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Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Queensland, Australia
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  • Public Type
  • 52,073 Students
  • 11 Faculties
  • 1989Founded
  • Science and TechnologySpecialization
  • YesAccept Int. Studs
  • YesDistance learning

About

The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a public research university located in Brisbane, Australia, known for its emphasis on real-world courses and applied research. With two main campuses, Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove, QUT offers programs in fields like architecture, engineering, information technology, healthcare, and arts. 

Acronym QUT
Nickname QUT
Motto / Slogan The university for the real world
Colour Blue
Mascot Tank the Tiger
Founded 1989
Location Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Address 2 George Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

Mission

The mission of the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is to provide quality, real-world focused teaching, research, corporate education, and service that are internationally relevant and respected.

Vision

The vision for the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is "to be the university for the real world". 

Queensland University of Technology

Objectives

The primary objective of the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is to be a "university for the real world," focusing on practical, real-world learning experiences and research solutions. 

Main Academic Divisions (Faculties)

  • Architecture
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Creative Industries
  • Design
  • Education
  • Health and Community
  • Information Technology
  • Law and Justice
  • Mathematics
  • Science and Engineering

Reasons to Study at Queensland University of Technology

  1. Practical Experience

    How do you develop the confidence needed for your first job? Practise in our industry-standard labs, workshops, studios and clinics. Use the technology that is used by professionals and work on simulations or real projects. Our focus on practical learning means that you will transform knowledge into action from the very start of your studies.

     

  2. Workplace Experience

    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.

  3. Real-World, Industry-Focused Learning

    QUT emphasizes work-integrated learning, meaning you’ll get hands-on experience through internships, industry projects and placements that help you build practical skills employers look for. Graduates are often job-ready from day one. 

  4. Shaping The Future You

    The world is rapidly changing, and we want you to be prepared, no matter what your industry looks like in the future. From 2025, you’ll study units from our innovative new curriculum, QUT You, designed to develop creativity, innovation and resilience. Alongside industry leaders and employers, QUT has identified the key skills and capabilities you'll need to thrive in modern workplaces, such as digital fluency, critical and creative thinking and self-awareness.


     

Fees

Undergraduate Tuition

Indigenous Students AUD 7,000 - AUD 12,000
International Students AUD 31,000 - AUD 40,000

Postgraduate Tuition

International Students AUD 32,000 - AUD 45,000

Admission

Undergraduate Admission Requirement

 Entry requirements vary by program and course. Check the entry requirements.

 

International Students:

Academic entry requirements

Check your course information to see the academic requirements you will need to meet. This includes any additional requirements like auditions, interviews or portfolios.

English proficiency requirements

You will need to meet the English language level required for your course. We accept results from a variety of standardised tests. You can see the minimum test scores required via your course information.

You must take your proficiency test no more than two years before the start of, or return to, your course.

Postgraduate Admission Requirments

You need to meet specific entry requirements to get into each of our courses. They're usually based on previous study and/or professional experience.

Some courses may have additional entry requirements, including:

  • referee reports, interviews, questionnaires
  • professional training, accreditation or registration
  • access to related work or facilities.

If your previous studies were not completed in English, or were completed in a country where English is not the first language, you'll need to demonstrate that you meet our English proficiency requirements.

Check your course details online for more information on entry requirements.

How To Apply For Admission

Admission Contacts

Email: [email protected]
Phone : 3138 2000, (07) 3138 8339, +61 7 3138 8339

Apply For Admission

Campus Tour

Facilities

  • Classrooms
  • Library
  • Laboratory
  • Research Center
  • Accommodation
  • Hospital
  • Sports
  • Gym
  • ICT
  • Cafeteria
  • Hospital: We offer a range of allied health services to the public at no or low cost, in one easy-to-access location, including paediatric and Telehealth appointments.

 

  • Library: There are two libraries, collaborative learning spaces, and specialized facilities like laboratories and courtrooms on campus. There are two libraries at Gardens Point:
  • Gardens Point Library, which provides resources and services for students studying business, and science and engineering
  • QUT Law Library, which provides resources and services for students studying law.

Our libraries have:

  • group study spaces and silent study spaces
  • printing and copying services
  • computer labs and wireless internet
  • a helpdesk for assistance with assignments.

 

  • Research Center: Our center has achieved a 5-star Design Education V1 Certified rating from the Green Building Council of Australia, making it one of the highest-rated 'green' buildings in Brisbane's CBD.

 

  • Sport: Our facilities include a pool, gym and cycle center, with opportunities for personal training, exercise services and student sports. Across both Kelvin Grove and Gardens Point campuses, QUT’s sports facilities are inclusive spaces that include gyms and aquatic centers, an indoor sports court, two outdoor sports courts, FIFA accredited sports field with a running track, esports arena, and a virtual sport studio.

School Contact

Address

2 George Street, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

Email Address

[email protected]

Phone Number

+6131389944

Website Address

https://www.qut.edu.au/

Accreditations

  • EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA

Vice Chancellor

Professor Margaret Sheil

Professor Margaret Sheil AO commenced as Vice-Chancellor and President of QUT in February 2018, having previously been Provost at The University of Melbourne (2012-2017) and Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Research Council (2007-2012).

Professor Sheil has been an academic in chemistry and held a number of senior roles at the University of Wollongong, including as ... read more
Dean of Science and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research). She is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (AAS), Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering (ATSE) and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI). Professor Sheil was inaugural Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand Society for Mass Spectrometry (ANZSMS). Professor Sheil is Chair of the Board of the Queensland Museum Network, Deputy Chair of the Board of Universities Australia, and the lead Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation for Universities Australia. She is also Chair for the Reef 2050 Plan Independent Expert Panel.

She was a member of the Australian Space Agency Advisory Group from 2019 -2023, a Director of the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) from 2015-2019, and a Director of the Advisory Board for Coursera. She was a member of the Prime Minister’s Science, Innovation and Engineering Council, the National Research Infrastructure Council and the Cooperative Research Centres Committee from 2007-2012.  In 2023 Professor Sheil chaired the “Trusting Australia’s Ability: Review of the Australian Research Council Act 2001.”

Academic Staff

  • Professor Gene Moyle

    Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Programs and Partnerships) Professor Gene Moyle ARAD FAPS FCSEP GAICD SFHEA is the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Programs and Partnerships).
    She joined QUT Creative Industries Faculty in the role as Head of ... read more
    Discipline - Dance in November 2012, was appointed the inaugural Head of School - School of Creative Practice in January 2017, and became the inaugural Associate Dean, International and Advancement for the Faculty in February 2019. In March 2021, she moved to the Office of the Provost as the Academic Director - New Projects and was appointed as the inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Programs and Partnerships) in September 2022. Gene is a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society and the Queensland Academy of Arts and Sciences.
     
  • Professor Troy Farrell

    Faculty of Science, Executive Dean Professor Troy Farrell’s frontline technical skills blend applied mathematics with physical chemistry, and are applied to the mathematical modelling and numerical simulation of chemical systems... read more
    of great industrial significance. Applications of his research include batteries, dye-sensitised solar cells, drying of colloidal droplets, and oxidation of biomass stockpiles. His work is mainly undertaken in collaboration with industrial partners, for whom his technical ability would not be applicable without supporting attributes including his work ethic, interpersonal skills, and willingness to undertake confidential research. Professor Farrell is very active in the wider applied and industrial mathematics community, especially within Australia and New Zealand. He is passionate about communicating the relevance, applicability and effectiveness of mathematics to a broad range of stakeholders in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics community including students, other academics and industry and business leaders. He is also passionate about facilitating connections between early career researchers and industry.
     
  • Ms Kiri Pettigrew

    General Counsel Ms Kiri Pettigrew is the General Counsel at QUT and leads the Office of the General Counsel which comprises the Legal and Assurance and Audit Departments of the University.

    With over 25 years o... read more
    f regional and international legal experience, Kiri has worked in the financial services industry and in private practice in the area of global corporate disputes. Prior to joining QUT, Kiri worked in the international commercial dispute team of a global law firm. She also held the position of Managing Director and Head of Legal and Compliance – Asia Pacific within a leading US publicly listed financial services firm.

    Kiri possesses extensive experience liaising with government regulators in multiple jurisdictions and managing a legal, compliance and risk team across Asia Pacific. She has key knowledge regarding developing frameworks, effective policies and procedures in line with statutory and regulatory requirements to meet organisational needs. In addition, she has international and local experience in advising on implementing business strategies that are effective within legal and regulatory frameworks. Kiri has expertise in providing litigation, regulatory investigation management, internal investigation management and resolution advice to global clients. Kiri holds a Bachelor of Arts (UQ) and a Bachelor of Laws (QUT). Kiri has served as a Director on the Board of a professional body in the financial services industry and is a Non-Executive Director of QInsure.
     
  • Professor Christopher Barner-Kowollik

    Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President Research Distinguished Professor Christopher Barner-Kowollik is a leading researcher in the field of macromolecular photochemistry, exploring with his team of PhD students and post-doctoral research fellows ho... read more
    w light can be finely gated to generate advanced soft matter materials, including via light-driven 3D printing methodologies. He has pioneered a wide array of precision photochemical transformations using multiple colours of light and is a pioneer in understanding photochemical reactivity via so-called ‘action plots’. He heads a small research team at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and a larger one at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).
     
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History

The beginning

With more than 50,000 students and offering more than 200 courses and research programs, Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a modern university for the real world.

We began operating as QUT in January 1989, following approval of our status as a university. 

The Brisbane School of the Arts began as a place of recreation, with a library, public debates and lectures.

Eventually, the school developed a stronger educational focus, offering two drawing classes in 1881.

In 1882, the Brisbane School of the Arts became the Brisbane Technical College.

Initially, only 80 students attended the Brisbane Technical Colle... read more

ge. After the economic depression of the early 1890s, enrolments rose to more than 1,000 students in 1897.

Brisbane Technical College was the largest institution in Queensland in the 19th century.

In 1908, the Queensland Parliament passed the Technical Instruction Act, and Brisbane Technical College became the Central Technical College.

The Queensland University of Technology Act was passed in 1988, following approval of university status for the Queensland Institute of Technology. Queensland University of Technology (QUT) began operating in January 1989.

Since then we have grown to accommodate more than 50,000 students and offer more than 200 courses and extensive research programs. We've become the university for the real world.