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www.cqu.edu.au/international<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Essential</strong><br />

International<br />

Students


2<br />

Vice‐Chancellor’s<br />

Welcome<br />

Contents<br />

Is CQniversity the right fit for me? . 3<br />

CQUniversity Australia is not<br />

like other universities. With<br />

a presence spanning from the<br />

northern tropics of Australia,<br />

to the vibrant southern cities<br />

of Sydney and Melbourne,<br />

CQUniversity has one of<br />

the largest footprints of any<br />

university in Australia – and is<br />

making an impact just as great.<br />

CQUniversity prides itself on being one of Australia’s<br />

most inclusive universities, catering to the highest<br />

achievers while also offering a university education to<br />

many who would not otherwise have the opportunity.<br />

Where can I study?. 4<br />

Metropolitan campuses. 5<br />

<strong>The</strong> career I want. 6<br />

What can I study?. 8<br />

Mode of study. 9<br />

Support when you need it . 9<br />

Dates, fees and how to apply . 10<br />

International students at CQUniversity come from more<br />

than 60 different countries, most notably from India,<br />

China, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea and the Middle East,<br />

with many other nationalities in between.<br />

CQUniversity also prides itself on the choices it offers<br />

to students. With more than 100 different degrees on<br />

offer (including 40 new programs introduced in the last<br />

two years), and one of the best mixes of classroom and<br />

workplace-based learning of any Australian university,<br />

CQUniversity students have a plethora of study options to<br />

choose from.<br />

What’s more, international students have their pick of<br />

multiple campus locations, from buzzing capital cities<br />

to thriving regional areas. At CQUniversity, your study<br />

options are almost limitless.<br />

I encourage you to explore this guide and find out more<br />

about what CQUniversity can offer you.<br />

How to apply . 11<br />

Parent’s page. 12<br />

Useful links . 13<br />

FACTS AND FIGURES<br />

International students 7120<br />

Total students 19 386<br />

Academic staff 478<br />

International undergraduate<br />

enrolments<br />

International postgraduate<br />

enrolments<br />

International enabling and<br />

non‐award enrolments<br />

3375<br />

3396<br />

339<br />

International research enrolments 73<br />

International Study Abroad students 26<br />

International Distance Education<br />

students<br />

164<br />

Professor Scott Bowman<br />

Vice-Chancellor and President<br />

Top five international countries<br />

China, India,<br />

Nepal, Vietnam,<br />

Bangladesh<br />

Total alumni 74 500<br />

International alumni 38 407<br />

Statistics are accurate as at July 2012.


IS CQUniversity THE RIGHT FIT FOR ME?<br />

A CQUniversity education will inspire you to be what<br />

you want to be. We are a public university and one<br />

of the most engaged, supportive and responsive<br />

universities in Australia. Our graduates are making an<br />

impact all over the world and now is the time for you<br />

to embark on your own learning journey and success<br />

story.<br />

Read on to discover how we can help you achieve this.<br />

Build a strong foundation with a quality<br />

program<br />

Explore the range of possibilities open to you and choose<br />

from over 100 different programs covering pathways,<br />

undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and research<br />

degrees. All our programs have been developed in consultation<br />

with industry bodies to ensure that you are highly skilled and<br />

work-ready when you graduate.<br />

This means that whichever program you choose at<br />

CQUniversity, you can be sure that you are building yourself a<br />

solid foundation for a successful career.<br />

For in-depth program information visit our student handbook at<br />

handbook.cqu.edu.au/Handbook.<br />

Learn from top academic talent<br />

Our programs are taught by highly qualified academic staff<br />

with extensive industry experience. With qualifications<br />

and experience aside, our academic staff are 100 per cent<br />

committed to sharing their knowledge to enrich your learning<br />

journey and providing you with the best support possible<br />

whether you study offline or online. <strong>The</strong> Good Universities<br />

Guide 2012 has awarded CQUniversity four stars for Teaching<br />

Quality, positioning us into the top three universities in<br />

Queensland and the top 14 nationally.<br />

TEACHING QUALITY<br />

Watch a video on what our students have<br />

to say about studying at CQUniversity.<br />

Research with a global impact<br />

At CQUniversity, we believe that no university can be truly<br />

great unless it is a research intensive university. Hence, our<br />

commitment to high quality research and innovation that have<br />

an impact on the communities we serve and those around the<br />

globe. We make the most of government, industry and private<br />

enterprise partnerships to deliver world-class research that<br />

spans across many areas – from economics to education;<br />

health sciences to nursing, and engineering to environmental<br />

management and sustainability.<br />

Find out more about our research programs and current<br />

projects at www.cqu.edu.au/research.<br />

Dedicated support for a diverse student<br />

population<br />

We have a reputation for cultural<br />

diversity on our metropolitan<br />

campuses and our commitment in<br />

offering the highest levels of support to international students.<br />

We are committed to understanding your individual needs and<br />

endeavour to help you gain an academically, culturally and<br />

socially enriching experience from your time with us. May it<br />

be organising social activities so you can make friends from<br />

all over the world or providing personalised English language<br />

support, we are there for you.<br />

Cultural Diversity<br />

Life-long learning and partnership<br />

When you study with CQUniversity, you are choosing a partner<br />

for life. Ask an international student at CQUniversity what<br />

makes their learning journey a unique one, they will often say<br />

that it is the interaction and relationships they build with their<br />

peers, lecturers and staff on-campus that often extend beyond<br />

their time at university. Our graduates have gone on to be<br />

successful in their respective fields of expertise. <strong>The</strong>ir career<br />

achievements epitomise our goal to encourage individuals to<br />

pursue their passion on the foundation of a quality education.<br />

3<br />

ESSENTIAL GUIDE 2013


4<br />

WHERE CAN I STUDY?<br />

CQUniversity is one of the few Australian universities to have established campuses in multiple Australian states. Choosing to study<br />

with us means you can learn while at the same time explore some of the most beautiful and exciting locations in the country.<br />

Rockhampton and regional campuses<br />

Rockhampton is CQUniversity’s main campus. At Rockhampton,<br />

you will have access to the ‘real Australia’ where the bush<br />

meets the beach, while at the same time enjoy the satisfaction<br />

of being able to choose from a diverse range of programs<br />

including English, pathways, undergraduate, postgraduate<br />

coursework and research.<br />

Other regional campuses are Bundaberg, Emerald*, Gladstone,<br />

Mackay and Noosa. <strong>The</strong>se campuses offer programs in the<br />

following areas:<br />

• Education<br />

• Engineering, Mining and Technology<br />

• Health and Medical Sciences<br />

• Music and <strong>The</strong>atre<br />

• Research Higher Degrees<br />

* Programs offered at CQUniversity Emerald are not available<br />

to international students.<br />

David Ji Chen, China<br />

Graduate Diploma of Information Systems Management<br />

David Ji Chen completed his studies in 2002 and feels that his Australian study<br />

experience helps him understand a different culture and people. This provides him<br />

with the aptitude to fulfil his current position as Google’s Greater China Manager<br />

for Media and Platforms Solutions. In his current role, Chen has generated a 220%<br />

increase in revenue, grown his team size by 350%, and has been a driving factor in<br />

Google’s success in the Greater China region.


Metropolitan campuses<br />

CQUniversity’s metropolitan campuses are located in three of the best cities in the world for students, according to QS Best Student Cities in the<br />

World 2012 – Melbourne 4th, Sydney 6th and Brisbane 22nd.<br />

<strong>The</strong> three cities have also been rated as three of the world’s most liveable cities, according to <strong>The</strong> Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability<br />

Survey 2012 – Melbourne 1st, Sydney 7th and Brisbane 20th.<br />

5<br />

ESSENTIAL GUIDE 2013<br />

Brisbane<br />

• Newly refurbished campus conveniently located in the<br />

heart of central business district<br />

• Leading-edge computer labs, lecture facilities,<br />

laboratories and recreational areas<br />

• Dedicated level for student support services<br />

Melbourne<br />

• Convenient city location with easy accessibility to a wide<br />

range of public transport options<br />

• State-of-the-art lecture theatres and laboratories<br />

• Close proximity to world renowned attractions including<br />

Melbourne Cricket Ground, Federation Square and State<br />

Library<br />

Sydney<br />

• <strong>The</strong> largest of metropolitan campuses located in the<br />

heart of the city<br />

• <strong>The</strong> only campus offering the Doctor of Professional<br />

Studies<br />

• Close proximity to world renowned attractions including<br />

Darling Harbour Bridge and Opera House<br />

Rina Neoh, Malaysia<br />

Master of Business<br />

Administration<br />

Rina built her career as an IT specialist,<br />

but found an MBA with CQUniversity as<br />

a gateway to broaden her horizons. Upon<br />

completing her MBA, she was head-hunted<br />

by a listed IT firm to be Vice-President of<br />

Sales. This was where she met her mentor<br />

with whom she later co-founded Mercatus<br />

Capital, a company that services businesses in Venture and Angel<br />

Funding, Securing Grants, Public and Private Equity, Mergers and<br />

Acquisitions, Corporate Restructurings, Financial Advisory, Initial<br />

Public Offerings and Strategic Partnerships.<br />

Dr <strong>The</strong>erarat Samrejvanich,<br />

Thailand<br />

DOCTOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES<br />

Dr <strong>The</strong>erarat Samrejvanich completed her<br />

doctoral degree in 2010. She was elected<br />

to Thai parliament in 2011 as the Pheu Thai<br />

member for Lat Krabang district, Bangkok,<br />

under the leadership of Thailand’s first female<br />

Prime Minister, Yingluck Shinawatra.<br />

Dr Samrejvanich’s remarkable achievement is testimony to the value<br />

that the University’s doctorate programs offer.


6<br />

THE CAREER I WANT<br />

CQUniversity has over 100 different programs for you to choose from. <strong>The</strong>se programs open the door to many career options and<br />

opportunities in Australia and overseas. Here’s a sample.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Career you want <strong>The</strong> Next step <strong>The</strong> Program area<br />

Building designer<br />

Assistant building surveyor, building surveyor<br />

Building contractor, building site manager, construction manager<br />

Accountant, auditor, banker, business consultant, financier, financial planner,<br />

financial accountant, forensic accountant, professional accountant, tax<br />

accountant<br />

Business manager, human resources manager, information systems manager,<br />

logistics manager, marketing manager, operations manager, quality manager,<br />

tourism specialist, business owner, entrepreneur, customer service manager<br />

Accountant, business consultant, financial planner, forensic accountant, client<br />

service officer, paraplanner<br />

Business analyst, corporate communications manager, community relations<br />

manager, events manager, human resources manager, journalist, marketing<br />

manager, media liaison manager, promotion and publicity manager, public affairs<br />

manager, public relations manager, writer, stage manager<br />

Beverage manager, catering manager, event manager, hotel manager, public<br />

relations manager, sales manager, travel and tourism manager<br />

Business analyst, business manager, finance executive, marketing executive,<br />

public relations executive, advertising executive, product manager, entrepreneur,<br />

marketing professional<br />

Academic, banker, broker, financier, insurance adviser, specialist accountant or<br />

lawyer (if already qualified in those disciplines), Islamic finance specialist<br />

Curriculum designer, early childhood centre leader/director, early childhood<br />

teacher, preparatory teacher, primary school teacher, teacher at various locations<br />

(depending on accreditation requirements)<br />

Primary school teacher, teacher at various locations (depending on accreditation<br />

requirements), teaching profession-related roles<br />

Secondary school teacher, VET professional educator<br />

Community educator, private or public sector educator/trainer, TAFE teacher,<br />

workplace instructor/trainer<br />

Education aide, early childhood centre group leader/director, teachers aide<br />

Engineer (civil, electrical or mechanical)<br />

Engineering technologist (civil, electrical or mechanical)<br />

Railway signal practitioner<br />

Power generation consultant<br />

Maintenance planner, reliability engineer, reliability supervisor, asset<br />

manager, condition monitoring technologist, specialist maintenance strategist,<br />

maintenance engineer, maintenance manager<br />

Building design<br />

Building surveying and<br />

certification<br />

Construction management<br />

Accounting<br />

Business<br />

Financial Planning and<br />

Management<br />

Professional Communication<br />

Hospitality Management<br />

Management<br />

Islamic Finance<br />

Early Childhood Education<br />

Primary education<br />

Secondary and Vocational<br />

Education and Training (VET)<br />

Learning design<br />

Learning management<br />

Engineering<br />

Engineering technology<br />

Railway signalling<br />

Power generation<br />

Maintenance management<br />

Built Environment<br />

and Design<br />

Business and<br />

Accounting<br />

Education<br />

Engineering, Mining<br />

and Technology


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<strong>The</strong> Career you want <strong>The</strong> Next step <strong>The</strong> Program area<br />

Nurse, mental health worker, nurse educator/researcher, nurse manager, youth<br />

mental health project worker, registered nurse, registered mental health nurse<br />

Nursing<br />

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Diagnostic radiographers<br />

Sonographer, ultrasonographer<br />

Chiropractor, chiropractic assistant<br />

Medical laboratory scientist, pathologist, clinical psychologist, nutritionist<br />

Physical activity officer, rehabilitation case worker, sports administator, sports<br />

coach, sports development officer, sports journalist, personal trainer<br />

Health professional, paramedic, ambulance officer<br />

Speech pathologist<br />

Podiatrist<br />

Accident investigator<br />

Advertiser, arts administrator, editor, communications specialist, journalist,<br />

researcher, writer, copywriter, desktop publisher, librarian<br />

Psychologist , neuropsychologist, counsellor<br />

Database administrator, systems administrator, systems analyst,<br />

communications specialist, database designer, technical writer, programmer,<br />

network administrator, application specialist, web designer, business analyst, IT<br />

support analyst, security analyst, software developer, chief information officer,<br />

systems auditor, IT project manager, IT researcher, enterprise/IT architect<br />

Animator, art director, digital media producer, filmmaker, game designer/<br />

developer, graphic designer, illustrator, mobile application developer,<br />

photographer, project manager, software developer, video producer, visual<br />

effects artist, web designer/developer, content producer, compositor<br />

Aviation analyst, flight operations manager, flight scheduler, logistics operations<br />

manager, rescue operations manager<br />

Application programmer, database manager, IT project manager, network<br />

engineer, software developer, software engineer, systems analyst, business<br />

analyst, consultant, end-user support professional, systems administrator,<br />

systems analyst, electronic data processing auditor, systems manager, business<br />

intelligence analyst, senior information officer<br />

Composer, music educator, performing/recording artist, professional musician,<br />

recording/sound engineer<br />

Actor, musical theatre performer, producer, private theatre educator<br />

Arts administrator, arts manager, creative arts leader, events manager<br />

Arts administrator, arts manager, creative arts leader, events manager<br />

Agriculturalist, environmental scientist, ecologist, forensic analyst (depending on<br />

specialisation)<br />

Air quality control officer, environmental consultant, environmental officer,<br />

environmental scientist, vegetation management officer, water management officer<br />

Water resource manager, water resource consultant, hydrologist, water<br />

management officer, water resource modeller, water supply planner,<br />

environmental scientist, environmental consultant<br />

Medical imaging<br />

Medical sonography<br />

Chiropractic science<br />

Medical science<br />

Exercise and sport sciences<br />

Paramedic sciences<br />

Speech pathology<br />

Podiatry<br />

Accident forensics<br />

Arts<br />

Psychology<br />

Information technology<br />

Multimedia<br />

Aviation<br />

Information systems<br />

Music<br />

<strong>The</strong>atre<br />

Creative enterprise (arts<br />

administration)<br />

Arts administration<br />

Science<br />

Environmental science<br />

Water resources<br />

management<br />

Health and Medical<br />

Sciences<br />

Humanities,<br />

Psychology and<br />

Social Work<br />

Multimedia and<br />

Information<br />

Technology<br />

Music and <strong>The</strong>atre<br />

Science and<br />

Environment


8<br />

WHAT CAN I STUDY?<br />

Program areas<br />

Pathway programs<br />

• Built Environment and Design<br />

• Business and Accounting<br />

• Education<br />

• Engineering, Mining and Technology<br />

• Health and Medical Sciences<br />

• Humanities, Psychology and Social Work<br />

• Multimedia and Information Technology<br />

• Music and <strong>The</strong>atre<br />

• Science and Environment<br />

Scholarships<br />

CQUniversity offers scholarships that are available in all program<br />

areas at undergraduate, postgraduate and research level of study<br />

and are provided in recognition of academic excellence and/or<br />

research potential.<br />

Bachelor<br />

Honours<br />

Graduate<br />

certificate<br />

Graduate<br />

diploma<br />

First Class/Upper Second<br />

Master<br />

coursework<br />

Master<br />

research<br />

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)<br />

<strong>The</strong> Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship is a merit based scholarship<br />

available to future undergraduate and postgraduate students. <strong>The</strong><br />

scholarship provides successful candidates with a 20% reduction in<br />

tuition fees for the duration of their studies.<br />

For information on the Vice-Chancellor’s scholarship visit<br />

www.cqu.edu.au/vcscholarship.<br />

Pathways<br />

CQUniversity offers a series of pre-university programs which<br />

provide an excellent pathway for those who are not able to meet the<br />

minimum academic or English proficiency required for direct entry<br />

into our undergraduate or postgraduate degrees.<br />

For information on academic and English requirements refer to our<br />

website at www.cqu.edu.au/internationalfees.<br />

Learning English<br />

Rockhampton and each of our metropolitan campuses have a<br />

dedicated English Language Centre (ELC). <strong>The</strong> ELCs offer excellent<br />

English language programs that will assist you in achieving the level<br />

of competency required for pathway programs into undergraduate or<br />

postgraduate studies.<br />

If you are keen on improving your English outside classes, the<br />

metropolitan campuses also run an English Conversation Corner in a<br />

friendly and supportive environment in which you can participate.<br />

Study tours<br />

<strong>The</strong> ELC in Rockhampton also runs exciting Study Tour Programs<br />

for high school and university students as well as special interest<br />

groups. <strong>The</strong>se programs combine English language classes with a<br />

wide range of cultural excursions and activities.<br />

For information on the availability of English language programs and<br />

their start and finish dates visit<br />

www.cqu.edu.au/englishprograms.<br />

Program availability Brisbane Melbourne Rockhampton Sydney<br />

IELTS Preparation<br />

General English<br />

Study Tours<br />

English for Academic Purposes 1<br />

English for Academic Purposes 2<br />

English for Academic Purposes Direct Entry


MODE OF STUDY<br />

On-campus<br />

CQUniversity offers students the flexibility of studying on-campus or<br />

off-campus (distance education). A number of our programs also offer<br />

the option to fast-track by studying in Term 3. This means you will be<br />

able to complete your program and start your career sooner.<br />

Some programs are taught on a number of campuses, in a consistent<br />

manner, allowing you to transfer between CQUniversity campuses<br />

and see more of Australia.<br />

Due to visa regulations international students studying in Australia<br />

must study full-time on-campus.<br />

Distance education<br />

CQUniversity is among Australia’s leading providers of quality<br />

distance education. We offer a vast range of programs to choose<br />

from and you can enjoy a high level of personal support from the<br />

moment you apply to the day you graduate. You will have access to<br />

world-class online learning facilities and resources and lecturers who<br />

are committed to providing you with the best support possible.<br />

Due to Australian visa regulations international students can<br />

only study distance education programs while residing outside of<br />

Australia.<br />

Study abroad<br />

Choosing to study abroad in Australia may be the most significant<br />

educational choice and rewarding experience of your life.<br />

Vu Thanh Tung, Vietnam<br />

Master of Business<br />

Administration<br />

❛<br />

I’m confident with my English<br />

skills. CQUniversity helped me to<br />

attain this.<br />

❜<br />

Kenan Kessler<br />

Penn College, USA<br />

❛<br />

Among the Study Abroad<br />

programs at my school,<br />

CQUniversity was the one that<br />

jumped right off the page. <strong>The</strong><br />

coast of Australia has always been<br />

at the top of my list of places to<br />

go in the world. When I arrived in<br />

Rockhampton, what amazed me<br />

the most is the general kindness I<br />

see in my peers. I was able to make<br />

friends very easily here, which<br />

makes it unique from the start.<br />

❜<br />

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You can be sure that studying abroad at CQUniversity will offer<br />

you every opportunity to experience exciting academic challenges,<br />

diverse cultures and the adventures of a lifetime.<br />

For information on study abroad and how to apply visit our website at<br />

www.cqu.edu.au/studyabroad.<br />

SUPPORT WHEN YOU NEED IT<br />

Student services<br />

Our experience as an international university has allowed us to<br />

develop an integrated student services network that includes<br />

personal, career and academic support to assist you throughout your<br />

learning journey.<br />

Some of our services include:<br />

• Academic support such as academic writing, exam preparation<br />

and study planning<br />

• Employment and career-oriented services such as workshops,<br />

individual career coaching, assistance with job applications and<br />

information regarding part-time work<br />

• Orientations designed to assist your transition into university life<br />

and life in Australia<br />

• Social events and activities<br />

• Accommodation and airport pickup<br />

• Library and computer laboratory access


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DATES, FEES AND HOW TO APPLY<br />

Intake dates<br />

Intake dates<br />

Recommended arrival<br />

(for arranging accommodation<br />

on arrival)<br />

Recommended arrival<br />

(for pre-arranged accommodation)<br />

Enrolment<br />

opens<br />

Classes start<br />

Term 1, 2013 4 February 6 February 11 February 25 February<br />

Term 2, 2013 10 June 12 June 17 June 1 July<br />

Term 3, 2013 7 October 9 October 14 October 28 October<br />

Program fees<br />

English language<br />

English for Academic Purposes<br />

General English<br />

IELTS Preparation<br />

Fees (AU$)<br />

304 – 320 per week<br />

304 per week<br />

304 per week<br />

Campus<br />

BNE, MEL, ROK, SYD<br />

ROK<br />

ROK<br />

Program area<br />

Undergraduate<br />

Postgraduate coursework<br />

Built Environment and Design 10 284 DE<br />

Business and Accounting 15 120 – 18 210 8370 (0.5 year) – 17 940 BNE, MEL, ROK, SYD, DE<br />

Education 17 400 8706 (0.5 year) – 17 412 BDG, GLD, MKY, NSA, ROK, DE<br />

Engineering, Mining and Technology 25 608 9684 (0.5 year) – 21 540 ROK, DE<br />

Health and Medical Sciences 21 528 – 24 408 16 980 – 19 380 BDG, MKY, NSA, ROK, DE<br />

Humanities, Psychology and Social Work 17 400 – 20 568 8370 – 16 980 NSA, ROK, DE<br />

Multimedia and Information Technology 15 120 – 20 568 8370 (0.5 year) – 17 940 BNE, BDG, MEL, ROK, SYD, DE<br />

Music and <strong>The</strong>atre 19 176 8370 (0.5 year) – 19 380 MKY, ROK, DE<br />

Science and Environment 24 408 9690 (0.5 year) – 19 380 ROK, DE<br />

Research higher degree<br />

Master by Research 15 480 – 23 628 BDG, BNE, GLD, MKY, NSA,<br />

ROK, DE<br />

Doctor of Education 15 480 – 23 628 BDG, BNE, GLD, MKY, NSA,<br />

ROK, DE<br />

Doctor of Philosophy 15 480 – 23 628 BDG, GLD, MKY, MEL, ROK, DE<br />

Doctor of Professional Studies 17 940 SYD<br />

Disclaimer:<br />

Fees are indicative only and are subject to change.<br />

Fees are per annum unless otherwise specified. Fees and program offerings vary by campuses.<br />

Some programs offered via distance education are only available on a part-time basis.<br />

We strongly advise that you consult the International Fees guide or speak to an international<br />

adviser.<br />

Legend:<br />

BNE – Brisbane, BDG – Bundaberg, GLD – Gladstone, MKY – Mackay, MEL – Melbourne,<br />

NSA – Noosa, ROK – Rockhampton, SYD – Sydney, DE – Distance education<br />

Scan to go to the full version of the<br />

International Fees Guide.


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How to apply<br />

Action by you<br />

Find a program that interests you.<br />

Action by CQUniversity<br />

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Check that you satisfy English academic<br />

requirements.<br />

Research applicants must identify<br />

research area of interest and<br />

supervisor.<br />

Pre-application<br />

Ensure all supporting documentation*<br />

are certified and attached (refer to<br />

checklist on application form).<br />

Submit application for admissions and<br />

coversheet.<br />

• Online<br />

• Email<br />

• Mail<br />

• In person at a CQUniversity campus<br />

• Through an agent<br />

Screen for genuineness criteria.<br />

Post-application<br />

Accept offer of admission.<br />

To accept offer, you must<br />

• Return signed international student<br />

contract<br />

• Return admission advice form<br />

• Return COE checklist<br />

• Make payment for overseas student<br />

health cover or provide receipt if<br />

existing cover<br />

• Make first term tuition payment**<br />

Assess application for university entry<br />

requirements.<br />

Make offer of admission.<br />

Offer of admission includes:<br />

• Letter of offer<br />

• International student contract<br />

• Remittance advice form<br />

• Electronic remittance advice form<br />

• Credit card authority form<br />

• Bank account details form<br />

• COE checklist<br />

Upon receipt of required supporting<br />

documentation, issue electronic<br />

Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE).<br />

Apply for your student visa.<br />

Make travel arrangements.<br />

* Certification stamp must include the certifier’s printed name, title or position, signature and date of notary. It may be from a Justice of Peace,<br />

Commissioner of Declarations, a contracted agent of CQUniversity or the issuing authority of institution.<br />

** Payment in Australia – deposit required. Balance of first term’s tuition fees is payable upon enrolment. Outside Australia – first term’s tuition fees.<br />

This diagram is only a guide.


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PARENT’S PAGE<br />

Parents or guardians play a crucial role in helping their child make the<br />

right decision when it comes to choosing what and where to study.<br />

It’s important to discuss with your child their interests, personality and<br />

aspirations and match them to a program that will meet their career<br />

goals. In addition, you should also consider the university’s commitment<br />

to international students’ welfare, diversity, campus location and<br />

graduate outcomes.<br />

When it comes to graduate outcomes we rank in the top 20 per cent of<br />

Australian institutions for graduate starting salaries. With CQUniversity,<br />

your child will achieve success.<br />

Visa information<br />

If your child intends to study in Australia, they will require a student<br />

visa. <strong>The</strong> type of visa they need depends on what they wish to study.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) is responsible for<br />

providing advice and issuing visas on entry to Australia.<br />

For more information regarding visas visit the DIAC website at<br />

www.immi.gov.au.<br />

Health cover<br />

Student visa holders are required by DIAC to have Overseas Student<br />

Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of their studies.<br />

Students under 18<br />

If your child is under 18 years of age, DIAC requires that they:<br />

• Have an approved guardian until they turn 18 years of age<br />

• Reside in a CQUniversity approved accommodation<br />

CQUniversity has engaged the services of external parties to provide<br />

guardianship and homestay accommodation for students under 18<br />

years of age. For more information regarding these services contact the<br />

University.<br />

Accommodation options<br />

• On-campus – available at CQUniversity Mackay and Rockhampton<br />

• Off-campus – renting a room, an apartment or a house<br />

• Homestay – your child will be placed with a local family<br />

Costs of living<br />

Costs of living vary depending on the accommodation and lifestyle<br />

your child chooses. It is generally cheaper to live in a regional city than<br />

a metropolitan city such as Sydney.<br />

Below is an estimate of costs which you can use as a guide to help<br />

prepare a budget.<br />

Suggested weekly budget<br />

Accommodation/rent $180<br />

Food and drinks $100<br />

Public transport $40<br />

Utilities $40<br />

Mobile phone and Internet $60<br />

Study needs – textbooks, stationery and photocopying $30<br />

Miscellaneous – clothes, toiletries, medical and<br />

$50<br />

entertainment<br />

Total $500<br />

For more in-depth information regarding costs of living in Australia visit<br />

the Study in Australia website at www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/en/<br />

Study-Costs/Living/Living-costs-in-Australia.


USEFUL LINKS<br />

CQUniversity<br />

English language programs – www.cqu.edu.au/englishprograms<br />

Fees and entry requirements – www.cqu.edu.au/internationalfees<br />

Financial assistance – www.cqu.edu.au/financialassistance<br />

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Future international students – www.cqu.edu.au/international<br />

Handbook – handbook.cqu.edu.au/Handbook<br />

How to apply – www.cqu.edu.au/study/who-am-i/international-students/apply-now<br />

Key dates – www.cqu.edu.au/study/who-am-i/international-students/key-dates<br />

Meet our adviser – www.cqu.edu.au/study/who-am-i/international-students/adviser<br />

Recruitment partners – www.cqu.edu.au/study/who-am-i/international-students/student-recruitment-partners<br />

Research – www.cqu.edu.au/research<br />

Scholarships – www.cqu.edu.au/study/who-am-i/international-students/scholarships<br />

Student support – www.cqu.edu.au/study/who-am-i/international-students/student-support<br />

Study abroad – www.cqu.edu.au/studyabroad<br />

External<br />

Australian embassies and consulate overseas – www.dfat.gov.au/embassies.html<br />

Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) – www.immi.gov.au<br />

Going to Uni – www.goingtouni.gov.au<br />

Health cover (Medibank Private) – www.medibank.com.au/oshc<br />

Homestay (AHN) – www.homestaynetwork.org/cquniversity-students<br />

My Future – www.myfuture.edu.au<br />

Study in Australia – www.studyinaustralia.gov.au<br />

<strong>The</strong> Good Universities Guide – www.gooduniguide.com.au<br />

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CQUniversity provides relevant programs that equip students with the<br />

knowledge and skills that would benefit them in their future career. I’ve made<br />

the right choice studying at CQUniversity. <strong>The</strong> staff here are welcoming and<br />

professional and it feels like home when I come to campus.<br />


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NOTES


NOTES<br />

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Find out more<br />

CQUniversity International<br />

Online<br />

www.cqu.edu.au/international/enquire-online<br />

Email<br />

international-enquiries@cqu.edu.au<br />

Phone<br />

Outside Australia +61 7 4930 9000<br />

In Australia 13 CQUni 13 27 86<br />

www.facebook.com/cquinternational<br />

www.youtube.com/CQUniInternationalTV<br />

www.twitter.com/CQUniversityVC<br />

Published by CQUniversity Australia (November 2012).<br />

<strong>The</strong> information in this publication was correct at time of printing however is<br />

subject to change. Contact the University for the latest information.<br />

CQUniversity CRICOS Provider Codes: QLD-00219C, NSW-01315F, VIC-01624D<br />

C12-580

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