Ranked in the top 50* universities in the world, The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia's finest higher education institutions with:

· more awards for teaching excellence than any other Australian university
· exceptional program choice across a wide range of study areas undergraduate, postgraduate and research higher degree levels
· opportunities for students to gain practical experience and make valuable connections with prospective employers through internships and work placements
· the chance to earn part of their degree overseas at one of the University’s many highly ranked partner institutions

UQ’s Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange programs provide you with the exciting opportunity of gaining international perspective on your education at a leading Australian university with a top reputation for teaching and research.

As a student already enrolled at an accredited university outside Australia, the Study Abroad and Incoming Exchange programs allow you to explore your interests and talents through studying at UQ for one or two semesters. If admitted to these programs, you are not awarded a degree from UQ – instead, you may be able to transfer credit for any studies you successfully complete at UQ to your degree at your home institution. You can choose from more than 400 high-quality courses, with many offering theoretical or practical components unique to UQ. Many courses focus on Australian topics or offer field trips to unique locations in South East Queensland while others promote group project work or research opportunities.

Studying at UQ as a Study Abroad or Incoming Exchange student is not only intellectually rewarding, it is also about personal development, meeting new people, and experiencing the Australian culture first-hand. The University provides you with a range of opportunities to participate in cultural, educational and recreational activities. You can also mix study with travel and take advantage of Brisbane’s location as a gateway to many tourist destinations that make Australia and Queensland famous. Find further information here

With campuses based in and around the city of Brisbane, you will enjoy a diverse community of over 50,000 students, including over 12,600 international students from 140 different countries across the globe. The University’s outstanding 215,000-plus alumni include a Nobel laureate, the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, an Academy Award winner, and leaders in government, law, science, public service and the arts.

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