University Of Queensland Releases 4,280 New Student Offers In Major Round

Study in Australia: The University of Queensland stated that UQ program preferences have increased by 6% this year which shows a sector-wide surge in applications.

University Of Queensland announced that around 4,300 students have secured a place in the latest major offer round which makes the total number of offers in the University of Queensland to around 10,700 for Semester 1, 2025.

Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Terry said, "UQ 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. 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. More than 2,600 students from regional areas or low socio-economic backgrounds had received offers to study at UQ in 2025."

“The Young Achievers Program has supported close to 2,000 underrepresented students on their education journey with mentoring, financial support, and pathways," added Professor Terry.

UQ Researchers Study Link Between Greenspace Exposure And Better Health

A PhD candidate from UQ’s School of Public Health, Chinonso Odebeatu has led a study which suggested a positive association between good health and greenspace exposure as it provides sufficient vitamin D levels, which supports cardiovascular, skeletal and metabolic health.

Odebeatu said, “The environment we live in – particularly our exposure to greenspaces – plays a role in how much vitamin D we get from the sun, irrespective of skin colour, genetic predisposition, and latitudinal differences. Vitamin D deficiency affects people of all ages and has been linked to rickets in children and osteoporosis, heart disease, cancer, diabetes and multiple sclerosis in adults. Greenspace exposure can improve health by increasing Ultraviolet B (UVB) exposure, which boosts Vitamin D levels and regulates the immune system.”

Associate Professor Nicholas Osborne, the study's co-author said, “The study also emphasises the importance of equitable distribution of quality greenspaces, especially in communities where certain demographics may have limited access."

“Given that the majority of vitamin D synthesis comes from the sun, it’s important we spend some time in the sun, especially in the morning when the UVB radiation isn’t as strong,” he said.

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