QUT QUT International URL: www.qut.edu.au/study/international QUT Corporate URL: www.qut.edu.au Social: Student Life in Brisbane blog: https://blogs.qut.edu.au/student-life-in-brisbane/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qutinternational/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/QUTBrisbane/ Weibo: www.weibo.com/qutbrisbane YouKu: http://i.youku.com/i/UMzc5NzYyMTM4NA== YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/TheQUTube LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/edu/queensland-university-of-technology-10233 WeChat: CRICOS No. 00213J Choosing to study at a university in Australia is an exciting and significant decision. We’re glad you’re considering studying with Queensland University of Technology; you’re looking at a university for the real world of today and tomorrow. By choosing QUT, you can be confident that we’ll take pride in helping you achieve your career goals and will provide you with a balanced mix of theory and practical experiences so that you’re well prepared for the industry in which you’re going to work. We’re known for being well connected with industry, having strength in innovation and entrepreneurship, and for research that has global impact. As you’ll see, studying at QUT gives you a high-quality education and puts you in the heart of Brisbane city, close to industry, the central business district, Queensland’s Start-Up Precinct, and Brisbane’s innovation hub, Cultural Precinct, major sporting events, nightlife and many restaurants serving up cuisines from all over the world. Brisbane truly is a multicultural city and QUT’s staff and students come from many different cultural and religious backgrounds; almost 8,000 of our 50,000 students are international students from more than 100 countries. This is just the beginning of an exciting international study experience for you and we’re here to help you every step of the way. Our International College offers a wide range of study options to assist you, if necessary, in meeting the English language and academic requirements for entry into all QUT study areas. You’ll receive our highest level of support to succeed in your program and to adapt to university life in Australia. April 2019 CRICOS No.00213J We place a premium on the international and national accreditation of our various professional degrees. Our internationally award-winning Science and Engineering Centre is home to The Cube, acknowledged as one of the world’s largest digital interactive learning and display spaces. QUT Creative Industries Faculty is one of the largest Arts, Media and Design entities in the Asia Pacific, and we invest heavily in collaborative learning and interdisciplinary research environments. As a QUT student, you’ll have access to a wide range of services including career planning, work placement opportunities and one of the largest career mentor schemes offered by any Australian university. Our International Student Services team are also here to help you settle in and get connected. We look forward to seeing you at QUT soon. Be in Demand With a balanced mix of theory and practical experience in our world-class courses, you’ll be prepared to hit the ground running in the real world. You’ll gain the knowledge, skills and connections to thrive in your chosen fields. QUT provides many opportunities for students to undertake course-related work within an organisation. You can apply what you have learnt in class to real world practices and prepare for your transition to the workforce. We know what employers want in our graduates—because we ask them. Our courses are designed and reviewed in consultation with employers to ensure you graduate with the knowledge and skills required now and into the future. You can choose from more than 650 undergraduate and postgraduate study options in: • Building and planning • Business • Creative practice, communication and design • Education • Engineering • Health and community • Information technology • Law and justice • Science and mathematics English Language and Academic Pathway Programs QUT also offers a range of English language and academic pathway programs through our on-campus International College if you don’t meet our direct entry requirements. These programs are designed to: • Develop your academic and language skills for successful study in the Australian university context • Offer an easy transition into your chosen degree program • Help you develop key English skills essential for personal or professional success. As a student in our International College you’ll have access to university facilities and enjoy a high level of support. April 2019 CRICOS No.00213J Research with Impact Collaborate, research and work with us for a more innovative approach to research that can help you and the world progress. In the Excellence in Research for Australia Ranking (ERA, 2018), 80% of QUT’s research was assessed at being world standard or above. We’re conducting world-leading, outcomes focused research at the intersection of traditional disciplines. Recognised as a leader in this transdisciplinary approach, we are at the nerve centre of progressive research - an exciting and rewarding place to be. A focus on technology and the innovation needs of our society and our economy drives our research. Transdisciplinary collaboration between experts from multiple fields helps us meet the complex needs of a changing world. Our expertise, strengths and priorities lie in: • biomedical engineering • biomolecular science • chronic disease intervention • business of technology • data science • digital media • education • health systems • injury prevention and management • materials science • plant biotechnology • robotics • technology, regulation and society Our research students are agents of change, constantly seeking out new and innovative ways to progress ideas to reality. Through a more progressive, collaborative approach to research, we are delivering solutions to real world challenges. Whether you’re beginning your research studies or continuing at a higher level, our degrees offer a unique and enriching research experience. The different research degrees we offer include: • PhD • Professional doctorate • Master of Philosophy • Honours and undergraduate research • Higher doctorate. A Reputation You Can Count On Our solid international reputation also ensures your qualifications will be well regarded wherever you choose to pursue your career. April 2019 CRICOS No.00213J Some of our most recent rankings include: • 244th in the 2019 QS World University Rankings. • QUT ranked in the 201 – 250 band globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (2019) • QUT has achieved a 201 – 300 world ranking in the 2018 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) Shanghai Ranking Consultancy • QUT is 3rd in Australia and 19th globally in the QS Top 50 under 50 for 2019 • QUT is ranked 20th in the world and top two in Australia in the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Young University Rankings (2018) • List of study areas ranked in the top 100 in the world (QS World University Ranking by Subject, 2019) o Architecture (51-100) o Art and Design (41) o Communication and Media Studies (1st in Australia and 16th in the world) o Nursing (35) o Performing Arts (51-100) o Engineering – Civil and Structural (51-100) o Education and Training (51-100) o Sports-Related Subjects (51-100) • List of subjects ranked in the top 100 in the world (Academic Ranking of World Universities by Subject, 2018) th o Transportation Science & Technology (16 globally) st o Nursing (31 globally) o Communication o Education o Biomedical engineering o Civil Engineering o Public health o Management o Library & Information Science • We're ranked 63rd for Law and 99th globally for Business and Economics in THE World University Rankings 2019 by subject. • 9th in Australia and in the 101-110 band globally in the inaugural QS Graduate Employability Ranking (2019) We also have 8 Rhodes Scholars including 5 of Queensland’s Rhodes Scholars since 2011. Real-world Opportunities When you choose to study at QUT in Brisbane, Australia you’ll also have ample opportunities within your course and outside the classroom to maximise your career outcome. April 2019 CRICOS No.00213J Real world opportunities within courses All of our courses are designed to enhance your job prospects with work-integrated learning incorporated into all of our undergraduate courses through: • internships • practicum • work placement • industry based project • community based project • mentoring and shadowing • overseas study opportunities - go on exchange or short term program. This isn’t just travelling as a tourist; it’s living in a new country with a new culture – twice the international experience. Real world opportunities outside the classroom Our courses provide real-world learning experiences. Real-world learning integrated theory, knowledge and skills with professional and contemporary practice: • Leadership, Development and Innovation (LDI) Program • Real World Placement Program • Career Mentor Scheme You can earn credit towards your course through co-curricular work experience, volunteering placements, projects with industry or community partners, site visits, study tours and other opportunities. You could participate in climate change projects in Vanuatu, observe healthcare practices in Taiwan, creative studies in New York, learn Spanish in Chile or experience 3D printing in Germany. We believe in providing you with an applied university experience that will take you from student to job-ready graduate. We’ll link you to the real world, whether it’s through local workplace connections or taking off on global experiences. Make Lasting Connections Build your global networks and be ahead of the pack by making the most of our corporate partners and the internship opportunities on offer. The exposure you can gain from studying with us will leave you with the knowledge, skills and connections to help you thrive in your chosen fields. There are also plenty of clubs and societies waiting to welcome you to QUT, which makes making friends (or travel buddies) that much easier. Join anything from the QUT Brewers society, to QUT Surfers or the Film Club.