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Central Queensland University Rankings 2026

Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia

2.6 /5

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Shiksha popularity ranking

#631 in World

#36 in Australia

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Estd. 1967

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Central Queensland University Ranking
Central Queensland University Course Ranking
CQUniversity US News & World Report Ranking 2025
CQUniversity QS Ranking 2026
CQUniversity THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026
CQUniversity ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024
CQUniversity Student Reviews

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Central Queensland University Ranking

Central Queensland University is one of the top-rated universities in Australia. Known for its wide range of courses and its teaching pedagogy, the university has a reputation that is reflected in its rankings from various world-known ranking bodies.

If you look at the Central Queensland University ranking for 2025, it stands at #608 globally and #36 nationally, by Shiksha Popularity Ranking. These rankings stood at #594 and #36, respectively, in 2024. QS has also ranked the university at #499, in 2026.

Check out the table below showing 3-year trend of Central Queensland University ranking globally:

Ranking Body	2023	2024	2025	2026
QS	Not Ranked	551	495	499
THE	601	501	501	Not Ranked
US News	1095	986	827	Not Ranked

#36

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Shiksha Popularity Rank

World rank by different ranking providers

Shiksha

#631

THE Ranking

#401

QS Ranking

#499

US News Ranking

#827

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Central Queensland University Course Ranking

Now, let us look at Central Queensland University course rankings. Some of its courses in the field of Engineering, Business & Management Studies, Medicine & Health Sciences, Science and Nursing are ranked in 2025 by top ranking bodies such as Shiksha Popularity World Ranking and THE, exemplifying Central Queensland University and its strengths.

The university ranking for Engineering courses stands at #414 in 2025 as per Shiksha Popularity Ranking. This ranking has declined from its 2024 rank of #382. These courses are also ranked at #501 by THE.

The Central Queensland University courses in the field of Business & Management Studies are also ranked by Shiksha Popularity Ranking at #524. Also THE ranks its courses in Business & Management Studies at #401.

Here are some of the top Central Queensland University courses as per Shiksha Popularity Rankings 2025:

Course Category	2023	2024	2025
Engineering	#438	#382	#414
Business & Management Studies	#447	#417	#524
Medicine & Health Sciences	#377	#331	#378
Science	Not Ranked	#503	#542
Nursing	#227	#128	#133

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Biology

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#28

THE

#301

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Computer Science Engineering

Shiksha

#30

THE

#601

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MSN

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#20

#151

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#151

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#28

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#28

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US News & World Report Ranking 2025

Ranked by	2023	2024	2025
Global Universities	1095	986	827

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QS Ranking 2026

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
World University	551	495	499
Medicine	601	601	– / –
Nursing	151	151	– / –

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THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2026

Ranked by	2024	2025	2026
University	501	501	401
Clinical and Health	401	401	– / –
Engineering	601	501	– / –
Life Sciences	301	301	– / –
PG Business and Economics	301	401	– / –
PG Computer Science	601	601	– / –
Psychology	201	301	– / –

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ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2024

Ranked by	2022	2023	2024
Nursing	151	201	151

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Students Ratings & Reviews

2.6/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

50% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Stressful

Internships1

Part time work1

Post study jobs1

Quality of faculty1

Student Life1

Value for money1

Public transportation5

Safety5

Indian Food5

Permanent Immigration5

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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

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2023Read more

Aryan Makkar

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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How is the CQ University for studying master's in laboratory medicine course in Australia?

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CQUniversity is a reputable institution in Australia, particularly known for its strong focus on practical education, high graduate employment rates, and supportive environment for international students. The Master of Laboratory Medicine is a career-focused, practical-intensive course that off

heena agrawal

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How long does CQU’s MBA (Leadership) typically take to finish?

Answered 3 months ago

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.

Mentioned below are the key details of the M

Virajita Bisht

Contributor-Level 8

Does CQU require work experience for admission into all postgraduate courses?

Answered 3 months ago

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.

Loveleen Sharma

Contributor-Level 10

How long does CQ University take to reply?

Answered 10 months ago

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 f

Nishtha Singh

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Where does CQ University rank in the world rankings?

Answered 10 months ago

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 worl

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