Overview

Central Queensland University (CQU) is one of Australia’s most dynamic universities with a rich culture diversity. CQU students earn quality degrees and benefit from increased job opportunities. CQU courses and programs are modeled on teaching and learning excellence, flexibility and personal service.

CQU is a five-star university, which means their students succeed. No other university in Australia rates higher for positive graduate outcomes, cultural diversity, and international enrollments. CQU is also ranked highly for getting a job and for graduate starting salaries.

The University’s 20,000 students (spread across all campuses, from over 100 countries) succeed because of the five-star rating of quality and relevancy of teaching, learning, research, and community programs and services. The personalized learning support, collaborative partnerships and excellent staff provide pathways for people anywhere, despite different learning styles, to achieve, thrive, and succeed.

CQU offers more than 45 undergraduate and 30 postgraduate programs, including research opportunities from the Faculties of Arts, Humanities and Education; Sciences, Engineering and Health; and Business and Informatics.

At CQU you have access to the “Real Australia” – the bush and the beach – at CQU’s main campus in Rockhampton. Both are only about 30 minutes away from campus. CQU Rockhampton is where the academic management, the main library and main sporting facilities of the university are based. The students have the opportunity to get up-close and personal with kangaroos, wallabies, and other Australian wildlife that are found on campus and explore one of the most unique environments offered anywhere in the world.

Location

"Where the Outback meets the Reef"
Rockhampton has a population of 60,000 and is located on the east coast of Australia, on the Tropic of Capricorn, 633 kilometers north of Brisbane. You can travel to Rockhampton from Brisbane by either of the following: 

• 1 hour by plane
  
• 7 hours by train or car
  
• 13 hours by bus
  

Rockhampton is just a 30-minute drive to the Capricorn Coast and Yeppoon beaches. Spectacular Great Keppel Island on the Great Barrier Reef is a 30-minute cruise from Roslyn Bay Marina. West of Rockhampton lie significant parts of Australia's heritage such as outback cattle and sheep stations, vast open-cut and underground coal mines and gem fields and national parks including Carnarvon National Park, famous for its ancient Aboriginal rock art. The tropical climate makes Rockhampton and its surrounding area ideal for outdoor pursuits such as bushwalking, camping, horse riding, swimming, scuba diving, wind surfing, sailing, and snorkeling.

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Extracurricular Activities

Campus facilities include a swimming pool and gym, playing fields, baseball diamond, tennis and basketball courts, to name a few. Perhaps you may like to try something new such as "rugby," "netball," or "cricket". CQU teams compete in golf, squash, cycling, and volleyball, and the scuba club offers discount dive courses to students through fully accredited instructors.

Weekends find students learning to scuba dive, visiting the Dreamtime Aboriginal Cultural Center, adventure caving, overnight horseback riding, spending the night under the stars, or just lazing by the beach. CQU Student Services staff is happy to assist with planning any activities students wish to experience during their stay.

The on-campus travel agency, TravelCrew, will help to plan vacation travel itineraries if needed and can assist with bookings as well as offer planned holiday packages.

Academic Highlights

Central Queensland University offers courses in three faculties: Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Education; Faculty of Business and Informatics; and Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Health.

Your study abroad program is a great adventure both socially and academically, and CQU has many courses available across faculties to construct a study abroad program that will be both interesting and educational while fulfilling the needs of your home university. Subjects such as Field Biology, Human Movement Studies, Outdoor Pursuits, Foundations of Indigenous Learning, Australian Drama, Physical Geography of Australia, Introductory Aboriginal and Islander History, Australian Writing and Film, Aquatic Biology, In Search of Australia: Historical Perspectives, Tourism in the Asia Pacific, Conservation in Australia, and Environmental Sciences were designed to offer the opportunity to experience and learn about Australia.

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Classes are offered in a wide range of subjects. To see if the classes you need are available at this university, review the course catalog.
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University Services

Computer labs are available for student use 24/7, and email accounts are provided at no charge. An International Student Support Coordinator is available to provide personal assistance throughout the stay. Each new student will be required to attend an interview with the coordinator to assist with academic progression.

The University caters for the needs of students with on-campus facilities including several styles of food outlets, an ATM machine, post office, bookstore, cafeteria, hairdressing salon, library, computer labs, and fitness center.

Housing

Capricornia College offers on-campus accommodation in a safe, supportive, and friendly environment. The College houses up to 320 male and female students in single rooms, with shared facilities and all meals provided. Benefits of living at the College include academic support services, access to sporting facilities, formal and casual functions/dinners, and recreational and social outings.

If desired, assistance will be given to help students find off-campus rental accommodation close to the University though transportation will need to be considered. To minimize costs, fully furnished rental accommodation would be preferable but you will need to consider added costs such as linen, crockery and cutlery, or a TV. We can also assist to find homestay accommodation for students wishing to spend time with an Australian family.

Orientation

Students are met by our reception service and transported to their accommodation. A full range of academic and welfare support services is available to international students through CQU Student Services. A special orientation program for all international students is conducted at the beginning of each semester. During this time, students are provided with information about living in Australia to help make the transition as easy as possible. Students are also taken on a tour of the local area. In addition, students are encouraged to take part in all the fun and frolics of ‘O’ Week for all students.

View Subjects

Classes are offered in a wide range of subjects. To see if the classes you need are available at this university, review the course catalog.
View courses/subjects available at this university.
Be sure to use the "help pages" for assistance on finding the courses that you need.

Fees

Program Fees	$10,025.00
Housing
With Meals	Approximately $4,545
Without Meals	Not available at this university
Housing Deposit
With Meals	Refundable housing deposits range from approximately $200 - $1,200 and are billed in addition to the housing fees.
Without Meals	Not applicable

Fee Includes

Program fees are in U.S. dollars. Program Fees include tuition for 3 to 4 subjects, university administrative fees, membership in the student union (where applicable), overseas health coverage, ISIC Premium (International Student Identity Card), 25% Lonely Planet Book discount, also included is our renowned 4-day Program Introduction in Tropical Cairns, Australia. Fees include all pre-trip services such as: orientation materials, visa-processing service (excluding the visa fee), housing placements, personal advising, subject selections, liaise with your home university, credit transfer assistance, and financial aid services. As a study abroad student, you will be required to enroll as a full time student. Your semester is equivalent to 12-16 U.S. credits. Additional tuition and/or fees may apply in some subject areas not limited to the following: science, engineering, fine arts, and journalism. Students who undertake subjects where the university requires additional fees will be billed by the host university. Several universities have included the Sports and Rec. membership. Activities are usually extra. The Housing Fee is in addition to the Program Fees and may be an average for universities with multiple housing options. Students who select “apartment living arranged upon arrival” will only be charged the Program Fees, and housing costs will be paid on arrival by the student.

Fee Semester

The above fees are for the July 2009 term. Fees are subject to change for future terms.

Facts

Location: Rockhampton, Queensland
Overseas Students: 339
Staff: 1000
Total Enrolment: 2438

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have the required GPA and have completed at least the equivalent of one year of full-time study at the university/college level. Students with a lower GPA than the requirement may be considered on a case by case basis. Please contact our office for more information.

Required GPA: 2.50

Free Excursion

Enjoy a fun holiday weekend in the Whitsunday Islands complimentary with your AustraLearn study abroad program at CQUniversity. Spend 3 days and 2 nights on board a sailing vessel cruising the area and snorkelling through the famous waters of the Whitsunday Islands. All food and bedding included on the boat and scuba diving equipment can be rented. This trip is a great addition to the CQUniversity experience! You will sign up directly on campus! There is only a small fee charged at the time of reservation of approximately AUD$45-$50 for the Great Barrier Reef Tax/Fuel Surcharge.

University Specific Scholarships

CQUniversity supports AustraLearn students with three USD$1000 scholarships per year.