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1 University in Brisbane

University of Queensland tops our list of 1 universities in Brisbane at #42 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. The universities on this list offer 12 matching courses between them.

1 university · ranked best first

how we rank
1Best overall
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QS World #42 #6 in Australia Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

University of Queensland

Public University · 12 courses

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AUD 39,000 – AUD 52,500/yrTuition (indicative)
1909Founded
55,000Students
20,000International
Admissions open
#42 QS World University Rankings 2026
#6 in Australia
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How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of Queensland at #42 — so it heads the list. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Queensland has the largest research record in this group, with 28,103,802 citations and an h-index of 1,497.

Public, private and where they are

The split is 1 public to 0 private institutions. By location, Queensland (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Queensland, founded in 1909. University of Queensland is the largest, with 55,000 students.

Inside the course list

The most common subjects are Languages & Linguistics (4), Arts, Design & Architecture (2), Economics & Public Policy (1) and Agriculture & Environment (1). The usual length is 4 Years (or part time equivalent) and 1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent). 50% are full-time. Start dates lean to Spring (8% of courses with a stated intake) and Summer (8% of courses with a stated intake). University of Queensland offers the widest choice, with 12 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in Brisbane?

University of Queensland (QS World #42) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many universities in Brisbane are public?

1 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in Brisbane?

Most listed courses run 4 Years (or part time equivalent), with 1 Year full-time (or part-time equivalent) the next most common.

When do courses start in Brisbane?

Spring is the main intake — 8% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Summer is the second.

Which university has the most courses in Brisbane?

University of Queensland, with 12.

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