International Research Students

Make a positive impact with a research higher degree

Our research is driven by the desire to make positive changes. If you are passionate about an idea that will create lasting positive changes, we want to help you bring it to life.

Whatever your research interest may be, we aim to support you in working alongside the community, industry and end users to understand the problems, and together, we uncover solutions that are innovative, sustainable and accessible.

Turn your idea into a practical solution that makes an impact. Start by submitting your interest today.

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International Research - Student Life of Rag

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Being a Civil Engineer I've always dreamt of making this world a better place to live in.
Hi I'm Raghavendra Vasudeva Upadhyaya best known as Rag. Before coming into Australia I worked in a multinational company for one year. I chose CQUniversity because it has an interest towards a futuristic scope, they also have a state-of-the-art laboratory facilities. Also CQUniversity has a supercomputer which is a high performance computing simulation device and it can reduce the amount of work which I do for a month into a few hours.
CQUniversity also provides me a great platform to collaborate with experienced industry workers as well as some research focused academic experts, which is very important to me because that towards me the international exposure helps me to get the encouragement that I need to complete my PhD in the greatest possible level.
At CQUniversity we really focus on translational research that has direct benefits for stakeholders in industry in the community. This makes a research experience very rewarding for both the students and also these stakeholders.
My research focus is to sustainably rehabilitate the damaged concrete structures subjected to higher level of damage because of the natural calamities, reinforce them to gain the original building strength. What I enjoy most about being a PhD student is the transition from a student life into a responsible full-time academic which makes me work harder and gives me the confidence in exploring my area of expertise. We have a very friendly passionate and very experienced a research team here who have helped me all along my PhD journey and also helped me in indulging in sustainable social innovation.
CQUniversity acknowledges your talent and offers a wide range of scholarships in order to take your expertise to the highest possible standard. I was very happy to receive a scholarship from CQUniversity but I also love the fact that CQUniversity offers individual support for every research candidate in terms of project funding as well as international travel support.
CQUniversity we actually provide a deal of support to our research students compared to other Australian universities
these funds can be used to support the research activities and also to travel to proof conferences to present the results of their research. My advice to the future students is try to enjoy the process of being an engineer Engineering is a vast growing field which is rapidly developing its branches it is going to be having a wide range of opportunities in the near future.
I look forward to you joining our research community here at CQUniversity
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Our Research Advantage

World-class reputation

CQU has emerged as a research powerhouse, here's why:

  • eight research centres and two research institutes
  • $92+ million in competitive research income 2018-2022
  • $21 million in external funding 2022
  • 200+ research projects
  • 730+ annual peer reviewed research publications
  • 630+ research higher degree students
  • 390 active researchers.

With a commitment to engaging and collaborating with communities and industry to achieve real-world research outcomes nationally and globally, we are strong on research quality with 22 categories rated at, above or well above world standards in the 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia. 

Generous scholarships and funding

On top of stipends, project and conference funding, new international students commencing at CQU for the first time will be automatically considered for a 25% international scholarship.

There are other scholarships international students may be eligible for including the Research Training Program (RTP) Stipend Scholarship, the Destination Australia Scholarship, the MORA scholarship for citizens of Indonesia and more.

Find out more about other research scholarships which you may be eligible for.

Unique pathways to research

A Graduate Certificate in Research is available to help you step through to a masters by research or a doctoral degree if you do not meet the direct eligibility requirements.

If you need to improve your English language proficiency for entry into your desired research degree, you may be eligible for a packaged offer, where you can study English language for free up to 30 weeks through our CQUEnglish Language Centre. This will prepare you to succeed in your chosen field. 

Multiple locations Australia-wide

As an international student, you can undertake your research in one of 12 campuses each with its own characteristics, catering to individual lifestyles and preferences. Choose a bustling metropolitan city, a vibrant regional centre or a mixture of both. 

As a university with a national presence, we are uniquely positioned to establish and maintain networks and partnerships across the length and breadth of the country and the globe. If you prefer being able to undertake your research degree in your home country, you can pursue one of our offshore research higher degree options. 

Extensive support, training and development

We are committed to supporting our researchers in producing world-class research that has impact nationally and internationally. You will have access to an RHD Student Mentor and a dedicated International Case Management Officer throughout your candidature. You will be supported to push the limits of current knowledge as you embrace opportunities to share and promote your projects to peers, funders and collaborators. 

Our dedicated School of Graduate Research provides a friendly and inclusive environment for all of our research students, with a range of training events and activities throughout the year. Our student satisfaction scores have been consistently high over recent years, with more than 82% of students indicating that their experience has been good or excellent.

Explore research in our focus areas

We are actively undertaking research in a broad range of areas. Start your research journey by exploring our supervised research focus areas below where you can make a significant contribution to knowledge. You will also find research professional practice options aligned to specific industry, skills or experience.

  • Data science – artificial intelligence, machine learning, Internet of things, information systems, big data
  • Agriculture – precision livestock, precision horticulture, agricultural education and extension 
  • Workforce research – attraction, retention and development of regional workforces
  • Rural, regional and public health – patient care, models of care simulation 
  • Energy systems – clean energy, microgrids, hydrogen, biofuels, social licence to operate
  • Supply chains and the circular economy – regional economies
  • Febria Artika
    This course has been an unforgettable experience and has prepared me for my PhD. I met new friends from many countries and we shared our ideas together. I also met teachers who guided and supported me – they are all dedicated people.

    Febria Artika

    CQUEnglish, Graduate Certificate of Research, Doctor of Philosophy I Indonesia

WHY CHOOSE CQU

World-class research

in more than 20 fields

ERA National Report 2018-19

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Focus on Impact

We focus on research that directly impacts the industries and communities we serve.

A World of Support

CQU offers a range of academic and financial support programs to help RHD candidates succeed.