CQUniversity Australia: Rankings, Fees, Courses, Admission 2025, Scholarships

About CQUniversity Australia

Central Queensland University was founded in 1967 in Rockhampton as the Queensland Institute of Technology (QIT) Capricornia, and was granted university status in 1992. It adopted the name University of Central Queensland the same year. The university changed its name in 1994 to Central Queensland University. The university grew later in 2008 and changed its name to CQUniversity. As one of the biggest institutions situated in regional Australia, the university today educates over 30,000 students. Australia students, as well as students from more than 140 other countries, have access to first-rate academic facilities.

In addition to Rockhampton, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Cairns, Bundaberg, Brisbane, Gladstone, Emerald, Townsville, Noosa, Sydney, and Mackay, the institution has campuses throughout Australia. The university also runs a number of study centres in addition to this. The institution offers short-term, certificate, postgraduate, and undergraduate degree programmes in addition to research. Education and humanities, accountancy and law, community services, apprenticeships, trades and training, psychology, health, performing and visual arts, social work, IT and digital media, science, and environment are just a few of the study areas that are available at the institution.

In addition to this, six of its institutions offer instruction and learning. The institution also collaborates with local, national, and worldwide scholars as well as research networks to further its research goals. Additionally, it has a collection of almost 600 works of art, including pictures and paintings from all over the world and Australia. The artwork is given on loan to other businesses, including museums, galleries, and other organisations, to be displayed momentarily. The school takes great pride in its network of more than 100,000 alumni. Most of its former students are now active leaders in society all across the world. Wayne Blair, a filmmaker, Craig Zonca, a breakfast host at ABC Radio Brisbane, Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, and Terry Effeney, the CEO of Energex are some of the notable alumni.

Central Queensland University Rankings

#601-650 World University Ranking - QS 2022
#801-1000 University Ranking - THE (Times Higher Education) 2022
#1202 Global Universities - US News & World Report 2022

Central Queensland University Tuition Fees

Courses	Duration	Tuition Fees
Medicine and HealthCare (4 Courses)	2 Year - 4 Year	AUD 20280 - AUD 28728
MBA (1 Courses)	2 year	AUD 36672
Engineering (2 Courses)	2 year	AUD 25710 - AUD 27720
Science (2 Courses)	2 year	AUD 26560 - AUD 26712
Information Technology (IT) (3 Courses)	2 Year - 3 Year	AUD 24960 - AUD 25440
Management (5 Courses)	1 Year - 3 Year	AUD 20640 - AUD 24720

What is CQUniversity known for?

CQUniversity is ranked number one in Australia for learning resources, student support, teaching quality, skills development. learner engagement and overall educational experience in undergraduate dentistry.

CQUniversity Australia English Proficiency Tests Score Requirements

The TOEFL, IELTS, or other test results that are listed below must be submitted by all overseas applicants who do not speak English as their native tongue or who did not earn a degree from an institution where English is the major language.

Applicants who do not meet the requirements might still apply to study for an English language test. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, admission may be given to another academic course.
Each course has a different cutoff score. Check the pages related to the course for more information.

The general prerequisites for admission to CQU's UG and PG curriculum are, nevertheless, listed below.

Tests	Scores
TOEFL	75
IELTS	6.0
PTE Academics	54
CAE / CPE	169

CQUniversity Australia - Programes

CQUniversity Australia Highlights

Type	Dual Sector
Establishment Year	1967
Application portal	Online- iStart
Intake Session	February/June/October
Alumni	100,000 +
Employment Rate	79.5%
Facilities and capital investment	200 million AUD
Cost of living	21,041 AUD annually
Total No. of students	30,000+
Financial Aid	Scholarships

CQUniversity Australia Cost of Living

The cost of living is influenced by an individual's choices and way of life. An estimate of the cost of living in Australia is shown below:

Particulars	Weekly Costs (in AUD)
Rent	90 - 440
Groceries and eating out	80 - 300
Gas, electricity and water	35 - 80
Phone and internet	15 - 55
Public transport	15 - 55
Car	150 - 260
Entertainment	80 - 150

Know more about Studying in Australia

Tuition Fees in Australia (1st Year Average)	BE/Btech: AUD 29109 \| MBA: AUD 35139 \| MS: AUD 36803 \| BBA: AUD 28693 \| MEng: AUD 39298 \| BSc: AUD 34307 \| MIM: AUD 39298 \| MFin: AUD 35347 \| MArch: AUD 37218 \| BHM: AUD 28693 \| MIS: AUD 35347 \| MEM: AUD 43040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Australia	AUD 1680 Per Month Approx
Entrance Exams in Australia	TOEFL: 77 \| IELTS: 6.5 \| PTE: 57 \| GRE: 300 \| GMAT: 600
Work and Study in Australia	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Australia	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Australia	AUD 620
Student Visa in Australia	The subclasses for the visa were reduced to two from the eight for convenience. The two visa subclasses are Subclass 500 (for students) and Subclass 590 (For Student Guardian).
Intakes in Australia	There are Two Main Intakes in Australia: February and July.
Top Job Sectors in Australia	Health Care and Social Assiastance, Construction, Education, Manufacturing, Public Administration and Safety, Transport & Logistics, etc.
Economy in Australia	1.7% (2019e) 2.3% (2020e), 10th Largest in the World by Nominal

CQUniversity Australia - Average Tuition Fee Per Year
Undergraduate	$ 32,800
Postgraduate	$ 26,900
Cost Per Year
Overall cost of living	$ 21,100
Campus accommodation	$ 8,700
* Please note that fees may vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.

CQUniversity Australia - English score required
IELTS Undergraduate	6.0
IELTS Postgraduate	6.0
TOEFL Undergraduate	75
TOEFL Postgraduate	75
* Please note that minimum score required for English language may vary from course to couse.Always check exact requirement for the programme.

CQUniversity Australia - Contact Details
Address
554/700 Yaamba Road,Norman Gardens 554/700 Yaamba Road QLD 4701
Email
international-enquiries@cqu.edu.au
Phone
+61 132 786