Queensland University of Technology

About us

Location Brisbane, Australia Funding Type Public
No of Students 42120 Establishment University
Founded In 1989 Estimated Cost of Living 24505 AUD
Address 2 George St Brisbane, QLD 4000

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a real-world focus.

Our engaged and grounded approach to education and research is highly valued and trusted by employers, government business.

QUT is committed to providing real-world learning experiences and research solutions across a broad range of fields and our courses are in high demand.  Our strengths include award-winning teaching, relevant research that benefits the community, a commitment to entrepreneurship and creativity, high student satisfaction, and excellent graduate employment outcomes.

We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they'll need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

Real-world university

We are transforming the experience we offer our 50,000 students and we place a premium on the international and national accreditation of our various professional degrees.

Our internationally award-winning Science and Engineering Centre is home to The Cube, acknowledged as one of the world’s largest digital interactive learning and display spaces.

We established the world's first Creative Industries Faculty, and we invest heavily in collaborative learning and interdisciplinary research environments.

Sustainability

QUT aims to achieve real-world sustainability through our research, programs, initiatives, and everyday activities.

Find out everything you need to know about our environmental strategies, advisory committees, new programs and initiatives, and our commitment to creating a better world for everybody.

A smoke-free university

For the health and wellbeing of all our students, staff, and visitors, we became a smoke-free university as of 1 July 2016.

Why?

What to expect :

While studying with us, you'll have access to the best lecturers, study with the most advanced technology and learning spaces, and get heaps of hands-on experience with industry to prepare you for the real world.

The experience you need :

Our courses emphasize real-world practice and hands-on learning, which means that you’ll build all the skills you need to step into your future career after graduation. Practical learning starts from your very first semester in some of our courses.

We’ve got close connections between industry and government partners, so our courses are all up-to-the-minute with international thinking and standards.

You’ll study in our industry-standard practical spaces, labs, and workshops, where you’ll be able to put your theory into practice and create, collaborate, and build your skills with confidence.

Ready for the real world? :

Work experience can make a big difference when you’re applying for your dream job.

Put theory into practice with work-integrated learning units throughout your course. You’ll have great opportunities to be placed in industry-leading organizations and workplaces as part of your course, where you’ll build important networks and learn what your future career could really be like.

You can also get course-relevant, real-world experience through not-for-credit work experience placements and volunteering programs.

You can also collaborate on real research projects with our academics, contribute to real-world solutions and be at the vanguard of research progress.

Go global :

Your studies can take you all over the world both during your course and after graduation. Make connections and develop networks during a semester or year overseas as part of your degree with our student exchange program. Or if you’re looking for something shorter, you may be able to do a two- to the four-week intensive overseas study program.

We partner with over 200 top universities in 43 countries around the world. Study overseas and get invaluable experience, and broaden your personal and academic horizons.