♥ Universitas 21
I just found out that UQ is part of this group, which consists of 23 top research-intensive universities in the world! Other universities are:
- University of Melbourne (Australia)
- University of New South Wales (Australia)
- University of Queensland (You are here)
- University of British Columbia (Canada)
- McGill University (Canada)
- Fudan University (China)
- Shanghai Jiao Tong University (China)
- University of Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
- University of Delhi (Inida)
- University College Dublin (Ireland)
- Waseda University (Japan)
- Techologico de Monterrey (Mexico)
- University of Amsterdam (The Netherlands)
- University of Auckland (New Zealand)
- National University of Singapore (Singapore)
- Korea University (South Korea)
- Lund University (Sweden)
- University of Birmingham (United Kingdom)
- University of Edinburgh (United Kindom)
- University of Glasgow (United Kingdom)
- University of Nottingham (United Kingdom)
- University of Connecticut (USA)
- University of Virginia (USA)
... being the bolded ones where I would like to be at~ XD Yeah, some of the universities I didn't even expect to make it to the list. Come on, University of Notts in the UK? I've only seen that university as having the most Malaysian cramped inside it than any other overseas universities~ lol! no offense guys hahah~ But yeah. And I was a wee bit surprised that none of the well-known top universities in the UK such as LSE or Cambridge are part of the list. Maybe they didn't do as much research, or maybe they think they're too good that this petty group is not even worth joining for.
Well, whatever...
Here's a profile article of UQ taken from their offical site. ;D
The University of Queensland (UQ) ranked top 50 in the world by the Times Higher Education Supplement, is one of Australia’s premier learning and research institutions and has won more Australian Awards for University Teaching than any other university in Australia.
It is the largest and oldest university in Queensland and has produced generations of graduates who have gone on to become leaders in all areas of society and industry. Internationally renowned for its highly-awarded teaching staff, acclaimed researchers and superior campus facilities and environment, UQ boasts a longstanding reputation for quality and excellence, which is reinforced by affiliations with prestigious national and international groups.
The University is a founding member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) — an alliance of Australian universities committed to maintaining the highest international standards. UQ is also one of only three Australian members of Universitas 21, an elite international network of leading research-intensive universities.
The University of Queensland graduates are in demand throughout Australia and the world and include a Nobel Laureate, an Oscar winner, a Governor-General, premiers, governors, chief justices, Australian and overseas government ministers, champions of sport, business and the arts and an almost unbroken line of Rhodes Scholars.
Today, more than 37,900 students, including 7500 international students from around 120 countries, study across four superb south-east Queensland campuses at St Lucia, Herston, Ipswich and Gatton. UQ St Lucia, the university’s largest campus, is situated in Brisbane, a dynamic capital city known for its excellent climate, safe environment and affordable quality of life.
Students at UQ choose from more than 350 high-quality programs and 4000 courses, including full-degree, Study Abroad, student exchange, English language training, and an academic foundation bridging program.
And yeah, UQ is definitely one of the members of the Group of 8, which is a cluster of the best universities in Australia. It's a bit similar like the Ivy League, minus the corruption LOL!
Anyways, it's good to know that your university has its own hidden quality that will make it stand out more than the others. =) I won't complaint anymore~
p/s: I got to eat Ais Kacang yesterday! OMG, Ais Kacang during winter~ o.O I was freezing cold when I was walking back home that night, plus its VERY windy that I had a hard time walking forward. God, please let spring come more quickly. >__<
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