The Central Queensland University is one of the public universities based in central Queensland. It is also popular as CQ University. CQU is the only one Australian university that has campuses in every mainland of state. CQ University was established as Queensland institute of technology in 1967, Later on, 1994 adopted the name of University of Central Queensland. Finally, in 2008 it recognized as Central Queensland University. CQU is honored as one of the leading universities in the world. Where the university is very popular in the world and among Nepalese scholars too. CQU main campus located at Rockhampton, Norman Gardens however you can find the campuses at Adelaide, Brisbane, Broom Study Hub, Bundaberg, Busselton Study Hub, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Jakarta, Mackay, City, Mackay, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Townsville, Regional University Centre Partners.
ADELAIDE
CQUniversity Adelaide is located to the southwest of the city inside close proximity to the Adelaide Showgrounds, performing it easily accessible to various forms of public transport.
BRISBANE
CQUniversity Brisbane is settled in the core part of the Central Business District. The campus is quickly accessible as it is conveniently a quick walk from Central train station and King George Square bus station. The campus includes nine floors with advanced, state-of-the-art facilities to extend you a fresh learning environment, encouraging you to pursue your academic interests.
BUNDABERG
CQUniversity Bundaberg has a loving, supportive atmosphere that caters to students of all ages. Students can read on-campus or online from home. Earlier learning and work experience are taken into consideration and CQUniversity also gives enabling courses to assist you to prepare for tertiary education.
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CAIRNS
CQUniversity has one of the most extended and fastest-growing footprints of any university in Australia, and the Cairns campus is one of the latest campuses in CQUniversity’s network of 25+ locations over Australia. The Cairns campus maintains more than 1,500 on-campus and online students beyond the Cairns region.
EMERALD
CQUniversity Emerald is found on the Capricorn Highway, 275 km west of Rockhampton, and is familiar with students studying trade-based apprenticeships, an extension to the certificate, diploma, degree, and research qualifications in business, education, health, and agriculture.
CQUniversity GLADSTONE
The Gladstone area is a section of diversity – tourism, community, and industry co-exist in harmony, retaining a pleasant lifestyle and ecological balance. Home to over 62,000 people and best known for its powerful industrial base, the Gladstone Region is one of the best-kept secrets in Queensland.
MACKAY
CQUniversity’s residence in Mackay has developed considerably since the first intake of students in 1987 and the founding of the CQUniversity Mackay Ooralea campus in 1992.
MELBOURNE
CQUniversity Melbourne campus is located at 120 Spencer Street, next to Southern Cross Station transport hub, and easily accessible by various tram and bus routes. The student alliance is strong and inclusive, with friendly faculty and professional staff extending a supportive learning environment in the core of this exciting metropolis.
PERTH
With a campus in the root of the Perth CBD as well as regional study hubs, CQUniversity’s extended presence in WA means the more enhanced choice to West Australians prefers to study a tertiary qualification, as well as more support to our existing online education students.
ROCKHAMPTON
Since uniting with CQ TAFE on 1 July 2014, CQUniversity has enhanced a more comprehensive university. As a result, CQUniversity now enables over 300 education and training choices ranging from short courses, certificates, and diplomas, to undergraduate, postgraduate, and research higher degrees.
SYDNEY
CQUniversity Sydney campus is located at 400 Kent Street, in the heart of the city. The campus is easily approachable by public transport and is only a five-minute walk to Town Hall station. The student community is reliable and inclusive, with friendly academic and expert staff offering a pleasant and supportive learning environment in the heart of this bustling city.
TOWNSVILLE
CQUniversity’s Townsville campus is placed on the banks of the Ross Creek in the Townsville CBD and is home to above1000 students. The campus possesses state-of-the-art nursing and paramedic science labs, teaching spaces, study spaces, and free parking.
BROOME STUDY HUB
The Broome Study Hub in cooperation with the North Regional TAFE is a space for students to study and use CQUniversity facilities to improve take the distance out of the online study. CQU Broome Study Hub Coordinator will be ready to present personalized course advice and assistance to students.
BUSSELTON STUDY HUB
Established on Peel Terrace and furnished with brand new technology, study resources, and enhanced path to university systems, the new Busselton Study Centre presents online students in the South West of WA with a place to call home. Benefit from help from a dedicated Study Hub Coordinator they will provide personalized assistance and course advice.
Ranking
- A TOP 2% UNIVERSITY QS World University Rankings
- SOARING INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SATISFACTION-In the 2018 International Student Barometer (ISB)
- 94% of students enjoyed their arrival experience. National overall: 92%.
- 92% of students appreciated our support services. National overall: 91%.
- 90% of students rated their learning experience positively. National overall: 87%.
- 90% of students valued their living experience. National overall: 89%.
- HIGHLY RANKED SUBJECT AREAS-Times Higher Education World University Rankings by subject 2021.
- 301–400 in Psychology, which includes Social Work.
- 301–400 in Education, which includes Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary.
- 501–600 in Business and Economics, which includes Accounting and Finance
- 5 STARS IN EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT-The Good Universities Guide 2021
- University is among the top 10 nationally.
Areas of study | Educational experience measures |
Allied Health, Dentistry | Undergraduate learning resources UG student support Undergraduate teaching quality The undergraduate overall quality of educational experience UG skills development Undergraduate learner engagement |
Accounting, Business and Management | UG teaching quality undergraduate student support undergraduate learning resources |
Built environment | Undergraduate student support |
Computing and Information Systems | UG and PG skills development undergraduate teaching quality postgraduate overall quality of educational experience |
Creative Arts | Undergraduate learner engagementUndergraduate learning resourcesUndergraduate overall quality of educational experienceUndergraduate student supportUndergraduate teaching quality |
Education and Training | UG overall quality of educational experience |
Engineering and Technology | Undergraduate and postgraduate skills development |
Humanities and Social Sciences | UG student support |
5 STARS IN EMPLOYABILITY, INTERNATIONALISATION AND TEACHING-QS Stars rating system
OUTPERFORMING SECTOR AVERAGE IN STUDENT EXPERIENCE
The 2020/2021 Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT)
Student Measures | CQUniversity Australia | National Average |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate student support | 76.5% | 73.5% |
UG full-time employment | 77.7% | 71.3% |
Undergraduate median salary | $67 800 | $62 600 |
UG teaching quality | 81.8% | 79.5% |
Postgraduate coursework student support | 75% | 74.3% |
PG coursework skills development | 83.2% | 79.5% |
Postgraduate coursework skills improvement | 80.4% | 79.1% |
PG coursework student experience | 73.7% | 72% |
Postgraduate coursework teaching quality | 79.8% | 79.2% |
PG coursework learner engagement | 62.6% | 60.8% |
Postgraduate coursework full-time employment | 88.6% | 86.5% |
PG coursework median salary | $98 800 | $85 000 |
‘WORLD CLASS’ IN 22 DIFFERENT RESEARCH CATEGORIES-Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2018–19
- CQUniversity is rated ‘well above world standard’ in
- Mathematical Sciences
- Applied Mathematics
- Horticultural Production
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Psychology and Cognitive Sciences
- Other Psychology and Cognitive Sciences
- CQUniversity is rated ‘above world standard’ in:
- Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences
- Agricultural, Land and Farm Management
- Engineering
- Nursing
- Public Health and Health Services
- Psychology
- CQUniversity is rated ‘at world standard’ in:
- Environmental Sciences
- Environmental Science and Management
- Biological Sciences
- Zoology
- Information and Computing Sciences
- Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing
- Medical and Health Sciences
- Human Movement and Sport Science
- Specialist Studies in Education
- TOP 10 MBA IN AUSTRALIA
- BOSS Magazine MBA Ranking 2019
- CEO Magazine’s Global MBA Rankings 2019
MOST SUPPORTIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE-I-Graduate
Experience | Ranking |
Support overall | 1 of 52 |
Arrival overall | 4 of 52 |
Happiness overall | 4 of 52 |
Learning overall | 5 of 52 |
Overall | 5 of 52 |
Additional significant achievements across various areas include:
Experience | CQUniversity Australia | National Average |
Pre-arrival information | 93.3% | 90.4% |
Study senseLearning supportGood teachersPerformance feedbackAssessment | 97.1%95.5%94.5%100%96.3% | 90.5%94.6%93.9%93.4%93.2% |
Class sizeLearning spaces | 97.2%98.9% | 89.6% 92.8% |
Accommodation accessLiving costFinancial supportInternet accessEco-friendly attitudeCampus environment | 91.3%75%75.8%91.5%97.1%94.2% | 88.4%72.1%68.6%83.3%91.9%93.6% |
Advice on further studyCareers advice | 96%87.8% | 87.2%81.9% |
Common courses and Entry Requirements
UG Courses | English Requirements |
Business, Accounting, Hospitality | Overall 6.0/5.5 band |
Information Technology | Overall 6.0/5.5 band |
Engineering | Overall 6.0/6.0 band |
Oral Health | Overall 7.0/7.0 band |
Early Childhood Education, Social work | Overall 7.5/7.0 band or above |
Nursing | Overall 7.0 in all band |
PG Courses | English Requirements |
Business, Accounting, Hospitality | Overall 6.0/5.5 band |
Information Technology | Overall 6.0/5.5 band |
Engineering | Overall 6.5/6.0 band |
Master of research | Overall 6.5/6.0 band |
Public Health, Health Science | Overall 6.5/6.0 band or above |
Education, Social Work | Overall 7.5/7.0 band or above |
Scholarship at Central Queensland University
- The International Student Scholarship (ISS)-Scholarship Value: 25%
- International Student Scholarship – Regional-Scholarship Value: 25%
- Destination Australia Scholarships-Up to $15 000 per year + 25% tuition fee
- MORA – CQUniversity Australia Scholarship Program-100% of tuition fees
- Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship-$28,597 per annum
and many more scholarships are available at the Central Queensland University for international students. Please click here for the updated international student scholarship information available at the University’s site.
Credit & Source: University website and brochure.