CQUniversity Australia

Selected to present at WHO conference

CQUni undergrads were the only two to have been chosen to present at the 12^th Biennial Conference of the Global Network of WHO collaborating centres for Nursing and Midwifery. Second year student, Shanda Clark, and first year student, Rhianna Wood, from Bachelor of Nursing presented at the WHO conference with a Universal Health Care theme.

Shanda Clark presented a poster at the conference about her journey to university from a lower socioeconomic background. Rhianna Wood spoke about her visit to Philippines where she taught English to troubled youth and at a preschool. Both students are from Townsville and have been studying their degrees via distance education.

Partners with Ohio State University

CQUniversity Australia graduates will have job opportunities in the agri-tech sector, due to its growing partnership with The Ohio State University. Both universities are working on an agreement to support joint research projects for enhancing animal production and improving water quality. The research goals also include working on reducing soil erosion in America’s Great Lakes and Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.

CQUni Associate Professor in Precision Livestock, Mark Trotter says, "We are already drawing on skillsets from Ohio State in advanced statistical analysis and implementation of farm technology.”

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. The courses have been designed after consultation with industry experts to prepare graduates to be job ready.

School of Education and Arts: Some of the areas the School offers courses in include Humanities, Hospitality, Art and Education. 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 and is a rapidly growing one with a current student strength of 5,000. Its courses strongly emphasise industry relevance and train graduates to be work-ready.

School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences: With career-oriented courses and dedicated staff, students work with teachers with wide expertise in the industry on leading research projects. Students 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 programmes. 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 the travel to Nepal, India and Cambodia through the Short-term Mobility programme.

Entry requirements vary among courses. 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:

• Seven world-class research centres and institutes
• Modern teaching spaces, labs, libraries and leisure facilities
• Onsite training facilities including an engineering precinct, allied health clinic, 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.

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, 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 2.5 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 recently launched International Student Scholarship – Regional similarly rewards successful applicants studying in the regional CQUniversity Australia campuses. The scholarship rewards successful applicants with a 20% reduction in tuition fees for the duration of their studies, provided all terms and conditions are met.

The scholarship is 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.

Apart from this, a number of Australian government scholarships are available to international students.