UQ Institute of Modern Languages (IML) - Similar companies

Founded in 1910, The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s leading learning and research institutions. UQ ranks ... in the world’s top universities, as measured by key independent rankings including: • QS World University Rankings (48) • The US News Best Global Universities Rankings (45) • Academic Ranking of World Universities (55) • Times Higher Education World University Rankings (65) UQ, through its Institute of Modern Languages (IML), is one of Australia's most comprehensive translation and interpreting services. IML also offers courses in over 30 languages, personalised and customised tuition, language training for Australian government departments and hosts a variety of multicultural events within the language community of Queensland annually. The Senate of The University of Queensland established the IML on 11 May 1934 with a vision of enhancing international understanding and tolerance through language programs. The Courier-Mail at the time reported, “By its decision to establish an Institute of Modern Languages the University Senate has done something that may have a valuable influence on the future of Australia.” The institute continues to provide practical language courses for adult students and access to languages not available to secondary school students thus creating a tangible link between The University of Queensland and the wider community through language learning. read more