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Take your career to new heights with our aviation courses or make a big impact on local communities with our engineering courses.
Engineering
Study engineering with us and benefit from our strong industry links and practical placement opportunities. Our Engineering courses have been developed alongside key stakeholders in the sector and have a focus on industry-relevance to ensure you graduate work-ready. Our courses are fully accredited and prepare you for a range of careers from professional engineers to engineering associates.
With majors in civil, electrical, mechanical, mechatronics and mining engineering, you will be prepared to solve complex real-world problems within a social and humanitarian context.
We are rated five stars and ranked in the top three Australian universities for undergraduate median starting salary, postgraduate median starting salary, postgraduate full-time employment, and postgraduate skills development*.
*The Good Universities Guide 2026
Aviation
Choosing to study Aviation with us can lead to exciting career opportunities as a pilot. Whether you are interested in becoming a commercial pilot or pursuing a career in the airline industry, studying aviation will be the launchpad to a rewarding career.
Our Aviation courses have been developed in consultation with industry to design unique course structures that combine aeronautical knowledge and flight training with licensing requirements, so you graduate highly competitive and work-ready.
We have strong strategic partnerships with 12 flight partners across Australia to deliver our aviation courses so our students can study from almost anywhere. Our key partnerships and pathway programs with Aviation Australia, Kakadu Air, and Skytrans provide a unique opportunity for our students beyond graduation.
We are rated five stars for student experience and support.
* The Good Universities Guide 2025
Contact us
For engagement opportunities and questions, please contact the college at SETadmin@cqu.edu.au.
We are committed to providing our students with up-to-date industry knowledge to ensure our graduates are work-ready. Internships play an essential role in developing required skills and expertise whilst enhancing your employability, networking opportunities, and employment prospects.
Industry exposure to professional engineering is crucial to preparing students for real-world practice. Our college offers all students the opportunity to work in an industry-relevant organisation and experience on-the-job training when enrolled in CV82 Master of Engineering.
Engineers Australia strongly advocates that engineering courses include a minimum of 12 weeks of work experience in addition to other course requirements to achieve Engineers Australia’s stage one competencies. Our Master of Engineering includes an embedded internship program to ensure our graduates are equipped and ready to enter the workforce.
We are rated five stars and ranked in the top four for postgraduate engineering starting salaries.
* The Good Universities Guide 2026
The CQUniversity Engineering Showcase is the premier biannual conference celebrating the exceptional talent and achievements of our engineering students across Australia.
Established in 2002, the Showcase provides a vital platform for students to present their innovative, industry-focused projects to prospective employers, industry professionals, fellow students, and the wider community. It serves as a direct, powerful link between emerging engineering talent and the industry leaders who are shaping the future.
Our Engineering Showcase events are held twice a year across multiple campuses (Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne and Rockhampton), with attendance available in-person or online via Zoom:
The Showcase has expanded its scope to feature high-quality projects from students at every level of our engineering courses.
Graduating Undergraduates
Presentations of Honours Thesis or Technologist Project Reports, often solving real-world challenges with industry partners.
First-Year Students
Team-based presentations detailing outcomes from industry induction projects, demonstrating early application of engineering principles.
Second-Year Students
Presentations on significant Creative Engineering Projects, demonstrating practical design and problem-solving skills in a team environment.
Postgraduate Students
Focused research presentations detailing advanced studies and contributions to the engineering field.
Participation in the Engineering Showcase is an essential component of a core unit’s learning outcome.
By presenting your work, you complete a vital stage of your course and gain invaluable professional experience.
This event is directly aligned with the following courses:
We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to our sponsors. If you would like to partner with us on future events, please email SETOperations@cqu.edu.au for more information.
We encourage our students to experience different cultures and as an undergraduate engineering student, you have the opportunity to travel to a developing or marginalised community in the Asia-Pacific region as part of a two-week international mobility tour.
By participating in the Engineers without Borders Humanitarian Design Summit, you will have the opportunity to live with your adopted community to identify wants, needs, strengths, and opportunities for social innovation. You will hold collaborative discussions and through applying principles of human-centred design, sustainable development, and rapid prototyping, you will empower communities to build capacities and strengthen their capabilities.
Experiencing new cultures and applying engineering skills and knowledge in challenging international contexts, is an enriching adventure which equally advances your confidence, experience, and employability.
Visit the CQUGlobal Outbound page to find out more about study abroad opportunities.
We have proudly partnered with Queensland Resources Council and QMEA to bring to you the Shape your future / Innovate our world initiative.
Choosing to study aviation with us can lead to exciting career opportunities as a pilot or in a variety of management roles in the aviation industry. Whether you are interested in flying aircraft or participating in the business complexity of the aviation system, studying aviation will be the launchpad to a rewarding career.
Our Aviation courses have been developed in consultation with industry to design unique course structures that combine aviation theory, higher education skills development, and practical flight training, so you can graduate highly competitive and work ready.
For flight training and certification, our Bachelor of Aviation (Flight Operations) students can undertake the Graduate Diploma in Aviation with one of CQU’s strategic partners across Australia. Our Bachelor of Aviation (Airline and Airport Operations) major includes an industry placement, offering students the chance to develop their understanding of real-world challenges and experience.
We have ranked within the top three universities in Australia for undergraduate full-time employment and starting salary.
* The Good Universities Guide 2024/2025.
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