Central Queensland University (CQU) - Townsville

538 Flinders Street, Townsville, Queensland, Australia | Public University | Established 1967

About us

Central Queensland University is one of the largest and fastest growing universities in Australia with an international focus. CQUniversity is a leading university with a globally recognised standing, a culture of social responsibility, inclusion and community, and home to growing minds. CQUniversity believes that higher education is for everybody and aims to make education accessible so students can be what they want to be.

CQUniversity’s Townsville campus is located on the banks of the Ross Creek in the Townsville CBD and is home to over 1000 students. The campus is made up of two buildings – Building One established in NQ News House in 2015 and the new, purpose-built Building Two which opened in 2017. The campus boasts state of the art nursing and paramedic science labs, teaching spaces, study spaces and free parking.

Why CQUniversity - Townsville

  • Surroundings and Campus Life: Townsville is the fourth largest city in Queensland and the largest city in northern Australia. Townsville acts as a gateway to the outback, reef and rainforest and is easily accessible by plane, train and road.

  • Facilities: CQUniversity’s Townsville campus provides students with a state of the art learning environment including break out facilities and social spaces, providing students with an innovative and positive learning experience. Students are also able to take advantage of the facilities and services offered in the Townsville CBD including grocery stores, boutique retail outlets, popular restaurants and lively bars.

  • Research Excellence: Research at CQUniversity aims to work with community, industry and end users to understand problems and uncover solutions that are innovative, sustainable and accessible so that everyone can enjoy a better quality of life.

  • Pathway Options: Pathway and alternative entry options are available for students who may not meet the academic admission requirements. These options help make education more accessible and allow students more options when it comes to their studies.

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Fees

Courses Duration 1st Year Tuition Fees
University Diploma - Information and Communications Technology (CG36) (063667B) 1 Year AUD 31,680
Associate of Information Technology (CA99) (079940C) 2 Year AUD 31,680
Master of Research (Thesis) (CL80) (0100975) 2 Year AUD 34,245
Graduate Certificate - Research - Language Communication and Culture (CL58) (097842M) 0.6 Year AUD 10,663
Graduate Certificate - Research - History and Archaeology (CL58) (097842M) 0.6 Year AUD 10,663
Graduate Certificate - Research - Philosophy and Religious Studies (CL58) (097842M) 0.6 Year AUD 10,663
Graduate Certificate - Research - Studies in Creative Arts and Writing (CL58) (097842M) 0.6 Year AUD 10,663
Graduate Certificate - Research - Law and Legal Studies (CL58) (097842M) 0.6 Year AUD 10,663
Graduate Certificate - Research - Psychology and Cognitive Sciences (CL58) (097842M) 0.6 Year AUD 10,663
Graduate Certificate - Research - Studies in Human Society (CL58) (097842M) 0.6 Year AUD 10,663
Graduate Certificate - Research - Economics (CL58) (097842M) 0.6 Year AUD 10,663
Graduate Certificate - Research - Education (CL58) (097842M) 0.6 Year AUD 10,663
Graduate Certificate - Research - Built Environment and Design (CL58) (097842M) 0.6 Year AUD 10,663
Graduate Certificate - Research - Medical and Health Sciences (CL58) (097842M) 0.6 Year AUD 10,663
Graduate Certificate - Research - Engineering (CL58) (097842M) 0.6 Year AUD 10,663
Graduate Certificate - Research - Information and Computing Sciences (CL58) (097842M) 0.6 Year AUD 10,663
Graduate Certificate - Research - Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences (CL58) (097842M) 0.6 Year AUD 10,663
Graduate Certificate - Research - Biological Sciences (CL58) (097842M) 0.6 Year AUD 10,663
Graduate Certificate - Research - Environmental Sciences (CL58) (097842M) 0.6 Year AUD 10,663
Graduate Certificate - Research - Environmental Sciences (CL58) (097842M) 0.6 Year AUD 10,663
Graduate Certificate - Research - Earth Sciences (CL58) (097842M) 0.6 Year AUD 10,663
Graduate Certificate - Research - Chemical Sciences (CL58) (097842M) 0.6 Year AUD 10,663
Graduate Certificate - Research - Physical Sciences (CL58) (097842M) 0.6 Year AUD 10,663
Bachelor of Information Technology - Cyber Security (Co-op) (CG99) 3 Year AUD 31,680
Bachelor of Information Technology - Cyber Security (CQ18) (003401C) 3 Year AUD 31,680
Bachelor of Information Technology - Business Analysis (Co-op) (CG99) 3 Year AUD 31,680
Bachelor of Information Technology - Business Analysis (CQ18) (003401C) 3 Year AUD 31,680
Bachelor of Information Technology - Application Development (Co-op) (CG99) 3 Year AUD 31,680
Bachelor of Information Technology - Application Development (CQ18) (003401C) 3 Year AUD 31,680
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Admission Requirements

Courses Exams
Diploma Course
  • Min TOEFL iBT: 75 (Min Listening: 17.0, Min Reading: 17.0, Min Speaking: 17.0, Min Writing: 17.0)
  • Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Listening: 5.5, Min Reading: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5)
  • Min PTE overall: 54 (Min Listening: 46, Min Reading: 46, Min Speaking: 46, Min Writing: 46)
Associate's Degree
  • Min TOEFL iBT: 75 (Min Listening: 17.0, Min Reading: 17.0, Min Speaking: 17.0, Min Writing: 17.0)
  • Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Listening: 5.5, Min Reading: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5)
  • Min PTE overall: 54 (Min Listening: 46, Min Reading: 46, Min Speaking: 46, Min Writing: 46
Master courses
  • Min TOEFL iBT: 79 (Min Listening: 21.0, Min Reading: 21.0, Min Speaking: 21.0, Min Writing: 21.0)
  • Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Listening: 6.0, Min Reading: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0)
  • Min PTE overall: 62 (Min Listening: 54, Min Reading: 54, Min Speaking: 54, Min Writing: 54)
Certificate Course
  • Min IELTS overall: 6.5 (Min Listening: 6.0, Min Reading: 6.0, Min Speaking: 6.0, Min Writing: 6.0)
Bachelors courses
  • Min TOEFL iBT: 75 (Min Listening: 17.0, Min Reading: 17.0, Min Speaking: 17.0, Min Writing: 17.0)
  • Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Listening: 5.5, Min Reading: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5)
  • Min PTE overall: 54 (Min Listening: 46, Min Reading: 46, Min Speaking: 46, Min Writing: 46)

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