Master of Business Administration (MBA) 

at CQUniversity, Rockhampton

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.

More than 5000 international students are there are CQ University Australia. In total, there are more than 16,000 students at CQU on-campus. A varied range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs are offered at CQU. More than 490 courses are offered by CQU on-campus. A few of the study areas at the university include Business and Accounting; Digital Media, Communication and Arts; Information Systems and Technology; etc. Furthermore, international students are offered on-campus accommodation opportunities as well.

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. 

Applicants applying to the university student must complete an undergraduate award with a weighted grade-point-average (WGPA) of 6.00 and that GPA will be considered by the Faculty Education Committee (FEC) for the award of a Degree with Distinction.

The admission requirements at CQU vary as per the courses. The general Central Queensland University admissions requirements for international students are given below:

Undergraduate Courses

The applicants must have a successful completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12. An university Foundation Studies or Formal Australian Certificate IV can also be taken to fulfill the entry requirements

If the applicants have successfully completed a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma (or equivalent), then the applicants may gain advanced standing to the CQUniversity course. Refer to the university requirements for a specific country

Postgraduate Coursework

The applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree with the equivalent of an Australian pass grade average in the final two terms, from a recognised higher education institute

Postgraduate Research

The entry requirements to study a Postgraduate Research degree are different from the coursework courses. Hence, check the official website to know more.

Read: What are the Requirements to Study in Australia for International Students?

CQU is known for positive graduate outcomes. The Good Universities Guide 2024 has rated the university as 5-star for postgraduate starting salaries. It is a great university for the studies because it has a wide range of course options, generous scholarships, affordable fees, and real-world internships to help make the decision easy. It is a vibrant and multi-cultural place to study with students from over 100 countries.

The alumni who have studied at Central Queensland University are given below: 

 International students seeking admission to CQU can apply through iStart. This is the online application system for international students at CQUniversity. The applicants need to register at iStart and registering will help students to do the following:

1. Complete CQU application
2. Track the status of the application
3. Receive the offer
4. Accept the offer

Supporting Documents Required to Submit the Application

1. Academic transcripts
2. Translations of academic transcripts (If they are in other language than English)
3. Personal identification document like Passport
4. English language proficiency test score
5. Note: There is no Central Queensland University application fee

CQ University ranking is #495 in 2025. Furthermore, in another top-ranking publisher's ranking, the university ranks at #501-600 in 2025 and 2024. In all, Central Queensland University ranks among the Top 1000 Universities in the World. CQ is recognised as one of the Top 600 Universities in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025.

The general Central Queensland University admission requirements are given below:

UG: Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or equivalent is required

PG Coursework: Completion of a bachelor’s degree with an equivalent to an Australian pass grade average in the final two terms is required

Diploma: Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 or equivalent or completion of AQF Certificate IV or equivalent  is required

English language requirements vary as per courses. IELTS / TOEFL / PTE scores are accepted