Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a young university with a global outlook. The university is home to more than 50,000 students, including international students from more than 140 countries. QUT is ambitious and ready to take on new challenges with a future-focused drive, striving to connect its students with the real world through practical hands-on learning that prepares graduates for the careers of the future.
The university’s courses prepare students to graduate real-world ready with the skills they need to find a career in Australia and abroad. Students can choose from more than 100 real-world courses and turn their passion into a rewarding career. QUT offers courses in architecture and built environment, business, communication, creative arts, design, engineering, English language and pathway programs, health, information technology and games, justice, law, mathematics and data science, science and teaching and education.
QUT is committed to creating opportunities to connect its students and industry employers, and achieves this through integrated placements, internships and real-world, collaborative projects. Faculty staff at the university hold key consulting positions in industry and work on industry projects, in which they often involve students. QUT is first in Queensland and 111-120 globally for graduate employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022).
Research activity at QUT is geared towards tackling the biggest issues faced by the planet. The university’s transdisciplinary approach to research not only makes it more relevant to the modern world but also provides a transformative learning environment for students that enables them to hone their research skills, explore broader work environments and create real-world impact in collaboration with industry.
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At QUT, students will discover 100 new courses.
QUT offers globally recognised architecture, construction management and urban planning degrees.
Students graduate from the top one percent of business schools in the world.
Students are equipped for the careers of tomorrow in media and communication studies.
Students get to meet like-minded peers, work on real-world projects and graduate with a unique and employable skill set.
Students find solutions to real-world problems and develop their style in a hands-on, creative environment.
Students gain professional accreditation from Engineers Australia, enabling them to practise in Australia and overseas.
Students develop foundational skills that fast track to their chosen bachelor's or master's degrees.
Students train with the latest technology in industry-standard laboratories, simulation centres and clinics treating real patients.
Students explore, design and develop new software solutions as part of their courses, preparing them for exciting careers in information technology (IT), games and interactive environments.
Work placements in community and government organisations allow students to gain real industry connections.
Students receive hands-on experience in advocacy, mooting and client management from day one.
Students solve real-world problems with advanced mathematical, computational, and statistical techniques.
Students gain practical insight and experience with industry guest lecturers, site visits and work experience in the most advanced laboratories in Australia.
Students will learn to innovate and adapt in order to manage complex projects.
Students will step into the classroom with confidence, having completed professional experience placements.
Applying to QUT is easy. Students need to submit an application for study through the QUT Application Portal. Applicants will then be directed to create an account to commence the application process.
Applicants will need to include all supporting documents including:
QUT accepts English language proficiency results from several standardised tests taken in the past two years. Students must check individual program pages to view details. The university accepts results from the following English tests:
If students do not meet the required English language test scores or adequate academic requirements for their preferred courses, the university may offer them a course package. This incorporates their degree with an English language or pathway program at QUT College to help them acquire the required level of proficiency in the language.
QUT has two vibrant inner-city campuses in the heart of Brisbane: Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove. The campuses are connected by a free, accessible shuttle bus that runs every 15 minutes. Students are close to all the action, with cultural and commercial hubs within walking distance. Both campuses offer performance and arts venues, fitness and medical facilities, shops and food outlets. The Gardens Point campus borders the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, which is where the name comes from.
Students can access high-tech study and collaborative learning spaces, including workshops and simulation centres. The university’s Education Precinct offers learning spaces, study pods and community areas interwoven with nature and technology. This space houses the Sphere—a digital LED globe that features a changing menu of visual content. There is also The Cube, an advanced interactive digital space, in the Science and Engineering Centre.
The university’s Economics and Finance Bloomberg Lab gives students the opportunity to conduct financial analysis with actual real-time data. QUT health students can work with real patients under the supervision of experienced healthcare professionals at on-campus health clinics and simulation spaces. Law and justice students can test their skills in mock trials in the QUT Moot court. This provides a realistic setting for student to hone their advocacy skills, while learning courtroom etiquette and procedure.
The Bachelor of Business will offer a new Strategic Advertising and Public Relations major, designed in response to evolving industry trends. This new major prepares students for full-service communication roles and equips them with the skills to thrive in today's fast-changing media and business landscape.
The Bachelor of Communication offers majors in journalism, media and communication industries, and two new majors: promotional communication and screen industries. All majors are designed to help students leverage emerging platforms with real‑world learning and industry placements at Australia’s #2 university for media and communication studies (QS Rankings by Subject 2025).
The Diploma in Health Science (Health Studies) now offers a refreshed curriculum and pathways into several undergraduate degrees, including behavioural science (psychology), biomedical science, human services, medical laboratory science, nutrition science, public health and social work.
Practising engineers seeking to specialise with a technical postgraduate degree, can consider QUT courses in advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, or sustainable infrastructure. Each degree available can be paired with either data analytics or project management study to set students apart in your engineering career.
Study the Bachelor of Information Technology and choose from one of seven new, industry-informed majors, each designed to prepare students for the challenges of tomorrow’s tech landscape. The new majors are artificial intelligence, business analysis and IT management, computer science (updated major), cyber security, information systems (updated major), process analytics and automation, software development, and enterprise computing.
A$43,384 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
A$45,864 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
A$34,197 Vocational Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
QUT wants its students to succeed in their studies. The university’s scholarships for international students can help students achieve their best through financial support, work experience and networking opportunities. QUT make things easy for its students by ensuring that for some of the scholarships, applicants will automatically be considered when applying to QUT.
This is a high-achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students. Features of the scholarship are as follows:
Qualifying is simple and it’s open to everyone. Students don’t need to apply separately to be considered but can simply submit their QUT course application to be assessed.
Hear from a QUT student:
“I received the International Merit Scholarship which has really helped remove the financial burden on my parents. I’m very grateful as this has made it possible for me to study at QUT providing me with a great education. QUT staff has been very helpful and supportive. I really enjoy the mix of practical experience and theoretical studies which prepares me for my future career. My lecturers have great industry experience that provides great insights into the real world.”
– Renaldy Lim - Bachelor of Business (Finance and Economics)
Students at QUT get a world-class education in Brisbane, Australia’s third largest city and a modern, welcoming and multicultural place. Brisbane offers thriving urban precincts, natural attractions and beautiful weather and facilities for an outdoor lifestyle. With a subtropical climate and a dynamic, culturally diverse atmosphere, Brisbane offers one of the finest combinations of quality education and vibrant living anywhere in the world.
QUT gives students ample opportunity to immerse themselves in social activities on campus. Students can choose from 120 clubs with focuses on sport, culture, music, politics, religion or special interests, or start their own club to connect with others who have the same interests. These clubs organise social events such as balls, formal dinners, trips away, lunch time barbeques and more. Joining a club is often a good way to get together with like-minded peers from all around the world an opportunity to build lasting friendships.
QUT offers students opportunities to represent, engage and connect through a range of sports – whether team or individual, social or competitive – including netball, tennis, football, esports, motorsport and swimming. Activities on offer for international students also include cultural celebrations and weekend trips.
Students have the chance to take part in many volunteer opportunities, including QUT Connectors, where they can contribute to building a vibrant campus community and help new students settle into university life. Another way to help other students succeed with their studies is to volunteer time with the QUT Peer Mentor Program, making it a great way to give back.
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