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The University of Queensland
(UQ)
About
The University of Queensland is a public research university located primarily in Brisbane, the capital city of the Australian state of Queensland. Founded in 1909 by the Queensland parliament, UQ is one of the six sandstone universities, an informal designation of the oldest university in each state. UQ is also a founding member of edX, Australia's leading Group of Eight and the international res...
The University of Queensland is a public research university located primarily in Brisbane, the capital city of the Australian state of Queensland. Founded in 1909 by the Queensland parliament, UQ is one of the six sandstone universities, an informal designation of the oldest university in each state. UQ is also a founding member of edX, Australia's leading Group of Eight and the international research-intensive Association of Pacific Rim Universities.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 50 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 137 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 41,295
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 23.6 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 43%
- Female : Male
- 54 : 46
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
56 subjectsARWU
54 subjectsUS News
50 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 24 | 75.1 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 39 | 67.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | =40 | 77.0 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 56 | 63.1 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 62 | 66.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 75 | 64.6 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | =83 | 60.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | =96 | 63.2 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 101–125 | 47.9 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 101–125 | 47.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 126–150 | 54.0 | 2026 |
Organization Structure
Related unitsFrequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of The University of Queensland?
The University of Queensland's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =40, THE Rank =80, ARWU Rank 73, US News Rank =42.
When was The University of Queensland founded?
The University of Queensland was founded in 1909.
What are the top subjects at The University of Queensland?
Top subjects at The University of Queensland include: Sports-Related Subjects, Mineral & Mining Engineering, Ecology, Environmental Sciences, Environment/Ecology.
Where is The University of Queensland located?
The University of Queensland is located in Brisbane, Australia.