Facts and Figures

CQUniversity at a glance

  • Recognised as one of the top 600 universities in the world by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. 
  • Recognised within the world’s top 500 universities by QS World University Rankings. 
  • Consistently ranked among the top universities in Australia for graduate employment and for graduate starting salaries. 
  • 40+ years’ experience in the delivery of distance and online education. 
  • Most expansive reach of any Australian university with campuses in 11 locations and partnerships with regional university centres across the country.  
  • More than 250 courses available from short course and certificate level through to PhD. 
  • More than 30 000 students from more than 70 countries.  
  • More than 5000 international students. 
  • More than 130 000 registered alumni across the globe. 
  • 2000+ staff. 
  • More than $3 million worth of donor-funded scholarships available to students. 
  • Seamless pathway programs between vocational and tertiary programs and vice versa.  
  • Student leadership opportunities. 
  • Academic learning support in the areas of academic writing, science, mathematics and computing. 
  • Student support and wellbeing services including counselling, career and program advice, accessibility support, financial assistance and scholarships.  
  • Numerous global outbound study opportunities. 
  • National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) accredited institution.  
  • The only university in Australia accredited as an Ashoka U Changemaker campus. 

Student population

Course Type

2015201620172018201920202021
Vocational Education and Training98089458832484709411977810192
Undergraduate and non-award15111163041634716709171441748616815
Postgraduate Coursework4986528066848181975378045130
Research Higher Degree428412407457500558605