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NewsThis is a complete listing of our news.Contact UsUQ Postal AddressThe University of QueenslandBrisbane QLD 4072 AustraliaUQ Switchboard+61 7 3365 1111*Internal callers from all?campuses, just?dial 9Mon - Fri | 8am - 5pmCampus ContactsUQ Ipswich+61 7 3381 1111uq.edu.au/ipswichUQ Gatton+61 7 5460 1111uq.edu.au/gattonStudentsUndergraduate programsUndergraduate programs?are the first level of tertiary study. UQ offers a diverse range of Associate Degree, Bachelor degree and Diploma programs.Postgraduate programsUQ offers several pathways for postgraduate study – choose between two main categories: coursework or research higher degree programs.Postgraduate coursework?programs include lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations. There may be some research options available.Research higher degree?programs require that at least two thirds of the program is supervised independent research (a thesis) that contributes new knowledge to the discipline. Some limited coursework may be required.Online learningUQ is a member of the global online learning platform, edX.?UQx?offers a range of free online courses throughout the year.Tertiary entry pathway programsUQ College?offers specialised programs for school leavers and adult learners who wish to undertake further study, improve their entry rank or meet entry requirements for tertiary study.International applicantsIf you currentlly live outside of Australia and are considering study at The University of Queensland, please visit our?international applicant?page.About UsThe University of Queensland (UQ) is in the top 100 universities worldwide, measured through a number of major independent university rankings: the Academic Ranking of World Universities, Times Higher Education World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings and, Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universities. UQ is also the largest university in Queensland.?The University’s global research positioning was highlighted by the election of five? HYPERLINK "" \t "_blank" UQ scientists?to the Australian Academy of Science (AAS) in 2013 – one quarter of the 20 new Fellows and the most from any institution in the country.The five new Fellows joined an existing group of 19 UQ scientists admitted to the AAS as Fellows since 1988, bringing the total number of UQ academics who are members of one of Australia’s four prestigious learned academies to 95.The University’s outstanding 200,000-plus alumni include a Nobel laureate, the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, an Academy Award winner, and leaders in government, law, science, public service and the arts. The University celebrates its alumni as its greatest assets. Their achievements make the University great – and, in return, the University will work hard to strengthen its reputation.UQ is one of only three Australian members of the global?Universitas 21, a founding member of the?Group of Eight?(Go8) universities, and a member of?Universities Australia.UQ has a strong focus on?teaching excellence, winning more Australian Teaching and Learning Council Awards for Teaching Excellence than any other in the country and attracting the majority of Queensland's highest academic achievers, as well as top interstate and overseas students. ................
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