Queensland University of Technology/CRICOS No. 00213J

Queensland University of Technology

Overview

Queensland University of Technology offers prospective students access to leading-edge teaching and research programmes in a world-class institution that believes practices academic excellence, end-user focussed research and education with a practical, real life focus. The University has close links with government, business and professional networks to ensure the relevance and success of its programmes.

Location

AUT is located on two campuses in Brisbane, the capital of Queensland. The city is a cosmopolitan, sub-tropical city, not far from the Gold Coast and nearby World Heritage reserves. The city enjoys the outdoors and is situated on the Brisbane River, which makes a variety of water sports highly accessible. There are parks and gardens, shops, cafes and restaurants, theatres, clubs and bars available for all comers in one of the world’s most liveable cities.

Campuses

Gardens Point campus is in the heart of the city, near the Botanic Gardens, Parliament House and the CBD. The campuses houses QUT’s theatre and exhibition programmes, with their focus on the performing and visual arts, and also houses Built Environment and Engineering, Business, Law and Science and Technology. It has its own ferry wharf and is connected to Kelvin Grove campus by bus.

Kelvin Grove campus is only 2 kilometres from city centre and houses the University’s Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation. The campus has a strong focus on teaching and research in the health sciences, while there are also innovative performance spaces and public art exhibitions. The campus also has nearby student accommodation, gymnasium and indoor pool.

Queensland University of Technology offers courses in the following subject areas:

• Built Environment and Engineering
• Business
• Creative Industries
• Education
• Health
• Humanities Program
• Law
• Science and Technology

English Courses

OUT International College offers the following English language courses to prospective students:

General English/English for Business, English for Academic Purposes (EAP), EAP Plus, English for Tertiary Preparation, Cambridge First Certificate in English Preparation course, Study tours and special programs. An AA Education Network counsellor will be happy to advise you about your options with these courses

English language requirements:- undergraduate entry generally requires and overall IELTS of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0; postgraduate admission requirements vary according to the course chosen.

Academic requirements:- undergraduate admission generally requires the successful completion of the equivalent of Year 12 High School; postgraduate generally requires the successful completion of a recognised Bachelor degree in a relevant field.

An AA Education Network counsellor can advise you in more detail about academic and English language requirements for your course of choice.

Enrolment dates

The are no set closing dates for applications, though there are limits on the numbers of international students in some courses. It’s a good idea to apply two or three months before the start of semester. AA Education Network can assist you here.

Student activities

QUT supports various student groups on campus that organise social, sporting and common interest type activities for students. There are also the informal activities students organise among themselves – the proximity of the river, the city and the Gold and Sunshine Coasts creates plenty of opportunities for spontaneous social and recreational activities.

One of AA Education Network’s counsellors will be happy to help you research, plan and pursue your studies at this high-tech, innovative university in this friendly, relaxed and welcoming capital city. Brisbane and the QUT offer you the chance to develop your career in a friendly safe and supportive environment where you may make lifelong friendships with like-minded students from around the world. Contact us today.