Overview

QueenslandUniversity of Technology (QUT) – a university for the real world

QUT’s balance of theory and practical experience in its internationally-recognised courses ensures that our graduates are in demand. With over 650 undergraduate and postgraduate options, study abroad and exchange programs, and pathways to degrees QUT courses can be tailored to your specific educational needs.

Located in the safe, vibrant city of Brisbane, students can enjoy all that is on offer in one of the most affordable cities in Australia. Brisbane is renowned for fabulous weather and outdoors living. The world-renowned beaches on the Gold and SunshineCoasts are just an hour away or you can stay in the city and enjoy the thriving arts and cultural scene.

Industry-relevant courses
Industry-relevant courses that are internationally recognised and taught by lecturers who have proven themselves in industry, ensure that QUT graduates are equipped with the expertise and knowledge to propel them into a successful career.

High graduate employment
QUT graduates are primed for career success. Lecturers develop courses in consultation with industry and students actively participate in industry placements with leading national and international companies. This international experience equips graduates to work all over the world in a range of exciting professions.

QUT also continues to be the largest provider of Australian bachelor degree graduates into the full-time workforce.

Internationally recognised courses
QUT’s high-quality degrees are internationally recognised, providing the platform for an international career. QUT’s Faculty of Business is the first Australian university faculty, and one of only twenty worldwide, to attain AMBA (Association of MBAs), AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EQUIS (The European Foundation for Management Development) accreditation.

Strength in applied research
QUT’s research profile is rapidly growing, making it the ideal choice for a research higher degree. QUT is in the top 10 Australian universities for publications and research completions and in 2006, QUT was fourth in Australia for funding through the Australian Research Council (ARC) linkage program.QUT is also the recipient of major research funding from international organisations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and World Health Organisation.

Flexibility and Choice
With over 650 undergraduate and postgraduate options, flexible entry dates and pathways to degrees, QUT courses can be tailored to students’ specific educational needs. Choose from leading-edge courses in built environment, business, creative industries, education, engineering, health, humanities, human services, information technology, justice, law or science.

Brisbane, an exciting place to be
Enjoy a high quality, affordable lifestyle in vibrant Brisbane. The capital city of Queensland, Brisbane is the fastest-growing economy in Australia and an exciting hub of research, technology and innovation.

Renowned for fabulous year-round weather and healthy outdoors living, Brisbane is also a perfect stepping stone to the wonders of Queensland and is only an hour away from South East Queensland’s beaches, bays and beautiful hinterland.

Only full service campus in Brisbane CBD
QUT’s Gardens Point campus is the only city university campus with comprehensive facilities in the Brisbane central business district, situated right next to the beautiful cityBotanic Gardens and the BrisbaneRiver. QUT’s Kelvin Grove Campus, housing the KelvinGroveUrbanVillage, is just two kilometres from the city centre. All three QUT campuses – Gardens Point, Kelvin Grove and Carseldine - are linked by a regular free student bus service.

Culturally diverse university
QUT is home to nearly 40,000 students including 5000 international students from over 85 countries. QUT actively supports the activities of international student associations and holds many events throughout the year to celebrate cultural diversity including an international festival.

Dedicated support services
International students at QUT can be sure they will receive personal attention and support from QUT’s International Student Services. Services include academic and personal counseling, accommodation and employment assistance, homestay, orientation, airport reception, language and learning advice, workshops and seminars. Help is ongoing and accessible and is sensitive to the needs of international students.
QUT is also one of only a few Australian universities to provide a dedicated international careers counsellor.

Outstanding facilities
With outstanding academic facilities such as 24-hour computer labs, clinical laboratories, television studios and research institutes, as well as premier recreation facilities such as an indoor swimming pool, fitness centres, art gallery, cafes and bars, students can enjoy an enhanced student lifestyle. Study is made easier through wireless campuses, access to a state-of-the-art student intranet and online teaching and learning facilities, and excellent library resources.