Details
University Location | Brisbane, Queensland |
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City Population | 2.5 million |
Student Population | 55,441 |
Int'l Student Population | 21,574 |
Main Campus | St. Lucia |
Program Campus | St. Lucia |
Program Duration | 3 – 4 years |
Semester Intake | February & July |
Application Deadline | No set deadline* |
Studying STEM at The University of Queensland
You have many opportunities to enhance your education while studying STEM at the University of Queensland. Multiple campuses located around Brisbane with many highly ranked international partner institutions, gives students a diverse and enriching learning experience.
Beyond opportunities for work experience, international exchange options and field trips, you will benefit from the world-class facilities at your disposal.
- Recently refurbished Sir William MacGregor Teaching Lab
- Multiple technologically advanced laboratories and teaching facilities
- Heron Island and Moreton Bay Research Stations
- Sustainability projects
- Warwick Solar Farm, Gatton Sewage Treatment Plant
UQ has two faculties dedicated to STEM:
Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology
Across its schools and research centres, the Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology provides research, teaching, leadership and innovation in engineering, design and technology. UQ’s undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, architecture, and information technology give UQ’s game-changing graduates the skills and knowledge to make an impact worldwide. Students have direct access to researchers, teachers, and industry leaders at the cutting edge of future technologies, and together are creating change by helping to improve communities around the world.
- Architecture, Design and Planning
- Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- eLearning Innovations and Partnerships in Science and Engineering
- Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
- Mechanical and Mining Engineering
- Natural Gas
- UQ Energy Initiative
Faculty of Science
The Faculty of Science offers study, research and partnership opportunities across a broad range of science and mathematics disciplines. Its research-intensive schools and centres, and world-class scientific facilities, foster strong links between the enabling and applied sciences.
- Agriculture and Food Sustainability
- Australian Infectious Diseases Research Centre
- Biodiversity and Conservation Science
- Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences
- Environment
- Heron Island Research Station
- Hidden Vale Research Station
- Mathematics and Physics
- Moreton Bay Research Station
The University of Queensland offers scholarships to select STEM programs. To see if your STEM program may offer a scholarship, please reach out to OzTREKK.
While we can’t highlight every STEM program, we’ve chosen to feature some popular programs for Canadians. If what you’re looking for isn’t shown, please reach out to study@oztrekk.com.
STEM Study Areas
The Faculty of Engineering, Architecture and Information Technology has proud traditions of innovation and leadership in education and research.
Bachelor of Architectural Design
Campus: St. Lucia
Duration: 3 years
Intake: February
Take your first steps towards becoming an architect with the Bachelor of Architectural Design. Work in design studios with some of the best teachers in Australia, and use drawings, models, prototypes and structures to express your design ideas.
UQ’s Bachelor of Architectural Design is all about practical and creative learning through design studios. You’ll do hands-on construction at multiple scales, using progressively more complex materials and forms.
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Campus: St. Lucia
Duration: 4 years
Intake: February
Specializations: chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical, engineering, mechatronic engineering, software engineering
You’ll benefit from a new flexible first year with hands-on experiences across all aspects of engineering, more study options for greater career opportunities, and direct contact with industry threaded throughout your degree.
You’ll develop technical skills through a core specialization, which will form the basis of your career. You’ll also have the option to complement your engineering specialization with a major or minor in one of the new and emerging areas of engineering. Our broad range of majors allows you to further tailor your studies to match your career aspirations and deep dive into your interests.
Bachelor of Information Technology
Campus: St. Lucia
Duration: 3 years
Intakes: February & July
The Bachelor of Information Technology is focused around the three pillars of data, code, and people. You’ll benefit from a program that allows you to undertake a core set of courses, as well as the opportunity to specialize in any of these interconnected areas. Working across these three areas, you’ll graduate at the end of your degree as a creative technologist, able to apply technological expertise to complex human problems.
Unique to this program is our project-based studio stream where you will apply your cumulative knowledge to the design and development of novel technologies. Studio is a place where students drive their own learning. Here you are expected to be an active learner who takes a hands-on approach to working in teams to develop your ideas. Through the studio projects, you will develop good teamwork strategies, something that all top companies (such as Google, Amazon, and Microsoft) look for as a standard ability.
Choose innovative and practical programs taught by world-class academics to graduate with the skills, knowledge, and expertise you’ll need to address important global challenges, including climate change, biosecurity, food security, disease eradication, sustainable energy, and diminishing natural resources.
Bachelor of Environmental Management
Campus: St. Lucia
Duration: 4 years
Intakes: February & July
Discover how to develop and manage solutions to address global environmental challenges. Learn from world-leading experts in environmental science, ecology, conservation and sustainability. UQ teachers engage in cutting-edge research and are involved in decision-making for institutions such as Nature Conservancy, Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, and the World Health Organization. They bring their expertise to the classroom to provide you with unparalleled insights into the latest developments in environmental science research. This program includes hands-on learning experiences in a diverse range of locations across Queensland, and international locations such as Indonesia, Vietnam and Hong Kong.
Bachelor of Science
Campus: St. Lucia
Duration: 3 years
Intakes: February & July
The UQ Bachelor of Science is a widely respected and globally recognized qualification. You’ll graduate with highly developed knowledge in your specialist area, superior technical abilities, and advanced independent thinking and communication skills. Some majors offer fieldwork opportunities in locations such as the Great Barrier Reef, Fraser Island, national parks, and outback Queensland. Plus, you’ll have the chance to gain relevant, real-world experience through employability and work-integrated learning such as internships, industry placements, research projects, and international study.
Majors
- Applied Mathematics
- Archaeological Science
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Bioinformatics
- Biomedical Science
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- Coastal and Ocean Science
- Computer Science
- Earth Science
- Ecology and Conservation Biology
- Environmental Science
- Food Science and Nutrition
- Food Technology
- Genetics
- Geographical Science
- Marine Biology
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Microbiology, Infection and Immunity (Extended Major)
- Physics
- Plant Science
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Statistics
- Zoology
Connect with Us
If you’re interested in applying to a graduate STEM program at The University of Queensland, please reach out to the OzTREKK student advisor listed below. Together, we’ll find a program that fits!
Admission Timeline
*While there is no set application deadline, you are encouraged to submit your application a minimum of 6 months prior to the program start date.
STEM FAQs
Here are some of the most frequently asked STEM questions we receive. Of course, if you don’t see your question listed here, please feel free to email us!
Can my partner or family come to Australia with me if I get an offer?
Many Canadians wish to fulfill their career goals after getting married, having kids, or both! We’ve had plenty of students who have taken their partner and/or children with them.
If you want to take your partner or family with you, you’ll need to add them as a secondary applicant or dependents to your student visa application. Even if you don’t plan on taking them with you, we suggest you add them to your application anyway because it can be complex, expensive, and time-consuming to add them afterwards. You’ll then need to provide additional documentation to support your claims of a relationship or your children’s dependency status.
In addition to looking after the visa, you’ll also need to ensure they’re included on your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), you have appropriate accommodation, and if you’re bringing children, you’ll need to enroll them in school.
Visit our Health Insurance page for more information.
Can I apply if I’m only 17?
Yes, but you’ll require parental or guardian consent (signature). OzTREKK will provide the necessary documentation for this signature.
If you won’t be 18 when your program starts, you’ll be required to show that you’ll be living with an approved guardian until you turn 18. If you don’t have an approved guardian in Australia, you may need a family member to apply for a guardian visa to accompany you. This guardian visa should be obtained as part of the student visa application
Can my entire application be submitted through OzTREKK?
Absolutely. We manage and submit your application(s) on your behalf and communicate any updates from the universities.
Applying to an Australian or New Zealand university starts by filling out our OzTREKK application: You’ll tell us a bit about yourself, like your name, address, date of birth, education history, and what schools you want to apply to!
When you click “Submit,” the application with all your information only comes to us, so there’s no need to worry about making a mistake at this stage. We then create a file for you (based on your name, not a number!) and email you a list of documents required to complete your application—things like passport photo page, transcripts, résumé, personal statement—but it depends on the program, as some programs require more paperwork than others.
If you get an offer, we’ll help you with that part, too! Whether you want to accept or decline, we’ll help you figure out your next steps. If you accept your offer, we’ll even help you get ready to go. We’re here to be an advocate for you, and to walk you through the entire process from start to finish.
Should you have any questions along the way, just send us an email or book a chat. That’s why we’re here!
Are there any scholarships for international students?
Scholarship options in Australia are usually limited for international students as they tend to be reserved for those undertaking postgraduate research degrees; however, we can advise you where to look and whether specific programs have a history of offering scholarships.
Occasionally, scholarships are granted to high achievers—those with very high marks. In previous years, we have seen $5000- to $10,000-scholarships given to OzTREKK students.
Check out OzTREKK’s Financing page to learn more about scholarships and paying for your degree.
What does “rolling admissions” mean?
Rolling admissions means the university assesses applications as they are received, or on a “first come, first served” basis. As soon as they’ve met the quota and the program is filled, they close the applications. So, for a program that has rolling admissions, the earlier you apply the better!
How does OzTREKK know if my application will be competitive?
The majority of Canadians applying to full-degree programs in Australia (i.e., not study abroad courses, which usually only last a semester or two) apply through OzTREKK. They’re studying medicine, dentistry, law, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, etc.
Since they’re using OzTREKK’s services, this gives us a good idea of the starting point of a competitive application each year, allowing us to help you determine which universities/programs are most likely to present you with a letter of offer!
You can get started on determining your chances by reviewing the admissions requirements on each program page. Then, visit our GPA Conversions and Eligibility pages for details and suggestions to help you get into the program of your dreams. Of course, OzTREKK is always here to help if you have questions.
What is a 5.0 GPA in Australia?
Unlike in Canada, GPAs in Australia are simple. They are standardized, so they mean the same thing to everyone.
In Australia, a 5.0 / 7.0 would roughly translate to a 2.7 / 4.0 or approximately 70% – 72%, but keep in mind all universities assess slightly differently.
Learn more on our GPA Conversions page where we list the most common Canadian GPA scales to their corresponding Australian GPA grade.
Which prerequisites do I need?
Prerequisite courses vary by university and by program. We’ve listed university- and program-specific requirements on each program’s page under “Admissions Requirements.”
How do universities calculate GPA?
Calculations differ by university, but most use cumulative (all units within a program) or weighted GPA (typically last 2 or 3 years of study). See GPA Calculations for more information.
Can I do my courses online?
Some programs may offer online delivery, although it is important to note that international students in an online program are not eligible for an Australian student visa. If you choose to study online, you will have to study this program from your home country.
Can I transfer credits from my Canadian university?
Typically, international universities do not allow an automatic transfer of studies; however, you can apply for credit based on your previous studies, and if the university determines your previous courses are equivalent to those in their program, they will offer you credit for those subjects.
To apply for credit, you will need to provide a list of subjects from your undergraduate degree that you feel are relevant to this program or which might overlap with program content. You will then need to collect the detailed course outlines for each of these subjects, and we can submit these to the Australian university with your application.
What does an “Honours” program mean?
Honours studies in Australia differ from Honours studies at Canadian universities. In Australia, an Honours degree is typically awarded after an additional year of research has been completed following the standard 3-year undergraduate degree program. In Canada, an Honours degree is usually awarded after four years of undergraduate study and may or may not include an undergraduate thesis, depending on the school and program.
What are official transcripts, and how do I send them?
For a transcript to be considered “official,” it must be sent directly from your high school, college, and/or university (either via snail mail or by email). It can even come from you—as long as it arrives in the original, sealed envelope.
To assess your application, universities must see your official transcripts certified by OzTREKK—a requirement of Australian and New Zealand universities and a part of our agreement with them.
By email (preferred method): Your high school, college and/or university can email them to transcripts@oztrekk.com or they can use an official transcript service, like Parchment or MyCreds. When submitting a request for a digital transcript and a password is required, please use OZTREKK1 (all capitals, no spaces). If you have a character limit or need to set an access pin, please use 1234.
By mail (only if unable to send via email): Please order your transcripts to be sent directly to our office from all institutions where you have studied since high school, including any college studies, exchanges, transfer credits, and/or advanced placement (or IB) studies. Please note, some programs also require high school transcripts; if this is the case, your student advisor will let you know.
Send your documents via FedEx or Purolator, especially when you need your documents to arrive at our office ASAP. If you use Canada Post’s courier Xpresspost, please don’t request a signature, as this can add delays.
OzTREKK
301–1 Sherbrooke Street East
Perth, ON K7H 1A1 Canada
As soon as your transcript arrives, we’ll let you know!
When should I apply?
Applications typically open a year in advance of the program start date. We recommend that you begin your application in January/February and aim to have your documents in by the spring/early summer.
What if my transcripts / documents are not in English?
If your documents are not in English, you must provide full translation of each document, either prepared by your university or by a registered translator. You must not translate the documents yourself.
Please note OzTREKK must receive the official translation directly from the university or translator in order to certify the document. Please read How Do I Send My Transcripts for more information.
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