Central Queensland University

Australian Rank

495

QS Rank

601 - 800

THE Rank

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Multi-Campus

Location

CQUniversity Australia stands out as a dynamic and rapidly growing institution, renowned for its expansive regional reach and commitment to inclusive education. Originally established as the Queensland Institute of Technology (QIT) Capricornia in Rockhampton in 1967, CQUniversity was granted full university status in 1992 and rebranded in 2009. Today, it is a prominent player in Australian higher education with over 30,000 students.

Central Queensland University Diverse Program Offerings

CQUniversity provides over 300 educational programs spanning undergraduate, postgraduate, and research degrees. Notable areas include:

Health: Programs in Nursing, Public Health, and Psychology.
Engineering and Built Environment: Recognized for its strong emphasis on practical and applied engineering solutions.
Business and Law: Comprehensive courses in Business, Accounting, and Legal Studies.
Creative Arts: Offers degrees in Performing and Visual Arts.
Information Technology and Digital Media: Cutting-edge programs preparing students for the tech industry.

Research Excellence and Community Engagement

CQUniversity’s research output is exceptional, with 13 categories achieving ‘above’ or ‘well above’ world standards in the 2018 Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) results.

Global Recognition

CQ University’s commitment to social innovation and community engagement has earned it a spot in the top 600 universities globally by Times Higher Education and among the world’s best ‘young universities’ by QS World University Rankings. It is also Australia’s first Changemaker Campus, recognized by Ashoka U for its impact and social innovation.