University of Central Queensland

University of Central Queensland/CRICOS Provider Codes QLD 00219C, NSW 01315F, VIC 01624D

Overview

With its main campus at Rockhampton in Queensland, CQU hosts students from over 100 countries around the globe. Founded in 1967, CQU has become Queensland’s largest provider of education to overseas students and the second-largest in Australia.

The University has at range of campuses for students to choose from, according to their chosen degrees, and offers personalised attention to its students from highly qualified staff. The pursuit of excellence characterises education at CQU.

Location

The main campus is located at Rockhampton in Queensland, with other locations at Mackay, the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. There are other regional campuses dotted along the coastal region within range of Brisbane, though these are largely attended by domestic students. Each location has unique natural and social environments providing the context for living and studying at CQU.

Campuses

Rockhampton is the main campus, situated on bushland in this beautiful regional centre. Facilities include student accommodation, high tech teaching and learning spaces, bookshop, shopping, eating and banking outlets, wireless internet network, and swimming and sporting facilities.

Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and this purpose-built campus is close to the city’s Gardens, State Library and Performing Arts centre. On-campus facilities include wireless internet, high-tech teaching and learning facilities and library, lounge, café and bookshop[. The city is a stone’s throw away.

Gold Coast is located at the ocean shore about an hour north of Brisbane by road, offering a year-round outdoor lifestyle. Facilities at this campus include the University’s English Language Centre, wireless internet state of the art teaching and learning facilities and library, bookshop, lounge and outdoor recreational spaces, all with Gold Coast City close at hand.

Melbourne campus is located in the city’s CBD. Melbourne is the multicultural cosmopolitan capital of Victoria and the campus has access to all of the city’s fascinating and diverse social and cultural resources. Campus facilities include state of the art teaching and learning facilities, including library, wireless internet, lounge, café and large indoor recreational space.

Sydney campus is in the heart of this city which is the capital of New South Wales and home of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. On-campus facilities include high tech teaching and learning facilities and library, wireless internet network, lounge, café and large indoor recreational space. The city’s social and recreational attractions are just a hop, skip and a jump away.

There are several smaller regional campuses – Mackay, Bundaberg and Gladstone. Contact AA Education Network for more information.

Courses

Central Queensland University offers students courses in Business, Creative and Performing Arts, Education. Engineering and Technology, Health and Recreation, Humanities and Social Sciences, Information Technology, Primary Industries, Environment and Sciences, Research and Higher Degrees. An AA Education Network counsellor can tell you which degrees are taught at each campus.

English Courses

Rockhampton campus houses the University’s English Language Centre where international students can to develop their English language skills to the required level. Gold Coast campus also offers English language preparation.

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate admission generally require the successful completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 High School studies and an IELTS of 6.0 overall with no band les than 5.0. Postgraduate admission generally requires the successful completion of the equivalent of an Australian Bachelor’s degree and an IELTS of 6.5 pverall with no band less than 6.0.

For more information on specific course requirements contact AA Education Network counsellor today.

Enrolment dates

CQU runs a three-semester academic year so it’s best for students to apply well in advance of their nominated semester to allow time for the application process. Contact AA Education Network for more information.

Student activities

CQU organises various social and cultural activities for students and students have access to the recreational and sporting facilities on campus. Students also organise more informal and spontaneous social and recreational activities among themselves.

The Central Queensland University gives its students:

• A five star education in state of the art facilities under the tuition of highly qualified academics.
• Personal support in both academic and language training as well as assistance in adjusting to life in Australia.
• The benefit of the University’s considerable expertise in international education and multicultural campus life.
• The opportunities to make lasting friendships with Australian and international students.
• A chance to experience life in some of Australia’s most interesting and beautiful cities and regional centres.

Application

Why not contact AA Education Network today? One of our counsellors will assist with your questions and help you to plan your studies at CQU. We will also assist with your visa application and help you to plan and organise your trip. Tomorrow begins today.