CQUniversity of Australia Overview

CQUniversity Australia (CQUniversity) is a major public dual-sector university based in Queensland, Australia, established in 1967 and gaining university status in 1992. Headquartered in Rockhampton, it uniquely operates campuses in all mainland Australian states, including Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, and multiple regional centers such as Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay, Gladstone, and more.

With more than 33,000 students, it offers a blend of vocational (TAFE) and higher education programs—delivering over 250 courses, including certificates, diplomas, bachelor’s degrees, postgraduate qualifications, and research degrees. CQUniversity is known for pioneering distance and online learning since the 1970s and remains one of Australia’s most inclusive and flexible universities, catering to school leavers, working adults, First Nations students, and international learners.

Academically, it is organized into six schools:

  • Business & Law

  • Education & the Arts

  • Engineering & Technology

  • Health, Medical & Applied Sciences

  • Nursing, Midwifery & Social Sciences

  • Trades

CQUniversity emphasizes work-integrated learning, offering internships, placements, and practical training across disciplines. It is also research-active, hosting centers in areas such as health innovation, environmental management, railway engineering, plant and water science, mental health nursing, and fatigue research. The university is also accredited as an Ashoka Changemaker Campus, reflecting its commitment to social innovation and entrepreneurship.

Courses From CQUniversity Australia via GSP

Whether you want to start, switch or upgrade your career, it all starts with one of our quality academic programs.

  • [ "Business & Accounting"
  • "Education & Teaching"
  • "Engineering & Technology"
  • "Health Sciences & Allied Health"
  • "Nursing & Midwifery"
  • "Science & Environmental Management"
  • "Computing & IT"
  • "Trades & Apprenticeships"
  • "Arts & Humanities"
  • "Law
  • Criminology & Justice"
  • "Social Work & Community Services"
  • "Creative
  • Performing & Visual Arts"
  • "Digital Media & Communication"
  • "Psychology"
  • "Agriculture & Environmental Science" ]

Entry Requirements

How to Apply

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International Tuition Fees and Scholarships

Funding your high-quality CQUniversity Australia via GSP education is easy. Just get admitted, and if you’re eligible, we’ll send you an automatic scholarship offer. You could also qualify for some of the more than $100 million in other scholarships and financial aid we award each year. In addition, many of our out-of-state students qualify for in-state or reduced tuition.