CQUniversity: fees and courses for international students
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Scholarships
Scholarships for international students at CQU
- International Merit Scholarship ↗Apply separately15% to 25% of the total course feeBachelor’s and master’s · Based on your academic results or English score. Apply at the same time as your course.
Government scholarships you can also apply for
- Australia Awards Scholarships ↗Apply separatelyFull tuition, return airfare, a living allowance and health coverMostly master's · Citizens of participating countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. Not open to citizens of India, Malaysia, the UAE, Saudi Arabia or Oman. Apply in your home country through the Australia Awards office. Dates differ by country.
- Destination Australia Scholarship ↗Apply separatelyUp to A$15,000 a yearBachelor's, diploma and some master's · International and domestic students studying at a regional campus. Offered through the university. Apply through the university. Places are limited.
Checked on CQU's official website on 9 November 2026, for students starting in 2027. Scholarships change every year, so confirm the details and deadline on the official page before you apply.
Tuition by study area
| Study area | Courses | Typical bachelor's tuition per year | Typical master's tuition per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 📈 Business & Management | 14 | A$35,250 | A$38,640 |
| ❤️ Health & Allied Health | 11 | A$42,180 | A$35,760 |
| ⚙️ Engineering | 10 | A$44,910 | A$36,960 |
| 💻 IT & Computer Science | 7 | A$36,720 | A$39,840 |
| 🎨 Creative Arts, Media & Design | 6 | A$35,940 | n/a |
| 🩺 Nursing | 5 | A$33,450 | n/a |
| 🔬 Science | 5 | A$37,972 | n/a |
| 🧮 Accounting & Finance | 4 | A$35,040 | A$38,715 |
| 🍎 Teaching & Education | 4 | A$32,400 | n/a |
| 🌿 Agriculture & Environment | 4 | A$38,400 | A$36,840 |
| 💊 Medicine, Dentistry & Pharmacy | 3 | A$43,440 | A$44,800 |
| 🌏 Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences | 3 | A$38,400 | A$35,760 |
| 🧠 Psychology | 2 | A$36,720 | n/a |
| 🏛️ Architecture & Construction | 2 | n/a | A$35,985 |
| 🤖 Data Science & AI | 1 | n/a | A$39,840 |
Value snapshot
What you get for the fee at CQU
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All courses
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| Course | Level | Campus | Years | Tuition / yr | Total tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Agricultural Studies CRICOS 111891C | Diploma | Rockhampton | 1 | A$31,200 | A$31,200 |
| Diploma of Arts CRICOS 075040E | Diploma | Rockhampton | 1 | A$32,730 | A$32,730 |
| Diploma of Aviation (Flight Operations) CRICOS 111892B | Diploma | Cairns | 1 | A$39,120 | A$39,120 |
| Diploma of Business Studies CRICOS 084541J | Diploma | Brisbane, Melbourne | 1 | A$35,250 | A$35,250 |
| Diploma of Digital Media CRICOS 096208A | Diploma | Brisbane, Mackay | 1 | A$35,880 | A$35,880 |
| Diploma of Health Care CRICOS 111895K | Diploma | Brisbane | 1 | A$33,450 | A$33,450 |
| Diploma of Hospitality Management CRICOS 114471K | Diploma | Mackay, Rockhampton | 1 | A$18,004 | A$18,004 |
| Diploma of Information and Communications Technology CRICOS 063667B | Diploma | Brisbane, Cairns | 1 | A$39,840 | A$39,840 |
| Diploma of Music CRICOS 0100158 | Diploma | Mackay | 1 | A$36,000 | A$36,000 |
| Diploma of Nursing CRICOS 110159F | Diploma | Rockhampton | 1.5 | A$18,600 | A$27,900 |
Common questions
Does CQUniversity offer scholarships for international students?
Yes. International Merit Scholarship: 15% to 25% of the total course fee (apply separately). Checked on the official website on 9 November 2026; confirm before you apply.
How much does CQUniversity cost for international students?
Based on the CRICOS register (September 2026), median annual tuition at CQUniversity is A$36,720 for undergraduate courses and A$38,640 for postgraduate coursework. Fees vary by course. See the courses on this page.
How many courses can international students take at CQUniversity?
CQUniversity has 94 undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs registered on CRICOS (38 undergraduate, 41 postgraduate).
What is the lowest-cost master’s at CQUniversity?
On the CRICOS register, Master of Nutrition & Dietetics has the lowest estimated annual tuition among CQU’s master’s programs of a year or longer, at about A$24,000 per year.
Source: CRICOS register (Australian Government, data.gov.au), September 2026. Tuition is the provider’s registered estimate for the full course; annual figure = total ÷ course length. Scholarships: each university's official website, checked 9 November 2026. Entry requirements and scholarships are set by the university and change each year, so confirm on the official website. UniPath is independent and not affiliated with CQUniversity.