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CRICOS No. 00213J

Queensland University of Technology. CRICOS No. 00213J. Kelvin Grove campus. Brisbane central business district. Gardens Point campus. Put global ambition in perspective.

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CRICOS No. 00213J

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  1. Queensland University of Technology CRICOS No. 00213J

  2. Kelvin Grove campus Brisbane central business district Gardens Point campus

  3. 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).

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. Investing in STEM Teaching and Research • QUT's planned AUD$230 million Science and Technology Precinct and • Community 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/

  7. 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 Brisbane: the perfect place to live and learn

  8. 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. Gardens Point Campus • George Street, Brisbane city • Built Environment and Engineering • Business • Law and Justice • Science and Technology

  9. 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.

  10. 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 Flexible study options • 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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. QUT International College andIELTS Test Centre

  19. 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 Lively and culturally diverse university

  20. 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. Outstanding services and facilities

  21. 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 Leading student services and career support

  22. 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/ Scholarships

  23. 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 How to apply 1 2

  24. 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 Don’t meet the entry requirements?

  25. 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 Submit your application 3

  26. 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 Pre-departure and Arrival 5 • financial preparation • understanding the university • system • Brisbane • orientation and enrolment

  27. 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 Cost of Living

  28. 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 Accommodation

  29. QUT International Queensland University of Technology 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 qut.international@qut.edu.au QUT International website: www.international.qut.edu.au A university for the real world

  30. QUT International Queensland University of Technology 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 qut.international@qut.edu.au QUT International website: www.international.qut.edu.au A university for the real world

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