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About the university
UQ's St Lucia campus wraps around the Brisbane River, its sandstone Great Court framed by jacaranda trees that turn the whole quad purple every October. It's known for research output that punches well above Brisbane's laid-back reputation.
Country
🇦🇺 Australia
City
Brisbane, Queensland
Founded
1909
Study levels
Foundation, Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Intakes
February, July
Approx. tuition
AUD 35k–55k/yr
Popular courses
What people actually study here.
Entry requirements & approximate costs
What it takes to get in, and to fund it.
Academic entry
Completed GCE A/Levels (or equivalent) with results the university considers comparable to its domestic entry standard. A foundation or diploma pathway is usually available where results fall short of direct entry.
English proficiency
IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is typical for undergraduate entry, often higher for competitive courses like medicine or law. Postgraduate courses commonly ask for 6.5–7.0. PTE Academic and other recognised tests are usually accepted as alternatives.
Approximate tuition
Roughly AUD 35,000–55,000 a year for most bachelor's and master's programmes; medicine, dentistry and some specialised degrees run higher. Figures vary significantly by course and change yearly, always confirm current fees on the university's own site.
These figures apply broadly across Australia's higher-education system, not just University of Queensland, always confirm your specific course's exact requirements and fees on the university's own site.
Scholarships
Ways to lower the cost.
UQ International Scholarships cover partial to full tuition for eligible applicants, assessed on academic merit.
The vibe
What it actually feels like.
- Subtropical campus life — outdoor lecture spaces and river-side study spots most of the year.
- The Great Court's jacaranda bloom every October is practically a UQ rite of passage.
- Brisbane's laid-back pace makes for one of the more relaxed big-city student experiences in Australia.
For Sri Lankan applicants
Why Sri Lankan students consider it.
UQ's strength in biosciences and vet science, paired with Brisbane's lower cost of living relative to Sydney and Melbourne, makes it a practical option for Sri Lankan families weighing both course fit and budget.
Fun things to do
Life outside the lecture hall.
Take the free CityCat ferry along the Brisbane River — campus has its own stop.
Photograph the Great Court in full jacaranda bloom during October exam season.
Visit the UQ Art Museum or wander South Bank's parklands, a short river-ferry ride away.
Opportunities for international students
What's on offer if you're coming from abroad.
Application guidance
From application to visa-ready file.
- 1
Choose your course and confirm entry requirements
- 2
Submit an online application with certified transcripts and English test results
- 3
Receive a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) once accepted and tuition arrangements are confirmed
- 4
Begin your GTE statement and student visa documentation
Once you have an offer, the documentation process covers exactly what identification, academic and financial evidence your visa file will need next.
Related guides
Documentation, explained.
Student Visa Document Checklist for Sri Lankan Students
The short version. For the full explanation of each item, see our complete documentation process guide.
Student Visa Proof of Funds Explained
The single most common reason a student visa file stalls, explained in plain English.
Common Student Visa Documentation Mistakes
Most refused or delayed files aren't refused for one big reason. They're delayed by three or four small, avoidable ones.
Also in Australia
Other top Australia universities.
References & sources
Where this page comes from.
- University of Queensland · official websiteVisit ↗
- International admissions pageVisit ↗
- Hero photograph · Wikimedia CommonsSource ↗
- The Duhig Library · Wikimedia CommonsSource ↗
- The Forgan Smith Building · Wikimedia CommonsSource ↗
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