Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a young university with a global outlook. The university is home to more than 50,000 students, representing 119 nationalities. 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 industries, design, education, engineering, English language pathway programs, health, information technology, justice, law, mathematics, and science.
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 at the university hold key consulting positions in industry and work on industry projects, in which they often involve students.
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.
The university’s location in the heart of Brisbane is another major attraction for students, in addition to the world-class education on offer. Brisbane is Australia’s third largest city and a welcoming, modern and multicultural place that provides students with ample opportunity to explore its outdoor lifestyle and natural attractions.
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QUT courses give students real experience through working on real projects, work experience, and industry-standard equipment in labs and clinics. QUT has several study options:
QUT offers globally recognised architecture, construction management and urban planning degrees that are accredited and highly regarded by industry.
Students graduate from one of the top one percent of business schools in the world. Each course has relationships and partnerships to connect students with industry.
QUT communication, creative industries and design students learn to create, network, and explore the future of professional creative practice with curiosity and courage.
Education students will be prepared to step into the classroom with confidence having completed professional experience placements organised by QUT.
Students gain professional accreditation from Engineers Australia, enabling them to practise in Australia and overseas.
Students graduate with confidence after completing placements and training with the latest technology in industry-standard laboratories, simulation centres and clinics treating real patients.
QUT students get to engage with = complex problems by exploring, designing and developing new software solutions as part of their courses.
Work placements in a range of community and government organisations allow QUT students to gain real industry connections.
Students receive hands-on experience in advocacy, mooting, and client management right from the start of a course.
As part of the QUT course, students solve real-world problems with advanced mathematical, computational, and statistical techniques taught by internationally recognised academics.
Students gain practical insight and experience with industry guest lecturers, site visits and work experience in some of the most advanced laboratories and field work opportunities in Australia.
Technologies such as robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming the world. AI in particular is already creating a lasting impact across medical technology, cyber security, manufacturing systems, self-driving vehicles, and so much more. QUT is recognised as a top institution in the field of robotics and is among the best universities for students to develop their career in robotics and artificial intelligence.
QUT has launched a new Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)/Master of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence course, which offers students the chance to graduate with both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years, thus helping to fast-track their ability to contribute to complex AI and robotics projects. This double degree aims to combine required foundational engineering skills with the advanced technical and project management knowledge and acumen needed to lead projects in robotics and AI.
A$36,130 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
A$29,630 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
A$27,430 Vocational Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
A$26,000 Living costs
A$19,890 To live on campus
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:
Applicants will be automatically considered for the International Merit Scholarship when they apply to QUT.
“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)
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 and from there they can start 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, which incorporates their degree with an English language or pathway program 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. Students are close to all the action, with cultural and commercial hubs within walking distance of each. Students can travel between each campus with ease on the free shuttle bus that runs every 15 minutes. 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.
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.
QUT gives students ample opportunity to immerse themselves in social life on campus. Students can choose from 150 clubs with a focus on sport, culture, music, politics, religion or special interests-ranging from Amnesty International to anime-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. Enrolling in a club is often a good way to get together with like-minded peers from the world over and 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, e-sports, motorsport and swimming. Activities on offer for international students also include cultural celebrations and weekend trips.
Brisbane City, Queensland, Australia
