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College Info
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At a glance
- Type
- Public
- Founded
- 1990
- Location
- Sydney- Can, Nova Scotia, Australia
- Total Students
- 25,000
- International Students
- 5,000
- Website
- https://www.cqu.edu.au
Official website
www.cqu.edu.auAustraliaQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Central Queensland University (CQU) - Sydney
Central Queensland University (CQU) - Sydney is a public in Sydney- Can.
Key Facts
🏆 QS World Rank#5
University agent data refreshed 5 days ago
Live portal snapshot
QS World University Rankings #601 · 2025US News & World Report #1202 · 2025QS World University Rankings #41 · 2024US News & World Report #41 · 2024Webometrics - World #921 · 2023Webometrics #921 · 2023
- Tuition (International): A$35,000
- Living Costs (estimated): A$22,000
- Application Fee (typical): A$100
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Campus Vibe
Urban, 200 acres
ResidentialInternationally DiverseLarge Community
8/10
Diversity
1/10
Academic Rigor
8/10
City safety (heuristic)
8/10
Social scene
Weather: Warm summers
Living costs: High — plan AUD 25k+ living/year
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Career Outcomes
$39,150 avg starting salary
84% placement rate
Top Recruiters
Commonwealth BankWestpacTelstraAtlassianBHP
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Student Life
25,000 students (5,000 international)
Campus: Urban, 200 acres
Location: Sydney- Can, Australia
Climate: Warm summers
High — plan AUD 25k+ living/year
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 45.5%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Feb–Jul for Semester 2; Apr–Nov for Semester 1
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 45.5%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.0
💡Typical apply window for Australia: Feb–Jul for Semester 2; Apr–Nov for Semester 1
