Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Queensland. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public health & allied health | 17 | $40,560 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 10 | $43,525 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 9 | $43,525 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 7 | $43,525 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 7 | $43,525 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 6 | $57,172 | See → |
| Psychology | 6 | $40,560 | See → |
| Business & management | 5 | $40,560 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 5 | $40,560 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 4 | $34,333 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 4 | $34,333 | See → |
| Social sciences | 4 | $35,921 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 3 | $34,333 | See → |
| Humanities & languages | 3 | $34,333 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 2 | $43,525 | See → |
| Hospitality, tourism & service industry | 1 | $40,560 | See → |
Costs and entry
91 courses mention scholarships. 85 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Queensland
The job market for the University of Queensland's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Australia.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Queensland cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $40,560 a year; half of the University of Queensland's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $37,509 and $43,525. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: medicine & clinical health courses are typically $57,172, education & teaching $34,333.
How is the University of Queensland ranked?
The University of Queensland is ranked #42 by QS (2026), #80 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #65 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In Australia it is #25 in the Good Universities Guide (2025). Its strongest QS subjects include Sports-related Subjects (#2) and Engineering - Mineral & Mining (#6).
What IELTS score does the University of Queensland need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (43 of the 90 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Queensland offer?
93 postgraduate courses across 16 fields; the largest are public health & allied health (17), computer science & data technology (10) and life sciences & biotechnology (9).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Queensland's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Good Universities Guide 2025, QS subject rankings 2025.