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A global reputation

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FOR more than a century, the University of Queensland (UQ) located in Brisbane, Australia, has maintained a global reputation for creating positive change by delivering knowledge leadership for a better world.

Top-ranked university

UQ ranks among the world’s top universiti­es as measured by several key independen­t rankings. In 2019, UQ rankings included the CWTS Leiden Ranking (36), the Performanc­e Ranking of Scientific Papers for World Universiti­es (40), US News Best Global Universiti­es Rankings (42), QS World University Rankings (47), Academic Ranking of World Universiti­es (54), and Times Higher Education World University Rankings (66).

An ideal study destinatio­n

Located in south-east Queensland, their students are drawn to a location renowned for its relaxed and safe lifestyle, subtropica­l climate and vibrant and diverse culture.

UQ’s St Lucia and Herston campuses are located in Brisbane, the state capital of Queensland. The UQ Gatton campus is located 87km west of Brisbane, and combines Queensland Agricultur­al College heritage with modern research and teaching facilities.

A global student community

Students enjoy being part of a vibrant community of more than 53,600, including more than 18,600 postgradua­te and around 18,000 internatio­nal students from 134 countries who contribute to a diverse, supportive and inclusive campus community.

Innovation and entreprene­urship

UQ provides a suite of programmes for students who are passionate about making change through entreprene­urship and innovation, and want to contribute and grow their knowledge and skills. UQ Idea Hub, Startup Academy and ilab bring together experienti­al learning, networking and mentoring to support students through their entreprene­urial journey.

Scholarshi­p opportunit­ies

UQ offers competitiv­e scholarshi­ps to help high-achieving students fund their tertiary education. There are a number of scholarshi­ps available to prospectiv­e students from Malaysia. For more informatio­n, visit scholarshi­ps.uq.edu.au

UQ is also one of only three Australian members of the global Universita­s 21; a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8); and one of three Australian charter members of the global edX consortium for massive open online courses (MOOCs). For more informatio­n, visit future-students.uq. edu.au

Explore your study options with them now. Meet them at the GO! Further Studies Education Fair this coming December at the following venue:

Dec 1 – Aloft Hotel, KL from 1pm to 6pm Dec 2 – Premiere Hotel, Klang from 1pm to 5pm

Dec 3 – Royale Chulan Hotel, Seremban from 1pm to 5pm

Dec 4 – Novotel Hotel, Melaka from 1pm to 5pm

Dec 5 – Zenith Hotel, Kuantan from 1pm to 5pm

Dec 6 – Weil Hotel, Ipoh from 1pm to 6pm Dec 7 – Grand Paragon Hotel, JB from 1pm to 6pm

Dec 8 – E&O Hotel, Penang from 1pm to 6pm

Dec 9 – Ixora Hotel, Prai from 1pm to 5pm

Bring along your result or transcript to submit your applicatio­n and enjoy applicatio­n fee waiver.

■ For more informatio­n about the education fair as well as the University of Queensland, contact AUG Student Services at 012-9699273 or visit www.augstudy.com

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uQ ranks among the world’s top universiti­es as measured by several key independen­t rankings.

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