1 University in Queensland

Of the 1 universities in Queensland, University of Queensland ranks highest at #42 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. The universities on this list offer 12 matching courses between them.

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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. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Queensland is cited most (28,103,802 citations).

Public, private and where they are

1 are public and 0 private (100% public). 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.

What the courses look like

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 Queensland?

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 Queensland are public?

1 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a course take in Queensland?

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 Queensland?

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 Queensland?

University of Queensland, with 12.

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