Central Queensland University (CQUniversity Australia) : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details | Top Universities
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# =499QS World University Rankings

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105Undergrad. & Postgrad. Programmes

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41 % International students

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About Central Queensland University (CQUniversity Australia)

CQUniversity Australia  is the largest regional university in Australia. Across our 20+ locations nationally, we offer an excellent range of vocational, higher education and research courses, offering exceptional choice to students from within...
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About Central Queensland University (CQUniversity Australia)

CQUniversity Australia  is the largest regional university in Australia. Across our 20+ locations nationally, we offer an excellent range of vocational, higher education and research courses, offering exceptional choice to students from within...
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Available programmes

University information

CQUniversity Australia   offers a wide variety of university qualifications with seamless pathways between short courses, certificates and diplomas, through to undergraduate, postgraduate and research higher degrees to help you be with CQU.

Explore your options  and discover everything you need to know about  how to apply .

General

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CQUniversity Australia has one of the largest national footprints of any university in Australia, providing you with the opportunity to study at one of our many locations across the country, with a range of state-of-the-art facilities available. We’re also one of Australia’s leading providers of online learning, with the resources and support to help you succeed from wherever you are based.

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Student life

With a strong focus on student experience, CQUniversity helps you build study into your desired lifestyle. The latest  student survey results  also show the majority of CQUniversity students rate their overall student experience positively. Each location has its own personality and range of social activities, giving you lots of opportunities to network with your fellow...
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At CQUniversity Australia, our courses are designed in collaboration with industry, allowing you to graduate work-ready. Our alumni experience outstanding graduate outcomes year-on-year, with more CQUniversity students finding full-time employment and earning higher salaries compared to national averages. 

CQUniversity’s career services offer regular career support workshops and other...
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Tuition fees

Overall Tuition Fees
Domestic
18,370 AUD
International
36,960 AUD

Scholarships

Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.

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Employability

At CQUniversity Australia, our courses are designed in collaboration with industry, allowing you to graduate work-ready. Our alumni experience outstanding graduate outcomes year-on-year, with more CQUniversity students finding full-time employment and earning higher salaries compared to national averages. 

CQUniversity’s career services offer regular career support workshops and other careers-focused services including CQUni Career Connection, CQUni Careers and CareerHub to help prospective and current students and graduates of the University in their job search and career development.

GRADUATE OUTCOMES

CQUniversity continues to be  recognised as one of the top five universities  in Australia for full-time employment and starting salary for undergraduate alumni. We also rank second in Australia for postgraduate starting salaries.

CQUniversity postgraduate alumni  earn 12 per cent more  than the national average, with median salaries for full-time employees at $109 900 (national average $97 000) within four months of graduating.

The QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022 ranks CQUniversity as one of the top 500 universities globally. With more than 28 000 universities globally, this places us among the  top two per cent  for graduate employability. These rankings are based on graduate employment rates, employer-student connections, university-employer partnerships, alumni outcomes and a university's reputation among employers.

Rankings & Ratings

Central Queensland University (CQUniversity Australia) is one of the top public universities in Norman Gardens, Australia. It is ranked #=499 in QS World University Rankings 2026.

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  • 2017
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  • 2018
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  • 2019
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  • 2020
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  • 2021
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  • 2022
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  • 2023
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  • 2024
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  • 2025
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  • 2026
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Ranking criteria

Overall
32.2
Academic Reputation
13.6
Citations per Faculty
39.7
Employment Outcomes
5
Employer Reputation
8.5
Faculty Student Ratio
42.2
International Faculty Ratio
97.6
International Research Network
47.5
International Student Diversity
99.4
International Student Ratio
99.9
Sustainability
64.2

QS World University Rankings

  • 2017
    #601-650
  • 2018
    #601-650
  • 2019
    #601-650
  • 2020
    #601-650
  • 2021
    #591-600
  • 2022
    #601-650
  • 2023
    #651-700
  • 2024
    #=590
  • 2025
    #=495
  • 2026
    #=499

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Campus locations

Main Campus

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Rockhampton Campus

554/700 Yaamba Road

Norman Gardens

AU

4701

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