We are a leading Australian university, offering exceptional courses and research to over 40,000 students. Based in Brisbane, Queensland, we have a global outlook, including 6,800 international students from 100 countries. We are a university for the real world, with courses that are in high demand.
Our graduate employment rate is well above the national average for Australian universities. Our students graduate with the skills and abilities to work anywhere in the world.
With two campuses in Brisbane, Queensland’s capital city, we are part of a vibrant educational and cultural environment.
Brisbane is Australia’s third largest city with nearly 1.8 million people. Our city is a centre of education innovation and research excellence.
A world-class university
Our business school is the first in Australia to achieve all three leading international accreditation symbols of excellence:
• AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
• EQUIS (the accreditation body of the European Foundation for Management Development)
• AMBA (The Association of MBAs).
Almost 6,800 of our students are international students from more than 100 countries.
QUT is the only university in Queensland to be awarded 5 Stars for finding a job after university in the 2011 Good Universities Guide.
Strength in research
We have a ranking of world standard or above in more than 75% of our research, assessed under the Australian Government’ Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assessment framework of 2010.
We received the highest possible score (5 out of 5) in:
• physical chemistry
• information systems
• nursing
• languages, communication and culture
• communication and media studies.
We were awarded above world standard (4 out of 5) in:
• mathematical sciences
• applied mathematics
• physical sciences
• chemical sciences
• information and computing sciences
• library and information studies
• environmental engineering
• built environment and design
• building
• medical and health sciences
• human movement and sports science
• education
• applied economics
• business and management
• cultural studies.
Our research
International partners
QUT has long-standing links with a number of leading international public and private sector organisations including:
• Boeing
• Microsoft
• Oracle
• The World Bank
• World Health Organisation.
Accommodation service
Our accommodation service can help you find somewhere to live when you arrive in Brisbane. We can assist with information and advice on:
• living in Brisbane (suburbs, transport, facilities) and setting up a home (furniture, appliances, internet)
• searching for temporary and permanent accommodation
• dealing with real estate agents and landlords
• any tenancy related questions or issues that may arise.
Homestay
Homestay accommodation lets you stay with an Australian family who will provide you with meals, a room, and help you get accustomed to living in Brisbane. Homestay is a great opportunity to get to know Australian culture, improve your English, and live with a supportive family.
You can apply for homestay accommodation once you’re enrolled.