Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

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Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

QUT is a young university with a global outlook. An ambitious university, QUT is ready to take on new challenges with a future-focused drive. It strives to connect its students with the real world through practical, hands-on learning that prepares graduates for the careers of tomorrow and the future.

Studying at QUT offers you a world-class education in the heart of Brisbane, a welcoming, modern and multicultural city. Brisbane is Australia’s third largest city and known for its vibrant urban precincts, outdoor lifestyle, friendly locals, natural attractions, and host of the 2032 Olympics. With more than 50,000 students, including international students from a wide range of countries and cultures, you will feel right at home.

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Life at Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Studying at QUT offers international students a dynamic and enriching experience, combining world-class education with a vibrant, multicultural lifestyle in the heart of Brisbane. QUT prepares students for the future through practical, hands-on learning, real-world projects, and industry connections. Students benefit from integrated internships, placements, and collaborative opportunities, which help them gain valuable skills and enhance their employability.

In addition to academics, QUT offers a wide range of social and extracurricular activities, from over 120 student clubs to sporting events, cultural celebrations, and volunteer opportunities. The welcoming and supportive environment, combined with Brisbane’s vibrant urban precincts and outdoor lifestyle, makes QUT an ideal destination for international students seeking both academic success and personal growth.

QUT is committed to creating opportunities to connect its students and industry employers, and achieves this through integrated placements, internships and real-world, collaborative projects. Faculty staff at the university hold key consulting positions in industry and work on industry projects, in which they often involve students. QUT is first in Queensland and 111-120 globally for graduate employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2024).

Students at QUT get a world-class education in Brisbane, Australia’s third largest city and a modern, welcoming and multicultural place.

Brisbane offers thriving urban precincts, natural attractions and beautiful weather and facilities for an outdoor lifestyle.

With a subtropical climate and a dynamic, culturally diverse atmosphere, Brisbane offers one of the finest combinations of quality education and vibrant living anywhere in the world.

QUT wants its students to succeed and feel supported in their studies, health, finances, and personal life. The university offers a network of services including:

HiQ
As the university’s dedicated student support team, HiQ are ready to assist with everything from solving technology issues, to academic support, to career planning. Through HiQ, students can access:

  • Student Learning Advisers (SLAs) for peer support
  • Learning advisers (QUT professional staff) for assessment support
  • Night Against Procrastination, an event to join fellow students prepare for exams and final assessments

Free workshops
Attend personalised student success coaching and study hubs where you can connect with peers or access additional help. 24/7 access to libraries means you can study when it suits you.

QUT Medical Centre
Access confidential and free personal counselling and mental health support on campus.

Welfare officers
Learn financial management tips and access financial support.

International Student Services
This team can help students under the age of 18 with welfare arrangements and find appropriate accommodation before commencing studies.

Disability advisers
Students with a disability, injury, or health condition have access to free and confidential support. Prospective students can also get in touch to confirm whether the university is able to make necessary adjustments.

The university’s inner-city campuses mean there are plenty of accommodation options nearby. QUT has a dedicated accommodation services team to help you explore your options, find secure and reliable housing, and guide you through the application process, making sure you settle into the perfect place that suits your needs.

Student complexes
Student complexes are designed with your lifestyle in mind, offering convenient, centrally located accommodation just steps away from campus, supermarkets and dining options. Your apartment size and living arrangements will vary based on your budget and choice of provider. Student complexes close to Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove are Iglu, Scape, Student One and UniLodge.

Residential colleges
These colleges offer a supportive, social environment for students living away from home. With regular events, pastoral care, and up to three meals a day included, they’re a great option for making friends and settling in before transitioning to more independent accommodation.

Rental accommodation
This option offers an affordable and flexible option for students ready to manage their own tenancy. Whether you rent a room in a shared student house, an entire apartment with friends or a place on your own, you’ll have the freedom to choose what works best for you

Students can access high-tech study and collaborative learning spaces, including workshops and simulation centres. The university’s Education Precinct offers learning spaces, study pods and community areas interwoven with nature and technology. This space houses the Sphere, a digital LED globe that features a changing menu of visual content. There is also The Cube, an advanced interactive digital space, in the Science and Engineering Centre.

The university’s Economics and Finance Bloomberg Lab gives students the opportunity to conduct financial analysis with actual real-time data. QUT health students can work with real patients under the supervision of experienced healthcare professionals at on-campus health clinics and simulation spaces. Law and justice students can test their skills in mock trials in the QUT Moot court. This provides a realistic setting for student to hone their advocacy skills, while learning courtroom etiquette and procedure.

QUT gives students ample opportunity to immerse themselves in social activities on campus. Students can choose from 120 clubs with focuses on sport, culture, music, politics, religion or special interests, or start their own club to connect with others who have the same interests. These clubs organise social events such as balls, formal dinners, trips away, lunch time barbeques and more. Joining a club is often a good way to get together with like-minded peers from all around the world an opportunity to build lasting friendships.

QUT offers students opportunities to represent, engage and connect through a range of sports – whether team or individual, social or competitive – including netball, tennis, football, esports, motorsport and swimming. Activities on offer for international students also include cultural celebrations and weekend trips.

Students have the chance to take part in many volunteer opportunities where they can contribute to building a vibrant campus community and help new students settle into university life. Another way to help other students succeed with their studies is to volunteer time with the QUT Peer Mentor Program, making it a great way to give back.

QUT’s vision is a low carbon future. The university aims to tackle global challenges and achieve sustainability through research, teaching, campus operations and strategic partnerships.

Sustainability has been embedded in QUT’s curriculum across a range of courses including science, engineering, fashion, architecture, business, law and urban development.

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Rankings

Top 1% university in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026)

Best student cities - top 26 globally (QS Best Student Cities 2026)

Scholarships

International Merit Scholarship

This scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students covers 25 percent of tuition fees for the full duration of the program at QUT, provided the minimum academic standards are met. Selected countries and faculties only. The International Merit Scholarship recipients may attend a scholarship award ceremony and will be members of the QUT College of Excellence. Click here to learn more about this scholarship.

International Talent Scholarship

This scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students covers 20 percent of tuition fees per semester of study at QUT, provided the minimum academic standards are met. Selected countries and faculties only. Click here to learn more about this scholarship.

Additional Scholarship Options

Queensland University of Technology has a range of scholarships available for international undergraduate students. Click here to search for available scholarships and find out more information.

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