In less than three decades, CQUniversity Australia has transitioned into one of Australia's largest universities with numerous campuses located across the country in cities such as Adelaide, Brisbane, and Melbourne. Every campus has its own characteristics, with its own facilities, support services, accommodation options and proximity to iconic locations. This makes the university the perfect hub from which to explore Australia while earning an internationally recognised qualification.

Students can opt to enrol in a course that's delivered 100 per cent online, while balancing work and personal commitments. The university's extensive range of advanced and innovative online support systems makes it easy for students anywhere in the world to gain a world-class Australian qualification.

The university is world renowned and its most recent achievements include being rated five stars in employability, internationalisation and teaching (QS Stars) five stars in full-time employment, graduate starting salary, student support and skills development (Good Universities Guide) being ranked in the top two per cent of universities worldwide for graduate employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings) and outperforming the national average in median salary, full-time employment and support services (QILT).

CQUniversity offers over 300 courses in vocational education and training, undergraduate and postgraduate studies including in subjects such as accounting, allied health, arts, business, engineering, and nursing, to name a few.

Courses are developed alongside industry and reviewed regularly to ensure they are up-to-date and meet national and global standards. Work-integrated learning is embedded within courses and many programmes are professionally accredited.

CQUniversity has been the first choice for thousands of students from over 100 countries over the years and has produced over 100 000 registered alumni, who have gone on to excel globally in their respective fields.

In less than three decades, CQUniversity Australia has transitioned into one of Australia's largest universities with numerous campuses located across the country in cities such as Brisbane, Melbourne, Rockhampton and Sydney. Every campus has its own characteristics, with its own facilities, support services, accommodation options and proximity to iconic locations. This makes the university the perfect hub from which to explore Australia while earning an internationally recognised qualification.

CQUniversity Australia is ranked in the top Australian universities for graduate full-time employment and starting salary (Good Universities Guide 2021). The university sits within the top 2 per cent of universities worldwide (QS World University Rankings 2020). They have five stars in employability, internationalization and teaching (QS Stars Rating System 2019). CQUniversity is above and well beyond the world standards in 22 research categories (ERA 2018). They have a commitment to social innovation and sustainability reflected in their status as Australia's first Changemaker Campus by Ashoka U and being recognised in the world's top 200 universities by the prestigious Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2020.

CQUniversity has 14 different study areas with courses from accounting, engineering, arts, allied health, project management and sciences. A focus on employability, the university has placed approximately 1000 international students on internships since 2015.

Students can opt to enrol in a course that's delivered 100 per cent online, while balancing work and personal commitments. For students keen to study on campus in Australia, CQUniversity will work to enrol students online first and then transition them to campus when the Australian borders open.

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.

Study options during COVID-19

CQUniversity is committed to making international education accessible even when Australia remains closed with travel restrictions. There are ways international students can study with the university:

1. Students may commence their course online first, and transition to studying on campus after entry to Australia is open.
2. Students can choose to study courses entirely online without opting to travel to Australia.

CQUniversity has experience in online education and students can opt for online study with 100 per cent confidence. The university is home to a constantly evolving learning environment that is technology driven and focused on delivering a responsive and fast study experience. Students can view more information on online study for international students on the university website.

2020 bursary offer for future students

The university offers the Early Bird concession as a form of financial aid for its international students who accept term two (July) and term three (November) offers within cut-off dates and meet all required conditions. This is a concession that offers a reduction of AUD 1,000 from the first term fee. To take advantage of this opportunity, students must apply to study at CQUniversity now. The cut-off dates are: 12^th June for term two and 9^th October for term three.

New Master of Construction Management

CQUniversity's Master of Construction Management helps prepare students to meet the challenges of the building industry, and teaches them the principles of project management involved in different phases of the construction cycle, including cost, time frames, safety, quality and sustainability. This new course will be on offer for students in term one, 2021.

Study English for free

In 2021, students who study English as a pathway to an academic course will be eligible for free English language classes offered by CQUEnglish. If students study English for 10 weeks, they could save AUD 4,150 in English course fees. If they study English for 30 weeks, they could save a total of AUD 12,450. Students might also be eligible for a 25 per cent scholarship for their academic course, which provides even more savings.

Furthermore, students will enjoy the benefit of learning English from excellent and supportive CQUEnglish teachers who were highly rated by students in the 2019-2020 English Language Barometer (ELB). According to the ELB, CQUEnglish also achieved a 96.3 per cent student support satisfaction rate, the highest out of 52 English language centres in Australia which participated in the survey.

Study online with an industry leader

CQUniversity is an industry leader in distance and online education with 40 years of experience delivering distance education, and 25 years delivering courses online. It is highly experienced and perfectly placed to support students who study online while the Australian borders are closed.

Next level online learning

Committed to online education innovation, CQUniversity developed the next-level online learning platform, Be Different. Be Different courses such as the MBA (Leadership) are ultra-flexible, self-paced, accessible anytime, and more affordable than standard online courses. Its total course fee is AUD 19,000 – less than half of the cost of any online MBA in Australia.

Discount for students

If students accept their offer by 11 June 2021 (for Term 2 start) or 8 October 2021 (for Term 3 start), they can avail an early bird concession that will offer them a reduction of their tuition fees by AUD 1000. This amount will be considered as credit towards their next term of study. Students must meet all requirements listed in the offer letter.

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.

The 2019 QS Stars rated CQUniversity five stars for its teaching, reflecting its innovative teaching approaches and the high calibre of its teaching staff. Many of its teachers are also active researchers and they continue to innovate and incorporate their research into teaching in classrooms, across the wider university and beyond. The 2019 Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) results show that CQUniversity 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 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.

The university is fully recognised and accredited in Australia and globally through the Australian Qualifications Framework, which means the qualification students gain is world-class. With a strong record in delivering courses and units in highly advanced and flexible online teaching environments by teachers who are some of the best in their fields, the university makes it easy for anyone anywhere in the world to gain a quality Australian qualification and upskill to get ahead in their careers.

CQUniversity is rated five stars for its teaching by the 2019 QS Stars, reflecting its innovative teaching approaches and the high calibre of its teaching staff. Many teachers are also active researchers and they continue to innovate and incorporate their research into teaching in classrooms, across the wider university and beyond. The 2020 Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) results show that CQUniversity 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 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.

The university is fully recognised and accredited in Australia and globally through the Australian Qualifications Framework, which means the qualifications are world-class. With a strong record in delivering courses and units in highly advanced and flexible online teaching environments, the university makes it easy for anyone anywhere in the world to gain a quality Australian qualification and upskill to get ahead in their careers.

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.

CQUniversity is divided into a number of schools, all delivering a broad spectrum of courses in their respective fields, from vocational qualifications through to research higher degrees.

School of Business and Law: Its courses have been designed to prepare graduates to be job ready as exemplified in the provision of internship in the Bachelor of Accounting, Master of Professional Accounting, Bachelor of Business, Master of Business Management, Master of Human Resource Management, Master of Management for Engineers and the Master of Project Management.

School of Education and the 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 is a rapidly growing one with a current student cohort of 5000. It has a major focus on research and provides real-world skills with internship embedded in both the bachelor and master of IT, Master of IT, Master of Information Systems and Master of Engineering.

School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences: The school offers career-oriented courses, taught and delivered in world-class facilities that include health clinics, science laboratories, exercise suites and agricultural field sites which all add essential practical experience.

School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Sciences: The school is a leader in the Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Social Work courses. Students gain the added benefit of cultural experiences from travel to Nepal, India and Cambodia through the Short-Term Mobility Programme.

School of Graduate Research: The school operates on the model that research changes lives. It enjoys strong collaboration and engagement with local communities and it focuses its applied research on meeting industry and community needs.

CQUniversity is divided into a number of schools, all delivering a broad spectrum of courses in their respective fields, from vocational qualifications through to research higher degrees.

School of business and law

Its courses have been designed to prepare graduates to be job ready as exemplified in the provision of internships in the Bachelor of Accounting, Master of Professional Accounting, Bachelor of Business, Master of Business Management, Master of Human Resource Management, Master of Management for Engineers and the Master of Project Management.

School of education and the 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 is a rapidly growing one with a current student cohort of 5000. It has a major focus on research and provides real-world skills with an internship embedded in both the Bachelor and Master of IT, Master of Information Systems and Master of Engineering.

School of health, medical and applied sciences

The school offers career-oriented courses, taught and delivered in world-class facilities that include health clinics, science laboratories, exercise suites and agricultural field sites which all add essential practical experience.

School of nursing, midwifery and social sciences

The school is a leader in the Bachelor of Nursing and Bachelor of Social Work courses. Students gain the added benefit of cultural experiences from travel to Nepal, India and Cambodia through the short-term mobility program.

School of graduate research

The school operates on the model that research changes lives. It enjoys strong collaboration and engagement with local communities and it focuses its applied research on meeting industry and community needs.

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

Entry requirements vary depending on the course. To apply for entry to CQUniversity 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 of 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, which are 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

Some courses have higher than standard English requirements. Students must visit the university website for more details.

Entry requirements vary depending on the course. To apply for entry to CQUniversity 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 of 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

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

Some courses have higher than standard English requirements. Students must visit the university website for more details.

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.

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

• Eight world-class research centres and institutes
• Modern teaching spaces, labs, libraries and recreational facilities
• Extensive range of online teaching and support systems such as Moodle and Zoom
• On-site training facilities including an engineering precinct, allied health clinics, music conservatorium, aviation hangar forensic crash lab and training restaurants.
• Well-equipped prayer and worship spaces
• On-campus student residences in Mackay and Rockhampton

Libraries

Each CQUniversity campus has its own library which provides a range of services to students, staff, researchers and non-CQUniversity members including alumni, community members and students from other universities.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.

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

• Eight world-class research centres and institutes
• Modern teaching spaces, labs, libraries and recreational facilities
• Extensive range of online teaching and support systems such as Moodle and Zoom
• On-site training facilities including an engineering precinct, allied health clinics, music conservatorium, aviation hangar, forensic crash lab and training restaurants
• Well-equipped prayer and worship spaces
• On-campus student residences in Mackay and Rockhampton

Online study

CQUniversity enjoys a strong record in online course delivery in innovative and highly advanced online environments. By the end of 2020, CQUni had approximately 19,000 students enrolled online.

Students can choose to study completely online or enrol online first then study in the campus of their choice after Australian borders reopen.

Some of the many benefits of online study:

• Students will benefit from the flexibility to learn from the comfort of their very own homes, tailor their study to their lifestyle, and enjoy access to study materials anytime.
• This will help them keep pace with new digital trends, technologies, and tools.
• Online study will showcase their commitment, self-discipline, adaptability, and resilience, which employers look for in such times of changing work environments.
• Students can save on travelling costs and time.

Its electronic library resources comprise more than 500,000 eBooks and electronic database collections, enabling students to have the access to the same library resources as they would if they were studying on campus.

Student accommodation

The university offers two on-campus student residences. The Capricornia College Rockhampton and Canefield College Mackay are affordable with friendly, helpful staff to help students transition into university life.

• 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.

CQUniversity offers generous scholarships as a form of financial aid to help students reach their potential and build on their career aspirations. Every year, the university provides approximately AUD 24 million in scholarships to support international students and has access to scholarships funded by the Australian government as well as other external organisations.

All scholarships are subject to terms and conditions. Students must meet eligibility criteria and enrol in a relevant course at a CQUniversity campus in Australia. Students must visit the scholarships page for more details. Key scholarships available are:

CQUniversity offers generous scholarships as a form of financial aid to help students reach their potential and build on their career aspirations. Every year, the university provides approximately AUD 24 million in scholarships to support international students. The university also has access to scholarships funded by the Australian government as well as other external organisations.

Students must meet eligibility criteria and enrol in a relevant course at a CQUniversity campus in Australia. As it has shifted to online study temporarily due to COVID-19, students can still apply to study on campus and thus be eligible for scholarships.

Students must visit the scholarships page for more details. Key scholarships available are: