CQUniversity Australia

Students help children with disabilities

CQUni Physiotherapy students received the opportunity to share their clinical skills and monitor improvements in the motor function of children with disabilities via a five week student placement at ten different youth centres, charity clinics and schools around Vietnam.

The students learnt first-hand the daily struggle some families and children go through. Through their clinic and therapy sessions, the students were able to see improvements in the children’s motor function.

Getting out of comfort zones

International student, Niraj from Nepal shares his story and the opportunities he experienced as a CQUniversity student when he decided to get out of his comfort zone and start looking for opportunities on campus.

Niraj learned from his mentors and received opportunities to attend the Student Leadership Conference, became an elected candidate for the CQUniversity Council Election, and was actively engaged in social innovation. His participation provided him the opportunity to participate in the 2019 Ashoka U Exchange in San Diego, California alongside other social champions where he was able to network with social entrepreneurs and social changemakers around the world.

The 2018 Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) results show that CQUniversity Australia is committed to improving the overall student experience. These results reinforce the student-focused approach of the university’s innovative, dedicated and hard-working academic and professional staff community.

CQUniversity Australia also has a Learning and Teaching Framework to support quality teaching and learning. There is a Learning and Teaching Services (LTS) network available to staff that provides resources to ensure that staff are up-to-date in their information and training.

At CQUniversity Australia, there are five academic schools, which offer both tertiary and vocational education courses.

School of Business and Law: Students can choose from a range of accredited courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Specialist course areas include human resource management, international business, management, marketing and professional accounting. The courses have been designed prepare graduates to be job ready.

School of Education and Arts: Some of the areas the school offers courses in include education, creative and performing arts, humanities, hospitality and visual arts. Many courses offer work experience and are tailored for work integrated learning. Teachers work closely with the industry and are experts in their fields.

School of Engineering and Technology: The school has a wide variety of study options including asset and maintenance management, aviation, built environment, engineering, information systems, information technology and project management and is a rapidly growing one with a current student strength of 5000.

School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences: Students work with teachers with expertise in the industry on leading research projects. They have access to a range of career pathways in areas such as safety science, accident forensics and psychology. Graduates develop marketable and transferable career skills having gained skills from working in modern facilities and field sites.

School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences: The school is a leader in the Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Social Work programs. Students can benefit from a strong professoriate with portfolios in learning and teaching, research and community engagement. Students can benefit from Mask Ed, a simulation technique that provides cutting-edge practical experience. They can also gain exposure from travel to Nepal, India and Cambodia through the Short-Term Mobility Program.

Entry requirements vary depending on the course. To apply for entry to CQUniversity Australia courses, applicants must satisfy academic requirements and English language requirements.

Academic requirements

• Certificates: Successful completion of Australian Year 10 or equivalent.

• Diplomas: Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent, or completion of Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate IV or equivalent.

• Undergraduate courses: Successful completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12. An approved university foundation studies or formal Australian Certificate IV is acceptable. Successful completion a certificate, diploma or advanced diploma (or equivalent) for advanced standing to desired course.

• Postgraduate courses: Completion of a bachelor’s degree with the equivalent to an Australian pass grade average in the final two terms, from a recognised higher education institution.

• Postgraduate research: Applicants must provide supporting documents and apply via iStart with an Expression of Interest.

• Country specific requirements apply for certificates and diplomas, and undergraduate courses.

English Language requirements

English tests: CQUniversity Australia recognises a number of English tests which can be taken to meet English language requirements. The following are IELTS and TOEFL scores required for most courses.

IELTS

• Certificate or Diploma - 5.5 (with no individual band score of less than 5.0)
• Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework - 6.0 (with no individual band score of less than 5.5)
• Postgraduate research - 6.5 (with no individual band score less than 6.0)

TOEFL

• Certificate or Diploma - Overall score of 65 with no score less than 15
• Undergraduate or postgraduate coursework - Overall score of 75 with no score less than 17
• Postgraduate coursework - Overall score of 79 with no score less than 21

CQUniversity Australia offers some of the best facilities in Australia including:

• Eight world-class research centres and institutes
• Modern teaching spaces, labs, libraries and leisure facilities
• On-site training facilities including an engineering precinct, allied health clinics, music conservatorium, forensic crash lab and training restaurants
• Well-equipped prayer and worship spaces
• On-campus student residences in Mackay and Rockhampton.

Libraries

The university has 16 campus libraries across Australia. They offer collaborative literacy support to students irrespective of location and the mode of study. All libraries are equipped with learning spaces and resources to provide a good study experience and internet access.

Student Accommodation

CQUniversity Australia's Capricornia College Rockhampton and Canefield College Mackay offer affordable accommodation with friendly, helpful staff to help students transition into university life.

Students living on campus enjoy the college community environment with supported learning and opportunities to take part in cultural and social events and explore the nearby scenic surroundings. They also have access to safe, secure and affordable living.

• Students at CQUniversity Australia have access to a range of scholarships and funding. The university spends approximately AUD 18 million each year on these scholarships to support international students.
• The International Student Scholarship is available to all future undergraduate and postgraduate international students at any CQUniversity Australia campus. The International Student Scholarship – Regional rewards successful applicants studying at any regional CQUniversity Australia campus. These scholarships reward successful applicants with a 20% reduction in tuition fees for the duration of their studies, provided all terms and conditions are met.
• The International Engagement Research Scholarship is available to all future international research higher degree students at any CQUniversity Australia campus.
• These scholarships are merit-based and the application is assessed based on previous academic results and must meet minimum selection criteria. Applicants from countries not listed will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
• In addition, a number of Australian government scholarships are available to international students.