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About QUT and Brisbane |
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Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a highly successful Australian university with an applied emphasis in courses and research. Based in Brisbane with a global outlook, it has 40,000 students, including 5000 from overseas, and an annual budget of more t Courses are in high demand and its graduate employment rate is well above the national average for Australian universities.
With more than 650 undergraduate and postgraduate options, QUT courses can be tailored to your specific educational needs. Choose from a large range of programs in Please visit QUT's Studyfinder to search and find detailed course information. For detailed information on Pathways and English courses please visit QUT International College. Research: practical solutions for the real world QUT’s rapid growth in research performance has consolidated our position as one of the nation’s leading universities for end-user inspired research. Since 1989 QUT’s research profile has expanded at a rate significantly above the Australian sector average and we are consistently one of the top recipients of funding through the Australian Research Council (ARC) linkage program. QUT’s global standing is further enhanced by research funding from international organisations such as the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and World Health Organisation. QUT's success in research has been aided by moving away from the discipline specific research model of traditional universities with the establishment of four cross-disciplinary research institutes:
If you have a passion for discovery, for seeing things in a new way or love the challenge
of solving important problems, you should consider a research degree QUT’s Gardens Point campus is the only city university campus with comprehensive facilities in the Brisbane central business district, situated next to the beautiful Botanic Gardens and the Brisbane River. The location reinforces QUT's close links with business and industry. Academic units available at Gardens Point are Built Environment and Engineering, Business, Information Technology, Languages, Law and Justice, and Science. The Kelvin Grove campus is an award-winning urban development, located only two kilometres north of the city centre. Students can easily walk to the city or university and benefit from purpose-built student accommodation with a comprehensive range of facilities within a convenient and safe village atmosphere. Academic units available at Kelvin Grove are Education, Health, Creative Industries, and the QUT International College (English courses). A free campus shuttle bus for QUT students connects both campuses.
Unique international career and employment services At QUT you will be benefit from several global career development services such as the International Careers Fair, an International Careers Counsellor and the Career Mentor Scheme. International students at QUT can also access a range of resources and services dealing specifically with employment internationally. For more information please visit http://www.careers.qut.edu.au/ QUT graduates achieve globally Our internationally respected academics and innovative courses equip our graduates with skills to achieve on the world stage. Last year’s notable alumni included:
QUT continues to grow with a winning mix of theory and practical experience that allows our graduates to succeed on the world stage.
Brisbane – the perfect place to live and learn Located on the east coast of Australia, in the state of Queensland, Brisbane has a warm sub-tropical climate, friendly people, relaxed and safe lifestyle, and affordable cost of living. Brisbane is a modern and vibrant city with a population of nearly 1.8 million people. It is small enough to be welcoming while still big enough to have all the attractions you would expect of a major capital city. Please view the videos below to gain an insight into what you can expect from living in Brisbane and discover why it's Australia's fastest growing city:
Average temperatures Summer: 20-28°C (68-82°F) Winter: 11-21°C (52-70°F) For a real-time guide to 'What's on' in Brisbane visit Our Brisbane, or for an overview visit our Brisbane attractions page. The gateway to stunning Queensland From the vibrant river city of Brisbane you can explore what Queensland offers – stunning national parks, the Great Barrier Reef, and the world-famous beaches of the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast are only an hour away. For an overview click on the Queensland attractions link or to view a visual presentation of the key features of Brisbane and its surrounding areas click on the image below:
One of the most important decisions that you will have as a student when establishing yourself at QUT will be the type of accommodation you choose. There are many accommodation options in Brisbane, for an overview please view our Units, apartments, houses, townhouses and share accommodation have become increasingly popular and are readily available throughout the city. International Student Services (ISS) provide personal accommodation support for students studying at the university. Information provided includes types of accommodation, things to consider when looking for a place to live and Brisbane's top 20 suburbs for international students. QUT's Accommodation Services also provide detailed information on budgeting, advocacy, tenancy and transport in Brisbane. It also offers an accommodation database where students can search for places to live and advertise vacancies. QUT’s Kelvin Grove campus also has student accommodation (pictured above right) and a range of facilities within a convenient and safe village atmosphere. At QUT you can be sure you’ll receive personal
attention and support, including academic and personal counselling,
accommodation and employment assistance,
university orientation, airport reception,
language and learning advice, as well as See the International Student Services website for more information. Or to view a presentation about QUT's international student services click the image below:
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