University of Queensland, Australia

The University of Queensland (UQ) is a member of the Group of Eight. It is a ‘sandstone university’ and ranks consistently in the top 100 of the world. UQ’s main campus has also been voted one of the most beautiful in the world. Founded in 1909, it is one of Australia’s oldest and most selective universities. 

Brisbane is Australia’s third most populous city with a metropolitan area of 2.3 million inhabitants. It is one of the oldest cities in Australia and European settlements were built from 1825 onwards on the land of the Turrbal and Jagera peoples. Today the city is known for its distinct architecture as well as a tourist destination and a gateway to the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. 

Network partner

The University of Queensland and the University of Glasgow are both members of the U21 network.

Mobility partner

>> Information for incoming students

  • Estimated number of mobility places: 7-10 (or more) full-year or 14-20 (or more) semester places

Available Subject Areas

Please ensure that you research the courses available to you as an exchange student, and check with your subject coordinator(s) that these courses are suitable for your Glasgow degree programme. Please note that partner course offerings may change on a yearly basis.

Please research course level; content and assessment structures; partner academic pre-requisites for exchange students; whether enough courses / credits are available in your degree subject(s) to meet your Glasgow degree credit requirements; language of teaching and for Joint Honours students, whether the partner has any restrictions on taking courses from different Schools/Faculties.

  • Accounting & Finance
  • Aerospace Engineering/Sciences
  • Archaeology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Business & Management
  • Civil Engineering
  • Classics
  • Community Development
  • Computing Science
  • Digital Media & Information Studies
  • Earth Science and Geology
  • Economic & Social History
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Electronics/Electrical Engineering
  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • Geography
  • Greek
  • History
  • History of Art
  • Latin
  • Law
  • Life Sciences
  • Maths
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Physics
  • Psychology
  • Scottish Literature
  • Sociology
  • Statistics
  • Theatre Studies
  • Theology & Religious Studies
  • Urban Studies/Public & Social Policy

Key facts UQ

  • Calendar: Semester 1 - mid February to late June; Semester 2 - mid July to late November.
  • Grading system: 7-1
  • Entry requirements
  • Credit guidance: typical full course load per semester for home students = 8. Note that international students may be required to study at full course load due to student visa regulations
  • Course catalogue
  • Accommodation: exchange students can apply for accommodation but it is not guaranteed.

Travel and costs

Useful weblinks


University of Queensland, Brisbane, St Lucia QLD 4072, Australia

Partner web
https://www.uq.edu.au/

Partner mobility web
https://www.uq.edu.au/studyabroad/

Mobility contact
http://www.uq.edu.au/studyabroad/contact-us

Disability support
https://my.uq.edu.au/information-and-services/student-support/diversity-disability-inclusion