Central Queensland University

 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

Various unofficial sources have mentioned that Central Queensland University acceptance rate is 50%. But, a few of the other sources have mentioned that the acceptance rate of CQUniversity is 65%. This means that the university is moderately selective when it comes to admissions. So, to take admission to this university, the applicants must aim to meet all the entry and application requirements. The minimum admission requirements include the completion of Australia Year 12 equivalent for admission to bachelor’s courses. Whereas, for admission to postgraduate coursework courses, the applicants should have completed a bachelor’s degree.

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?

Central Queensland University is known for its Master course in Business Management. The course includes the following:

·       This course is designed for current and the managers who wish to develop a strong business acumen, financial literacy and interpersonal skills to progress in their management career.

·       This course is for new or experienced managers to build on the student’s current business knowledge and gain more advanced knowledge of business management and a complementary discipline to suit their industry or career goals

·       The student will study discipline-specific core units to equip them for the operational management of contemporary businesses.

·       Some of the core units in the course include management, effective business communications and human resource management.