History
Originally founded in Rockhampton in 1967, as the Queensland Institute of Technology (QIT) Capricornia, it was granted full University status in 1992 and was named the University of Central Queensland.
Education
Get the flexibility, support and access you need to succeed when you study online with CQUniversity. Chose from over 200 online courses - from TAFE certificates and diplomas to undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees.
With 40 plus years of experience delivering distance education, we’re one of Australia’s leading online study providers. Join our community of over 18 000 online students and benefit from teaching practices, learning platforms and support systems that are designed to make online study easier. Plus, with the biggest campus footprint across the country, when you need access, we’ve got more locations to help you connect.
CRICOS Provider Code: 00219CResearch
- Supported by an established Research department, CQUniversity offers an all inclusive platform which supports a range of disciplines and interest areas for researchers passionate about the a topic they looking to explore further with a research project.
Career
- Our Careers team supports prospective, current and graduate students with career development and achieving their professional aspirations through career education, guidance and information.
- We also offer employers the opportunity to recruit our students and graduates by promoting vacancies and connecting through our employer and industry engagement events.
Short Courses
- Certificate Aseptic Technique
- Certificate Assisting Clients with Self-medication
- Certificate Asthma - An Introduction To Management
- Certificate Australian Health Care System
- Certificate Basic ECG Recognition for Health Care Providers
- Certificate Chest X-Ray - Basic Review
- Certificate Communicating With Influence in Health Care
- Certificate Disability and Health
- Certificate Drug Calculation Refresher
- Certificate Enteral Nutrition - Assisting With Peg Feeding
- Certificate Equity in Health Care
- Certificate Falls Prevention in the Community
- Certificate Health Care Work in the Community
- Certificate Healthy Ageing
- Certificate High Risk Medications
- Certificate Mental Health Nursing
- Certificate Mental State Examination
- Certificate National Disability Scheme (NDIS)
- Certificate Overview of the Australian Dietary Guidelines
- Certificate Recovery Orientated Care Planning
- Certificate Reflective Practice
- Certificate Renal Nursing
- Certificate Reporting Elder Abuse in the Community Setting
- Certificate Stoma Management - Basic Stoma Care
- Certificate Story-care and the Older Person
- Certificate The First 1000 Days - Stronger Foundations
- Certificate Triage - An Introduction
- Certificate Understanding Epilepsy
- Certificate Understanding the Australian Health Care System
- Certificate Working Legally and Ethically in Health Care
- Certificate Wound Management - History, Myths and Traditions
- Certificate Building Your Changemaker Profile
- Certificate Business Communication Skills
- Certificate Conducting and Analysing a Feasibility Study
- Certificate Contracts and Sales of Goods
- Certificate Creating Work Culture as a Leader
- Certificate Critical Thinking
- Certificate Digital Strategies for Business
- Certificate Disruption, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Certificate Domestic Homicide Risk Assessment
- Certificate Entrepreneurship for Leaders
- Certificate Equity and Diversity in the Workplace
- Certificate Growth Strategies in Business Management
- Certificate Human Services Quality Standards
- Certificate Iactivate - Design and Grow Business for Good
- Certificate Introduction to Project Management
- Certificate Introduction to Social Media for Small Business
- Certificate Key Principles and Concepts in Accounting
- Certificate Leadership and Disruption
- Certificate Leadership and Stages of Business Development
- Certificate Management and Negotiation in a Business Setting
- Certificate Managing Risk in Project Management
- Certificate Mistakes Leaders Make
- Certificate Online Marketing Strategies in Business
- Certificate Product Development and Innovation
- Certificate Professionalism and Workplace Etiquette
- Certificate Project Management Methodologies
- Certificate Resilience and Change
- Certificate Risk Assessment and Management in Mental Health
- Certificate Strategic Marketing for Business
- Certificate The Marketing Mix as a Strategy in Business
- Certificate Work Ready Skills
- Certificate Adolescent-to-parent Violence
- Certificate Applied Positive Psychology
- Certificate Building Networks and Relationships
- Certificate Building Self-awareness
- Certificate Communicating With Influence in Health Care
- Certificate Communication at the End of Life
- Certificate Communication in Health Care
- Certificate Dementia Explained
- Certificate Emotional Intelligence and Motivation
- Certificate Foundations of Positive Psychology
- Certificate Mental Health Nursing
- Certificate Public Speaking - Skills and Techniques
- Certificate Sexual Health in Australia - Sex for Seniors
- Certificate The Social Brain
- Certificate Understanding Vicarious Trauma
- Certificate Build a Health and Fitness Business Network
- Certificate Clinical Teachers Supporting Distressed Students
- Certificate Converting on Campus to Online - The Basics
- Certificate Foot and Nail Care
- Certificate The First 1000 Days - Stronger Foundations
- Certificate Transforming Clinical Teaching
- Certificate Biology - Genetics and Dna
- Certificate Biology - Organ Systems
- Certificate Biology - Taxonomy
- Certificate Biology - Understanding Cells
- Certificate Chemical Hazard Awareness
- Certificate Introduction to Chemistry
- Certificate Quadratic Equations
- Certificate Statistics
- Certificate Build a Health and Fitness Business Network
- Certificate Build an Outdoor Fitness Training Business
- Certificate Client Orientation and Fitness Testing
- Certificate Developing Fitness Programs for Older Adults
- Certificate Chemical Hazard Awareness
- Certificate Dealing With Aggressive Behaviours
- Certificate Domestic and Family Violence Work Practices
- Certificate Triage - An Introduction
- Certificate Coronial System in Queensland
- Certificate Understanding Domestic and Family Violence
- Certificate Understanding the Dynamics of Coercive Control
- Certificate Working Legally and Ethically in Health Care
- Certificate Human Centred Design
- Certificate Iactivate - Design and Grow Business for Good
- Certificate Reflective Writing
- Certificate Writing Progress Notes
- Certificate Email Etiquette
- Certificate Introduction to Social Media for Small Business
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Housing services
Enjoy affordable, safe accommodation right on campus in Mackay or Rockhampton at our student residences.
Secure the room that suits your needs, whether for a term, a residential school or the full duration of your studies.
Options include:
- budget
- newly renovated
- ensuite
- shared Bathroom
- self-catered
- fully catered.
All accommodation is a short walk from campus facilities for study or coffee and offers the dedicated support of our Residential Life Team.
Library services
Discover the full range of the University's library services or search for book, journal articles or more online.
Medical services
CQUniversity’s Health Clinics deliver a range of health services to staff and students, as well as the general public. With state-of-the art health facilities, CQUniversity’s Health Clinics provide practical learning environments for students under clinical supervision by registered health professionals.
Campus life
- With the largest footprint of any university in Australia, we offer you extensive choice when it comes to on-campus study locations and course options. Our approach to on-campus study means you’ll have more flexibility, with integrated digital technology and activities all part of your learning experience. Plus, you’ll enjoy our friendly and supportive campus community – each with its own unique extra-curricular activities, services and facilities.
Sports facilities
At CQU Gym, community means everything!
- That is why we are a fully-staffed facility which is open to the public, staff and students. Check out our exceptional facility and services to find the perfect match to your personal training style. Whether you wish to make life-long friends at our group fitness classes, or maximize your training with personal training sessions, becoming a member of our gym community will prove to be the best decision you and your family make towards an active, healthy lifestyle. Comprised of qualified fitness instructors, personal trainers, exercise scientists and nutritionists, our staff are here to help support you on this journey!
Student clubs
- Student clubs and societies are a vital part of university life. Whether you want to keep fit, get to know like-minded people, expand your social networks or join a study group, there’s a group waiting for your membership at CQUni.