Central Queensland University was originally established in 1967 at Rockhampton, Central Queensland. Hence, the name. However, the university has now expanded its institute beyond the Central Queensland region. So, it is now known as CQUniversity.
It is one of the seven universities affiliated under Regional Universities Network Australia.
CQUniversity provides courses in the field of Nursing, Engineering, Information Technology, Business, Accounting, and so on. Also, it is present in various locations like Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, etc. This makes it one of the top destinations for Nepali students.
CQU Locations (Campuses)
CQUniversity has its campuses in every mainland state in Australia. Its campuses are in Melbourne, Sydney, Rockhampton, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Townsville, Mackay, Jakarta, Gladstone, Emerald, Cairns, and Bundaberg.
The university also provides study options and support through Study Centres/Hubs and Regional University Centre Partnerships.
Requirement Criteria to Enroll in CQUniversity
To apply for any course in the university, you must meet the requirements criteria of the university. The criterion ensures that you are eligible to take the course.
You have to fulfill 2 major requirements:
1. Academic Requirements
The minimum academic requirements will be different for different courses. Here is a generalized requirement in different courses for Nepali students.
Diploma Courses
- Completion of Higher Secondary Education (12)
- Minimum Second Division Grade
Undergraduate Courses (Bachelor)
- Higher Secondary Education (12)
- First Division Grade
- Diploma Course (3 years)
Postgraduate Courses (Master)
- Bachelor degree in the related field
- Work Experience (Optional)
- Postgraduate Research requires finding a research supervisor
2. English Language requirements
The overall course and assessments are based on the English language. Hence, students from Nepal must demonstrate English Language proficiency.
English proficiency is evaluated based on the score on various language tests. And, you must meet the minimum score requirement for your course.
The minimum test score is different for different courses. And, your test score is valid for 2 years.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- Diploma: 5.5, minimum 5 in each band
- Undergraduate: 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each band
- Postgraduate Course: 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each band
- Postgraduate Research: 6.5, minimum 6 in each band
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language): Internet-Based
- Diploma: 65, minimum 15 in each section
- Undergraduate: 75, minimum 17 in each section (Exceptions apply)
- Postgraduate Course: 75, minimum 17 in each section (Exceptions apply)
- Postgraduate Research: 79, minimum 21 in each section
PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic)
- Diploma: 46, minimum 42 in each module
- Undergraduate: 54, minimum 46 in each module
- Postgraduate Course: 54, minimum 46 in each module
- Postgraduate Research: 62, minimum 54 in each module
If you are not able to meet the minimum English language proficiency requirements, you can apply to study one of the university’s English language courses.
CQUniversity: Courses, Fees, Duration, Locations
The various study areas provided by CQUniversity are Information Technology, Engineering, Nursing/Paramedicine, Law/Justice, Business/Accounting, Digital Media/Communication, Psychology/Social Work, Science/Agriculture, Allied Health, Trades, and many more.
All the study levels include short courses, diplomas, undergraduate, and postgraduate courses.
Here’s a list of some of the undergraduate and postgraduate courses popular among Nepali students.
1. Undergraduate Courses
| Bachelor of Nursing: Duration: 3 years Annual Fee: AUD 32,172 Campus: Rockhampton | Bachelor of Engineering (Honors): Duration: 4 years Annual Fee: AUD 34,692 Campus: Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Rockhampton |
| Bachelor of IT: Duration: 3 years Annual Fee: AUD 32,112 Campus: Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney, Townsville | Bachelor of Agriculture: Duration: 3 years Annual Fee: AUD 31,812 Campus: Bundaberg, Emerald, Rockhampton |
| Bachelor of Hospitality Management: Duration: 2 years Annual Fee: AUD 30,432 Campus: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney | Bachelor of Digital Media: Duration: 3 years Annual Fee: AUD 29,952 Campus: Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Mackay, Rockhampton |
| Bachelor of Accounting: Duration: 3 years Annual Fee: AUD 30,642 Campus: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney | Bachelor of Oral Health: Duration: 3 years Annual Fee: AUD 35,262 Campus: Rockhampton |
| Bachelor of Physiotherapy: Duration: 4 years Annual Fee: AUD 33,882 Campus: Bundaberg, Rockhampton | Bachelor of Psychology: Duration: 3 years Annual Fee: AUD 30,852 Campus: Bundaberg |
2. Postgraduate Courses
| Master of Engineering: Duration: 2 years Annual Fee: AUD 34,032 Campus: Melbourne, Perth, Rockhampton | MBA in CQUniversity: Duration: 2 years Annual Fee: AUD 30,852 Campus: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney |
| Master of Information Technology: Duration: 2 years Annual Fee: AUD 32,742 Campus: Brisbane, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney | Master of Management for Engineers: Duration: 2 years Annual Fee: AUD 30,852 Campus: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney |
| Master of Project Management: Duration: 2 years Annual Fee: AUD 30,432 Campus: Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney | Master of Public Health: Duration: 2 years Annual Fee: AUD 29,472 Campus: Cairns, Melbourne, Sydney |
| Master of Information System: Duration: 2 years Annual Fee: AUD 32,742Campus: Brisbane, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney | Master of Research: Duration: 2 years Annual Fee: AUD 27,955 – 34,245 Campus: Available on all campuses |
| Master of Construction Management: Duration: 2 years Annual Fee: AUD 29,952 Campus: Brisbane, Perth | Master of Business Management: Duration: 2 years Annual Fee: AUD 30,852 Campus: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney |
Additional Expenses
Besides the tuition fee, the additional charges at CQUniversity are
1. Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
The SSAF is compulsory for all degree-level students. The maximum SSAF for the year 2021 is $312.
This fee is used to improve the non-academic services and amenities for students.
2. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
It is mandatory for all students to get health insurance for the duration of your study. CQUniversity prefers Allianz Care for OSHC for its students.
All the information related to OSHC will be provided during your admission. And, you need to pay the specified amount as the health insurance.
3. SUNDRY Charges
It includes late, graduation, and library charges. This is optional in many cases.
Accommodation at CQUniversity
1. On-campus Accommodation
The on-campus accommodation is only available on Rockhampton and Mackay. You need to apply for accommodation.
The application for the on-campus accommodation opens in February, June, and October of each year. And, the application fee is $100.
Based on the type of accommodation you choose, the weekly price ranges from $200 to $370.
Facilities of On-campus accommodation
- Air Conditioning Room
- King Size Bed
- Study Desk and Chair
- Common or Private Bathroom
- Full Kitchen
2. Off-campus Accommodation
If you go for off-campus accommodation, you can find rental apartments and houses near the campus. Here, the cost of living is determined by the rent of an apartment, electricity, water, gas, and internet bills.
Sharing apartments among others is what most Nepali students prefer. So that, the overall cost will be shared among students.
Besides, you can also rent a small room in a shared apartment. Here, you will be sharing common areas like the kitchen, lounge, bathroom, and so on.
Note: Either you live on-campus or off-campus, planning your accommodation before arrival is what everyone suggests.
Scholarships for International Students
CQUniversity provides 24 million AUD worth of scholarships for international students annually. Scholarships are awarded based on the academic performance of students.
Here’s a list of some popular scholarships for Nepali students:
1. International Student Scholarship
- Courses: All
- Amount: 25% of tuition fee
- Campus: Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney
- Requirement: Minimum 65% or 2.4 GPA in academics in recent studies
2. Australia Award Scholarship
- Courses: Economic Development, Education, Governance, Health
- Amount: Up to full tuition fee
- Campus: All
- Requirement:
Should maintain 4.0 GPA (Out of 7.0) in each term
3. Destination Australia Scholarship
- Courses: All
- Amount: 25% tuition feel + up to $15,000 per year
- Campus: Cairns, Rockhampton
- Requirement:
Minimum grade of 65% or equivalent in recent studies
Should have a valid student visa
Submission of 500-word statement of purpose
These are some of the scholarships readily available for Nepali students. However, they are not the only scholarships. So we always recommend checking with the university representatives.
Apply to Central Queensland University
You can directly apply to CQUniversity using an online application system known as iStart. Unlike other universities, applying to CQUniversity is completely free of cost.
1. Applying through iStart
Visit the iStart Application System to start your application procedure. Once you are registered, you will see your portal.
Inside the portal, you will find
- Start Application – to search the course and start the application
- My Application – to check the status of your application
- My Document – to upload your document
- Resources – get all the information about the application
- My Account – change the password of your account
Documents Required
To apply through iStart, you need to provide photocopies of the following documents:
- Academic Transcripts
- English Translation of academic transcripts
- Passport
- English Language Test Score
- SOP for Scholarships (Optional)
You can also apply for International Students Scholarships while applying online. You need to include all the required documents for the scholarships.
2. Applying through Education Consultancy
You can always take help from consultancies while applying to the university. They will guide you through your application procedure.
There are many consultancies that serve as verified agents for CQUniversity. You can find the list of verified education consultancies on Agent Nepal.
Note: If you have any queries related to the application procedure, you can email the International Admission Team at international-admissions@cqu.edu.au.
Why Central Queensland University?
- Central Queensland University is ranked among the world’s top 600 universities.
- It serves 30,000+ students from 70+ countries
- Rated 5 stars for full-time employments and starting salary of graduates
- Provides $3 million worth of scholarships for students
- Helps in the overall growth of students by providing career counseling, financial assistance, learning support, and so on.
- CQUniversity is one of Australia’s most accessible university
Contact Details
- Email: internationalcompliance@cqu.edu.au
- Website: http://www.cqu.edu.au/
- Telephone: +61 3 9616 0606
- Postal Address: Central Queensland University
160 Ann St
BRISBANE QLS 4000
Australia
