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Queensland University of Technology

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Gardens Point campus

Kelvin Grove campus

Brisbane central business district

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Put global ambition in perspective

• QUT is the only university in Queensland to be awarded 5 Stars for ‘Getting a job’ in the 2011 Good Universities Guide.

• QUT has a ranking of world standard or above in more than three quarters of its research assessed under the Australian Government’s Excellence in Research for Australia assessment framework

• QUT won more teaching awards than any other individual Australian university in the 2010 round of the prestigious Australian Awards for University Teaching.

• QUT is the first business school in Australia to secure the prestigious ‘triple crown’ of international accreditation – US-based AACSB International, European-based EQUIS and UK-based Association of MBAs (AMBA).

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International industry links

Our highly qualified teaching staff include practising

professionals who lecture and tutor part-time, sharing insights

into their professions.

Top company connections include• World Bank• IBM• SAP• Microsoft• Boeing• Mincom• CSIRO

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Research: practical solutions for the real world

The Australian HES has published a ranking of universities based on the Australian Research Council’s Excellence in Research Australia (ERA 2010) outcomes that ranks QUT 10th in terms of research quality.

The Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation(IHBI)IHBI integrates creative minds from health, science and biomedical engineering research to work on global health problems.

Visit www.ihbi.qut.edu.au

The Institute for Creative Industries and Innovation (ICI)

ICI is a leader in supporting innovative research within the creative industries sector. By emphasising a cross-disciplinary approach that integrates industry and government partnerships iCi connects the right

people at the right time.

Visit www.ici.qut.edu.au

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QUT's planned AUD$230 million Science and Technology Precinct andCommunity Hub at the Gardens Point campus will bring together teaching and research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in a world-leading model.

The Precinct, with a theme of sustainable and secure infrastructure, is due for completion in 2012 and will produce multiple research and graduate outcomes in key areas of national interest such as:

• Climate change • Infrastructure • Food, water and energy security

The precinct will also have shared facilities such as a 50m pool, 1000sq gymnasium, student bar, bike storage, cafes and function areas

Take a tour of the new building- www.qut.edu.au/scitechprecinct/

Investing in STEM Teaching and Research

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Brisbane: the perfect place to live and learn

• Capital of Queensland• 32C in summer and 18C in winter• Relaxed, outdoor lifestyle• Population Brisbane : 1.8 million• Cultural Diversity

– 26% born overseas– Over 15% speak another language

• Close to the Gold and Sunshine Coasts

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Gardens Point Campus

Situated on the Brisbane River, adjacent to the City Botanic Gardens and

Queensland’s Parliament House, the Gardens Point campus is the only

university campus in Brisbane’s central business district. The inner city

location reinforces QUT’s links with business and industry while creating a

dynamic environment for students.

The Gardens Point campus will also be the home of the A$230M Science

and Technology Precinct from 2012.

George Street, Brisbane city

• Built Environment and Engineering• Business• Law and Justice• Science and Technology

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Kelvin Grove Campus

Victoria Park Road, Kelvin Grove, Brisbane

• Creative Industries• Education• Health• English Language, Foundation, Diploma and Tertiary

Preparation (QUT International College)• IELTS Test Centre• QUT Creative Industries Precinct• Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation (IHBI).

Kelvin Grove campus also features the Kelvin Grove Urban

Village – one of the first developments of its kind, combining

education, residential, leisure and business opportunities.

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Flexible study options

With over 650 undergraduate and postgraduate courses, flexible

entry dates and academic pathways to degrees, QUT courses can

be tailored to specific educational needs.

• Built Environment and Engineering• Business • Creative Industries• Education• Health• Human Services• Science and Technology• Law and Justice

• Bachelor (undergraduate) degree• Graduate Certificate• Graduate Diploma• Masters (Course Work)• Masters (Research)• Professional Doctorate• PhD• Study Abroad• Student Exchange• University Entry programs including

Foundation and University Diploma

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Built Environment and Engineering

• Courses feature student-run hands-on activities, such as QUT Motorsports, Engineers Without Borders, the Search and Rescue Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle (SRUAV) Outback Challenge, the Youth Aerospace Forum and industry-sponsored transportation projects.

• The faculty has four research themes: design, infrastructure, medical engineering and smart systems.

• QUT was the only Australian university appointed as a learning partner by Shell in a consortium (four universities) to support its global project academy.

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QUT Business School and the

Graduate School of Business (GSB)

• Innovative Business Advantage Program assists business

students to develop personal, professional and citizenship

skills for the workplace in areas such as entrepreneurship,

career planning, leadership, community engagement, and

public speaking.

Unique MBA program allows students greater flexibility and

choice of subjects.

Special expertise and experience in entrepreneurship education.

We were the first business school in Australia to secure the prestigious ‘triple crown’ of international accreditation –US-based AACSB International, European-based EQUIS and UK-based AMBA.

The Faculty of Business has been awarded an above world standard ranking in the fields of Economics and Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services in the 2010 Excellence in Research for Australia assessment

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Creative Industries

• The Creative Industries Precinct is Australia’s first higher education

site dedicated to experimentation and commercial development in the

creative industries.

• The Faculty is at the forefront of pioneering international research

initiatives in creative industries policy, applied creative industries

research, digital media design, and the creative and performing arts.

• Research higher degree students play a vital role in shaping the research

and applications environment in the QUT Creative Industries Faculty,

which is home to over 250 degree higher degree research students

from 15 countries across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East

and Asia.

• Ground-breaking research by the Creative Industries Faculty has been awarded the top rank of 5 in the 2010 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assessment.

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Education

• Globally connected - working with aid agencies (AusAID, Asia Development Bank and World Bank) and a range of government agencies in China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea for social improvements through learning programs and globally relevant research.

• Australia’s largest concentration of educators in mathematics education, science education and vocational education provide innovative teaching and cutting edge research in science related education.

• Largest pre-service teacher education program in Australia for both under and graduate entry students.

• The Faculty of Education was one of only three universities nationwide to receive an "above world-standard" rating for its overall performance in research in the 2010 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) report.

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Health

• One of only four universities in Australia to offer Optometry, and Health Information Management.

• Give graduates the local and international edge by providing practical, hands-on learning experiences through our clinics and practical placements within industry, and by embracing valuable, cross-cultural learning opportunities.

• The Faculty’s School of Nursing & Midwifery has been awarded the top rank of 5 for its world-class research in the 2010 Excellence in Research for Australia assessment. Public and Allied Health was also awarded an above world standard ranking.

• Longest-running School of Nursing in Queensland with many years of industry consultation and experience.

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Law and Justice

• Features the Electronic Moot Court, one of Australia’s most advanced electronic courtrooms, containing state-of-the-art information technology and AV integration. It is one of three leading electronic moot courts in the world.

• The University’s first venture into the Second Life virtual world of teaching, Air Gondwana is the Law Faculty’s multimedia program designed to help first-year students learn the skill of negotiation in a Second Life virtual world.

• The new Master of Intellectual Property Law is offered jointly by the World Intellectual Property Organization Worldwide Academy (WIPO) and QUT’s Faculty of Law is unique to the Asia-Pacific region

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Science and Technology

• A new A$230 million Science and Technology Precinct and

Community Hub is being developed at the Gardens Point

campus, to be used for key teaching and research priorities,

along with new public spaces for recreation, leisure and dining.

• Strong links with Microsoft, SAP, Oracle, Cisco and INFOSYS.

The faculty’s relationship with Microsoft is one of the strongest

of any university in the Asia-Pacific region.

• Academic learning is complemented by a strong practical

component, including: laboratory programs, industry internships

and student projects working jointly with industry.

• The Faculty’s Information Systems and Physical Chemistry discipline was awarded the top rank of 5 in the 2010 Excellence in Research for Australia assessment. Mathematical Sciences and Physical Sciences was also awarded an above world standard ranking

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QUT International College andIELTS Test Centre

QUT International College (QUTIC) offers English Language,

University Diploma, Foundation, and Postgraduate Business and

IT Pathway programs to prepare international students for entry into

Australian university degree programs.

• Guaranteed entry to QUT programs upon successful completion of

the relevant QUTIC course.

• Dedicated teaching and administrative staff

• Small class sizes allow for greater interaction with teachers and

other students.

• 24/7 language labs

• Access to language and learning support advisers, as well as a

Welfare Advisor

• IELTS Test Centre located at Kelvin Grove campus is open to internal

QUT students and candidates external to the University. The Centre

offers General Training and academic modules with test dates offered on a regularly basis.

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Lively and culturally diverse university

• A wide range of active student associations organise activities and

provide a supportive network for all newly arrived students to QUT

• Making friends with Australian and other international students is an

important part of your overseas experience.

• East-West Centre

• Buddy/Mentor schemes

• Language exchange program

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Outstanding services and facilities

• Sporting and recreational facilities

• Licensed clubs and cafes

• Theatre and art gallery

• Child care centres and health centres

• On campus security

• QUT Virtual, our personalised web service providing secure

access to all the online resources you need to successfully complete

your studies.

• Wireless campuses

• Libraries on both campuses houses an extensive collection of electronic and print resources, books, multimedia items, print and electronic journals, specialist Law library.

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Leading student services and career support

International Student Services (ISS) is responsible for the general

welfare of all international students studying at QUT by providing

services such as:

• Airport reception

• Orientation

• East West program including social and recreational activities

• English language assistance

• Academic learning skills

• Advice and counselling

• Student associations

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Scholarships

A number of scholarships are available to help make your study at QUT

more affordable.

• Scholarships offered by QUT

• Australian Government Scholarships

• Home government scholarships

• Non-Government Organisations

For more information visit

www.international.qut.edu.au/scholarships/

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How to apply

Choose a course

Search our courses and choose the course that best matches

your study plan and career goals.

www.qut.edu.au/courses

Meet the entry requirements

You must meet QUT’s minimum academic and English language

entry requirements to gain admission to QUT courses.

QUT accepts IELTS and TOEFL test results. If your secondary

or post-secondary studies were conducted entirely in English you

may be exempt.

www.international.qut.edu.au/apply/entry-requirements/english.jsp

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Don’t meet the entry requirements?

QUT International College offer a variety of programs for students who do not meet the entry requirements for QUT.

Choose from:• General English (ELICOS)

• Cambridge First Certificate in English Preparation

• English for Academic Purposes

• English for Tertiary Preparation

• Foundation

• University Diploma in Business, Information Technology or Professional Communication

• Postgraduate Business Pathway

• University Certificate in Tertiary Preparation

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Submit your application

Once you meet our entry requirements you can apply to QUT.

Fill out the F form and send to us with:

– Certified copies of award certificates, academic

transcripts and English language proficiency test results,

formal identity papers such as photo page of passport

or national identity card and student visa (if applicable)

– A non-refundable application fee (A$55 including GST)

Send to: QUT International

GPO Box 3279

Brisbane QLD 4001

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Pre-departure and Arrival

Once we confirm your acceptance, you will need to start preparing

for your departure . We recommend you arrive in Brisbane one to

Two weeks before Orientation to give you time to find

accommodation and settle in to Brisbane.

Make sure you attend the International Students’ Orientation

program held the week before classes start.

QUT’s International Student Services provides information about

• pre-departure

• airport reception

• accommodation

www.issupport.qut.edu.au

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• financial preparation• understanding the university

system• Brisbane• orientation and enrolment

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Cost of Living

• Brisbane is one of Australia’s most affordable

capital cities.

• Living Costs – approximately $A18,000

per year

• Approximate Bachelor Tuition Fees

$A10,600 – $14,100 per semester

• Approximate Masters Tuition Fees $A10,700 – $18,300 per semester

• PhD and Doctorate $11,000 - $13,700 per semester

*These costs will vary depending on choice of accommodation, location and lifestyle

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Accommodation

• Brisbane offers a wide range of accommodation options, including

homestay, student hostels, student apartment complexes, boarding

houses, and private apartments and houses.

• QUT’s International Student Services staff can assist to arrange temporary accommodation prior to arrival, and help find permanent accommodation that suits your needs.

www.accommodation.qut.edu.au

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A university for the real world

QUT International


2 George Street

GPO Box 2434

Brisbane Queensland 4001

Australia

Phone +61 3 9627 4853

Fax +61 3 9627 4863

Australia Freecall 1800 181 848

Online Enquiries www.international.qut.edu.au/contact

Email [email protected]

QUT International website: www.international.qut.edu.au

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A university for the real world

QUT International


2 George Street

GPO Box 2434

Brisbane Queensland 4001

Australia

Phone +61 3 9627 4853

Fax +61 3 9627 4863

Australia Freecall 1800 181 848

Online Enquiries www.international.qut.edu.au/contact

Email [email protected]

QUT International website: www.international.qut.edu.au

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