Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Australia

About QUT

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a public research university located in Brisbane, Australia. Established in 1989, QUT is one of the youngest universities in Australia, but it has quickly gained a reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The university has three campuses in Brisbane, including Gardens Point, Kelvin Grove, and Caboolture, and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines.

QUT is consistently ranked among the top universities in Australia and the world. According to the 2021 QS World University Rankings, QUT is ranked 217th in the world and 13th in Australia. The university is particularly renowned for its strengths in the fields of engineering, technology, and creative industries. In fact, QUT is the only university in Australia to have been awarded five stars for excellence in the creative arts and culture by the QS Stars University Ratings.

QUT is home to the world's first-ever Creative Industries Faculty, which was established in 1991. The faculty brings together a diverse range of disciplines, including media and communication, design, music, and performing arts, to foster innovation and creativity in the arts and entertainment industries. This unique approach to education has helped QUT become a leader in the creative industries, producing graduates who are highly sought after by employers around the world.

Campuses

Located next to the Brisbane River and the Botanic Gardens, QUT Gardens Point is Brisbane's inner-city university campus.

The $230 million Science and Engineering Centre is a world-leading model for teaching and research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. It also includes, food and retail spaces, swimming pool and gym.

The campus is also home to the Gardens Cultural Precinct, which includes Gardens Theatre, QUT Art Museum and Old Government House Here are some amenities near our campus.

The award-winning Kelvin Grove campus features the innovative Creative Industries Precinct and the Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation (IHBI), a world class education and research facility. The campus is also home to QUT international College.

Located only two kilometres or 19 minutes north of the Brisbane CBD, the campus is part of the Kelvin Grove Urban Village, which includes student apartment complexes, a supermarket, shops and restaurants. Here are some amenities near our campus.

Our Caboolture campus is the only university campus in the Moreton Bay region, providing tertiary education to the growing population since 2002.

Students enjoy a community atmosphere, centrally located just a few minutes' drive from the centre of town and Caboolture train station. Here are some amenities near our campus.

Information
Year
Founded
1989
Student
Population
48837
Staff
Population
2382
Male to Female
Ratio
46 : 54
International
Students
15.%
Foundation
Colleges
Social
Accreditations
Strengths
Media & Communications
Guardian, Communication and Media Studies
1st
Bioengineering
ARWU, Biomedical Engineering
3rd
Performing Arts
Guardian, Art and Design
4th
Product Design
Guardian, Art and Design
4th
Visual Arts
Guardian, Art and Design
4th
Pharmacy
ARWU, Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
5th
Physics
ARWU, Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
5th
Architecture
Guardian, Architecture and Built Environment
6th
Education
Guardian, Education and Training
6th
Nursing & Health Science
Guardian, Nursing
6th
Accounting & Finance
Times, Business & economics
7th
Business Studies
ARWU, Business Administration
7th
Chemistry
USNews, chemistry
7th
Civil Engineering
USNews, civil engineering
7th
Computer Science
USNews, computer science
7th
Economics
Times, Business & economics
7th
Environmental Science
ARWU, Environmental Science & Engineering
7th
Geography
Times, Social sciences
7th
Mathematics
Guardian, Statistics and Operational Research
7th
Social Work & Policy
Times, Social sciences
7th
Scholarships
QUT International Merit Scholarship
25% for tuition
Unlimited quantity
QUT Real World International Scholarship
20% for tuition
Unlimited quantity
Official agent
Name
Hotline
+65 6333 1300
Whatsapp
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Notable alumni

Jeffrey Tan Theatre Director
Jeffrey Tan is a gifted theatre director, artist, educator and cultural producer, who has made a major contribution to the development of Singaporean arts and culture over the past 15 years. He is currently Head of the national arts council’s Singapore Arts Festival, and was previously the Head of Drama at LASALLE College of the Arts. Jeffrey holds a BA (Drama) from QUT, and won the Creative Industries 2012 Outstanding QUT Alumni Award recently.
Student life
Media
This is my university: Queensland University of Technology

"Danish international student Vicky will show you the campus and how she lives at an Australian family's house."

QUT interactive learning space features world's largest multi-touch installation

"Queensland University of Technologys (QUT) innovative digital interactive learning exhibition space The Cube, has installed 48 x 55" unlimited touch Cell displays, making it the worlds biggest multi-touch installation."