History
- The Queensland Institute of Technology (Capricornia) (QITC) was founded in Rockhamptonin 1967.
- The University College of Central Queensland achieved full University status and The Hon. Stan Jones AO, named first Chancellor in 1992.
- Name change to Central Queensland University in 1994 and then rebrand to CQUniversity Australia in 2009.
Education
Get the flexibility, support and access you need to succeed when you study online with CQUniversity. Choose from over 200 online courses - from TAFE certificates and diplomas to undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees.
With 40 plus years of experience delivering distance education, we’re one of Australia’s leading online study providers. Join our community of over 18 000 online students and benefit from teaching practices, learning platforms and support systems that are designed to make online study easier. Plus, with the biggest campus footprint across the country, when you need access, we’ve got more locations to help you connect.
CRICOS Provider Code: 00219CResearch
- Supported by an established Research department, CQUniversity offers an all inclusive platform which supports a range of disciplines and interest areas for researchers.
Career
- The Careers team supports prospective, current and graduate students with career development and achieving their professional aspirations through career education, guidance and information.
- The University also offers employers the opportunity to recruit our students and graduates by promoting vacancies and connecting through our employer and industry engagement events.
CQUniversity Australia Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to CQUniversity Australia. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Provided by university
Grant
15000 AUD
Deadline
18 Jan 2025
Destination Australia Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2030
International Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
120000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Future Leaders Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
15000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Destination Australia
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 AUD
Deadline
20 Jan 2025
VisaEnvoy Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
International MVC Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Vocational Education Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Young Chef’s Club Award
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Access Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 AUD
Deadline
18 Jan 2025
Destination Australia Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2030
International Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
120000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Future Leaders Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
15000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Destination Australia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
4000 AUD
Deadline
20 Jan 2025
VisaEnvoy Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
International MVC Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Vocational Education Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Young Chef’s Club Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Access Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
15000 AUD
Deadline
18 Jan 2025
Destination Australia Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2030
International Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
120000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Future Leaders Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
15000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Destination Australia
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
4000 AUD
Deadline
20 Jan 2025
VisaEnvoy Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
International MVC Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Vocational Education Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Young Chef’s Club Award
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Access Scholarships
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
26 Feb 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
Read more about eligibility
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
495 95
2024
590 61
2023
651
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
501
2024
501 100
2023
601
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
-
2024
986 109
2023
1095
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Housing services
Enjoy affordable, safe accommodation right on campus in Mackay or Rockhampton at our student residences.
Secure the room that suits your needs, whether for a term, a residential school or the full duration of your studies.
Options include:
- budget
- newly renovated
- ensuite
- shared Bathroom
- self-catered
- fully catered.
All accommodation is a short walk from campus facilities for study or coffee and offers the dedicated support of our Residential Life Team.
Library services
Discover the full range of the University's library services or search for book, journal articles or more online.
Medical services
CQUniversity’s Health Clinics deliver a range of health services to staff and students, as well as the general public. With state-of-the art health facilities, CQUniversity’s Health Clinics provide practical learning environments for students under clinical supervision by registered health professionals.
Campus life
- With the largest footprint of any university in the country CQUniversity Australia locations each have their own lively character along with a unique range of facilities, services and courses.
- The approach to education and wide range of online and on campus training and study options, means that whether you want to stay close to home or move somewhere new, whether you prefer the bustling city life or the relaxed pace of a regional location, or whether you prefer to study online and access nearby facilities and support when you need it, we've got a location and course to suit.
Sports facilities
At CQU Gym, community means everything!
- That is why the GYM is a fully-staffed facility which is open to the public, staff and students. Check out the exceptional facility and services to find the perfect match to your personal training style.
- Whether you wish to make life-long friends at our group fitness classes, or maximize your training with personal training sessions, becoming a member of our gym community will prove to be the best decision you and your family make towards an active, healthy lifestyle.
- Comprised of qualified fitness instructors, personal trainers, exercise scientists and nutritionists, our staff are here to help support you on this journey!
Student clubs
- Enhance your uni experience by getting involved in studying abroad, peer societies, social innovation networks, sports teams and more at CQU
- Getting involved with your CQU community is one of the best ways to make the most of your time here. You'll have the chance to meet new people and make lifelong friendships by joining a Club or Society.