Almost 4,300 students have secured a place at ¿ì²¥É«ÇéƬ in today’s major offer round, bringing the total number of ¿ì²¥É«ÇéƬ offers so far to about 10,700 for Semester 1, 2025.
First preferences for ¿ì²¥É«ÇéƬ programs increased by 6% this year, reflecting a sector-wide surge in applications.
said ¿ì²¥É«ÇéƬ continued to be a top choice for school leavers attracting almost one third of all first preferences across the state.
“We are excited to welcome the next generation of engineers, scientists, health professionals, teachers and future leaders to our vibrant community,” Professor Terry said.
“We’ve seen demand jump for business and law programs this year, and engineering continues to grow in popularity.
“Demand for education, nursing and a range of allied health disciplines has also grown, helping to build future skilled professionals in these fields.
In the case of nursing, we’ve made 100 additional offers this year compared to last year.”
Professor Terry said more than 2,600 students from regional areas or low socio-economic backgrounds had received offers to study at ¿ì²¥É«ÇéƬ in 2025.
“Through The Queensland Commitment, we are on a mission to make education accessible for all Queenslanders with school partnerships, scholarships, and pathways to empower students to transform their futures,” Professor Terry said.
“The Young Achievers Program has supported close to 2,000 underrepresented students on their education journey with mentoring, financial support, and pathways.”
The University will continue to release offers through to Semester 1 so prospective students shouldn’t be disheartened if they haven’t received one.
“If you have questions, support is available – our Future Students team can offer guidance on everything from alternative pathways to university, to tips for new students to settle into campus,” Professor Terry said.
The Future Students team is available on (07) 3346 9872 or ask@uq.edu.au.
Media: ¿ì²¥É«ÇéƬ Communications, communications@uq.edu.au, +61 429 056 139.