Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a real-world focus. Our engaged and grounded approach to education and research is highly valued and trusted by employers, government business. QUT is committed to providing real world learning experiences and research solutions across a broad range of fields and our courses are in high demand.
- #171 Ranking
- 6 PhDs
- 905 Academic Staff
- 36,366 Students
- 6,546 Students (int'l)
- 19,274 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
PhD Programmes
Humanities (3)
Business & Management (2)
Education & Training (2)
Engineering & Technology (1)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (1)
Medicine & Health (1)
About
History
- The Queensland University of Technology Act was passed in 1988, following approval of university status for the Queensland Institute of Technology. Queensland University of Technology (QUT) began operating in January 1989.
- Since then we have grown to accommodate more than 40,000 students and offer more than 400 courses and extensive research programs. We've become the university for the real world.
Education
- Our courses give you the skills to flourish in the real world, so when you graduate you can step into your career and perform with confidence.
Research
We provide transformative research intensity and excellence relevant to our communities and the real world.
Career
Our graduates are all completing their courses with real-world experience and knowledge. We can help you find your next employees among our graduates.
- UniHub
Our online service for employers, managed through QUT UniHub, allows you to advertise jobs to our students free of charge.
- Careers fairs
QUT hosts and participates in annual careers fairs where a wide variety of employers can promote their brand and career opportunities and network with students.
- Present to our students
Employers can visit campus throughout the academic year to present to students about their job opportunities or to present a workshop on a career-related topic.
University Ranking
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
171 5
2022
176 21
2021
197
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.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2023
201 -8
2022
193 -7
2021
186
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.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
201
2021
201 100
2020
301
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2023
222 -9
2022
213 4
2021
217
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.
Services
Student services
You will have access to a range of free services within your course and outside of class:
- Language and learning support, such as writing and assignment feedback, study and presentation skills
- Maths, science and IT support, such as understanding course content, developing STEM skills and guidance with assessment items
- Career management skills that put you in charge of your future and enable you to investigate career options while building your employability
- Leadership and development such as attending workshops, conferences and volunteering on campus to understand your leadership style, skills and strengths.
Housing services
Students can get help finding somewhere to live with our accommodation services.
- They can rent a room in a student residential complex, which usually includes a bed, study desk, some storage, and shared bathrooms, kitchens and common rooms. Costs range from $265-500 a week.
Library services
There are two libraries at Gardens Point:
- Gardens Point Library, which provides resources and services for students studying business, and science and engineering
- QUT Law Library, which provides resources and services for students studying law.
Our libraries have:
- printing and copying services
- computer labs and wireless internet
- a helpdesk for assistance with assignments.
Medical services
- QUT Optometry Clinic provides lens prescriptions and eye examinations,contact lenses, children's vision, and vision rehabilitation.
- Nutrition & Dietetics offers individual consultations as well as nutrition and lifestyle groups and cooking demonstrations.
- Podiatry provides general foot care, diabetes management, children's foot care and orthotics and treatment for acute foot problems.
Student Life
Campus life
- Gardens Point campus: Our business, law, and science and engineering students are based at Gardens Point, right in the centre of Brisbane.
- Kelvin Grove campus: The main campus for our creative industries, education and health students, Kelvin Grove is located in the thriving Kelvin Grove Village.
Sports facilities
- As a student, you'll have the opportunity to get involved in premier and social sport competitions. Social sports include aquatics, basketball, netball, volleyball, dodgeball, touch football and soccer, as well as social dance classes.
- The Gardens Point Aquatic Centre offers a 50 metre FINA-accredited indoor pool. The Aquatic Centre at our Science and Engineering Centre at our Gardens Point campus is open to students, staff and the public.
- Gardens Point's state-of-the-art cycle centre makes riding to and from the city easy. It's open seven days a week, and allows you to store your bike on campus.
Student clubs
Joining a club is a great way to meet like-minded fellow students who share your interests and build lifelong friendships. We've got clubs for recreation, music, sport, social justice and heaps more, including clubs and societies connected to your course or study area.
You can meet representatives from over 150 student clubs at Orientation Week.
Accreditation
Triple crown accreditation
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, International (AACSB)
- European Foundation for Management Development (EQUIS)
- Association of MBAs (AMBA).
Other programmes from this organisation
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