Central Queensland University (CQUniversity Australia)

CQUniversity Australia has oneof the largest national footprints of any university in Australia, providingyou with the opportunity to study at one of our many locations across thecountry, with a range of state-of-the-art facilities available. We’re also oneof Australia’s leading providers of online learning, with the resources andsupport to help you succeed from wherever you are based.

STUDY ONLINE

CQUniversity provides you withthe flexibility to tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Benefit from thesupport and expertise of a university with over 40 years’ experience deliveringdistance education. As one of Australia’s largest online learning providers, weoffer over 200 courses online, allowing you to balance study with family andwork commitments. With over half of our Australian students regularly choosingto study online, we are committed to providing a quality virtual experience.

Online students have the addedbenefit of accessing services and support at any of our national locations.Plus, many of our courses are designed to allow you to move between on-campusand online delivery so you can expect a seamless transition between the two.

STUDY ON CAMPUS

Each campus is unique and offersan assortment of on- and off-campus facilities and services, coupled withcarefully-planned program and course offerings. If you want to live, study andplay while taking in the bustling and diverse nature that is a city, look atour metro campuses spread across four of Australia’s capital cities.Alternatively, if you prefer the lower-key, relaxed pace of the countryside,we’ve got a regional campus that will suit you.

LIVE AND STUDY IN OUR CAPITALCITIES

Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourneand Sydney CBD locations offer state-of-the-art multi-storey study andrecreational environments, the convenience of public transport options, and amultitude of dining, shopping and entertainment venues.

REGIONAL AUSTRALIA LIVING AND STUDYING

Our regional Queensland campusesin Bundaberg, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay and Rockhampton boast some ofQueensland’s most scenic locales, plus strong community and industryconnections. Northern Queensland locations in Cairns and Townsville offer youthe perfect mix of regional living and city amenities with convenient CBDcampuses.

Student life

With a strong focus on studentexperience, CQUniversity helps you build study into your desired lifestyle. Thelatest student survey results alsoshow the majority of CQUniversity students rate their overall studentexperience positively. Each location has its own personality and range ofsocial activities, giving you lots of opportunities to network with your fellowstudents and make new friends.

SOCIAL LIFE

CQUniversity offers a vibrantand active campus life for students right across our entire campus network.Campus activities include live music, networking events, exercise classes, freecoffee days, outdoor movies and more. Many of our locations also offer a rangeof student recreation facilities such as gyms and sports areas, food outlets,cafés, bars, games areas, and lounge and entertainment zones.

STUDENT SUPPORT

Services include orientation toassist your transition to university life, assignment and exam preparation andsupport evenings, ongoing assistance through the Student Mentor Program,counselling services, support for students with a disability or medicalconditions, career planning services.

Students can also access ourAcademic Learning Centre, which offers information, support, advice, andresources related to many of the academic communication, mathematics andstatistics, science and computing requirements of the study.

INTERNATIONALSTUDENT SUPPORT

Together with the Campus LifeCommittees and Student Experience teams across the University, we aim toprovide ongoing support for all international students from arrival tograduation. Support services include:

· pre-arrivalinformation

· accommodationassistance orientation

· informationon Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

· studentmentor and leadership programs

· careerservices

· confidentialcounselling and welfare services

· socialactivities and student forums

· carearrangements for students under 18 years of age

· studentswith families

· goinghome program after completion of studies.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

The CQUniversity International MeritScholarship awards successful recipients with up to 25% of total tuition feesthroughout their studies. Other scholarships are available through theAustralian government and external organisations:

· Australia Awards

· LPDP-Australia Awards

· Research Training Program(RTP)

Find out more at cqu.edu.au/study/international/international-scholarships.

ACCOMMODATION

It is important to find theright place to live so you can focus on your studies. You can choose from arange of accommodation options to suit your needs and budget.

Homestay

Our preferred homestay provideris the Australian Homestay Network whowill facilitate the arrangement and ensure you have a welcoming, safe andenjoyable experience.

Student Accommodation

Student One isthe preferred accommodation provider for CQUniversity students in Brisbane. Ourstudents can choose from Adelaide Street, Wharf Street or Elizabeth Street.

Private Accommodation

Off-campus accommodation such asflats, houses and shared accommodation can be found in the private rentalmarket. You may look for these rental properties through property websites suchas realestate.com.au and domain.com.au .

On-Campus Residence

Living on campus provides agreat environment to live and study in. It offers ease and convenience to youruniversity life.

Benefits include:

· opportunityto make friends from all over the world and local Australian students

· learnabout different cultures

· savemoney and time on travelling to campus– no car or public transport is required

· increasedsafety with campus security and individually keyed rooms

· opportunityto get involved with social, community and cultural activities

· on-sitemanager and 24-hour live-in staff

· accessto Residential Life team for ongoing pastoral care

· reducedfees for gym memberships.

Find out more about student life at CQUniversity Australia at cqu.edu.au/int-accommodation .