Central Queensland University (CQU) - Mackay

CQU, located in central Queensland, is a prestigious public university in Australia. It is the only institution with campuses in all mainland states. Established in 1992, it is the largest regional university in the country, attracting students from over 140 countries. CQU offers exceptional academic facilities, with a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, certificate, research, and short-term programs, making it a top choice for students across the globe. Its diverse academic offerings cover subjects such as accounting and law, performing and visual arts, IT and digital media, environment and science, psychology, community services, education and humanities, trades, and social work. With six schools, CQU provides quality education and has a strong research focus. It collaborates with national, international, and research networks to achieve its research goals. In 2020, QS World Rankings placed CQU in the top 2% for graduate employment. It is also ranked between 551-600 on the QS ranking. The university offers both online and offline courses and provides numerous research opportunities for students, partnering with businesses, communities, and government agencies. CQU's reputation for excellence is attributed to its 22 research areas, including Business, Health, Education, and Psychology. Its Mackay campus features a Trades Training Centre that offers vocational and academic courses. Students can take advantage of state-of-the-art facilities, including 24-hour computer labs, a library, training restaurants, lecture theaters, nursing labs, student accommodations, a bookstore, a refectory, a performance theatre, and video-conferencing facilities. The Mackay residential college offers on-campus housing for students. The Trades Training Centre caters to approximately 1500 apprentices in fields such as electrical, furnishing, carpentry, and heavy automotive training.