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High school visits

We can visit in person for presentations and school expos at high schools in Queensland and northern New South Wales, or present virtually to schools around Australia. 

Presentations

Our future students team and student ambassadors can come to your school or present via video call.

Presentations cover a range of topics for Years 9 to 12. Each presentation takes up to 45 minutes, including time for questions.

If you'd like us to present at your school, submit a request at least 4 weeks before your preferred dates.

Request a presentation

Choose presentation topics

Our presentations are tailored to particular year levels. We can blend up to 2 topics into one presentation.

Year 9 or 10: Senior subject selection planning

  • Help selecting senior subjects
  • Prerequisites for different study and career options
  • Overview of student life at UQ

Year 11: Future of work

  • The 7 job clusters within the Australian workforce explained
  • Importance of enterprising skills
  • How to enhance your employability
  • Impact of automation

Year 11 or 12: Welcome to UQ

  • Overview of studying at UQ: our campuses, student life, unique programs and scholarships
  • Key information on a range of topics, from global opportunities to subject prerequisites

Year 12: Transition to university

  • How to apply through QTAC
  • Respond to an offer
  • Enrol and plan a timetable
  • What life is like as a university student 

Year 12: Scholarships explained

  • Tips on how to apply for UQ’s broad range of scholarships, including academic, sporting, equity assistance, and subject-specific options.

School-based expos

Our future students team and student ambassadors can attend your school-based study and careers events to help your students choose their future.

We can attend events for Years 9 to 12 for up to 3.5 hours, finishing by 8pm.

Make sure you submit your request at least 4 weeks in advance.

Email your request to futurestudentsaustralia@uq.edu.au.

Looking for international high school activities?

If you're based outside Australia, you can find events and activities on the Teachers and guidance counsellors page.