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Important dates 2023 JANUARY 1 January New Year’s Day Contents 2 January New Year’s Day public holiday 26 January Australia Day holiday Welcome to UQ 1 28 January Summer Semester ends** FEBRUARY 13–17 February Orientation Week Our global reputation 2 20 February Semester 1 starts Pioneering change 4 MARCH 31 March Census date (Semester 1) APRIL 7 April Good Friday Transforming your learning 6 10 April Easter Monday 10–14 April Mid-semester break Industry relevant 8 17 April Semester 1 resumes 25 April ANZAC Day holiday A truly global network 10 MAY 1 May Labour Day holiday Game-changing graduates 12 31 May Semester 2 application closing date* 29 May–2 June Revision period The perfect place to study 14 JUNE 3–17 June Examination period UQ St Lucia 16 17 June Semester 1 ends 19 June–21 July Mid-year break UQ Gatton 18 JULY 10–14 July July graduations** 17–21 July Mid-year Orientation Week UQ Herston 19 24 July Semester 2 starts AUGUST 16 August Royal Queensland Show holiday (St Lucia and Herston) PROGRAMS 20 31 August Census date (Semester 2) Using the Programs section 22 SEPTEMBER 25–29 September Mid-semester break OCTOBER 2 October Queen’s Birthday holiday UQ programs quick reference 24 3 October Semester 2 resumes Dual programs quick reference 25 NOVEMBER 30 October–3 November Revision period 4–18 November Examination period Pathways to UQ 26 18 November Semester 2 ends • English language pathways 28 27 November Summer Semester starts ** 30 November Semester 1 application closing date* • Foundation Program pathways 30 DECEMBER 4–22 December December graduations** Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Environment 32 25 December Christmas Day holiday 26 December Boxing Day holiday Architecture, Design and Urban Planning 36 Arts, Communication, Humanities and *Some programs have earlier closing dates Social Sciences 40 **These dates are provisional – please check the Academic Calendar at uq.edu.au/events for final dates Business, Economics and Law 44 Education 48 Disclaimer Engineering, Computer Science and IT 52 The information in this Guide is accurate The ESOS Act and related legislation is at May 2022. However, the University has designed to protect the interests of students Health and Medicine 56 many programs and courses, and refreshes coming to Australia on Student visas. The and updates its programs and course offerings from time to time and without legislation aims to protect and enhance Science and Mathematics 64 Australia’s reputation for quality education, notice. It is your responsibility to visit to provide tuition protection and support study.uq.edu.au for up-to-date information. the integrity of the Student visa program. Areas of study 68 All costs and fees quoted in this publication are in Australian dollars (A$) except where The University of Queensland, in providing education services to overseas students, Admission requirements 74 otherwise indicated. complies with the National Code of Practice • Subjects Fold-out Fees for UQ programs are provided as of the Department of Education and a guide only. 2023 fees are expected to Training and the Universities Australia code • Entry score Fold-out be available on study.uq.edu.au from of ethical practice. • English Fold-out and 75 mid-2022. CRICOS Provider 00025B ESOS compliance ESOS Act How to apply 76 The provision of education services to internationaleducation.gov.au/ international students by Australian Regulatory-Information/Pages/ education institutions is governed by the Regulatoryinformation.aspx Education Services for Overseas Students Privacy LIFE AT UQ 78 (ESOS) Act 2000 and the National Code The University complies with Australian and of Practice for Providers of Education and Queensland privacy laws and guidelines. Accommodation 80 Training to Overseas Students 2018. Privacy uq.edu.au/terms-of-use International student support 82 This publication was produced in May 2022 Cost of living 84 by The University of Queensland. Fees and expenses 85 UQ partners 86 UQ terminology 88 Index 89 Find out more Inside back cover Cover photo: Joao Pinheiro and Pauline Ramos Bessa Rebollar Photographer: Capture Studio, Anjanette Hudson
Welcome to UQ Studying at The University of Queensland can be a transformational experience. It’s an opportunity to meet people who will become lifelong friends, exchange ideas with other bright minds, and learn from Australia’s most awarded teachers. You'll gain knowledge and skills that will help you excel, no matter where your life and career takes you in a rapidly changing world. It’s an investment in your future. When you join us, you’ll join students who come from all over Australia and around the world to study here. The curiosity, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of our students are part of what makes employers seek out UQ graduates. As a global top 50 university, UQ has championed creative thinking for more than 100 years to solve problems facing humanity. We don’t just teach the latest research; our research pioneers are industry leaders who discover the latest breakthroughs and make a positive difference in people’s lives around the world. UQ is passionate about enriching its entrepreneurial ecosystem and creating leaders of the future. We support entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey, working alongside staff and alumni, and connecting with a wide range of global experts. University is not just about study though – you’ll also have fun here. UQ is renowned for our vibrant campus culture, our clubs and societies and our world-class sporting facilities, where you’ll truly enjoy your recreation time while making friends for life. No matter what your reason for being here, you're sure to enjoy UQ’s long-standing traditions, while creating some new ones of your own. I look forward to hearing about the positive impact you create in your time with us and beyond. Professor Deborah Terry AO Vice-Chancellor and President INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE UQ GUIDE 2023 1
47th in the world Our global QS World University Rankings, 2022 reputation No. 1 university in Australia for research Research Nature Index Table, 2021 More national teaching awards than any other Australian university Ranked Top 5 in the world in 2 subjects* Top 30 in 8 subjects* 2nd Sports-related subjects 4th Mineral and Mining Engineering 16th Agriculture and Forestry 19th Environmental Sciences 27th Anatomy and Physiology 27th Hospitality and Leisure Management 27th Petroleum Engineering 30th Pharmacy and Pharmacology 31st Life Sciences and Medicine 32nd Psychology 35th Education 36th Civil and Structural Engineering 37th Nursing 38th Veterinary Science *QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2022 2 INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE UQ GUIDE 2023
54th 51st No. 1 MBA in the world in the world for student quality in the world Times Higher Education World University Academic Ranking of World Universities, The Economist, Full-time MBA Ranking 2021 Ranking, 2022 2021 29th 93% enjoy the UQ campus 63rd in the world in the world QS Best Student Cities Ranking, 2022 environment QS Graduate Employability International Student Barometer, 2021 Rankings, 2022 rating for student demand, staff 100% of broad research fields 280,000 graduates, from 170 countries qualifications, teaching quality, above world standard learning resources and overall Excellence in Research for Australia, 2018 experience Good Universities Guide, 2021 INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE UQ GUIDE 2023 3
Pioneering change 419 100% awards worth over $290 million of our research fields UQ is the number one recipient of are above world standard. (Excellence in Research for Australia, 2018) Australian Research Council Fellowships and Awards in Australia. World’s first Our Institute for Social university to be UQ researchers are named among the Science Research analyses society’s ‘big’ issues including social powered by 100% world’s most influential. 34 UQ researchers disadvantage, employment, education, sustainability, social wellbeing, health have been named in the prestigious 2019 renewable energy Highly Cited Researchers List. and housing. 4 INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE UQ GUIDE 2023
At UQ, we are at the frontier of knowledge creation. We are one of Australia’s leading research-intensive universities. The calibre of our research and the impact of our innovations is addressing many of the cultural, economic and social challenges facing the world today. Discover our latest innovations and the technology behind Heron Island Research them. Be inspired by our world-leading researchers, and Station, located on the Great Barrier Reef, is internationally understand what it takes to pioneer change. renowned for coral reef research and student training in marine sciences. Innovations for the world Pioneering your future We are a global research leader in We bring the latest ideas and research into biosciences, nanotechnology, engineering, the classroom to place you at the frontier sustainable development and social science. of knowledge. You will learn from world- 94% Our innovations are impacting millions of renowned researchers. Our international people around the world. reputation means we attract some of the • Molecular clamp technology: UQ's next best minds in the world to the University of international students at UQ are generation vaccine technology will be – including presidents, prime ministers, satisfied with UQ's expert lecturers, critical in addressing emerging illnesses international authors and ground-breaking learning environments and technology. and pandemic threats in the future. researchers – who will inspire you to break (International Student Barometer, 2018) through barriers. • Gardasil® cervical cancer vaccine: More than 270 million doses administered World-class facilities in 130 countries, saving an estimated Our eight globally recognised research 120,000 lives annually. institutes are home to more than 1500 • Conservation: software developed by specialists continuing UQ’s tradition of UQ has enhanced conservation planning research leadership with the latest in globally in areas like the Great Barrier equipment and instrumentation, laboratories, Reef and the Galapagos Islands. scientific services and training, and support. • Triple P Positive Parenting Program: Additionally, we have research centres located helps millions of children and families in throughout Queensland, taking advantage of 28 countries and 22 languages. the state's diverse ecosystems and climate. • MRI machines: UQ technology is used in research.uq.edu.au/research-infrastructure the majority of the world’s MRI machines, facilitating the production of faster and 3MT® (Three Minute Thesis) more accurate images, and therefore Founded by UQ, 3MT has been adopted by improving diagnostic quality. more than 800 universities in 86 countries • GroundProbe: mine-safety technology around the world. The 3MT competition sees that is used by some of the world’s our research students pitching their exciting largest mining companies. ideas to industry leaders, alumni and global • Food security: UQ works with the leaders in three-minute presentations. Each Queensland Government to enhance year, winners are awarded a range of prizes the drought tolerance of sorghum, an including research travel grants. important cereal in sub-Saharan Africa. threeminutethesis.uq.edu.au • Nanopatch: a revolutionary needle- free method of delivering vaccines Summer Research Program being developed in the UQ spin-out Enhance your employability, extend your company, Vaxxas. knowledge of an area of interest, and develop your analytical, critical thinking and • Latch-On: gives the gift of literacy to communication skills by participating in people with intellectual disability in the Summer Research Program. Successful Australia and across the globe. applicants are eligible for funding to • Water use: our technology has support their participation in the program. changed practices in global water and employability.uq.edu.au/research sewerage utilities, saving hundreds of millions of dollars. uq.edu.au/research/impact INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE UQ GUIDE 2023 5
Transforming your learning Our educators are the most highly awarded in the country. Recognised for transforming the way students learn at university, they will inspire and guide you with the latest knowledge and ideas. You will put theory into practice in workplace and laboratory settings, expanding your understanding and contextualising your studies. Best place to learn in Australia Learning for the future We're committed to your learning and Our courses are designed in consultation enabling you to become a creative, adaptive with learning design teams to maximise and innovative problem-solver in today's your employability when you graduate. workplace. We focus on enhancing your Our teachers also consult students in their employability by helping you to develop decision-making and planning processes the capabilities that will make you effective to ensure course material is exciting, fresh in whatever work you choose to do. We and transformative. We offer courses and provide high quality interactive learning programs on edX, one of the most reputable experiences both on campus and online. online course platforms in the world, so you Students have the opportunity to contribute can expand your networks, gain new skills to the teaching programs through the and follow your curiosity. Student-Staff Partnership initiative. edx.org/school/uqx Transforming your knowledge Practical learning Our teachers write the books that are Your learning experiences are designed used for teaching. They produce research to best suit the learning outcomes of the papers every year, they contribute to courses you choose. From work placements international conversations in their fields and internships, to industry workshops, and their work appears in the media fieldwork, and studio time, you will apply and influences government policy. This your knowledge in a range of practical knowledge is brought into the classroom so settings during your studies. you can address the latest issues, ideas and challenges with their support. Sense of belonging Our goal is to ensure a strong sense of community, belonging and wellbeing among all student cohorts. Welcoming spaces on campus and online help students make lifelong friends, as do our clubs, societies and extensive sporting facilities. 6 INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE UQ GUIDE 2023
UQ has received more Australian awards for university teaching than any other Australian university. UQ teachers from the School of Psychology and School of Chemistry and Molecular Bioscience received an Australian University Teacher of the Year Award both in 2019 and 2020. Other national awards received by UQ academics in 2021 included two Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning. UQ ranked #10 in the MoocLab's World University Rankings by MOOC Performance in 2021. INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE UQ GUIDE 2023 7
Industry relevant As a locally and globally Partner to companies • Fangyuan Company (China) and CODELCO (Chile): these two huge copper connected university, UQ We build partnerships with leading international companies. Our teachers work producers are funding a five-year research provides many opportunities professorship at UQ around copper on commercial challenges and bring their for students to apply experiences into the classroom. As UQ’s smelting. knowledge gained in the partnerships with companies develop, so do • EY: UQ researchers are collaborating with classroom to the real world. internship and research opportunities for EY on the importance of innovation as a students and researchers. driver of organisational productivity in You'll have access to • Neusoft: UQ has an agreement with the the oil and gas sector in Australia. work-integrated learning, largest IT solutions and services provider • Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority: entrepreneurial courses, local in China to promote research collaboration UQ provides ongoing pioneering research and provide internships for students. to protect the Great Barrier Reef’s and global internships and • Siemens: provided more than $500 million precious marine species such as coral reef volunteer positions to boost your of software to UQ to enable students to communities and turtles. confidence, capabilities access advanced technology, building their and résumé. skills in digital and data-driven industries. Workplace learning • Leo Pharma Denmark: UQ has an Internships, placements and networking A wide range of free ongoing scientific collaboration with will be part of your study experience at UQ entrepreneurship programs the pharmaceutical company to better through work-integrated learning. Grow your are available to complement understand and treat skin cancer. entrepreneurial mindset and professional your studies, and to help you • Australian Government: UQ helped network before you even graduate. the government to create a national • Business, Economics and Law: our build a network, take on new compliance framework for export controls. staff work with a diverse portfolio of challenges and bring your international organisations such as Accor, • Johnson & Johnson (J&J): UQ researchers ideas to life. are collaborating with J&J immunology BDO, Colliers International, Deloitte, Herbert scientists to discover and develop a new Smith Freehills, KPMG, Marriott Hotels, treatment for rheumatoid arthritis. McKinsey and PwC. 8 INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE UQ GUIDE 2023
Expand your mindset with UQ Ventures ventures.uq.edu.au At UQ, we encourage every student to get involved with the Ventures entrepreneurship community. Programs are free for all UQ students, and will help you to develop entrepreneurial skills, connect with like-minded students and create your own path. Programs are complemented by a wide range of events and competitions throughout the year, including "hackathons", industry events, alumni get-togethers, workshops, and pitch nights. Curious where Ventures can take you? You’ll find the people, tools and opportunities to help bring your ideas to life. There’s support at every stage of your Ventures journey – from flexing your creative muscles to launching a startup. Introductory Gain the skills and mindset to innovate like an entrepreneur. Our introductory programs will help you get inspired, learn core entrepreneurial skills, immerse yourself in UQ’s community of entrepreneurs and gain the confidence to take your first steps in your • Engineering, Architecture and IT: • Science: our researchers work with industry Ventures journey. the Meet a Mentor program connects partners including the peak industry third-and-fourth-year undergraduate councils for cotton, fisheries, horticulture Intermediate students, one-on-one, with experienced and forestry, as well as Rio Tinto and BHP. Put your knowledge into practice by alumni and industry professionals. solving real industry problems. • Extra-curricular opportunities: • Health and Behavioural Sciences: has with UQ's range of entrepreneurship Challenge your ideas and make partnered with local and global leaders in programs students can access local and them reality by applying your new- health and research including universities, global internships and work experience. found entrepreneurial skills with our medical research institutes, public and intermediate program offerings. Through Ventures, you can build private hospital providers, government and Test and validate the fit between your entrepreneurial capabilities and mindset, non-government organisations, a consortium ideas and market needs while developing solve industry challenges and pursue focussed on rural health, and 10 clinics a sustainable business model for your business or social impact opportunities. providing healthcare to the general public. product or service. UniQuest, UQ’s • Humanities and Social Sciences: Advanced commercialisation company, has internships, field trips and placements in helped start up more than 100 Take your venture to the next level and Brisbane, interstate and overseas are part companies and raise US$40 launch your own startup. of course credit for humanities and social sciences students. The HASS Connect billion in gross product sales. During the three-month Ventures iLab Mentoring Program brings you together Accelerator program, each selected with industry professionals from many Since 2003, we have been startup team receives $10,000 equity- diverse careers. Work with your mentor in partnership with Boeing, free funding to help them get market and to explore your career pathways and get the world’s largest aerospace company. investment ready. practical advice. Boeing Research & Technology–Australia You will work closely with our Entrepreneur • Medicine: students undertake placements (BR&T–A) is located at our St Lucia in Residence and have access to Ventures' in hospitals and clinics around the world campus. Boeing collaborates with UQ mentor and investor network, workshops, where they are trained and mentored by researchers and students on the latest and co-working space. doctors and healthcare specialists. ideas in aerospace, so you can learn from their discoveries and setbacks in the classroom or directly from Boeing staff. INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE UQ GUIDE 2023 9
A truly global network As an international student, you know the importance of thinking and acting globally. At UQ, so do we. Our worldwide partner and alumni networks give you the international opportunities and connections to enhance your learning, life skills and employment prospects from the start of your degree to long after you graduate. 10 INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE UQ GUIDE 2023
While you are at UQ Short-term experiences Global business connections Whilst studying at UQ, you can participate At UQ you'll join a global network of Our partnerships = your exchange in short-term global and virtual study more than 286,000 graduates, many of experiences scheduled during the semester whom are leaders in their fields, including As a UQ student, Brisbane or Gatton is just breaks. You can immerse yourself in a new more than 15,400 PhDs in 170 countries. the first stop on your overseas adventure. culture for two to eight weeks to enhance You'll benefit from an extensive graduate Grow your global network through UQ’s your academic learning and employability. network, strong industry partnerships and student exchange program by studying up to If you're looking at expanding your many notable alumni. two semesters of your degree at one of our practical skill set through short-term alumni.uq.edu.au 141 partner institutions in 34 countries. experiences, opportunities for Domestic, You'll gain program credit while expanding Virtual, and Global Internships are available. your world perspective, enhancing your Relationships changing the world employability, developing your network, employability.uq.edu.au/ Global connectivity is at the heart of UQ’s and maybe even learning a new language. get-experiences vision to create knowledge leadership for While on exchange, tuition fees at the host a better world. From renewable energy university are waived as you remain enrolled Incoming exchange and study abroad technologies and sustainable mining at and pay fees to UQ. Please see page 87 for Even if you're partway through a degree at a practices, to disease control and child a full list of UQ partners. non-Australian university, with our incoming psychology, our international collaborations employability.uq.edu.au/ exchange and study abroad programs you are working towards a cleaner, healthier get-experiences can still study at UQ for one or two semesters and happier future. Explore our impact and gain credit for your degree back home. If around the world. Unlock new languages your university has an exchange agreement global-engagement.uq.edu.au In a global economy, the ability to with UQ, you are eligible for the Incoming communicate with a wide range of people Exchange program. If your university is not is invaluable. Want to brush up on your partnered with UQ, you can apply to UQ as language skills? Language classes are offered a Study Abroad student. to students and the public at our Institute of study.uq.edu.au/study-options/ Modern Languages where you can choose studyabroad from more than 25 different languages other than English. Global Startup AdVentures Institute of Modern Languages Become a global thinker and learn from iml.uq.edu.au the world’s most innovative startup hubs. We are members of the prestigious Ventures Startup AdVentures are intensive Group of Eight coalition in Australia and domestic and international learning the leading global network of research experiences (virtual and in-person). Build universities, Universitas 21. your network, learn from experienced innovators, and gain first-hand knowledge on founding, investing, and growing an early-stage business. ventures.uq.edu.au/startup-adventures INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE UQ GUIDE 2023 11
Deborah Riley (pictured) Bachelor of Design Studies 1993 Deborah Riley is a four-time Emmy-award- winning production designer and art director. Her portfolio includes award-winning film and television sets like Game of Thrones, Moulin Rouge! and The Matrix. In 2013, she secured a position as Production Designer for TV series Game of Thrones, a show which has been widely cited as one of the most successful television shows in history due to its film-like production values with intricately detailed set design and elaborate locations. During this time, she managed an art department in excess of 100 people, across multiple countries. Her work on Game of Thrones has won her four consecutive Primetime Emmy awards for Outstanding Production Design. Dr John Maunder Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery 2016, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) 2012 In 2012, Dr John Maunder graduated from UQ with a Bachelor of Engineering. On his graduation day, he found out he had Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a rare form of blood cancer. After graduating from Engineering, he realised his passion was in medicine and applied for a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at UQ. Despite having to undergo chemotherapy, Dr Maunder was determined to finish his medical program, which he did successfully in 2016. During his treatment, he raised $100,000 through cancer awareness events. Dr Maunder is passionate about orthopaedic surgery and currently works at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. Tamara Richardson Bachelor of Science 2018 Tamara Richardson is the Director and Founder of PACE 48, a multinational youth-led platform that promotes access to cultural education across 48 countries in the Asia-Pacific region. She created PACE 48 in 2016 after struggling to find cultural education resources. What initially started as a Facebook page, with the intention of sharing short videos on cultural content, has evolved into a cultural education organisation. Through this platform, Ms Richardson has grown to be a voice for intercultural relations all over the Asia Pacific region, and she has won several awards in recognition of her accomplishments. 12 INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE UQ GUIDE 2023 Image: Studio Commercial/David Silva
Game-changing graduates Our research, teaching and connections prepare you to forge an exciting career. Outside the classroom you can access our career resources and networking events, and participate in our Employability Award to expand your capabilities and mindset. When you graduate, you’ll be ready for any challenge. Careers Service Employer events and expos Our award-winning Careers Service can help With multiple employability events you plan your career, develop your capabilities throughout the year, you can speak with and gain that competitive edge. We offer future employers from a diverse range of workshops in finding work, networking, industries and backgrounds to find the writing résumés, applying for jobs, right job for you. Most employers offer Our free online course interviewing and presentation techniques. roles in graduate recruitment programs EMPLOY101x will help employability.uq.edu.au/find-a-job and some offer vacation work, internships, you unlock your career potential work experience, scholarships and and market yourself to employers. Career portals co-op programs. We also help you find edx.org/course/unlocking-your- volunteering opportunities at UQ and employability UQ offers an exclusive online job board for its within the wider community to give back students and graduates featuring vacation and boost your career prospects. work, volunteer work, internships, and graduate employment opportunities from employability.uq.edu.au/events UQ is ranked =63rd in over 3000 employers. Our Global Grad careers the world for graduate Employability Award search portal is just for international students employability (QS Graduate with Australian and international companies The Employability Award gives you the Employability Rankings, 2022). posting work opportunities regularly. chance to build capabilities that future studenthub.uq.edu.au (login required) employers value, such as leadership, globalgrad.uq.edu.au teamwork, communication, problem solving, Over the last three and cultural awareness. To qualify for the years, UQ’s student Award, you must complete 100 hours of Student-Staff Partnerships employability and careers work experience, 100 hours of volunteering services have been recognised Enhance your employability and networks and five supplementary activities, then with multiple national and by collaborating with staff as equal partners communicate your potential through an international awards. and mutual learners. The Student-Staff application process. It’s free to join and is Partnerships Program consists of awarded upon graduation. three streams: SSP Projects, Student Representation, and Student Voice. In employability.uq.edu.au/award The Employability SSP Projects, influence real change at the Award is a structured University by redesigning courses, co- program that helps you develop facilitating events or evaluating courses or the mindset and skills you need to initiatives. Become a student representative succeed in any path you choose. and contribute to the governance and employability.uq.edu.au/award decision-making processes at UQ. Or have your voice heard through contributing your perspectives via a feedback forum. employability.uq.edu.au/ student-staff-partnerships INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE UQ GUIDE 2023 13
The perfect We offer one of the best campus experiences in the world in a location place to study renowned for its relaxed and safe lifestyle, subtropical climate and vibrant and diverse culture. BRISBANE Sport Getting around Brisbane, the home of UQ’s St Lucia and Brisbane’s amazing weather and sporting One of the best views of Brisbane is from a Herston campuses, is the capital city of facilities make physical activity a must. Kayak CityCat – a ferry service that runs along the Queensland and its economic and cultural along the Brisbane River, rock climb your river from UQ’s St Lucia campus to the city hub. Young and progressive, the city is way to the top of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs, and the riverside suburb of Hamilton. Brisbane fast becoming a centre in the Asia–Pacific ride along kilometres of riverside cycle paths also has an extensive bus and train network for business, investment, major events or participate in the extensive social sport that makes it easy to get around. A ‘go card’ opportunities available across Brisbane. If you will allow you to travel on all Brisbane public and education. It is also home to over 200 prefer to spectate, cheer for your local team transport at discounted student prices. nationalities and 220 languages. when you attend a rugby union, rugby league, Around Brisbane Entertainment cricket, 'Aussie Rules', tennis, or football match When you want to head out of the city, there Brisbane has a great live music scene that can at one of our famous sporting stadiums. is plenty to discover. Head south for the be discovered in Fortitude Valley and West famous golden sands of the Gold Coast and End. For comedy, live theatre and dance, Food Byron Bay; north for the quiet beaches of the head to the Brisbane Powerhouse and the With just under a third of Brisbane’s Sunshine Coast, the world's oldest rainforest, Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC). population born overseas, you can find cuisine and the majestic Great Barrier Reef; west The Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) is one of from almost every culture. From affordable for charming outback towns; or east for the best modern art galleries in the country, lunchtime and ‘Cheap Tuesday’ offers, to the spectacular Moreton Island, Stradbroke and keep an eye out for the Brisbane Writers reasonably priced cafes, pubs, restaurants and Island and Fraser Island. Sydney, Cairns and Festival and the Brisbane Festival that attract farmers’ markets, there is plenty to choose Melbourne are all short flights away. There is international artists from across the globe. from and plenty of new culinary experiences so much to explore on your doorstep. to be had. You can always enjoy a picnic with friends and use the city's free barbecue facilities in one of our scenic parks by the river. 14 INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE UQ GUIDE 2023
+21° to +28°c Brisbane named Brisbane's population is 2.4 million Australia’s coolest city (Forbes, 2019) average maximum temperature most days of the year people GATTON Gatton, the largest town in South-East Queensland’s Lockyer Valley, is the home of the UQ Gatton campus. Bordered by unspoilt mountain ranges and located only one hour's drive from Brisbane, Gatton has a culturally diverse population of approximately 7000 people. UQ Gatton students enjoy a laidback, country lifestyle in a close-knit community. Find out more about living in Queensland study.uq.edu.au/university-life/living-in-brisbane INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE UQ GUIDE 2023 15
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UQ St Lucia Considered one of the most beautiful campuses in the world, our main campus is a vibrant mix of old sandstone buildings, modern architecture, parklands and lakes. It is a city within a city with everything you need to study, live and relax. Food Entertainment UQ St Lucia is full of cafe and food options. Discover UQLife to see all that awaits you From great coffee and bakery food, to on campus and online! Take part in events, healthy sandwiches and wraps, pizza, experiences and programs to keep you noodles, bubble tea and juice bars, you engaged, motivated and connected. won’t go hungry or thirsty. Options include There's something on every week. organic, vegan, vegetarian, and halal food. life.uq.edu.au uqu.com.au/feeding-u uqu.com.au/entertaining-u instagram.com/uqfood instagram.com/uqeats Fitness You’ll be spoilt for choice with a massive Retail range of sporting, fitness and recreational opportunities on offer at our St Lucia You don’t need to leave the campus for your campus. Explore Queensland’s largest multi- shopping. There is a bookshop - where you sport complex, featuring dedicated fitness, can buy new books or sell your secondhand aquatic, tennis, and athletics centres, as well ones - a convenience store, hairdresser, as an array of sporting fields and courts. travel agent, post office, newsagency and Play your way with more than 75 sports and Wednesday markets offering handicrafts, activities to choose from, including up to 90 gifts, flowers and fashion. weekly group fitness classes, across nearly uqu.com.au/feeding-u 40 sporting clubs and social sports. uqsport.com.au Ashgrove Herston Library KE LVI HER Our libraries are your place to study on N UQ Herston STO GR NR campus. With comfortable study spaces, W D AT OV E ER a world-class collection, and friendly staff to EE TC ER S W Red Hill AS O YP Fortitude help with all your questions, we can connect D RK Y B Valley JUBIL S T CI you with everything you need to succeed in RD E R INN your studies. Whether you want to borrow Spring Hill books, meet friends for a coffee, or work Paddington quietly on an essay, there’s a library to suit ST N AN everyone at UQ. BRISBANE library.uq.edu.au RD CITY R VE RI DR TO N ER IV NE Healthcare N IL A O M R SB TI BRI NA E If you need to see a doctor, visit our friendly N RO South Brisbane Kangaroo BA CO Point team at the UQ Health Care clinic. There is also IS Toowong BR a pharmacy and a dental clinic on campus. D EY R uqhealthcare.org.au Highgate Hill ERL ANN Woolloongabba SIR FRED SCHONELL DR Dutton Taringa Park SW PEDESTRIAN AN NR D St Lucia & BUS BRIDGE WY IPSWICH RD HA W PACIFIC M KE N DR 2km Greenslopes study.uq.edu.au/university-life/ campuses-research-sites INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE UQ GUIDE 2023 17
UQ Gatton Our regional campus is located near the town of Gatton, 87 kilometres west of the Brisbane CBD. It offers a laid-back and friendly lifestyle with on-campus accommodation, with state-of-the- art teaching and research facilities in agriculture, animals and veterinary science. Free inter-campus bus service UQ provides a free inter-campus bus service between UQ Gatton and UQ St Lucia for students and staff. study.uq.edu.au/university-life/ campuses-research-sites Food and retail You can buy food and drinks from the Coffee Pod, Dining Hall and Walkway Café, and you can purchase and sell books at our retail bookshop. There’s an on-campus post office, and keep an eye out for the regular events for students in the Central Walkway. Healthcare Your health care needs are taken care of on campus at the UQ Gatton Medical Centre, a medical clinic with experienced doctors and nurses available to UQ students. uqhealthcare.org.au Fitness and Sport Whether you’re looking to boost your fitness, meet new people, or relax and unwind, UQ Sport Gatton offers an ideal opportunity to do it all in one location. There’s both gym and pool facilities – as well as tennis, basketball, netball and squash courts. There are weekly group fitness classes, sporting clubs and social sports to enjoy. uqsport.com.au Teaching and research facilities The campus houses production animals, horticultural fields, a plant nursery, post-harvest facilities, research laboratories and greenhouses, a wildlife facility, specialist veterinary and equine hospitals, and some of the best animal teaching facilities in the southern hemisphere. The community garden is nearly a hectare in size and includes garden beds in which students and staff can grow their own herbs and vegetables. Library The JK Murray Library is at the heart of campus, open 24/7 Travel time by free inter-campus bus between for study, relaxation, and meetings. Our physical collection UQ St Lucia and UQ Gatton: 90 minutes (one way) is complemented by extensive online resources, and our knowledgeable staff can help you find what you need. 18 INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE UQ GUIDE 2023
UQ Herston Just three kilometres from the Brisbane city centre, UQ Herston is the specialist campus for health and medical teaching and research. UQ shares premises with the Royal Brisbane Library and Women’s Hospital and the QIMR Our dedicated medical library provides Berghofer Medical Research Institute, which access to the Queensland Health network, creates a connected and engaged community. along with all the resources available The campus is home to UQ's: through your UQ Library membership. • Medical School As the library for a busy hospital, you can • School of Public Health be sure you’re getting the most up-to-date, • School of Dentistry expert information from our staff. • Herston Imaging Research Facility • Oral Health Centre Food and retail • RECOVER Injury Research Centre You can purchase something to eat • Centre for Clinical Research. or drink from Cafe Dose, the Botanist Kitchen, the hospital cafes, as well as Surgical, Treatment and Subway, Sushi Yado and Boost Juice. There is a bank and ATMs on campus, as Rehabilitation Service (STARS) well as a gift shop, pharmacy, post office The newly constructed STARS is one of and newsagency, and bookshop. the largest tertiary specialist rehabilitation centres in the southern hemisphere. The study.uq.edu.au/university-life/ collaborative community health precinct campuses-research-sites is home to more than 30 health facilities, research institutes and organisations, accommodating more than 13,000 staff, students and scientists. INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE UQ GUIDE 2023 19
Programs At UQ, a qualification or degree is called a program. We offer bachelor’s programs, dual programs and honours programs at undergraduate level. You can receive credit for applicable prior studies and if you don’t meet a program’s entry requirements, you can take advantage of our pathways to upgrade your academic qualifications or English language skills. 20 INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE UQ GUIDE 2023
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Using the Programs section 1 Use the ‘UQ programs quick reference table' on pages 24–25 to find your program. You + can also search for a program based on your Consider 'doubling up' area of interest on pages 68-73. Alternatively, you can refer to the index on page 89. A dual program, also called a double degree, allows you to Choose your program For more information about your chosen study two degrees at the same program, visit study.uq.edu.au/study- time – often in a shorter timeframe. options and insert the program number in Many programs also offer the the search bar opportunity to focus on two areas of study within the standard duration of a program. Take a look at UQ’s dual programs on page 25, To gain entry into a UQ program you 2 and areas of study on pages 68-73. must have: ‘Minimum’ or ‘Higher-than- minimum’ English language skills, attained an overall minimum entry score in senior schooling equivalent to Queensland Year Add another dimension 12, passed particular subject prerequisites, to your degree and completed any other program-specific Add another dimension to your Check your program's application requirements. degree by studying a concurrent admission requirements You can find each program’s entry Diploma in Languages. You can requirements on pages 32–73. study the diploma alongside your degree and learn or progress a second language (nine languages available). The diploma is made up of 16 units and can be applied for after you have enrolled for a full-time UQ program. 3 Use the admissions section (pages 74–77) to view: definitions of ‘Minimum’ and ‘Higher-than-minimum’ English language requirements and how to meet them, subject Enhance your career prerequisite equivalents, and each program’s A UQ bachelor's degree is minimum entry score. the solid foundation for a successful Check you qualify for If you do not qualify for entry to UQ you may career, but to truly enhance entry to UQ be able to upgrade through an academic or your career prospects, consider English language pathway (see pages 26–31). continuing to postgraduate study after you graduate. UQ offers postgraduate coursework programs (graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, coursework masters, coursework masters [advanced] and professional 4 doctorates) and higher degrees by research (Master of Philosophy [MPhil], Doctor of Philosophy Use the step-by-step application [PhD], and Doctor of Biotechnology process to apply to UQ [DBioTech]) to equip you with (see pages 76–77). specialist knowledge, enhance your employability, upgrade Apply for your qualifications, help you get your UQ program promoted, or pave the way for your career in research. 22 INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE UQ GUIDE 2023
DURATION Program table START SEMESTER The time it takes to complete a explained program when it is studied full-time. The academic year at UQ is divided into two main Full-time: The standard study load is semesters. Semester 1 eight units per semester. usually starts at the end of HONOURS AVAILABLE Part-time: Part-time study load is February and Semester 2 starts at the end of July. CAMPUS The majority of our three- less than 75 per cent of the standard One of three UQ teaching year bachelor degrees study load (i.e. less than six units The majority of programs sites located at St Lucia, offer a one year honours per semester for most programs). begin at the start of the Herston and Gatton program. Most four- or International students can only study semester, and some only where the majority of five-year programs include part-time if they do not require have one start semester lectures are held. the honours component. a student visa. All international per year; however, some students on an international student programs may have an Some programs may be This box shows whether an visa must complete the program earlier or later start date or delivered at UQ’s other honours year is available as within the stated program duration. begin in Summer semester. teaching sites. an extra year of study. DURATION START INDICATIVE CAMPUS ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS DUAL SEMESTER FEE (YEAR 1) HONOURS QUOTA PROGRAMS AVAILABLE PROGRAM AVAILABLE ENGLISH ACADEMIC PREREQUISITES ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS INDICATIVE FEE (YEAR 1) ENGLISH ACADEMIC PREREQUISITES DUAL PROGRAMS AVAILABLE QUOTA PROGRAM Tuition fees vary according All programs require either You must have completed Two UQ programs A quota program is one to the program. We have ‘Minimum’ or ‘Higher- schooling equivalent to undertaken at the same that has limited places provided an indicative first than-minimum’ English Queensland Year 12 to gain time (sometimes known as available for students, year tuition fee for each language proficiency. entry into a UQ program. dual/parallel/combined/ and entry is usually program in this guide. ‘Minimum’ English Some programs require double degrees). competitive. Even if you This indicative amount language proficiency is you to have completed This box shows if a meet the minimum entry is based on a standard IELTS 6.5 with a 6 in each specific subjects (or their program is available as a requirements, there is full-time study load for a sub-band (or equivalent). equivalent) at school. dual program. The dual no guarantee you will be calendar year for the year Some also have additional programs are listed in full confirmed as having a ‘Higher-than-minimum’ place in the program. of commencement. English language requirements. on page 25. proficiency varies and is higher than ‘Minimum’ English. PLACEMENT ADDITIONAL COSTS See the fold-out and A placement is work page 75 for both a list of Additional costs can include items such as equipment, experience for course programs with ‘Higher- clothing, field trips, placements, special registrations or credit. Placements can be than-minimum’ English other necessities and may be purchased from providers compulsory or optional. language proficiency other than UQ. requirements and for alternative ways to meet ‘Minimum’ English language proficiency requirements. Key to symbols used in the Programs section Additional costs External Additional costs can include items If a program is external, it means it is such as equipment, clothing, field trips, conducted off-campus (usually online). placements, special registrations or International students who enrol in an other necessities and may be purchased external program are not eligible for from providers other than UQ. an Australian student visa. External programs can be studied part-time. Quota program A quota program is one that has limited Placement places available for students, and entry A placement is work experience for may be competitive. course credit. Placements can be compulsory or optional. You can find a description of each key term used in the programs section on the ‘UQ terminology’ page at the back of this guide (page 88). INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE UQ GUIDE 2023 23
UQ programs quick reference PROGRAM TITLE – BACHELOR OF DURATION START CRICOS 2023 FIRST YEAR FEE INDICATIVE TOTAL TUITION SEE (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED) (YEARS) SEMESTER CODE (A$)^ FEE (A$)^ PAGE Advanced Business (Honours) 4 1, 2 096015K $45,968 $207,125 46 Advanced Finance and Economics (Honours) 4 1 088354B $45,968 $201,092 46 Advanced Humanities (Honours) 4 1 092444K $35,840 $156,786 42 Advanced Science (Honours) 4 1, 2 079390F $45,568 $205,323 66 Agribusiness 3 1 037367G $45,568 $145,070 34 Agricultural Science 3 1 0100492 $45,568 $145,070 34 Architectural Design 3 1 061825J $42,064 $133,915 38 Arts 3 1, 2 001942A $35,840 $117,523 42 Biomedical Science 3 1, 2 092440C $45,568 $149,422 58 Biotechnology 3 1, 2 102786A $45,568 $149,422 66 Business Management 3 1, 2 019886A $44,288 $145,225 46 Clinical Exercise Physiology (Honours) 4 1 092443M $40,320 $176,385 58 Commerce 3 1, 2 001944K $44,288 $145,225 46 Communication 3 1, 2 043736D $35,840 $117,523 42 Computer Science 3 1, 2 096359G $47,264 $154,984 54 Criminology and Criminal Justice (Honours) 4 1 091252D $35,840 $156,786 42 Dental Science (Honours) 5 1 082620D $77,456 $436,627 58 Design 3 1, 2 102785B $42,064 $137,932 38 Economics 3 1, 2 001948F $44,288 $145,225 47 Education (Primary) 4 1 063937G $33,888 $148,247 50 Education (Secondary)+ 4 1 – (see page 25) (see page 25) 50 Engineering (Honours) 4 1, 2 080734K $47,264 $212,965 54 Engineering [Bachelor (Honours) / Master] 5 1, 2 080724A $47,264 $274,425 55 Environmental Management (Honours) 4 1, 2 082629F $45,568 $205,323 34 Environmental Science 3 1, 2 102788K $45,568 $149,422 35 Equine Science 3 1 087882G $45,568 $145,070 35 Exercise and Nutrition Sciences 3 1, 2 073759D $41,408 $135,781 59 Exercise and Sports Sciences (Honours) 4 1 082624M $40,320 $176,385 59 Health Sciences 3 1, 2 055897K $39,120 $128,279 59 Health, Sport and Physical Education (Honours) 4 1 082625K $39,920 $174,635 60 Information Technology 3 1, 2 001952K $47,264 $154,984 55 International Studies 3 1 070284C $33,888 $107,886 43 Journalism 3 1, 2 025992D $35,840 $117,523 43 Laws (Honours) 4 1 082613C $45,968 $207,125 47 Mathematics 3 1, 2 088347A $45,568 $149,422 66 Medicine (Doctor of) 4 1 080921G $85,024 $371,947 63 Midwifery 3 1 058541C $36,384 $115,832 60 Music (Honours) 4 1 081642F $36,464 $159,516 43 Nursing 3 1, 2* 050456J $37,744 $123,767 61 Occupational Health and Safety Science (Honours) 4 1 078842B $45,568 $199,343 61 Occupational Therapy (Honours) 4 1 082621C $47,504 $207,812 61 Pharmacy (Honours) 4 1, 2 082626J $47,968 $209,842 62 Physiotherapy (Honours) 4 1 082622B $48,976 $214,251 62 Politics, Philosophy and Economics (Honours)# 4 1 092442A $44,288 $193,743 47 Psychological Science (Honours) 4 1, 2** 084715C $39,552 $178,216 62 Regional and Town Planning 4 1, 2 001960K $45,568 $205,323 38 Science 3 1, 2 001961J $45,568 $149,422 67 Social Science 3 1, 2 025998J $33,888 $111,122 43 Social Work (Honours) 4 1 085539F $33,888 $148,247 63 Speech Pathology (Honours) 4 1 082623A $47,808 $209,142 63 Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management 3 1, 2 103168H $44,288 $145,225 47 Veterinary Science (Honours) 5 1 082631A $69,760 $393,244 67 Veterinary Technology 3 1 087886D $45,568 $145,070 35 Wildlife Science 3 1 087888B $45,568 $145,070 35 ^ Fees are Indicative only and correct at time of publication. Visit your program's web page on study.uq.edu.au for up-to-date information. * Semester 2 intake only available to eligible international students with advanced standing from selected partner institutions. ** Semester 2 intake available to international students eligible for advanced standing of 8 units (4 courses) or more. + This program is only available as a dual program # This program is under review. Visit study.uq.edu.au for information. Note changes may not be reflected until late 2023. 24 INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE UQ GUIDE 2023
Dual programs quick reference PROGRAM TITLE – BACHELOR OF DURATION START CRICOS 2023 FIRST YEAR FEE INDICATIVE TOTAL TUITION (UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED) (YEARS) SEMESTER CODE (A$)^ FEE (A$)^ Agribusiness / Agricultural Science 4 1 0100493 $45,568 $199,343 Agribusiness / Equine Science 4 1 087883G $45,568 $199,343 Agribusiness / Wildlife Science 4 1 087889A $45,568 $199,343 Arts / Education (Secondary) 4 1 020137F $35,360 $154,686 Arts / Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management 4 1, 2 103153D $42,176 $190,039 Arts / Laws (Honours) 5 1 103154C $43,936 $247,671 Arts / Social Science 4 1, 2 029209M $35,360 $154,686 Biomedical Science / Science 4 1, 2 092441B $45,568 $199,343 Business Management / Arts 4 1, 2 098326A $42,176 $190,039 Business Management / Commerce 4 1, 2 098327M $44,288 $193,743 Business Management / Communication 4 1, 2 089657A $42,176 $184,504 Business Management / Design 4 1, 2 104903G $43,728 $191,293 Business Management / Economics 4 1, 2 098328K $44,288 $193,743 Business Management / Education (Secondary) 4 1 098330E $41,696 $182,404 Business Management / Information Technology 4 1, 2 045400A $46,528 $203,542 Business Management / Journalism 4 1, 2 098332C $42,176 $184,504 Business Management / Laws (Honours) 5 1 103162C $45,632 $257,232 Business Management / Science 4 1, 2 098333B $45,248 $197,943 Business Management / Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management 4 1, 2 103163B $44,288 $193,743 Commerce / Arts 4 1, 2 098334A $42,176 $184,504 Commerce / Economics 4 1, 2 098335M $44,288 $193,743 Commerce / Information Technology 4 1, 2 045401M $46,528 $203,542 Commerce / Laws (Honours) 5 1 103164A $45,632 $257,232 Commerce / Science 4 1, 2 098336K $45,248 $197,943 Communication / Arts 4 1, 2 059199D $35,840 $156,786 Communication / Journalism 4 1, 2 059200E $35,840 $156,786 Computer Science / Arts 4 1, 2 103155B $44,416 $194,303 Computer Science / Business Management 4 1, 2 102790E $46,528 $203,542 Computer Science / Commerce 4 1, 2 102791D $46,528 $203,542 Computer Science / Master of Cyber Security 4 1, 2 103152E $47,264 $206,762 Computer Science / Master of Data Science 4 1, 2 103169G $47,264 $206,762 Computer Science / Laws (Honours) 5 1 103158K $46,752 $263,545 Computer Science / Science 4 1, 2 096361C $46,848 $204,942 Economics / Arts 4 1, 2 103156A $42,176 $184,504 Economics / Laws (Honours) 5 1 103165M $45,632 $257,232 Economics / Science 4 1, 2 103166K $45,248 $197,943 Engineering (Honours) / Arts 5.5 1, 2 080729G $44,144 $278,381 Engineering (Honours) / Biotechnology 5 1, 2 103157M $46,928 $264,537 Engineering (Honours) / Business Management 5.5 1, 2 080728G $46,448 $292,911 Engineering (Honours) / Commerce 5.5 1, 2 080732A $46,448 $292,911 Engineering (Honours) / Computer Science 5.5 1, 2 096362B $47,264 $298,057 Engineering (Honours) / Design 5.5 1, 2 103509C $45,840 $289,076 Engineering (Honours) / Economics 5.5 1, 2 080725M $46,448 $292,911 Engineering (Honours) / Information Technology 5.5 1, 2 080731B $47,264 $298,057 Engineering (Honours) / Mathematics 5 1, 2 088353C $46,928 $264,537 Engineering (Honours) / Science 5 1, 2 080730C $46,928 $264,537 Humanities / Laws (Honours) 5 1 103507E $43,936 $247,671 Information Technology / Arts 4 1, 2 027273G $44,416 $194,303 Information Technology / Science 4 1, 2 042119D $46,848 $204,942 Journalism / Arts 4 1, 2 029214C $35,840 $156,786 Journalism / Laws (Honours) 5 1 103508D $43,936 $247,671 Mathematics / Arts 4 1, 2 088348M $43,136 $188,703 Mathematics / Business Management 4 1, 2 091253C $45,248 $197,943 Mathematics / Commerce 4 1, 2 088349K $45,248 $197,943 Mathematics / Computer Science 4 1, 2 096363A $46,848 $204,942 Mathematics / Economics 4 1, 2 088350F $45,248 $197,943 Mathematics / Education (Secondary) 4 1 088351E $42,656 $186,604 Mathematics / Science 4 1, 2 088352D $45,568 $199,343 Music (Honours) / Arts 5 1 089658M $36,336 $204,829 Music (Honours) / Education (Secondary) 5 1 081640G $35,952 $202,665 Music (Honours) / Science 5 1 089659K $41,920 $236,307 Nursing / Midwifery 4 1 062637E $37,408 $163,646 Science / Arts 4 1, 2 013827E $43,136 $188,703 Science / Education (Secondary) 4 1 061063B $42,656 $186,604 Science / Journalism 4 1, 2 043735E $43,136 $188,703 Science / Laws (Honours) 5 1 103167J $45,888 $258,675 INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE UQ GUIDE 2023 25
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