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High school students

Explore the resources available for high school students, eligibility requirements, scholarships and more.

Find a scholarship

We offer more scholarships than any other university in Queensland, so it's worth checking if you're eligible.

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Discover if UQ is the right uni for you

As a high school student, you're already thinking about what comes next. Explore UQ's entry requirements, the programs we offer and why UQ graduates are the most employable in Queensland.

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Find your program

Explore our study options and choose your future.
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Entry requirements

Find out if you qualify for the UQ program you're interested in.
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Pathway options

We can help you increase your entry score and meet prerequisites.
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Employability

Discover how you can join the most employable graduates in Queensland.
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UQ study guides

Take a look through our study brochures and information sheets.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students

Information and resources tailored for First Nations Australians.
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Glossary of terms

We use a lot of terms you may not have heard before. Here's how you can learn to speak the uni lingo.

Find a scholarship

We offer more scholarships than any other university in Queensland, so it's worth checking if you're eligible.

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Explore the Career Pulse Hub

Match your interests and strengths with potential careers and explore what your future career could look like. 

Get career inspiration
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Get to know us

Check out our on-campus events, clubs and sports, familiarise yourself with your surroundings with a campus tour, and let us help you settle in. You can also watch webinars explaining how you can apply at UQ, if you qualify for a scholarship and what you need to know before going to uni, and download guides and resources.

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University life

Ensure your uni life is as full as you want it to be with our wide range of clubs, societies, events and facilities.
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Adjusting to UQ

Get the most from your campus, studies and fellow students from your first semester at UQ.
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Campus tours

Get to know our campuses, meet current students and learn more about life at UQ.

Ready to apply?

If you know what you want to study, we'll walk you through what you need to know before you apply for our undergraduate programs.

Find out how to apply

International Baccalaureate students

If you've completed an International Baccalaureate, you may be eligible for credit towards your UQ program.

Check if you're eligible for credit
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Try out our programs

Not sure if university is the right path for you? Our programs for high school students give you a chance to experience life as a UQ student.

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Young ChangeMakers

Year 11 students can discover, learn and engage with UQ’s academic community and like-minded students.
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InspireU camps

Our on-campus residential camps give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students the opportunity to explore future study options and career pathways. 
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Young Achievers Program

The Young Achievers Program supports the tertiary study and career aspirations of senior secondary school students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Enhanced Studies Program

Experience all the benefits of student life at UQ and gain a head start at uni.

Events

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Mater Research
1 August

Research during your medical degree webinar

Join us online to learn about the research options available during your medical studies from Professor Di Eley, Director of MD Research at The University of Queensland Medical School.
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1 August - 3 October

UQ Ready

Join us in person or online for an informative night that will provide you with everything you need for a smooth transition from high school to university.
Online
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4 August

UQ Open Day

Join us at our St Lucia and Gatton Open Days in 2024 to immerse yourself in student life and see exactly what your future could look like.
St Lucia

Events

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1 August - 3 October

UQ Ready

Join us in person or online for an informative night that will provide you with everything you need for a smooth transition from high school to university.
Online
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4 August

UQ Open Day

Join us at our St Lucia and Gatton Open Days in 2024 to immerse yourself in student life and see exactly what your future could look like.
St Lucia
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18 August

Gatton Open Day

Join us at our Gatton Open Days in 2023 to immerse yourself in student life and see exactly what your future could look like.
Gatton

Stories

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Uni life

The 6 best reasons to live and study in Brisbane

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Uni life

What's it really like to study at UQ?

Get a personal perspective from our students and teachers.
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Tips for shy students going to uni

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