankings 2027, published on 18 June 2026, the University of Queensland is 40th in the world, up two places on the previous edition. Among Australian universities it is behind UNSW (19th), Melbourne (22nd), Sydney (28th), Monash (31st) and the Australian National University.[2] The PickMyUni comparison table lists the position as joint 40th (=40), compared with =42 in the 2026 edition.[9]
The QS site itself blocks automated access, so we rely on press and comparison-table reports. Rankings differ by publisher and year, so treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at the University of Queensland?
Each UQ programme page shows the programme code, campus, duration and indicative fee. Examples we checked for international students in 2027:
- Bachelor of Arts (2000): 3 years, St Lucia; starts in Semester 1 and Semester 2.[3]
- Bachelor of Commerce (2336): 3 years, St Lucia.[4]
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (2455): 4 years, St Lucia.[5]
- Master of Information Technology (5581): 2 years, St Lucia.[6]
For degrees, visas and living costs across the country see Study in Australia; other universities are in our Australia guide.
How much does the University of Queensland cost for international students in 2027?
| Programme | Level | Duration (full time) | Indicative fee for 2027 (A$ per year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Bachelor’s | 3 years | 48,080 |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Bachelor’s | 3 years | 56,800 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) | Bachelor’s | 4 years | 60,952 |
| Master of Information Technology | Master’s | 2 years | 60,952 |
UQ describes these amounts as the approximate yearly cost of tuition for 16 units, a full-time load. Your fees vary with your selected courses and study load, and fees are reviewed each year and may increase.[3][4][5][6]
Tuition is only part of the cost: you also need health cover and living expenses for your visa; see Study in Australia for the national picture.
How do international students apply to the University of Queensland?
If your senior schooling is from outside Australia, you submit your application to UQ directly, or you can use an approved UQ agent in your country.[4] If you are currently studying an Australian Year 12 (in Australia or overseas) or the International Baccalaureate in Australia, you apply through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC).[4] Each programme page gives its programme code (for example 2336 for the Bachelor of Commerce) and, for QTAC, the QTAC code.[4]
Full-time offers allow you to apply for an Australian student visa (subclass 500), with requirements that include the Genuine Student requirement.[4] We give no deadlines here because they change every year; check the programme page for your intake.
Which English level do you need for the University of Queensland?
For the Bachelor of Arts and the Master of Information Technology UQ asks for IELTS overall 6.5 with a minimum of 6 in reading, writing, speaking and listening.[3][6] For the Bachelor of Arts the page also lists TOEFL iBT overall 87 (with minimum sub-scores of 19, 19, 21 and 19 for listening, reading, writing and speaking) and PTE Academic overall 64 with 60 in all sub-bands; the OET test is not accepted.[3]
Other programmes can have different levels, so check your programme page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are University of Queensland fees for international students?
What is the University of Queensland’s world ranking?
40th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, up two places.[2]
Which IELTS score do I need for UQ?
Where is the University of Queensland located?
The main campus is St Lucia in Brisbane. UQ also has campuses at Herston and Dutton Park in Brisbane and a regional campus at Gatton.[7]
How do I apply to UQ as an international student?
Apply directly to UQ or through an approved agent if your schooling is from outside Australia. Students in an Australian Year 12 or the IB in Australia apply through QTAC.[4]
More about studying in Australia
- Australia: best universities
- Study in Australia: complete guide
- Cost of Studying Abroad
- International Student Scholarships
- University Ranking Methodology
More university profiles in Australia
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- Australian National University
- Curtin University
- Deakin University
- Griffith University
- James Cook University
- La Trobe University
- Macquarie University
- Monash University
- Queensland University of Technology
- RMIT University
- University of Melbourne
- University of Newcastle
- University of Sydney
- University of Tasmania
- University of Technology Sydney
- The University of Western Australia
- University of Wollongong
- UNSW Sydney
Sources
[1] The University of Queensland: UQ Key Statistics (figures for 2021 to 2025; page without a date)
[2] Time Out Australia: Nine Australian universities rank among the world’s top 100 for 2027 (QS publishes the ranking at topuniversities.com, which blocks automated access) (article of 24 Jun 2026; QS edition released 18 Jun 2026)
[3] The University of Queensland: Bachelor of Arts (2000), international view (page without a date; fee labelled 2027)
[4] The University of Queensland: Bachelor of Commerce (2336), international view (page without a date; fee labelled 2027)
[5] The University of Queensland: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (2455), international view (page without a date; fee labelled 2027)
[6] The University of Queensland: Master of Information Technology (5581), international view (page without a date; fee labelled 2027)
[7] The University of Queensland: Campuses and facilities (page without a date)
[8] Wikipedia: University of Queensland (founding dates and Group of Eight membership; secondary source)
[9] PickMyUni: QS Australian universities rankings 2027 (aggregator; published 18 Jun 2026, author block shows an update on 5 Nov 2026)
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