Study with Queensland,
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A place that nurtures talent, builds innovation and launches global
careers. When you start studying in Queensland, you can go
anywhere. World leading education providers are spread across a
range of unique and diverse locations. Whether you prefer bustling
cities or quiet cosy towns, there is a place full of opportunity
awaiting you in Queensland.

Start Here, Go Anywhere – a Queensland
education and training qualification can
set you up for life.

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Australia at a glance

27 years uninterrupted

13th largest economy

AAAannual economic growth to 2017

in the world

credit rating

5th largest economy

3rd most popular international

Over 25 million

in the Asia-Pacific region in 2017

student destination

people in 2018

8 out of 100

5 out of 30

15 Nobel

top universities are in Australia

best student cities in the world

prize laureates

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5Queensland at a glance

Far North Queensland
Study Cairns

Central Queensland
Study Greater Whitsunday
Study Rockhampton
Wide Bay Burnett/Fraser Coast
Bundaberg Regional Council
Gympie Regional Council

North Queensland
Study Townsville

Fraser Coast Regional Council
Sunshine Coast
Study Sunshine CoastSouth East Queensland
Study Brisbane
Ipswich City Council
Study Gold Coast
Darling Downs South West
Study Toowoomba

Brisbane

2nd largest

5 million

30%

Capital city

state in Australia

people callQueensland homeof population wasborn overseas

A$327
billion

20–29°C

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GlobalSummerinternational
airports

innovation hotspot

gross state productin 2016/17

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9–22°C
WinterWhy study in Queensland, Australia
Queensland is a place of great opportunity where people
from all over the world are able to bring to life their
dreams of success - in their studies and their career.
Queensland’s world-class education and training institutions,safe, multicultural communities, idyllic locations, andenviable lifestyle make it the location of choice for many
international students.
Highly ranked - Queensland universities are globallycompetitive, with seven universities in the top 150 inTimes Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2018.
$650 million Advance Queensland Program - The
Queensland Government has invested strongly in thisinitiative to grow current, new and emerging industries.
Student Concession benefits - International students
enrolled in full-time accredited courses may be entitled
to local transport concessions.

Economically vibrant - the economy is growing at
3.5 per cent per year, making it Australia’s strongest andfastest growing economy.
Easy access - Queensland has five international
airports spread across the state, making it easy togo wherever you want.
Supportive environment – four dedicated student
support hubs across the state, offering outstanding
support services.
Employability – Queensland Government supports
employability related initiatives for better graduate
outcomes of international students.

Queensland offers an attractive and affordable lifestylefor students and their families. The capital city, Brisbane,
is ranked one the world’s 21 Best Student Cities (QS, 2018).
A multi-cultural population - nearly 30 per cent of the local
population was born overseas and it provides a welcoming
and friendly environment to international students.

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Employability
A focus on talent, global careers
and the future.
Queensland attracts and develops the world’s most talented
students and launches them into global careers.
In Queensland, education and industry leaders work together
and collaborate with global networks to stay up to date andprepare students for future success. Queensland education
providers are continuously adapting to new technology andemerging industries, meaning students are exposed to new
ways of thinking, innovative teaching and jobs of the future. The
state is backed by a pro-innovation government that encourages
education providers and organisations to put innovation andentrepreneurship at the heart of what they do. This has seen
education providers design their courses to focus strongly on
helping students think entrepreneurially and adapt to change as
their careers progress.

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Queensland offers a variety of initiatives and experiences that
support and encourage students to develop their professional
skills and become more employable. The Study Queensland
Talent Program is Australia’s largest student employability
initiative focused on developing students’ employability
skills and connecting them with alumni and employers. The
program is run by the Queensland Government and provides
endless opportunities to make connections and gain the skills,
knowledge and experiences that lead to global careers.
It is an exciting time to study in Queensland if you want to learn
how to take on the world.

Queensland is taking the lead on delivering an employability skills experience to students through the development of a transformational
state-wide Employability Strategy to the benefit of students, employers, education providers and the wider education and training
sector. A strong and coordinated approach to enhancing employability across Queensland will support our international student
graduates to effectively transition to the workplace. Study Queensland works with student hubs in Cairns, Gold Coast and Brisbane
to deliver professional development workshops and expose students to various opportunities to build their confidence, skillset andjob-readiness.

gen[in] – large scale, state-wide
innovation challenge focusing
on nurturing entrepreneurship
potential in young students

With an investmentof $25.3 million,
Queensland is working
together to enhance
the international
student experience andemployability

Gold Coast Student Jobs – an online student
employability portal, aimed at showcasing
career opportunities, facilitating stronger
connections between students and industry
and boosting our economy

Launch U – providing students
with access to online and faceto-face professional experiences
designed to develop theirprofessional capabilities

Sports State Queensland in
Sunshine Coast – experiential
learning program throughinternship opportunities inworld class sporting events

New World City Internship Program in
Brisbane – four week internship program toenhance the future employment prospects
of international students and support theirprofessional development

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9Supporting students
Queensland students are confident to achieve whatever they set out to do. With a wide range of support services, Queensland
encourages students to be their best and achieve their academic, social and personal goals. The Queensland Government isdedicated to welcoming, valuing and supporting students through partnerships with the education and training industry to create
exciting initiatives to ensure every student is receiving the support and opportunity they need to achieve their study and career goals.

Queensland Student Hub Network

1800QSTUDY

Providing virtual and in-person support for students across
Queensland the Queensland Student Hub network gives
students access to information, personal support sessions,workshops and advice at every stage of their journey.

1800QSTUDY is Queensland’s student hotline providing phone
support and information related to studying in Queensland.
The hotline is available 24/7 and free when calling from anAustralian landline or mobile provider so students will always
have access to support when studying in Queensland. Family
members, legal guardians, agents or other persons may
also call the service regarding issues concerning studying
in Queensland. The hotline offers accredited translation andinterpreter services for most languages free of charge.

Services include: connection to local events and social
activities, orientation to Australia and accommodation advice,
career pathways advice, cultural and religious support,
individual assistance relating to mental health and wellbeing,safety and security support, referrals to financial and legal
support, work experience and employment advice, volunteering
opportunities and English language support.

Services include: after hours support, accommodation advice,
public transport and travel advice, employment advice, healthand wellbeing referrals, legal referrals and complaint referrals.

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Learn beyond theclassroom
Queensland has some of the best places to study what you
want with an incredibly diverse environment which includes
the outback, the tropical and sub-tropical coasts, mountains,rural farmland and major cities. These areas provide realopportunities for students to study specialist disciplines such as
marine science, ecotourism, agribusiness, biological science,
the built environment and much more.
Each of the different study destinations spread throughout
Queensland offer a unique and high-quality study experiencefor students. You can choose to study in North Queensland’s
Classroom on the Reef or Classroom in the Rainforest; or
become part of South East Queensland’s thriving start-up
community, home to co-working spaces and innovation hubs.
Whether you prefer bustling cities or quiet cosy towns, there isa place for you in Queensland.

An unbeatable lifestyle.
Each region has its own distinctive features and opportunities,
and all have a strong sense of community and cultural inclusivity.
While each region is different, they share a reputation as someof the world’s most welcoming and rewarding study destinations.
Brisbane is ranked in the top 20 best student cities globally. It ishome to three major universities and nearly 100,000 students
who can enjoy a cosmopolitan lifestyle. The city is teeming withcreativity and boasts impressive late-night offerings and a thrivingarts and music scene.
A short drive south and you will reach the Gold Coast where students
experience the best of both worlds with a modern urban centre andnearby subtropical rainforests. Head north from Brisbane and you
will find the Sunshine Coast, with Cairns, Townsville, Mackay andGreater Whitsunday, and Rockhampton, all connected by the Great
Barrier Reef stretching 2,300km along the coast. These regions arehome to vibrant student communities who enjoy rewarding study
opportunities and an ideal Australian lifestyle.

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Brisbane
Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and home to more than 85,000
international students. Brisbane’s world-ranking universities andeducation institutes offer programs for all levels of study acrossvarious subjects as well as college and English language courses.
With a population of more than two million, Brisbane is Australia’s
fastest-growing capital city for employment and offers a great
range of opportunities in both the public and private sectors.
Brisbane is the perfect place to call home while you study abroad.
Aside from the low cost of living and 283 days of sunshine per year,
Brisbane is a warm and welcoming city, hosting the Lord Mayor’s
International Student Friendship Ceremony which has extended thehand of friendship to more than 10,000 students.

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Gold Coast
Located on the edge of the Asia-Pacific rim, with access to twointernational airports, the Gold Coast is perfectly positioned as adestination for study and vocational training, research, careers andemployment. With over 200 world class education and training
providers including three universities and TAFE Queensland,
the Gold Coast is Queensland’s second most populous city andan emerging global city home to students from more than 130
nationalities.
Employability is a big focus for the Gold Coast that is home to adiverse range of industries including health, tourism, construction,
film and television and professional services. The Gold Coast
Health and Knowledge Precinct (GCHKP) is an emerging healthand innovation hub for the Asia-Pacific region with state-of-the-art
medical, research and training facilities creating an integrated andcollaborative location for learning, research, knowledge creationand the commercialisation of newly developed technologies. The
city also hosts a dynamic combination of start-ups and co-working
spaces encouraging forward-thinking while supporting new andcreative solutions.
The Gold Coast values student support and offers free counselling,careers advice and social events through the Gold Coast Student
Hub - one of four student hubs located throughout Queenslandoffering advice and a safe and welcoming space for students.

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Ipswich
A welcoming community which helps to bring thestudent experience to life.
With a young, passionate population, welcoming communities andgraduate employment outcomes above national standard, Ipswich
is a place where every aspect of life, work and study is cateredfor. Ipswich welcomes people from around the world with families
moving to Ipswich for the opportunities it holds for employment,
affordable living and for the quality of education and training onoffer at all levels of study.
Located 45 minutes southwest from Brisbane, Ipswich is home
to 11 schools, the University of Southern Queensland, TAFE
Queensland, an English language college and a variety of othereducation providers.

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Ipswich has impressive graduate employment outcomes and strong
local job opportunities in thriving industries such as transport,
health, engineering and defence. Graduates from the University ofSouthern Queensland have the highest starting salary in Australia
according to the Good Universities Guide 2020, and many faculties
within the university report the proportion of graduates entering
employment soon after graduation is much higher than the nationaland state averages.

Toowoomba
Inspiring you to be your best.
Offering a nurturing and richly rewarding environment for students
of all ages, Toowoomba appeals to students and their parents
who want to aim for excellence without as many distractions oflarger cities. This is further complemented by the city’s high quality
cultural and social amenities and its natural beauty.
Toowoomba offers the complete package with a strong academic
record across a large number of education providers, a real focus
on teaching that is dedicated to helping students achieve theirbest, and an acknowledgment that the development of the whole
person is vital.
Toowoomba is home to the University of Southern Queensland
which is ranked number one in Queensland by the Good Universities
Guide 2020 for graduate employment and the highest startingsalaries in Australia.

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Sunshine Coast
A naturally inspiring environment to live, learn andkick start your future.
Home to an outstanding university and many high-quality schools
and colleges, the Sunshine Coast is a perfect combination of quality
study options and an inspiring natural environment. Famous for asunny and subtropical climate, the finest beaches, and a relaxed
lifestyle, the Sunshine Coast makes for an enviable student lifestyleand a real sense of community.
With a reputation for innovation, entrepreneurship and venture
capital, the region is a magnet for world class talent and big
thinkers. The Sunshine Coast is a Top 7 Intelligent Community andrecognised as a centre for smart, digital industries of the future.
The region is well-connected technologically - data connectivity
with Asia is among the nation’s best and fastest, and with an
International Broadband Submarine Cable set to be delivered in
mid-2020.

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The Sunshine Coast is a hub for the sporting industry, and theregion is one of the nation’s leaders in the study of sport, sports
science, sports medicine and associated fields, and in the fosteringof human performance to Olympic standard. The Sunshine Coastis home to national and internationally competing sporting teams
such as the Sunshine Coast Lightning Netball Team and theAustralian Cycling Academy.
There are strong connections with local industry, and institutes andcentres of excellence are co-located with educational institutions.
The Sunshine Coast has a major airport linking the region to therest of Australia, and soon internationally as well.

Greater Whitsunday
Live, Learn & Earn - the perfect balance.
The Greater Whitsunday offers students the opportunity to live
and study in a friendly, convenient and affordable city, with plentyof opportunities to mix with local families and members of thecommunity and form lifelong friendships.
Students can enjoy a relaxed and inspiring lifestyle in a unique partof Australia. Renowned for its beautiful, clean, green environment,
the Greater Whitsunday region is the gateway to a unique range ofspectacular natural wonders including the 74 Whitsunday Islands,
the tropical Central Queensland coast, the fertile hinterland and therugged Australian outback.
The Greater Whitsunday region is flourishing with strong economic
activity in many sectors creating employment opportunities forpeople across a wide range of skill and experience levels. Students
who choose to study in the region will gain access to training

opportunities with leading organisations across a range of industry
sectors, including agriculture, mining, engineering, construction,
tourism and health.
Given the scale and focus of operators in the resources, agriculturaland tourism sectors, the Greater Whitsunday region has theunique capacity to create tailored, practical courses and course
components which are inspired by and strongly focus on theseindustries.
The region provides excellent prospects for students to gain
practical study and work experience and convenient access tosenior academics, strong connections and learning and research
opportunities.

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17Rockhampton
Never stand still.
Located on the central Queensland coast,
Rockhampton offers a nurturing community
where students can evolve. The region’s
schools and education providers are genuinely
committed to the development of their students,
not just academically but also personallyand professionally. Schools and classes are
generally smaller, with closer attention fromteachers and lecturers truly dedicated tohelping students achieve excellent results.
Students can progress their studies and careerat every level – and move from one stage toanother – without the need to relocate. This
helps students gain work experience andprogress their careers alongside their studies.
Rockhampton is a research powerhouse.
Researchers are involved in international
collaborations and centres of excellence thatare connected with local industry, universities
and training providers. Whether students are
studying or pursuing their research interests,
they can do it alongside some of the country’s
brightest stars in Rockhampton. The region’s
universities have been acknowledged asworld-class by independent body ‘Excellencein Research for Australia’.
Rockhampton’s Institute for Future Farming
Systems is a leading centre for AgTech
innovation and is internationally recognisedfor specialist skills. Researchers are also
influencing the development of high speed
and heavy haul rail technology all aroundthe world. The region is a key partner in the
Joint Laboratory on Railway Engineering –an international initiative with universities in
China, Italy and the Netherlands.

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TownsvilleTownsville
An experience far greater than the sum of its
extraordinary parts.
The Townsville region offers students access to a wide variety
of extraordinary environments, experiences and work and study
opportunities without needing to travel far from the city.
World-renowned for its natural wonders, Townsville has a unique
mix of reef, rainforest, islands and outback all within 45 minutesof the city centre – a combination that does not exist elsewhere inAustralia.
The incredible environmental diversity of the region makes
Townsville an unmatched place to study specialised disciplines
such as tropical sciences or tropical medicine, marine science,
botany, biology or biodiversity, tropical agriculture and aquaculture.
Townsville is a marine and climate knowledge hub, being thehome of the headquarters of Australia’s major marine research
and management authorities: The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
Authority, The Australian Institute of Marine Science, and theAustralian Bureau of Meteorology.

As the largest city in northern Australia, Townsville is a major hub
for mining and resources, agriculture, construction, manufacturing,
healthcare, government, defence and more. Townsville’s richvariety of industries means that the local economy is diverse, withleading companies who are able to provide students access to jobs,
work experience and placement opportunities.
Townsville has a large urban indigenous population who are
actively involved in the cultural life of the region, and whose vast
knowledge and experience informs unique programs such as
indigenous studies and tropical medicine.

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19Cairns
Dive deeper into life and learning.
Located on the coast of far north Queensland, Cairns offersinternational students a huge variety of opportunities to learn, growand experience life in Australia. The options are limitless.
Cairns is a leading hub for coastal and tropical science andenvironmental studies and is home to the finest outdoor classroom
in the world. With a tropical environment unlike anywhere elsein the world - reefs, rainforests, significant coastal, mountainand outback ecosystems, and indigenous centres - students canapply their learnings and gain practical experience in inspiring andremarkable environments.
Classroom on the Reef – learn about climate change, rising sea
levels, and how this impacts the coral reefs and marine ecosystems.
Run by James Cook University, Classroom on the Reef give highschool students the opportunity to gain life-changing practicalexperience by learning within a world heritage-listed marine park.
Classroom in the Rainforest – the Daintree Rainforest Observatory
brings science lessons to life with students having the opportunity
to learn and research in a unique setting often described as the‘Classroom in the Rainforest’.

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Cairns is a smaller, more connected community than the cities.
Educators, industry and government work together to shape apositive student experience by connecting education providers andindustry to help students gain work experience and employability
skills.
The Study Cairns ‘Connects’ Employability program helps
government and businesses work directly with education
providers to give students employability training and enhance theiremployment prospects.
The Cairns Student Hub offers free employability workshops,
English language lessons and safe and welcoming space forstudents to meet friends and access advice and support.

Living in Queensland
Accommodation

Transport

The cost of accommodation in Queensland is relatively
affordable compared with other states in Australia. Queenslandoffers a variety of accommodation options to suit most student
budgets.

Getting in and around the cities of Queensland is easy andaffordable. Many transport options including public transport,
bicycle, car, and flights are available in Queensland for both
short-distance and long-distance travel to help you enjoy thevibrant community and diverse environment of Queensland.

In general, students live in either home-stay accommodation
with an Australian family or rental accommodation withother students. Student accommodation is available at someeducation institutions. Contact your chosen study institution for
more information if you are interested in this option.
Student Accommodation - Student accommodation canbe an excellent way to learn about Australian culture
from locals. It is also a great opportunity to improve yourEnglish language skills.
Homestay - Homestays give you the opportunity toexperience life as part of a Queensland family. They are
an excellent way to learn about Australian culture andto improve your English language skills. Most education
institutions in Queensland will arrange homestays forstudents on request.
Rental Accommodation - Rental accommodation in
Queensland varies from small studio apartments to large
houses, which are normally rented by a number of tenants
living together as “housemates”.

Work
Queensland offers a range of work options for students where
they can gain practical experience and prepare for their future.
Options include:
Work experience
Internship
Volunteering

Public Transport
Full-time international students may be eligible for a 50 per
cent student discount on Queensland’s public transport fares.
The comprehensive public transport network will help students
get to their classroom, work, shops and tourist attractions. Go
Card, an electronic IC card can be used across Queensland on
the following TransLink services:
Bus
Train
Ferry
Tram
Some cities offer bike sharing services available for the public.
Riders can pick up a bicycle from one of the cycle stations
located across the city and return it at the destination station.
Cycling is an affordable and healthy transportation option
suitable for active students. Many cities have dedicated cycling
paths to ensure the safety and convenience of cyclists andpedestrians.

Flights
Flying from Japan to Queensland is easy with regular flights
connecting Brisbane, Gold Coast and Cairns to Tokyo andOsaka. Daily flights between Tokyo and Brisbane connect thetwo major cities in nine hours.
With five international airports and over 15 domestic airports
situated across the state, students can enjoy a getaway todifferent regions within the state as well as nearby countries
on weekends and holidays.

Vocational placement
Working while studying

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21Queensland’sinternational educationand training industry
The international education and training industry encompass
research, higher education, vocational education and training,
schools, English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas
Students (ELICOS), and non-award programs.
The high performance and growth of Queensland’s international
education and training sector are underpinned by internationallyregarded academic staff, a well-regulated system and unrivallededucation and research infrastructure.

Quality is priority in our institutions.
All international students are supported through:
Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act
2000
National Code of PracticeRegistration Authorities and Providers of Education andTraining to Overseas Students 2007
International students are only able to study at an institution andin a course that is registered on the Commonwealth Register ofInstitutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Queensland boasts a leading education and training systemcomprising more than 300 schools, universities and vocational
education and training providers across the state. Currently,
Queensland attracts more than 135,000 students from more than160 countries each year, creating an immersive and enrichingenvironment for those who choose to further their study in one ofthese leading institutions.
About one-third of these students choose to study ina location outside of the capital city, making Queensland
the leading Australian state in the delivery and supportof regional international education and training.

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Schools

ELICOS

Queensland schools have a reputation for academic excellence.
You can access individualised learning experiences,internationally recognised qualifications and flexible pathways
to further study in a wide range of subjects. International
students can choose from a variety of short or long term,
individual or group programs ranging in duration from threemonths (one school term) to five years.

Queensland’s English Language Institutions deliver high quality,
innovative English language programs from well qualified
teachers. Students can choose to study at one of Queensland’s
world-class private English language colleges, vocational
education and training institutions, schools or universities.
Many providers offer flexible start dates and courses, ranging
from beginner to advanced, to suit students’ needs.
General English

State schools
Queensland Government schools provide students with anexcellent choice of study pathways, enabling them to achieve
their academic, career and personal development goals in a
supportive and healthy environment. Education Queensland
International (EQI) is an international award-winning body
dedicated to managing the needs of international students andtheir families, enrolled in Queensland Government schools. The
team will actively encourage students to achieve their academic
potential in a safe and high quality learning environment.

Independent schools
Over 180 Queensland independent schools educate morethan 116,000 students each year. Independent schools offer
parents a choice that can best serve their child’s needs byaligning with values they believe to be most important. All
independent schools must comply with government regulations
and standards.

Catholic schools
The state’s Catholic schools strive to provide a high-quality
education, advancing the common good of society and believein the intrinsic value of each student based on a distinctive
educational vision inspired by the example of Jesus Christ.
Catholic schools implement national and state curriculum.

English for Academic Purpose
Exam Preparation Course
High School Preparation Course
Business English
English for Specific Purposes
English for Teaching
Study Tour

Vocational Education and Training
Queensland is internationally renowned for its high quality,
industry focused vocational education and training (VET).
VET providers in Queensland work closely with industry
partners to ensure that the courses and training packages
are responsive to changing local and international needs.
VET in Queensland is delivered through TAFE Queensland,
private vocational education and training providers andmost high schools. VET courses focus on practical andprofessional skills that help students build their ideal career.

Queensland’s key industries and strengths

Aviation andaerospace

Healthsciences

Creativeindustries

Engineering
and IT

Tourism, hospitality
and cookery

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23Universities
Choose from 10 widely respected universities, spread rightacross the state. Our universities offer you the opportunity
to grow your skills and professional potential in fields asdiverse as agribusiness, marine biology, artificial intelligenceand cybersecurity. You can also access internships, research
projects and industry connections to take your studies andcareer further.
Queensland
universities
aregloballycompetitive.
Seven universities were ranked in the top 150 in Times
Higher Education’s Young University Rankings 2018 andthe University of Queensland is one of the world’s top
50 universities.

A major focus on innovation and research
Queensland Government has invested $650 million in the
future of Queensland, supporting growth, innovation and researchdevelopment across a number of key industries. To build on thestate’s competitive strengths, diversify the economy and createknowledge-based jobs of the future, Queensland is driving
innovation-led economic growth through increased collaboration
between government, industry and research organisations,
locally and internationally.
Queensland Government is investing $513 million to drive innovation,build on our natural advantages, support job growth,
increase research and development in key industries.
Queensland has:
13 mining, resources and energy research centres
41 environment and nature research centres
24 food and agriculture research centres
17 ICT and multimedia research centres
8 research hospitals
17 manufacturing and design research centres
6 defence aviation and space research centres

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Universities in Queensland
Australian Catholic University
https://www.acu.edu.au/Central Queensland University
https://www.cqu.edu.au/Southern Cross University
https://www.scu.edu.au/

Bond University
https://www.bond.edu.au/

Griffith University
https://www.griffith.edu.au/

University of Queensland
https://www.uq.edu.au/

James Cook University
https://www.jcu.edu.au/

University of the Sunshine Coast
https://www.usc.edu.au/

Queensland University of Technology
https://www.qut.edu.au/

University of Southern Queensland
https://www.usq.edu.au/CairnsJames Cook University
Central Queensland University

TownsvilleJames Cook University
Central Queensland University

Rockhampton
Central Queensland University

Sunshine Coast
University of the Sunshine Coast

Brisbane
Australian Catholic University
Griffith University
Queensland University of Technology
University of Queensland

Gold CoastSouthern Cross University
Bond University
Griffith University

Toowoomba
University of Southern Queensland

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Ecosciences Precinct

Renewable Energy ProjectThis $270 million precinct uses award-winning architectureand sustainable design principles to create a collaborativeenvironment for more than 1000 scientists, dedicated tosolving some of Australia’s biggest environmental challenges.

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and the ResearchCentre for Advanced Science and Technology (RCAST) of
The University of Tokyo signed an International Cooperation
Agreement to develop joint venture projects and facilitate
joint academic and scientific research activities in February
2018. QUT’s Institute for Future Environments is working
closely with RCAST to develop what could be the world’s next
renewable fuel – CO2-free hydrogen made from Queensland’ssunshine. A consortium of Japanese companies in energy,
engineering and other relevant fields are involved in this joint
program with an outlook for commercialisation.

Translational Research Institute
The Translational Research Institute (TRI) brings four of thecountry’s pinnacle research facilities together to improve andaccelerate medical research and translate that research into
greater palliative care. The TRI allows biopharmaceuticals
and treatments to be discovered, produced, clinically tested
and manufactured in one location.

Streptococcus A Vaccine
Griffith University’s Institute for Glycomics has developed
a ground breaking combination vaccine that may finallybeat Streptococcus A infections. Infections caused by
Streptococcus pyogenes are responsible for the deathsof almost 500,000 people worldwide each year. Principal
Research Leader at the Institute for Glycomics, Professor
Michael Good said the team’s latest research, shows thatthey are getting closer to beating Strep A once and for all.

Ultrasound-based dementia therapy
The Queensland Brain Institute at The University of
Queensland is developing a dementia therapy basedon the use of ultrasound to open the blood-brain barrier.
The new technology has been trialled in animal models
with good results, and preparations are now being madefor human trials.

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Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct
Asia-Pacific’s emerging health and innovation hub, the200-hectare Gold Coast Health & Knowledge Precinct(GCHKP) is a unique global business location for high-techindustry development, research collaboration and jobs of the
future. Supported by $5 billion in infrastructure, including aworld-class university and two major hospitals, the Precinct
is a new way ahead for Australia’s leading lifestyle city.

Nanopatch™ needle free vaccine delivery
technology
Initially developed at the Australian Institute of Bioengineeringand Nanotechnology, The University of Queensland. The
Nanopatch™ uses as little as one hundredth of the dose of
a normal vaccination. Proprietary dry-coating of vaccine to
the Nanopatch™ can eliminate the need for refrigeration
during storage and transportation.

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