Central Queensland University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1189 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #41 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #34 of 40 | In Australia |
| #137 of 1,011 | For Publishing |
| Top50% | For 134 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.cqu.edu.au
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 73%*
* Central Queensland University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate with matriculation or recognized foreign equivalent. English Language proficiency: IELTS of 6.0 or TOEFL score of 550 or equivalent for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes; IETLS of 6.5 or equivalent for research programmes |
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| Academic Calendar | Queensland Regional and Head Campus in Rockhampton, three terms year from March to November (March - June; July-November; November-February) |
Research profile
Central Queensland University has published 14,950 scientific papers with 324,555 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Medicine, Computer Science, Biology, Engineering, Political Science, Law, Psychology, and Physics.
Central Queensland University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 52 | 64 |
| 1993 | 56 | 95 |
| 1994 | 88 | 90 |
| 1995 | 82 | 160 |
| 1996 | 99 | 215 |
| 1997 | 90 | 229 |
| 1998 | 116 | 310 |
| 1999 | 113 | 372 |
| 2000 | 125 | 486 |
| 2001 | 139 | 614 |
| 2002 | 246 | 962 |
| 2003 | 166 | 1068 |
| 2004 | 216 | 1302 |
| 2005 | 231 | 1696 |
| 2006 | 288 | 2338 |
| 2007 | 307 | 2828 |
| 2008 | 343 | 3930 |
| 2009 | 288 | 4479 |
| 2010 | 411 | 5495 |
| 2011 | 441 | 6179 |
| 2012 | 467 | 7253 |
| 2013 | 616 | 8802 |
| 2014 | 586 | 10343 |
| 2015 | 651 | 11454 |
| 2016 | 710 | 13085 |
| 2017 | 792 | 14729 |
| 2018 | 854 | 17705 |
| 2019 | 932 | 21074 |
| 2020 | 1060 | 27297 |
| 2021 | 1137 | 33489 |
| 2022 | 1152 | 36270 |
| 2023 | 1056 | 41967 |
| 2024 | 927 | 43877 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | 1,350-2,298 per course. (AUD) |
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Central Queensland University has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Central Queensland University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | TBD |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Notable alumni
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Julian Assange
- Occupations
- Internet activistbusinesspersontelevision producerjournalisthacker
- Biography
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Julian Paul Assange is an Australian editor, publisher, and activist who founded WikiLeaks in 2006. He came to international attention in 2010 after WikiLeaks published a series of leaks from Chelsea Manning, a United States Army intelligence analyst: footage of a U.S. airstrike in Baghdad, U.S. military logs from the Afghanistan and Iraq wars, and U.S. diplomatic cables. Assange has won multiple awards for publishing and journalism.
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Anna Meares
- Occupations
- sport cyclist
- Biography
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Anna Maree Devenish Meares OAM is an Australian retired track cyclist. She currently resides in Adelaide in South Australia where the Australian Institute of Sport's Track Cycling program has its headquarters at the Adelaide Super-Drome.
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Stuart Robert
- Occupations
- politiciansoldier
- Biography
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Stuart Rowland Robert is an Australian former politician who served as Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business from 2021 to 2022, following his appointment as Minister for Government Services and Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme in 2019. He was also appointed Acting Minister for Education and Youth in December 2021 and was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Fadden upon winning the seat at the 2007 federal election, until his resignation in May 2023.
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George Christensen
- Occupations
- politicianjournalistpublisher
- Biography
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George Robert Christensen is an Australian politician, currently serving as a member of the Mackay Regional Council. He was a member of the House of Representatives from 2010 to 2022, serving as the member for the division of Dawson. He was a member of the Liberal National Party of Queensland and sat with the National Party in federal parliament, prior to leaving the party in April 2022 to join One Nation just days before the end of his parliamentary term.
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Wayne Blair
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm directorfilm producertelevision actorscreenwriter
- Biography
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Wayne Blair is an Australian writer, actor, and director. He was on both sides of the camera in Redfern Now, and directed the feature film The Sapphires. He played a prominent role in the 2021–2024 drama series Total Control.
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Sheikh Waqas Akram
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Sheikh Waqas Akram is a Pakistani politician and a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan from NA-109 Jhang-II since 29 February 2024. He previously served as a member of the National Assembly from November 2002 to November 2007 and from March 2008 to March 2013. He joined the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in early 2023 and was appointed as the Information Secretary of the party, which he is serving as today.
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Brittany Lauga
- Occupations
- urban plannerpolitician
- Biography
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Brittany Louise Lauga is an Australian former politician and town planner. She was the Labor member for Keppel in the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 2015 to 2024.
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Cathy O'Toole
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Catherine Elizabeth O'Toole is an Australian former politician. She served as the Labor member for Herbert from 2016 until 2019.
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Taryn Gollshewsky
- Occupations
- athletics competitor
- Biography
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Taryn Linley Gollshewsky is an Australian athlete specialising in the discus throw. She represented her country at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. In addition, she won a bronze medal at the 2017 Summer Universiade.
Central Queensland University faculties and divisions
| School : Business and Law | Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Hotel Management, Human Resources, International Business, Management, Marketing |
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| School : Education and the Arts | Arts and Humanities, Education, Multimedia, Music, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Theatre |
| School : Engineering and Technology | Engineering, Information Technology, Surveying and Mapping, Telecommunications Engineering |
| School : Human, Health and Social Sciences | Clinical Psychology, Environmental Studies, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Podiatry, Psychology, Speech Therapy and Audiology |
| School : Medical and Applied Sciences | Agricultural Business, Chiropractic, Environmental Management, Food Science, Medical Auxiliaries, Medical Technology, Nursing, Public Health |
| School : Nursing and Midwifery | Midwifery, Nursing |
General information
| Alternative names | CQU |
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| Founded | 1967 |
| Motto | Doctrina Perpetua Forever Learning |
Location and contacts
| Address | Building 5 Bruce Highway Rockhampton, Queensland, 4702 Australia |
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