Careers and employability

What is employability?

At UQ we are committed to enhancing your employability by helping you to develop the capabilities that will make you effective in whatever work you choose to do. 

We enhance your employability by supporting you to engage in a range of experiences, teaching you how to identify the skills and attributes that you have developed through those experiences, and to talk about your potential in a way that employers understand.

Our approach to employability goes beyond simply getting a job. We focus on how you can use your capabilities to perform effectively in the workplace, to create work opportunities, and to make an impact through your work.

Video: The UQ Employability Framework.

UQ’s approach to student employability development is based on four stages: Awareness, Experience, Learning and Transfer.
UQ provides you with a range of opportunities to enrich your studies and develop your employability.
Learn how to unlock your personal and professional development to maximise your career success.

Give yourself the edge

Explore the range of enrichment and employability development opportunities available to you. From Global Experiences and research programs to Student-Staff Partnerships and Internships, there is something that can help you get the edge.
Connect with industry, find employment opportunities and get prepared to enter the job market.
There are a variety of scholarships, grants and loans available to UQ students who wish to go on exchange, participate in short-term programs, volunteering and other extra-curricular activities.

Upcoming events and workshops

My Career Adviser Information Session

22 July 2025 10:00am11:00am
My Career Adviser (MCA) support session for newly enrolled students.

Global Experiences at UQ Market Day (St Lucia)

23 July 2025 10:00am2:00pm
Discover the global experiences that are available to you while you study at UQ. Learn about semester-based exchange, short-term study, and the range of scholarships and grants available to help you have an adventure while ou study. Make the most of your time at UQ and explore your world!

Employability Award: Getting Started

23 July 2025 2:00pm
Attend this Employability Award Information Session to find out more about the program, how you can get started, and how to make the most of your UQ journey through the award.

Sign up for the Employability Award

Enhance your degree, make a difference, and hit the ground running with the Employability Award