QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY

BASIC INFORMATION:

BRIEF HISTORY:

• Located in Brisbane, Queensland

• Motto: Scientia ac Labore – "By means of knowledge and hard work"

• Approximate student population: 55,000

• Student-faculty ratio: 22:1

• Founded in 1909 by the Queensland Parliament

• One of the Group of Eight universities

• The St Lucia campus was developed in the 1930s and remains the primary campus

• Has a global presence through partnerships and research centres

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

• Offers more than 150 undergraduate programs in areas like Law, Health Sciences, Psychology, Agriculture, Economics, and Engineering

• Flexible degree structures allow double majors and minors

• The University of Queensland's Bachelor of Advanced Science and Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) are unique, research-focused options

ALUMNI:

• Alumni include Nobel Laureates, CEOs, judges, and scientists

• Recognised globally for contributions to medicine, vaccine research, and sustainability

SOME FAMOUS ALUMNI:

•  Peter C. Doherty – Nobel Prize winner in Physiology or Medicine

• Geoffrey Rush – Academy Award-winning actor

• Campbell Newman – Former Premier of Queensland

• Dami Im – Singer and Eurovision contestant

• Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki – Science communicator and author

CAMPUS INFO:

• Main campus: St Lucia, near the Brisbane River

• Other campuses: Gatton (agricultural studies) and Herston (clinical health sciences)

• Home to the Queensland Brain Institute, Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, and the University of Queensland Art Museum

• Known for beautiful sandstone architecture, extensive sporting facilities, and cutting-edge research hubs

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