University of Queensland (UQ)

Where to live and where to travel to.

This university had every kind of program or activity you could ask for. They were very helpful and a good academic university.

Try to avoid any courses which have only been running for 1 or two semesters. They will probably be very unorganised. Also, be weary of courses which have the word 'International' in their name. It's only branding to attract a higher fee. Lastly, make sure you complain if the course sucks. If you're international, you're paying big money. I don't think the Uni has realised that it has to deliver to the international students, and many courses I did were just frankly badly organised and badly taught. Some of the CORE courses I did were a joke. But, if they are Core/compulsory courses, it's hard to get out of them…even if you think you would learn more in elective courses. I would ask other students about their experiences with specific courses before you finalise your subjects.

There was a SERIOUS lack of guest speakers/ guest lecturers (zero in two years). I am doing a masters course in business economics yet there were no 'big shots' from the business world speaking to us about REAL issues as apposed to academic theories. I found this to be most disappointing. The university is marketing to international students and claims to be a centre of excellence, but its not delivering. I found my undergraduate degree at the University of Dundee substantially better in terms of organisation and content; there were frequent guest lecturers.

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good study environment peaceful

Easy to get a good and not to expensive appartment close to all facilities.