Look beyond the university name
The University of Queensland (UQ) is a public research university located primarily in Brisbane, the capital city of the Australian state of Queensland. Established in 1909 by an act of the Queensland Parliament, UQ is one of the six sandstone universities; an informal designation for the oldest university in each state. UQ is also a founding member of edX, the Group of Eight and the international research-intensive Association of Pacific Rim Universities.
| Location | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Founded | 1909 |
| Institution type | University |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 291,415 |
| Total citations | 29,920,643 |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 06 October 2026)
What can you study at The University of Queensland?
The University of Queensland offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Genetic Associations and Epidemiology, Physical Activity and Health, Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies, Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes, Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
Official source: Official website ↗
Research at The University of Queensland
According to OpenAlex, The University of Queensland has 291,415 indexed research works with 29,920,643 total citations.
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- Amy Wilson — 87,851 citations
- Theo Vos — 37,009 citations
- Fiona Charlson — 37,009 citations
- Jed D Blore — 29,540 citations
- Alison L. Marshall — 22,274 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
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Who leads The University of Queensland?
Leadership details are on the official website.
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Campus & student life
The University of Queensland is located in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact The University of Queensland
Official website: https://www.uq.edu.au ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
Official source: Official website ↗
Frequently asked questions
When was The University of Queensland founded?
The University of Queensland was founded in 1909.
How many students attend?
Student numbers are published on the official website.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the ?
See the leadership section.