Central Queensland University

CQUniversity Australia has a unique and interesting history. The University was originally founded in Rockhampton in 1967 and was known as the Queensland Institute of Technology (Capricornia). By 1974 it was among only a few Australian institutes to commence the delivery of distance education. Between 1978 and 1989 further campuses were established in Bundaberg, Emerald, Gladstone, and Mackay and in 1992 the Institute achieved full University status to become known as Central Queensland University. Along with locations in regional Queensland, CQUniversity has also expanded its presence throughout Australia with campuses in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Noosa and Sydney, Study Centres in Biloela and Yeppoon, a Cairns Distance Education Study Centre, a delivery site in Edithvale, Victoria, and Partner Study Hubs in Cannonvale, Queensland and Geraldton, Western Australia.



Now more than 20 years on, and following a merger with CQ TAFE on 1 July 2014, CQUniversity is responsible for providing a diverse range of training and education programs and courses to more than 30,000 students studying qualifications from certificate to post doctorate level. CQUniversity is among Australia's most engaged universities and throughout the years has formed valuable partnerships with government, community and industry groups, right across the national university footprint and overseas. We are one of Australia's most comprehensive universities, offering hundreds of programs and courses, across many study areas. From short courses to research higher degrees – CQUniversity truly enables anyone to be what they want to be. For many years CQUniversity has also been Australia's most accessible and inclusive university and this is something we pride ourselves on. We are home to a diverse student cohort, from many backgrounds, including recent school leavers, international students, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, students studying by distance education in remote locations, and mums and dads balancing study, work and family commitments – a mix that makes this University unique, vibrant and in touch with the real world.



CQUniversity Australia is a multi-campus progressive Australian university and is committed to providing international students the opportunity to embark on a rewarding and exciting learning journey in preparation for a future career. CQUniversity has many locations; each with its own lively character and range of facilities and services as well as program and course offerings. CQUniversity and CQ TAFE have now merged and have commenced operating as Queensland's first dual sector University. CQUniversity now offers a more comprehensive approach to education and training and has one of the largest footprints of any tertiary education institution in Australia. CQUniversity has 15 campuses including newly merged regional Queensland campuses in Gladstone, Emerald, Mackay and Rockhampton along with existing campuses in Adelaide, Bundaberg, Brisbane, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Noosa, Sydney and Townsville.