Overview
Founded in 1967, the Central Queensland University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of North Rockhampton (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Queensland. This institution also has branch campuses in Mackay, Gladstone, Emerald, Bundaberg, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Fiji, Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai (CN). Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, Central Queensland University (CQU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. Central Queensland University (CQU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 57-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Australian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CQU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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non-profit
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large-sized
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least selective
University Identity
| Name | Central Queensland University  |
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| Acronym | CQU |
| Founded | 1967 |
| Motto | Doctrina Perpetua Forever Learning |
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University Location
| Address | Bruce Highway North Rockhampton 4702 Queensland Australia |
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+61 (0)7 4930 9777 |
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+61 (0)7 4936 1691 |
| Other locations | Mackay, Gladstone, Emerald, Bundaberg, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Fiji, Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai (CN) |
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Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Central Queensland University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Central Queensland University's Facebook page
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Central Queensland University's YouTube channel
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Central Queensland University's main LinkedIn profile
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