University of Queensland
About University of Queensland
According to Wikipedia, The University of Queensland is a public research university located primarily in Brisbane, the capital city of the Australian state of Queensland. Founded in 1909 by the Queensland parliament, UQ is one of the six sandstone universities, an informal designation of the oldest university in each state. In combination of the three major global universities rankings in 2023, the University of Queensland is ranked as 2nd in Australia and 42nd in the world. Also, UQ is a founding member of edX, Australia's leading Group of Eight and the international research-intensive Association of Pacific Rim Universities.
University of Queensland's Online Degrees
What Is University of Queensland Known For?
University of Queensland is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:
- Biology
- Medical
- Engineering
- Education
- Computer Science
- Literature
- Political Science
- Business
- Economics
- Law
- Psychology
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Communications
- Physics
- Philosophy
- History
- Religious Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Criminal Justice
- Nursing
- Social Work
University of Queensland's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Who Are University of Queensland's Most Influential Alumni?
University of Queensland's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Biology, Psychology, and Computer Science. Here are some of University of Queensland's most famous alumni:
- Bill Hayden
- A Former Governor-General of Australia.
- Raymond Dart
- An Australian anatomist and anthropologist .
- Ken Ham
- An Australian young Earth creationist.
- Quentin Bryce
- An Australian Governor-General.
- Donald Markwell
- A Social scientist, educational leader, public policy thought leader.
- David Malouf
- An Australian writer.
- Gerard Brennan
- An Australian judge.
- Madhan Karky
- A Lyricist.
- Steve Lawrence
- An Australian computer scientist.
- Alan Jones
- An Australian radio broadcaster, rugby union coach, and rugby league coach and administrator.
- Eric Partridge
- A New Zealand-born lexicographer, editor and author .
- Peter Cosgrove
- An Australian general. Peter Cosgrove is Governor-General of Australia.
