UNDERgRADUATE PROSPECTUS - Study Brisbane

professor peter doherty ac
“Training in veterinary science at The University of Queensland opened out the world
of biology for me and my subsequent path to the Nobel Prize. I fully endorse UQ as a
world-class institution for anyone wanting to make a difference.”
A multi-award-winning scientist, Professor Peter Doherty is best known for being UQ Alumnus of the Year in 1993, Nobel Laureate for Physiology of Medicine in 1996, Australian of
the Year and Member of Australia’s 100 Living National Treasures in 1997, and recipient of the Centenary Medal in 2003
RELAXED LIFESTYLE
UQ’s campuses are in or around Brisbane,
the capital of Queensland. Close to
beaches, rainforests, and other tourist
attractions, Brisbane is widely considered
to be one of Australia’s most liveable cities.
With a multicultural population of around 1.8
million, Brisbane has all the advantages of a
large modern city — cafés, restaurants, bars,
galleries, museums, sporting events, and
shopping districts — yet retains the friendliness
and charm of a small regional town.
The subtropical climate, lush landscape, and
unique Queensland architecture all contribute
to this safe and welcoming environment you
will be pleased to call home.
ONGOING CONNECTION
Once you study at UQ you will become a
friend for life.
Your relationship with the University does not
end when you graduate. Our alumni network
is here to support you and we value your
association with us.
We have alumni groups across the globe,
including China, Hong Kong, Malaysia,
Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, to help
you stay in touch with your discipline and
colleagues. As a member of the UQ Alumni
community, you will enjoy a lifetime of
experiences, with opportunities to maintain
and renew friendships and engage in social,
educational and intellectual activities.
LEADING RESEARCH
UQ is one of the top three research
universities in Australia.
With eight internationally recognised Institutes onsite
along with leading academics on staff, you will
have the opportunity to study with some of the
world’s best researchers.
Some recent research highlights include the:
– installation of Australia’s largest solar-power
facility at UQ St Lucia
– opening of the Global Change Institute
– launch of the Queensland Alliance for
Agriculture and Food Innovation
– commencement of construction of the
Translational Research Institute, Oral Health
Centre, and other major buildings.
top FACILITIES
UQ is constantly upgrading its teaching
facilities to meet the needs of both students
and industry.
We have one of the fastest and most advanced
information networks in the world, one of the
best research libraries in the country, and modern
teaching spaces that enable the use of the latest
technology — such as individual touch screens
and devices for iPods and recording mechanisms.
Our building program benefits students too,
providing access to industry and research
professionals in facilities like the recently completed
Pharmacy Australia Centre for Excellence
and UQ Gatton’s Veterinary School, and the
Advanced Engineering Building and Translational
Research Institute currently being constructed.
DEDICATED SUPPORT
We aim to help all students from overseas
settle in to Australia as easily as possible
and provide services from arrival to
departure.
We can meet you at the airport and organise
somewhere for you to live; we will arrange
for you to attend comprehensive orientation
programs where you can find out about
Australia and our education system; we can
help you with study techniques and the English
language; and we offer a range of other
support such as computer assistance, career
advice, and even health services.
Our aim is to make UQ your “home away
from home” so that you can enjoy the best
possible study experience.
Great CAREERS
UQ qualifications are highly regarded by
Australian and international employers.
In the 2009 Employer Review of the QS
rankings of world universities, UQ was ranked
51st for graduate employability.
In Australia, our graduates enjoy an
employment rate higher than the national
average.
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