UQ Papua New Guinea Students Association (UQPNGSA)

UQPNGSA is an international student group for Papua New Guinea students studying at The University of Queensland. The club’s aims are threefold; firstly, to provide academic and moral support to all students as well as providing a platform where students can hone their leadership skills by taking responsibilities and leadership roles in the association. Secondly, to promote a strong relationship with The University of Queensland and its community and thirdly to help facilitate students with their establishment and departure process.

UQ Tamil Society (UQTAS)

Welcome to the UQ Tamil Society, a vibrant and inclusive community dedicated to promoting the rich heritage of the Tamil language, literature, and culture at the University of Queensland. The UQ Tamil Society is here to enrich your university experience by embracing the vibrant elements of the Tamil community while building lasting memories and lifelong connections.

UQ Scottish Society (UQSS)

The UQ Scottish Society is for all those with a Scottish background as well as those just interested in Scottish culture.

UQ Thai Students’ Association (UQTSA)

The University of Queensland’s Thai Students’ Association (UQTSA) is a cultural club within the University of Queensland that aims to promote diversity and inclusion, foster cultural awareness, and build a sense of community among individuals who share an interest in Thai culture regardless of their ethnicity. We hope that the community we build will be able to connect people with similar experiences and perspectives and build lasting friendships and networks.

UQ Pakistani Students’ Association

The UQ Pakistani Students’ Association is a Brisbane based club run by and for students of Pakistani/origin studying at the University of Queensland. The club aims to represent Pakistani students on campus, organise events and nurture an environment that allows both domestic and international students at UQ to stay connected to their culture. The club welcomes and hosts students and staff of all backgrounds to its events and has worked in collaboration with other international clubs on campus as well.

International Students Engagement Association (ISEA)

UQISEA is a multicultural association with the members from different backgrounds.
We aim to help new students to be smoothly adapt to new environment of living, studying and working in Australia. We are also working with other associations and partners to not only enhance social engagement of International students to local communities but also improve the quality of interaction amongst local communities and international students. What’s more, UQISEA also arranges varieties of activities helping international students to engage with Australian environment and to develop soft skills through interactions with local communities.

UQ International Student Society (UQISS)

The UQ International Students Society is a platform to bring all International students together. We aim to break barriers and unify cultures through our events. We are a society that aims to help international students adapt to their new life in Brisbane by organising events to meet new people. UQISS organises cultural events in collaboration with other clubs. JOIN THE UQ’s GLOBAL SQUAD!!!

University of Queensland Bangladesh Association (UQBDA)

The University of Queensland Bangladesh Association (UQBDA) is a common platform for students from Bangladesh (current, past and future) as well as academics and staff members at The University of Queensland. The association aims to represent and promote Bangladeshi culture and heritage. UQBDA organizes several events that cater to the social, intellectual and cultural aspects of our Bangladeshi community. Another objective of this association is to maintain a rapport and strengthen the network with other Bangladesh student’s associations in Australian universities. Moreover, the association endeavors to establish collaboration between UQ and Bangladesh regarding research and student enrollment from Bangladesh.

UQ Persian Society (UQPS)

An Iranian students association of The University of Queensland. We are aiming to maintain the friendly relationship between Persian speaking students in all universities located in Brisbane.

UQ Singapore Students’ Society (UQSSS)

The University of Queensland Singapore Students’ Society is a non-profit organisation established in June 2007. Each year, we help new Singaporean students orient themselves to the UQ campus and introduce them to the Singaporean community in Brisbane. Our activities include educational, lifestyle, and sports events, which promote interaction between members, and foster friendships that last well after graduation.

UQ Vietnamese International Student Association (UQVISA)

Vietnamese International Student Association (VISA) is a non-profit, non-political student association, aimed at promoting Vietnamese culture and connecting Vietnamese international students in the University of Queensland and across Brisbane.

UQ Sri Lankan Association

Established in 2014, the University of Queensland Sri Lankan Association (UQSLA) seeks to actively facilitate cultural diversity and appreciation of Sri Lanka. To be a place where students are able to come together and celebrate Sri Lankan culture.

University of Queensland Graduate Union of Taiwanese Students (UQGUTS)

“UQ-GUTS” is a social club and an international Taiwanese community registered at the University of Queensland Union. The main purpose of this organisation is to create a platform for information-sharing and resource exchange between the UQ Taiwanese postgraduate students. Also, UQ-GUTS assists people who are going to study at the UQ settle down the different living and academic environment in Australia. UQ-GUTS welcomes you to join this big family. No matter you are a current student, future student or UQ alumnus, we sincerely encourage you to share your valuable experience at the UQ or at work.

UQ French Society

The University of Queensland French Society is a student society at UQ dedicated to helping and encouraging students engage and connect with the French language and culture. The society also seeks to provide support for current French language students to get the most out of their French experience. This society is open to anyone at UQ with an interest in French culture, history or cuisine. Even if you don’t speak any French we would still love to have you as a member! Follow our Facebook page for information about upcoming events, film screenings, French conversation groups and much more!

UQ Irish Society

UQ Irish Society is a group of passionate students at UQ. We’re a social club that celebrates aspects of Irish culture and participate in a number of key events throughout the year, including the International Atlas Ball and the Annual UQ European Pub Crawl! We are best known for the St Patrick’s day celebrations here on campus, turning the RedRoom green for one night of the year! Throughout the year we also hold general social events, building a sense of community on campus and having some craic along the way! It’s just $2 to become a member and you don’t have to be Irish to join!