The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia's premier learning and research institutions. Internationally renowned for its highly awarded teaching staff, world-class facilities and superior campus environment. UQ is home to over 37,000 students, including 6,400 international students from 121 countries. Internationally the university ranks in the world’s top 50 in a ranking compiled in by the prestigious Times Higher Education Supplement. It also consistently ranks as one of the best universities in the Asia-Pacific region by the Shanghai Jiao Tong University's Academic Ranking of World Universities.

Situated in Brisbane, a dynamic capital city known for its excellent climate, students enjoy a high standard of living and secure quality of life. Brisbane and South-East Queensland are diverse places with much to see and do. Brisbane’s subtropical climate and seemingly endless sunshine, teamed with its active cultural scene, make it one of Australia’s most liveable regions.

Campus lifestyle also includes recreation, sporting and social activities. UQ encourages cultural diversity and provides abundant opportunities for students to make new friends. Students pursue a range of broader interests through on-campus activities, from student politics and the arts, to sport and socialising. UQ students can join an array of clubs and societies, use the sporting facilities, or enjoy the markets, shops, bars, museums and cafés on campus.

UQ's Accommodation Services provides information about airport reception, temporary accommodation services, housing options at all UQ locations, and advice and services to help students secure the housing that is most suitable to their needs: on-campus residential colleges, off-campus housing, or rental houses or units.
 

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