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Central Queensland University Courses and Fees 2025

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(5 courses)
INR 20 L - 26 LGet Fee Details
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 - 7, PTE: 54 & Above, Duolingo, TOEFL: 75 & Above
MBA/PGDM(7 courses)
INR 20 L - 21 LGet Fee Details
Duration18 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 - 6.5, PTE: 54 & Above, Duolingo, TOEFL: 75 & Above
MIM(5 courses)
INR 20 L - 21 LGet Fee Details
Duration2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, TOEFL: 75 & Above, PTE: 54 & Above, Duolingo
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Q:   Is CQU a good university?
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CQU is recognised globally as a 5-star institution. It has received 5 stars in the overall teaching, employability, global engagement, and facilities category, according to a top-ranking publisher. Also, as per The Good Universities Guide 2024, CQU has been rated 5 stars for postgraduate starting salaries. Furthermore, this university offers a wide range of course options for international students. More than 250+ courses are offered at the Undergraduate and Graduate levels. Also, the university offers a number of scholarships for international students such as International Merit Scholarship; Live, Earn, Learn Scholarship; etc.

Q:   What is the reputation of Central Queensland University?
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Central Queensland University ranks at #499 in 2026 QS World University Rankings. As per THE rankings, it ranks at #501-600 in 2025. Furthermore, it is a popular choice for international students and over 5,000 international students are there at CQU. A range of support services for international students at CQU, including cultural orientation programs and student accommodation

Also Read: Central Queensland University Rankings 

Q:   How long does CQ University take to reply?
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For Undergraduate and Postgraduate coursework courses, once CQ University has received all the required supporting documents, it will take approximately 7-10 working days for application processing. For research higher degrees, there is a longer application process and turnaround times depend on a few factors including the availability of the supervisor. To check the status of the application, students can log in at iStart. Students are going to be mailed about the application outcome by CQ University's International Admissions Team.  

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Central Queensland University Fee Breakdown 2025

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Q:   How much is CQU fees for international students?
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Here's the tuition fee of Central Queensland University: 

Course levelAnnual Tuition Fee in INR
UG
INR 6.57 L - 22.22 L
PG
INR 17.97 L - 24.95 L

Cost of Living: The living cost in Australia varies as per students’ accommodation, lifestyle, and location. The suggested is the weekly budget for students living in Australia:

Particulars

Expenses

Accommodation

AUD 150 – AUD 700

Groceries and eating out

AUD 100 – AUD 300

Gas, electricity and water

AUD 50 – AUD 80

Phone and internet

AUD 15 – AUD 55

Public Transport

AUD 15 – AUD 55

Car

AUD 150 – AUD 260

Entertainment

AUD 80 – AUD 150

Q:   What is the ranking of CQ university in the world?
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As per a top-ranking publisher, CQ University Australia ranks within the Top 500 Universities in the World category in 2025. In the year 2024, it ranked in the Top 600 Universities in the World. Also, the university’s School of Business has been ranked among the world’s best Business Schools with its MBA course named in the Top Tier in the CEO Magazine’s Annual Global Rankings. 

Q:   What is the cost of pursuing MBA Leadership at CQU?
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The estimated CQU MBA Leadership is AUD 15,360 for international students for one year. This is equivalent to INR 8.5 L. Besides this, students are also required to look for the living expenses which may vary as per the students’ lifestyle.

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2.6/5
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Mayuresh Vijay Arote Verified Icon
Master of Information Technology - Batch of 2024
2.6
I really don’t think this is the college I wanted.
Tips: Think 100 times before coming to this university. It doesn’t have a campus. Most of the time they don't have alternate options for help. In the first month, I thought to change my university for the very first time. There are better options like the University of Queensland, QUT and Griffith.
Likes (Safety): This city has best safety options. All the safety services are available all the time for students so that they can feel safe. Everyone is very helpful. They never turned their back on us. There are protective services for school students all the time.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): I don’t think this university has that many options. It doesn’t have any collaboration with industry-level mentors and organisations. They don’t have proper employment programs as well. University website just has the organization name and it only redirects to their website.
Total Monthly ExpenseAUD 1277
Prepping time for classes16 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryAUD
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Aryan Makkar Verified Icon
Bachelor of Business - Batch of 2027
4.4
The education is good an is completely based on assignments.
Tips: There was a cultural shift as I came from India. The digital era had not hit India yet, but Australia had already been hit. The education is completely based on assignments, which are online assignments made on Word files and Excel as well. I got a 25% scholarship based on my merit back from my home country. The education is very interactive here, which makes every cent feel worth it, and the course aligns with my interest in becoming a CPA. The country is way better than expected, and the people are way nicer than I expected Aussies to be.
Likes (Student Life): My day at college starts with a coffee served in the morning, and I attend my first lecture at 9 am. Then I get a two-hour break, which gives me time to roam around the city and enjoy the scenery of Darling Harbour. I enjoy the community of teachers the most; it makes studying there a real pleasure. There are a lot of events, and they even have a special movie day every other Wednesday, so you can watch any movie with your buddies and hang out on the couches, munching on snacks. I haven't joined any clubs yet, but I'm thinking of joining the table tennis club.
Dislikes (Indian Food): If you plan to live in Sydney, the nearby community will mostly be of Australian or Lebanese origin. The Indian population is significantly smaller there than in Melbourne or other parts of Australia. However, even though the Indian population is small, you'll find a variety of good food options nearby. I highly recommend immersing yourself in all the cultures in the area.
Total Monthly ExpenseAUD 975
Prepping time for classes27 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryAUD 78175
Reviewed on 20 May 2025Read more
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Answered a month ago

Central Queensland University, Melbourne, is a renowned university in Australia. This university has a reputation for offering high-quality courses. As per the QS World University Rankings 2026, the university is ranked #499 in the world.

·       Central Queensland University is Queensland's only du

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Kanika Taneja

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It is possible to get the English language requirement waived off for international students if the following requirements are met: 

Waiver CriteriaDocumentation Required
Completed 5+ years of full-time study in EnglishCertified transcripts and the Medium of Instruction (MOI) certificate
Previous qualifications taught in EnglishAcademic transcripts and confirmation of language of instruction
Secondary or higher schooling in an approved countrySchool leaving certificates and transcripts
English test exemption countriesProof of residency or nationality may be required
Work experience in EnglishEmployment letters detailing language requirements
Special ConsiderationSupporting documentation as required by admissions

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Bhumika Vimal

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

International applicants must meet certain admission eligibility requirements for the MBA at Central Queensland University. Some of the most common eligibility criteria include a bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA, work experience, and English language proficiency. 

Refer to the table given below f

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Pallavi Garg

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The Master of Business Administration programme in Leadership lasts for 12 to 18 months in general. It is a full-time course, although it is designed with high flexibility and allows international students to take up to 5 years to finish at their own pace.

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Virajita Bisht

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It is not required to show the work experience for all the CQU courses offered at the PG level; however, for the MBA, it is an important requirement. The students are required to have a minimum work experience of 5 years at CQU.  

Work experience can enhance the PG application of a candidate further.

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Location

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University CityRockhampton, Queensland, Australia
Size of citySmall
Population of City80,665

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Bruce Highway, North Rockhampton
QLD 4702 and Canning Street,
Rockhampton QLD 4700

Rockhampton ( Queensland)

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