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The University of Queensland Rankings 2026

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#58 in World

#5 in Australia

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University of Queensland
The University of Queensland Ranking

#5

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Shiksha Popularity Rank
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World rank by different ranking providers

Shiksha

#58

QS Ranking

#42

US News Ranking

#43

ARWU Ranking

#65

THE Ranking

#77
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Q:   How is UQ ranked in the world?
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University of Queensland is ranked #5 at national level and #56 in world by Shiksha Popularity Ranking. The university is ranked #43 under Best Global Universities and #5 in Best Global Universities in Australia by US News and World Report. Times Higher Education has ranked the university #77 in world university ranking and #5 in Australia ranking. Apart from this, QS World University Rankings 2025 is #40 which is slightly better than the 2024 rankings.

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The University of Queensland Course Ranking

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Shiksha popularity ranking

MS

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#28

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#42

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Specializations in MS Program

Biology

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THE

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Mechanical Engineering

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#5

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#99
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MBA/PGDM

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#99
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Others PG

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#28

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#75
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University of Queensland offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree courses for international students every year. Some of the most popular courses offered at the university include MS, Biology, Mechanical Engineering, and MBA among others. The rankings of some of the top ranked courses by Shiksha Popularity Rankings and Quacquarelli Symonds are given in the table below:

Course Name Shiksha Ranking 2025Quacquarelli Symonds Ranking 
MS#6#28
Biology #2#59
Mechanical Engineering#5#99
MBA/PGDM#4#81
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University of Queensland Ranking by US News and World Report 2025

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University of Queensland Comparison with Other Universities: US News and World Report 2025

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US News and World Report: Ranking Criteria

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University of Queensland Ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds 2026

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434042
Accounting and Finance
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6168– / –
Architecture and Built Environment5151– / –
Art and Design201– / –– / –
Biological Sciences5459– / –
Communication and Media Studies51101– / –
Engineering and Technology
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7868– / –
Global MBA
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758199
Law and Legal Studies5261– / –
Mathematics107115– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering9799– / –
Medicine6675– / –
Nursing3745– / –
Performing Arts101101– / –
Pharmacy and Pharmacology3028– / –
Physics and Astronomy150128– / –
Politics5179– / –
Sociology4459– / –

University of Queensland Comparison with Other Universities: Quacquarelli Symonds

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Quacquarelli Symonds Ranking 2026: Ranking Criteria

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University of Queensland Ranking by THE (Times Higher Education) 2025

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537077
Arts and Humanities91126126
Clinical and Health565457
Engineering
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545868
Law727495
Life Sciences323842
PG Business and Economics
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517465
PG Computer Science
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101126101
Psychology283028

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University of Queensland ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025

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Law101101– / –
Nursing3044– / –
Physics301301– / –
Political Sciences101151– / –
Sociology5141– / –

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University of Queensland ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025: Ranking Criteria

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University of Queensland
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.3/5
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Vibe of Campus
  • Academically oriented
  • Friendly
  • Multi-dimensional
  • Fun loving
Student Views
  • 48% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships3.8
Part time work4.3
Post study jobs3.9
Quality of faculty4.6
Student Life4.7
Value for money4
Public transportation4.7
Safety4.9
Indian Food4.1
Permanent Immigration4
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Master of Food Science and Technology - Batch of 2025
4.7
The university of Queensland is very student-friendly and has lots of clubs and events.
Tips: The University of Queensland is mainly research-based, but it also teaches you to be industry-ready. There is a high achievers' scholarship available for Indian students, and a professional experience course that is basically an internship placement course that can really help you step into the industry. You should check to see if your course has it for better post-study placement options.
Likes (Public transportation): The public transportation is nearly free, which is the cheapest in Australia, but bus frequency and range are an issue. You might have to change multiple buses if you live in a cheaper location away from the city. I recommend staying near the campus, so you don’t miss out on campus activities.
Dislikes (Student Life): The campus is open 24 hours for students. We also have good libraries and tons of research materials. Also, the university is very beautiful. They have student activities, wellness sections, and free food. Multicultural events are organised, and there are over 200 clubs for students who enjoy different sports and ethnicities.
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Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) - Batch of 2027
4.8
There are lots of events too, and they even celebrate Indian festivals.
Tips: I have had a great transition. I have become so self-independent. I try to do all my work by myself. I didn't experience a cultural shift as I found people like me. Their company never makes me feel like I am far away. I did not get any scholarship.
Likes (Student Life): I love spending time at the college; the campus is beautiful and the library is the best. There are lots of events too, and they even celebrate Indian festivals. I performed an Indian ghoomer, and I also volunteer. There are over 100 clubs there.
Dislikes (Indian Food): The restaurants around provide more Thai and Mexican food, with less Indian food to be found. Food costs at least $10. I prefer to cook my own food, as I love cooking, and I can get Indian groceries easily. It saves me money and gives me the taste of India, so I don't have to adjust to new cuisine.
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Master of Biotechnology (2 year) - Batch of 2026
3.7
University of Queensland is great for people aiming to pursue research in there career.
Tips: The biggest cultural shift was the fact that people are more laid back and chill. I got an international high achievers scholarship for students with good academic records. It reduced my fees by about 10%. I'm very satisfied with the course since it's world-recognised and the university is ranked 1 in Australia in its field. Also, the research sector here is great.
Likes (Safety): Public transport is good and feels safe. People are nice, and I have never felt unsafe even when walking home late at night. I also work overnight shifts, so I often travel by car late at night, but I always feel safe. I don't have many bad experiences to recount.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): There are very few opportunities for new graduates in my field. Plus, there aren’t many companies in this city that even hire people with my background. It looks like the options I have are to be a research assistant, a quality assurance manager, or a research scientist. If I get hired, I could be making as little as 45,000 Australian dollars a year, or, if I’m lucky and experienced, as much as 91,000 Australian dollars a year.
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Master of Biotechnology Research Extensive - Batch of 2023
4.4
An academically focused university with a fun campus life.
Tips: There are multiple scholarships that can best suit you if you are looking for one. Keep an eye out for the right one for you. The bit that was challenging was food. You get Indian options here, though not every place is as nice as home. You need to keep pace with it and make your own stuff. The university campus life is great. We have many activities and events on campus. We also have student bodies that look after those events.
Likes (Safety): UQ has a dedicated service for campus security that runs safety buses around the campus. They also offer a chauffeur in case you need someone to walk you to a place where the safety bus does not go. On-campus accommodation is fully secure, and so is the library.
Dislikes (Internships): The help available is limited to how the application goes, but it doesn't assist in securing one. My field of study is currently experiencing a setback, and is mostly selective hiring from the current employee network only. The number of graduates far exceeds the number of jobs.
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Master of Biotechnology (2 year) - Batch of 2026
4.5
UQ - a well rounded university with great faculty.
Tips: When you're transitioning from India's universities to Australia's, it takes time. Once you're settled in, though, it gets easy. You just get used to the things around you. Be smart. Be organised, have a rounded personality, and everything will be fine. For international students, you can use the IAS scholarships. The student fees are very expensive, but the quality of the education is great. The professors and the teaching staff are well-experienced, so they're really helpful. The assignments, while practically oriented, can be boring. The country and the universities have made me happy. Getting a part-time job will be tough initially, but networking is the key. It also helps to get to know more people. I took advantage of being in another country, and now I've mingled with people from all over the world who are in all kinds of courses. Don't stick to your friends from home or anyone who's Indian.
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Master of Data Science - Batch of 2026
3.9
Great university to study in, good crowd too.
Tips: When you come to this university, be willing to do everything yourself. You'll be better off if you come here with no expectations, but you should know that if you put your mind to it, there's a lot you can accomplish. Also, prepare to move around if you are an international student. There are many student jobs, but don't expect to live luxuriously. Student accommodation is expensive, so you might consider moving to an inexpensive locale for six months before moving into the university.
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LLM is ranked #6 by Shiksha Popularity Ranking, #61 by QS Ranking, #95 by THE and #101 by ARWU. Ranking for LLM specialised courses is mentioned in the table below:

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QS - Law and Legal Studies

#51

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#61

THE (Times Higher Education) - Law

#72

#74

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Engineering at the University of Queensland is ranked #6 by Shiksha Popularity Ranking, #68 by THE (Times Higher Education) and #68 by QS Ranking. Ranking of Engineering specialised courses is given in the table below:

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2023

2024

2025

THE (Times Higher Education) - Engineering

#54

#58

#68

QS - Engineering and Technology

#100

#78

#68

QS - Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering

#101

#97

#99

THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science

#101

#126

#101

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Women in Engineering Program, formed in February 2013 in partnership with Rio Tinto and members of the Australian Power Institute (API) and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA), is an initiative taken by the University of Queensland. The programme encourages women

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Women in Engineering Program, formed in February 2013 in partnership with Rio Tinto and members of the Australian Power Institute (API) and the Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association (APPEA), is an initiative taken by the University of Queensland. The programme encourages women

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University of Queensland is ranked #5 at national level and #56 at a global level. QS World University Ranking has ranked the UQ #42 in 2026, whereas 2025 and 2024 rankings are #40 and #43, indicating a declining trend. US News has ranked the university #43 in 2025 and #41 in 2024. Apart from this,

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