# About

**Source**: https://about.uq.edu.au/
**Parent**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/

Ranked in the world's top 50, The University of Queensland is one of Australia's leading research and teaching institutions.

## Our vision

We're committed to providing knowledge leadership for a better world and are striving towards building a better future for our students and community.

[Learn more](https://about.uq.edu.au/strategy-values/strategic-plan)

### Top 50 ranking

Ranked among the world’s top universities, we’re focused on excellence in all we do.

[View our profile](https://about.uq.edu.au/profile-rankings)

### Teaching excellence

Innovative teaching and comprehensive student services support students to thrive academically and personally.

[Discover learning and teaching](https://about.uq.edu.au/strategy-values/strategic-plan/sub-plans-and-strategies/teaching-learning-student-experience)

### World-class research

Our research has global impact. We're finding solutions to the world's biggest challenges.

[Explore our research](https://news.uq.edu.au/)

### Community connection

We build connections to our community through sponsorship and partnership opportunities.

[Engage with us](https://partners-community.uq.edu.au/sponsorships)

## Campuses

Our vibrant campuses boast world-class facilities, architecturally designed buildings and beautiful grounds. Enjoy learning and socialising in inspiring and supportive environments.

[View our campuses](https://campuses.uq.edu.au/)

### [Faculties, schools, institutes and centres](https://about.uq.edu.au/faculties-institutes)

Our excellence in teaching and research is driven by our faculties, schools, institutes and centres.

### [Our Vice-Chancellor](https://about.uq.edu.au/leadership-governance/vice-chancellor-and-president)

Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry AC leads UQ’s strategic direction, and is responsible for our performance and external affairs.

## Careers and working with us

Pursue your career goals at a leading research and teaching institution. Expand your knowledge, experience and networks to help us create change.

[Work at UQ](https://about.uq.edu.au/careers)

### [Diversity and inclusion](https://about.uq.edu.au/strategy-values/diversity-inclusion)

We strive to be accessible and welcoming, supporting all people to make their impact in the world.

### [Global impact](https://global-partnerships.uq.edu.au/)

Our global partnerships with universities and organisations are creating greater industry, student and development outcomes.

### [Sustainability](https://about.uq.edu.au/strategy-values/sustainability)

We’re addressing environmental, social and economic concerns and working towards a brighter future, on campus and beyond.

## Steps toward reconciliation

Our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) aims to build a united, respectful community. It’s a steadfast commitment to work respectfully with and learn from Indigenous students, staff and communities to create a strong sense of belonging in an inclusive UQ.

[Learn about reconciliation](https://about.uq.edu.au/strategy-values/reconciliation)

## Outstanding alumni

Meet our 2025 Alumni Award winners, including Distinguished Young Alumni Award winner, James Gillespie, for exposing healthcare accessibility gaps and influencing government reforms to improve affordable care.

[Meet our winners](https://stories.uq.edu.au/alumni/2025/alumni-awards-2025/index.html)

## Learn more about UQ

[Annual reports](https://about.uq.edu.au/profile-rankings/annual-reports)[Leadership and governance](https://about.uq.edu.au/leadership-governance)[Policies and procedures](https://policies.uq.edu.au/)