How to give

There are several ways to give to UQ and all donations, large and small, are gratefully received. Find out more about donating to UQ in the sections below:

Tax benefits of your gift

UQ is registered as a deductible gift recipient (DGR) under federal government legislation - Subdivision 30-BA of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997, endorsed by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) as an income tax concession charity (TCC) and registered with the Australian Charities and not-for-profits commission. UQ provides you with a receipt for every gift greater than $2 for your taxation records.

General information can be provided about your gift, however we advise you to consult your financial adviser or accountant. More information is available from the Australian Tax Office (ATO).

Giving online

You can securely donate to UQ online by clicking here.

Giving by Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT)

UQ accepts donations by EFT transfer. Donations can be made as follows:

Giving by post

Download a printable donation form, write a cheque payable to 'The University of Queensland' and send it by post:

UQ Advancement
The University of Queensland
Brisbane QLD 4072
Australia

Please provide a note stating the specific area of UQ you would like to support with your donation.

Giving by phone

We are always happy to discuss your gift and what you would like to support. Call us on +61 7 3346 3909 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (AEST).
 

Giving an endowed gift

Giving through UQef

The University of Queensland Endowment Fund (UQef) is an externally managed and independent Private Ancillary Fund. It was established in 2007 by alum Andrew Brice AM (Bachelor of Commerce '65, Doctor of Economics honoris causa '11) and Graeme Wood AM (Bachelor of Economics '72, Master of Information Systems '98, Doctor of Economics honoris causa '11) to support UQ initiatives including named professorial chairs and specific research programs in areas of defined need.

UQef is governed by an independent board of UQ alumni and friends with a sole focus of supporting programs at the University of Queensland for generations to come.

For more information about UQef please follow this link or contact Jen Karlson.

Giving from overseas

I am living outside of Australia and would like to donate to UQ

You can donate directly to UQ securely online by clicking here.

Giving in Canada

For Canadian residents, the University holds a qualified donee status under the Canadian Income Tax Act and this is an official receipt for income tax purposes. If you are based in Canada, please contact your personal tax adviser to confirm if you are entitled to a tax deduction for this donation.

Giving in the United States

To make your gift and receive a charitable tax receipt in the United States, donate to The University of Queensland in America (TUQIA).

Giving in the United Kingdom

To make your gift and receive a charitable tax receipt in the United Kingdom, donate to The University of Queensland UK Trust. 

Giving in Hong Kong

To make your gift and receive a charitable tax receipt in Hong Kong, make a gift to UQ through the Hong Kong Foundation for Charities (HKFC). 
 

Other Giving
 

I would like to include UQ in my will

Information regarding bequests or endowments can be found here.
 

I have a cultural gift that I would like to donate to UQ

Giving a cultural gift to the University's collections will make it accessible for research and public enjoyment. Donated books, artefacts and artworks are cared for and managed according to the highest international museum standards. For more information about donating visit: Australian Government's Cultural Gift Program. For more information about donating a piece of artwork visit the UQ Art Museum.

Donating rare books, prints and manuscripts

The Library acquires cultural heritage materials of enduring value for its special collections. Your support will also help to preserve and make these items accessible, offering the potential for new research opportunities to enrich the intellectual and cultural life of our community. For more information about donating materials, visit the Fryer Library.

Donating books

Alumni Friends receive donations of all types of books for the UQ Alumni Book Fair. For more information visit the Alumni Friends website.

Staff Giving

I am a UQ staff member and would like to give

UQ’s Staff Giving Program offers staff the opportunity to support any area within The University of Queensland. To find out more click here.

What can you support through the Staff Giving Program?

You are welcome to support any existing program of your choice. You can choose to support student scholarships, a particular school, centre or institute, or one of the many areas of world class research which are underway at UQ. To find out more, click here.

How do you make a gift as a UQ staff member?

There are many ways to support UQ. You can:

• Give by payroll deduction – the most convenient way for most UQ staff to donate

• Donate online

• Make a donation by phone. Call us on +61 7 3346 3909 Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (AEST).

What are the benefits of giving through payroll deductions?

A payroll deduction enables you to donate money directly through your pay and receive an immediate tax benefit as you give.

By spreading your donations through fortnightly pay deductions over the year, you can ease the financial burden of making a larger one-off donation. There is no requirement for you to collect and track receipts for tax time, as a summary of your payroll deduction donations will be included on your PAYG Summary issued in July each year, for inclusion in your tax return.

How do you set up a payroll deduction?

To participate in Staff Giving via payroll deduction, academic and general staff members must be employed on a continuing or fixed term appointment.

To register, simply complete the Staff Giving Payroll Deduction Form.

Can you change a payroll deduction?

Yes, you can change or cancel your payroll deduction. To change a gift amount or destination, please sign and complete a Staff Giving Payroll Deduction Form.

Questions about UQ's Staff Giving program

If you have questions about UQ’s Staff Giving program, please contact the UQ Advancement team on +61 7 3346 3909 or email: staff.giving@uq.edu.au.