Established through a 1909 Act of State Parliament, The University of Queensland was the first university in the state and was officially founded on April 16, 1910, with the gazettal of appointments to the first UQ Senate.
The University of Queensland is recognised globally for its research and teaching excellence and is one of the world’s top universities, as measured by several key independent rankings.
The University of Queensland’s community covers over 57’000 students and it employs over 7’500 staff. With over 3,000 academics driving research and a global community of more than 355,000 alumni, The University of Queensland fosters innovation and impact worldwide.
