In just 25 years, CQUniversity is emerging as one of Australia’s truly great universities. We have over 20 locations across Australia, including 14 campuses and growing for international students. Our award-winning academic staff and high quality research are making an impact on the communities we serve and those around the globe.
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Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia
Top reasons to study here
- CQUniversity is known within the Australian higher education sector as the nation's most inclusive university.
- The University places a strong focus on international study and outreach programs, internship opportunities for international students.
- At CQUniversity, social innovation is at the core of our strategic vision and for many years has been entrenched in our core values.
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (32)
- Postgraduate Diploma Accident Investigation
- Postgraduate Certificate Accident Phenomenology
- Postgraduate Certificate Advanced Safety Science Practice
- Postgraduate Certificate Asset and Maintenance Management
- Postgraduate Diploma Asset and Maintenance Management
- Master Business
- Postgraduate Diploma Business Administration
- Graduate Certificate Business Administration
- Master Business Management
- M.Eng. Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate Fatigue Risk Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Financial Planning
- Postgraduate Diploma Financial Planning
- Master Financial Planning CL66
- Postgraduate Diploma Human Resource Management
- Master Human Resource Management
- Master Information Systems
- Graduate Certificate Management
- Master Management for Engineers
- Master Professional Accounting
- Graduate Certificate Professional Accounting
- Postgraduate Diploma Professional Accounting
- Postgraduate Diploma Project Management
- Master Project Management
- Graduate Certificate Project Management
- Postgraduate Certificate Research
- Master Safety Science (Major)
Medicine & Health (11)
- Postgraduate Certificate Advanced Safety Science Practice
- Postgraduate Certificate Advanced Safety Science Practice
- Master Health Science
- Graduate Certificate Healthy Ageing
- Master Human Movement Science
- Master Medical Ultrasound
- Master Mental Health Nursing
- Postgraduate Diploma Occupational Health and Safety
- Postgraduate Diploma Paramedic Science (Critical Care)
- Master Public Health
Computer Science & IT (7)
- Master Informatics
- Graduate Certificate Information Systems
- Master Information Systems
- Postgraduate Diploma Information Systems
- Graduate Certificate Information Technology
- Postgraduate Diploma Information Technology
- Master Information Technology
Education & Training (7)
- M.Res. Applied Science
- Master Arts
- Master Business
- Master Education
- Master Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate Research
Applied Sciences & Professions (6)
- Postgraduate Diploma Accident Investigation
- Postgraduate Certificate Accident Phenomenology
- Postgraduate Certificate Emergency and Disaster Management
- Master Safety Science (Major)
Engineering & Technology (5)
- Postgraduate Certificate Advanced Safety Science Practice
- Master Engineering
- M.Eng. Engineering
- Master Information Technology
- Master Management for Engineers
Social Sciences (5)
- Master Applied Positive Psychology
- Master Business
- Master Communication
- Postgraduate Certificate Positive Psychology
- Master Professional Accounting
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (3)
- Master Human Movement Science
- Graduate Certificate Sustainable Tourism Management
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
- Master Arts
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
Law (1)
- Master Professional Accounting
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
- M.Res. Applied Science
About
History
Originally founded in Rockhampton in 1967, it now has more than 30,000 students spread across 24 campuses and locations Australia-wide and is regarded within the sector as Australia’s most inclusive and engaged university.
Education
The University delivers more than 300 education and training offerings, from short courses and certificates, through to undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees.
Study areas include
- Apprenticeships
- Trades and Training
- Business
- Accounting and Law
- Creative
- Performing and Visual Arts
- Education and Humanities
- Engineering and Built Environment
- Health, Information Technology and Digital Media
- Psychology
Research
- At CQUniversity 'Dare to be Different' is the mission across our business, and this includes our research, where we seek to dare to make a difference with research that is committed to excellence and innovation, and which creates impacts for our communities.
- At CQUniversity, we are involved in an array of current research projects. Across our Schools, Institutes and Centres, CQUniversity research focuses on our Research Strengths.
Career
At CQUniversity, students have access to a range of career and leadership opportunities for both personal and professional growth. That's why CQUniversity graduates are some of the most sought after in Australia.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
601
2019
601
2018
601
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
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2019
501
2018
501
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
CQUniversity offers some of the best facilities in Australia:
- Eight 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
- Off-campus student accommodation in Brisbane provided by our partner StudentOne
- On-campus student residences in Mackay and Rockhampton.
Library services
CQUniversity Library provides a wide range of online resources and services, so wherever you are you can access the library at anytime.
Student Life
Campus life
- CQUniversity has campuses located in metropolitan cities ranked among the best for students and regional centres that are gateways to some of the world’s most spectacular landmarks. You can choose a campus that best suits you or mix campuses to see more of Australia. We have 14 campuses for international students.
- Be at the centre of CQUniversity life by experiencing the benefits of living on-campus.
- Remove the stress as you transition into university with affordable accommodation at CQUniversity Mackay Ooralea and CQUniversity Rockhampton North.
- Student Residences are located within walking distance from campus and provide safe, secure living for students looking to study in a supportive environment.
Sports facilities
- Sport and Recreation plays a large part in the student experience at CQUniversity. Not only is CQUni a member of Australian University Sport (AUS), there is also a mixture of gym and sporting facilities available to students at the Rockhampton North, Bundaberg, and Mackay campuses.
Student clubs
- At CQUniversity, students have access to a range of career and leadership opportunities for both personal and professional growth. That's why CQUniversity graduates are some of the most sought after in Australia.
The Global Study Awards
Together with the ISIC Association and British Council IELTS, Studyportals offers you the chance to receive up to £10000 to expand your horizon and study abroad. We want to ultimately encourage you to study abroad in order to experience and explore new countries, cultures and languages.
Student Reviews
MIS Australia
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Course structure can be improved little more.
Distance education done right.
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
I study by distance and part-time so some of the criteria for assessment may not apply, but I have found all dealings with staff and lecturers to be easy and effectual, exams attended at the campus in Melbourne were organised and well planned and the organisation of my external (national and international) exams has been seamless. The course structure is good and the most...
Awesome university experience
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
It was quite awesome studying in in a new environment for the first time. The hospitality was quite welcoming.
