UNDERgRADUATE PROSPECTUS - Study Brisbane

Welcome
When you choose a university, you
establish a connection that will challenge
your intellect, develop your social and
professional networks, and prepare you for
the rest of your life.
At The University of Queensland (UQ), you gain
access to one of Australia’s premier learning
and research institutions, which ranks among
the world’s top one percent of universities.
With more than 100 years experience in tertiary
education, UQ attracts some of the finest staff
and students from around the globe, who learn
and teach within a highly comprehensive range
of academic programs.
The University has cutting-edge and distinctive
teaching and research facilities, including Great
Barrier Reef research stations, a new veterinary
school in a subtropical rural environment, a
new pharmacy centre, and a network of city
and rural clinical schools for medical and health
training.
Part of the UQ Advantage for students comes
from strong Australian and international
employer linkages, which strengthen the career
paths of our graduates. A diverse array of
campus sporting, cultural and social amenities
enriches opportunities to establish lifelong
friendships and professional contacts.
UQ has a number of scholarships which
may assist with tuition, accommodation, and
activities such as international internships
and summer research. The University also
recognises achievement in co-curricular
endeavours through the UQ Advantage
Award, an official record of achievement and
philanthropic work that is designed to make a
graduate more attractive to employers.
International students from more than 130
countries contribute to our friendly, safe,
and multicultural community, bringing global
perspectives and enhancing the university
experience.
It will be my pleasure to welcome you in
2012 to UQ, where success will earn you a
qualification from a university that commands
global esteem.
Professor Paul Greenfield AO
VICE-CHANCELLOR and President
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