CQUniversity Australia has been on a phenomenal trajectory since 2009. A focus on excellence, engagement and equity has led to remarkable growth in student numbers, new courses, new campuses, infrastructure, research impact and reputation has seen the University emerge as one of Australia’s truly great Universities.
Originally founded in Rockhampton in 1967 as the Queensland Institute of Technology (QIT) Capricornia, it was awarded full university status in 1992, and now has more than 30,000 students spread across 25 campuses and locations Australia-wide. This reach has firmly established CQUniversity as one of the largest universities based in regional Australia, with campuses in Adelaide, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Noosa, Perth, Rockhampton, Sydney and Townsville. Along with these campuses the University also operates study centres in Broome, Busselton, Charters Towers and Karratha, and delivers programs in Cooma and Geraldton thanks to partnerships with the respective University Centres in those communities.
In 2014, CQUniversity merged with CQ TAFE bringing together more than 175 years of combined experience in the delivery of education and training and establishing Queensland’s first comprehensive, dual sector university. As a result, CQUniversity now 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, Social Work and Community Services, Science and Environment, and Work and Study Preparation. As a pioneer in the delivery of distance education, CQUniversity also continues to be a leader in this area with almost half of the current student cohort made up of students studying off-campus, many of whom are based in rural and remote areas.
After more than half a century working with stakeholders in regional Australia, CQUniversity is now a renowned research institution in several key disciplines, and the benchmark leader for how universities should engage and collaborate with communities and industry. Its applied research focus is oriented towards real-world outcomes, with the purpose of providing solutions to challenges and identifying new opportunities for advancement in our regions and beyond.
CQUniversity is proud to be recognised as Australia’s most inclusive university with the highest ratio of students from disadvantaged, mature age, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and first-in-family backgrounds. This inclusive approach and commitment to access and participation means the University defines itself by who it embraces, rather than who it excludes.
CQUniversity places a strong emphasis on social innovation and global outreach and fosters a number of key partnerships with communities, industry and government, both in Australia and overseas. This commitment to engagement and social advancement has led to CQUniversity being recognised as Australia’s first and only Changemaker Campus by Ashoka U, an exclusive global social innovation group made up of only 40 other education institutions across the world; who work towards the delivery of initiatives that help to overcome social disadvantage, by working with stakeholders to develop solutions that they, as end users, can benefit from.
CQUniversity’s unique vision for diversity, outreach, engagement, research, learning and teaching, and inclusiveness, combined with its growth aspirations and continued expansion of student success, research excellence, social innovation and community engagement, have led to it being recognised within the top 600 universities in the world by the prestigious Times Higher Education World Rankings, and among the world’s best ‘young universities’ by both the Times Higher education and QS World University Rankings.
By 2027, CQUniversity will be a much larger university. The University will continue to increase and innovate the delivery of its online learning and on-campus courses across Australia and will continue to provide students with seamless articulation pathways. CQUniversity will be a truly unique university that has gained its strength through power of place. This power of place will inform its activities and enable it to become a leader in the areas of research, learning and teaching, engagement, the student experience and social innovation.
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If you don't want to be treated as cash cow, avoid it. It is the worst university. Just google Cqu student strike and if you want to study in melbourne, go for victorian institute.
By Arvin Sid (May, 2018) |
There is star to give worst for this university. There is a horrible experience with the university. The facility in the university is waste and worst. The staff is worst and pathetic. No facilities.
By pothulaxman reddy (Oct, 2017) |
If you wish to study Nursing, I would highly recommend that you choose a different University. CQUni changed the course program after being accredited from the Nursing and Midwifery board. This resulted in students receiving new study plans that were incorrect and were to the financial incentive of the institution. The Governance Department will not help and the Student Ombudsman will provide minimal assistance. Senior lecturers made promises in writing and then reverted their promises - which was of determent to my entire study program. The language used in emails from 'professionals' within the university is amusing, and is reflective of the quality of the individuals that are employed within the University. If you wish to study at a university where every semester minimal communication is provided to you, outrageous demand emails are sent your account, and administration attitude is of a laissez faire style is adapted - CQU is for you.....
By Mark Fullerton (Sep, 2017) |
My husband, Khondaker Mizanur Rahman, was a visiting professor from September 2009 to March 2011. He was able to achieve his goal successfully.
My husband's research work was highly progressive due to the facilities provided by the University's faculties and staffs who were highly cooperative . He had the opportunity to teach, and the students were very active.
Our stay was unforgettable! We miss the campus and the city.
By Taslima Khondaker (Sep, 2017) |
The worst university you can even find in the world. Most teachers have no idea the subjects they are teaching. Those teaching materials are so old/out of date that no one is still using it in the real industry. Some teachers even just copied the assignment from students before and use as teaching materials in the class. "Don't go there!!" unless you just want to pay for getting your visa.
By Karyn Attard (Sep, 2017) |
the university which gives admissions for the students who will edit their certificates the worst university i have nrver seen
By Yaswanth Dhulipala (May, 2017) |
Useless staffs
bad-mannered students
poor facility
mostly casual lecturers
not worth, ..changing next term
By Hoang Minh (Feb, 2017) |
Terrible university with obnoxious sarcastic lecturers, very rude staff, non-existent facilities and terrible governance. Its a pathetic excuse for a university. Definitely look elsewhere!
By Stacy Payne (Feb, 2017) |
Lecturers are so responsible, and keen on helping students, and the facilities are much better than Brisbane campus, I love rockhampton campus.
By Li Fei (Feb, 2017) |
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Central Queensland University in Melbourne has been a transformative experience for my child, with dedicated staff that empower students to excel and foster incredible growth.
By E.M. (Aug, 2024) |