UQ is inside or outside the top 50 unis in the world depending on the points system.
UQ World Ranking
World Ranking: 57
The University of Queensland ranks 57th globally. UQ secures top 50 spots in QS (40th) and Webometrics (49th).
QS ranking: 40
Times Higher Education: 77
ARWU: 63
Webometrics: 49
Australia Ranking
Australia Rank: 4
UQ holds the #4 spot in competition for the best university in Australia. It's easily the top university in Queensland and best in Brisbane.
Above: University of Melbourne (1), University of Sydney (2), UNSW Sydney (3)
Below: Monash University (5), ANU (6), UWA (7)
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate: 39%
The University of Queensland acceptance rate is 39%. Among students with an ATAR that qualifies for university, 61% are unable to be admitted into their preferred degree.
Required ATAR: 80
It is very hard to get into UQ, with a minimum ATAR of 80 on average. At the time of publishing, the ATAR threshold was 75 for Arts, 87 for Bachelor of Business, and 79 for Science degrees.