A bit about Central Queensland University (CQU), Australia

An Australian public university located in Central Queensland, Central Queensland University is is a top 4 in Australia for undergraduate employability and rated 5 star for commendable starting salaries of postgraduate students. The institution also owns five-star ratings for quality of teaching, work integrated learnings, industry-aligned courses, overall student experience, and employment outcomes which makes the university one of the most pursued university amongst international students. With its main campus based at Norman Gardens in Rockhampton, and other campuses in Adelaide (Wayville), Brisbane, Bundaberg (Branyan), Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone (South Gladstone and Callemondah), Mackay (central business district and Ooralea), Melbourne, Noosa, Perth, Rockhampton City, Sydney and Townsville, the university has been able to make it presence felt in almost every mainland state and is considered a leading regional university to students in Australia as well across the globe.

The institution is regarded a benchmark leader for engagement with diverse industries to deliver research with true impact. Their focus on practical, applied research aids in delivering real-world solutions that helps make difference to communities not only locally but as well globally.

English language proficiency for general undergraduate and postgraduate course asks an applicant to have an IELTS Academic of at least an overall band score of at least 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5 in each subset/ TOEFL (iBT) with an overall score of at least 75 with no sub-score less that 17 or PTE Academic with an overall band score of 54 with no sub-score less than 46.

General English language proficiency for postgraduate research course asks an applicant to have an IELTS Academic of at least an overall band score of at least 6.5 with no sub-score below 6.0 in each subset/ TOEFL (iBT) with an overall score of at least 79 with no sub-score less that 21 or a PTE Academic with an overall band score of 62 with no sub-score less than 54. Courses in Allied Health amongst few others, however, requires one to have a higher proficiency level in English tests

Scholarships ranges from up to 25% making the university affordable for international students. Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship is available for students studying a higher research degree and covers funding to assist with one’s living costs valued up to A$36 000 per year. The Australia Awards Scholarships, on the other hand, covers costs of tuition fees, airfares, living allowance, OSHC and more.