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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.
Popular courses
What people actually study here.
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.
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.
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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