University of Queensland

University of Queensland

University of Queensland
4.5
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St Lucia, Brisbane, Queensland 4072 Australia
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Bartonbears
Coffs Harbour, Australia2,771 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Couples
It is an enjoyable way to spend a morning or afternoon to catch a ferry from the city to this university campus. The sandstone-facades of the historic buildings around The Great Court are very impressive and if you are there later in the year, the jacarandas, poincianas and poinsettias will be in flower. The gardens in the grounds are attractive and both the Zoology Museum and Geology Museum are worth seeing.
Written September 14, 2024
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ScenicSights
Wauwatosa, WI769 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
We arrived by ferry and we didn't walk through the whole campus. We visited two days after Christmas so it was pretty deserted and there was no food to be had. The lakes/ponds were enchanting. We saw turtles galore, eels, iguanas (or some kind of lizard), birds. There were various kinds of vegetation. I like that they are trying to restore the biodiversity of the area. Lovely grounds.
Written January 22, 2020
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Julia G
Gold Coast, Australia220 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Couples
We were shown over Government House and had Lunch at the University Complex and then visited The Cube.All very interesting
Written May 5, 2019
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Sam G
Berkeley Vale, Australia2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2025 • Solo
Can not recommend this university as they have a racial bias in their admissions policy
Adding to this issue is a complaints department that talked to the accuser and not the victim and dismissed the case
In addition all staff continue to refer you to complaints just to repeat the same behaviour.
Written February 7, 2025
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oldbutcool
Toronto, Canada142 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2019 • Family
My wife and i were sending my son off to study here as an overseas student this February. Therefore, we wanted to check out the main campus in St. Lucia. UQ is rated as the best Australian university, and numerous independent rankings all give this university around the 50th mark in the world. A great academic institution usually has a great campus, and UQ is no different. Located on parkland, UQ is serviced by excellent public bus transit. In fact, the buses run on dedicated roads that are like subways above ground in Brisbane. The transit links the campus to all major points in Brisbane. Just this sort of public transit is exceptional and outperforms most North American universities. We have also checked out the Campus Residence---the International House, an area of many dormitory buildings that are low rises and surrounded by tropical plants which look like a Caribbean resort complex to me. The buildings are designed to be conducive to a relaxed and quiet atmosphere for academic learning; just excellent facilities. We have even sampled the dormitory food, which is better than our neighbourhood restaurants back home. During our tour, we came upon a cafe--the St. Lucy Caffe et Cucina, an Italian restaurant. We had the most delicious pizza there. To top it off, i had a Shanty, beer mixed with the original Schweppes Ginger Beer---something that i couldn't even find on my recent London trip. Just the availability of the beverage itself was worth the tour for me!! cheers.
Written March 2, 2019
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Steve D
Brisbane, Australia151 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2018 • Family
Just been to my daughters Graduation in Commerce from UQ ! Impressive, this place is worth a look, PROUD to be a Queenslander. VERY Professional.
Written December 9, 2018
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Jeffry b
Essendon, Australia13,699 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
The University of Queensland at St Lucia is one of Australia's leading universities. It is a Group of Eight university .It is described as an elite "sandstone university." It is a picturesque campus, with lush sub-tropical foliage. The ponds harbour fauna not found at other universities. The University of Queensland maintains high academic standards. It is well known for research into human biology and medical chemistry.
Written October 15, 2020
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Frequent Traveler
Sydney, Australia10 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019 • Friends
A great place to look around. Nice sand stone buildings!
Not sure about studying because we only looked at it.
Written October 17, 2019
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Kaye M
Brisbane, Australia45 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2017 • Friends
Set on great parklands near the Brisbane river Queensland's first University at St Lucia is well worth the visit. You can access it by car through the city via Coronation Drive or on the Southside via Ferry and footbridge at Dutton Park near the cemetery..but this way is not recommended at night.. smile.
Written September 2, 2018
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Karen Summers
Gold Coast, Australia70 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2017 • Family
I was very impressed, when my daughter, decided to attend the University of Queensland. She happily enjoyed her law and management degrees, with excellent results.
Written February 3, 2018
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