CQUGlobal Inbound Exchange and Study Abroad Programs
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Have you ever imagined combining world-class education with once-in-a-lifetime experiences?
At CQUniversity, our Study Tour and Summer/Winter Programs offer just that — an opportunity to learn, explore and grow in Australia’s most iconic locations.
Our Study Tours offer two-to-four-week programs that immerse you in Australian culture and education. These tours are designed for groups from the same institution or partner, providing a shared learning experience in a new environment.
Whether you choose Brisbane or Cairns, you will experience a dynamic range of workshops, lectures and hands-on learning. But what sets CQUniversity apart is our ability to blend academic learning with real-world exploration.
In Brisbane, you’re in the heart of Queensland’s sunny capital, a city known for its vibrant cultural scene, outdoor lifestyle and easy accessibility.
In our popular regional destination Cairns, you’re not just in the classroom – you’re out exploring.
Here, you’ll explore world-renowned natural wonders such as snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef, walking through the ancient Daintree Rainforest and even visiting CQUniversity’s aviation hub at Cairns International Airport.
Every moment is designed to connect you with the environment and local culture.
For those seeking an individual, intensive experience, our Summer and Winter Programs are exclusively hosted at our Cairns campus.
Over three to four transformative weeks, you’ll deep dive into a specialised stream of your choosing, earning academic credit transferable to your home institution.
But these programs are about more than just study. You’ll engage with local industries, connect with Indigenous communities and stay with welcoming homestay families where you’ll enjoy meals together, have your own room and experience authentic Australian life first-hand.
And it doesn’t stop there — with modern facilities, industry connections and a dedicated support team, CQU provides a study experience like no other where you’ll feel right at home.
Whether you’re here for a Study Tour or our Summer/Winter Program, you won’t just leave with new skills, you’ll take home lifelong global connections and unforgettable experiences.
Discover your potential. Make memories you’ll never forget and leave with a story to tell. Your adventure starts at CQUniversity.
Through the CQUGlobal Inbound Exchange and Study Abroad Programs, you can study at CQUniversity for one term or up to one full academic year and subject to your home institution's approval, you can transfer these credits back towards your course of study at home. You will gain credit for the units you study. Subject to your home institutions approval, you can transfer these credits back towards your course of study at home.
Demand for the CQUGlobal Inbound Exchange Program is high and places are limited so apply early to avoid disappointment, and you must be a current student at one of our exchange partner institutions. The CQUGlobal Inbound Study Abroad Program is open to international students from any university.
If you are interested in a full degree course at CQUniversity, please visit our Courses page as the CQUGlobal Inbound Program is for students coming for a short period, a term or an academic year only.
If you need more information or have any questions on our CQUGlobal Inbound programs, you can email our Inbound team at cquglobal-in@cqu.edu.au.
“Other cultures and viewpoints help to be more impartial and get to the bottom of our own perspectives. Living at the residential school helped me make friends and we regularly took excursions. I only have positive memories and I absolutely recommend an exchange term at CQU.
Thomas Wolfsguber
CQUGlobal Exchange | Austria
Depending on what your home major is, you may wish to focus on units that get you the most credit, or you may want to use some of your electives to study something different that has always interested you.
Below is a sample of available unit options. For details of all the units on offer, where they are offered, and in which terms they are offered, please refer to our handbook.
Study Areas
- Allied Health
- Business and Accounting
- Creative and Performing Arts
- Digital Media, Communications and Arts
- Education and Teaching
- Engineering and Built Environment
- Information Systems and Technology
- Nursing and Health
- Psychology and Social Work
- Science, Environment and Agriculture
International students in Australia are required to study full-time, which is a minimum of 3 units (and a maximum of 4 units) per term. Students are required to select 6-8 units as part of their application in case of any timetable clashes.
Students participating in the CQUGlobal Inbound Exchange and Study Abroad Programs can select undergraduate and/or postgraduate units but must meet any pre-requisites. Please note postgraduate psychology units are not available for international students.
CQUniversity has strong academic links with many partner institutions around the world. Visit our CQUGlobal Partner Universities page to find out more.
CQUniversity’s main campus is in Rockhampton in Queensland. You can also choose to study on our Brisbane campus, offering a city experience. Additionally, our Mackay campus is available for those studying Theatre and Music subjects. You can choose to study in one of the world's most liveable cities or go for an authentic regional Queensland location. Each campus has something unique and exciting to offer. For those coming for more than one term, you could choose to study at more than one location.
To find out more about each campus location, visit our Locations page.
CQUniversity has three academic intakes per year. Term 3 is not a compulsory term, which is available on our Brisbane campus. Please note that not all courses are delivered throughout Term 3.
| Intakes throughout the year | Application deadlines |
|---|---|
| Term 1: March – May | 31 December |
| Term 2: July – October | 30 April |
| Term 3: November – February | 31 August |
Generally applications will close a few months before the start of term. For example, if you would like to apply for Term 1, 2025, please submit your application by 31 December, 2024. Please refer to our Academic Calendars for specific term dates for the year you wish to apply for.
A compulsory orientation for new international students takes place in the week prior to the start of each term.
Students must meet the following criteria to be eligible to apply:
- Students applying for the CQUGlobal Exchange Program must first be nominated for an exchange place by their home institution.
- Students must have successfully completed at least 12 months of full-time study (for undergraduate study) or have completed an approved undergraduate university degree (for graduate study) in their home country at the time of application.
- Students from the USA must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4-point scale.
- Other students, please enquire at your international office regarding specific academic entry requirements.
- Some CQUniversity units may require completion of prerequisites or home institution equivalents.
- Students will normally have an equivalent of IELTS 6.0 or have studied in the English language for at least two years.
- Important: Students must ensure that they have approval from their home institution that the course/s applied for will be credited towards their degree.
English language requirements
If your previous education was not using the English language or if you are not a fluent English speaker, you may need a recognised English language qualification. Please see our English entry requirements page for more information.
If you do not meet these English language requirements, you can study at one of our CQUEnglish Language Centres before joining our CQUGlobal Inbound Exchange and Study Abroad Program.
Please contact our CQUGlobal adviser by emailing cquglobal-in@cqu.edu.au and we will help out what English language course would best suit you.
1. Choose your units
Check our handbook for course and campus availability and download unit profiles.
2. Register and apply
Complete an online application.
3. Accept your offer
Process any payments and accept your offer via our online portal.
4. Next steps
Once you receive your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), apply for your visa. Once your visa is granted, start preparing your travel to Australian and plan your adventure.
We pride ourselves on being one of the most accessible universities in Australia by offering highly competitive fees for our programs and this includes our CQUGlobal Inbound Programs and English Language courses. We keep our programs at an affordable rate to allow students from all backgrounds to enjoy a uniquely Australian experience.
CQUGlobal Inbound Exchange
If you are coming to CQUniversity under an exchange agreement or through one of our partner institutions, please contact them directly for fee information.
CQUGlobal Inbound Study Abroad
2025 tuition fee: A$10 700 per term
Notes:
- Fees are based on a full-time study load of four units (24 credit points).
- Students applying from our partner institutions automatically qualify for a tuition fee scholarship to the value of A$1000.
- All inbound Exchange and Study Abroad students receive a complimentary airport arrival transfer and welcome pack.
English Language Courses
English language course tuition is charged at a cost per week basis. In 2025, the tuition fee is A$470 per week.
Cost of Living and Other Costs
CQUGlobal Inbound Exchange and Study Abroad Program applicants are also required to maintain Overseas Student Health Cover as a student visa condition.
Of course, there are other expenses that you will incur as part of studying in another country such as travel, food, entertainment and accommodation.
We recommend that you talk to an adviser at your home institution to get a clear understanding of what is considered as extra costs associated with studying overseas so that you can plan your budget ahead.
For more information, visit our Studying in Australia page.
