Online study for international students
We believe education transcends physical boundaries. With our innovative and flexible online learning environments, there's never been easier to get a qualification, further your study or upskill to get ahead in your careers – all online.
Achieve your goals from anywhere
- Graduate with the same globally recognised qualification.
- Study full-time or part-time to fit your schedule.
- Maintain the course's professional accreditation.
- Access learning resources, lectures and support 24/7.
- Balance your studies with work, family and personal commitments.
- Choose 100% online study and avoid the need for a student visa, potentially saving A$29 710 per year on living expenses required by the Department of Home Affairs.
Explore how online study works at CQUniversity.
Benefit from 40+ years of experience
Learn with one of Australia’s leaders in online and distance education. Backed by decades of experience, CQU delivers a flexible, engaging and industry-relevant online learning experience designed to help you succeed.
Choose from hundreds of online units and courses across business, accounting, engineering, health, IT, psychology, digital media and more. Our courses are regularly reviewed to ensure they reflect current industry practices and emerging trends.
Online + Residential Schools
Some online courses include compulsory residential schools. These intensive practical sessions are completed in Australia at a CQU campus or approved location, giving you valuable hands-on experience to complement your online learning.
We are proud of our strong history in delivering online education. Over the years, we continue to evolve our online offerings and online learning capability so students anywhere in the world can gain a world-class Australian qualification from their home country.
Our dedication to education innovation also allowed us to develop Be Different, which offers 100% online postgraduate degrees for professionals and independent learners.
We utilise advanced online learning technologies including Moodle learning management system, Zoom video conferencing for meetings and online live classrooms, and other online tools to maximise staff and student interaction. Our online learning capability boosted when we migrated the Moodle learning management system to cloud infrastructure, resulting in a much faster and responsive web experience and consistent user experience for our students.
During a real-time lecture, you can use digital tools to ask a question or participate in a discussion, as you would in a physical classroom. Our library expanded its digital reach of services and collections, enabling increased student access regardless of location. Online video Ask-a-Librarian consultation sessions for students are also available to complement services offered in library spaces.
An extensive range of virtual support systems is available to you, including but not limited to the following:
- extensive electronic library resource collections (over 500 000 eBooks and electronic database collections)
- online or hard copy study materials
- recorded lectures
- study groups and online discussion forums
- weekend or online orientation sessions
- access to lecturers and experienced online education mentors.
Our Orientation Online platform is driven by short-form video content, featuring real CQUniversity students and employees advising students on key information such as navigating CQUniversity systems, participating in student mentoring, acquiring study skills, and accessing student support.
Our friendly team at the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) also provides online support through workshops, review of assignments, quick online query and one-on-one consultations with an adviser via Zoom. The ALC also offers resources in a few discipline areas on the ALC Moodle site, such as academic communication, computing, mathematics and statistics and science. Get a comprehensive overview of the ALC services.
If flexibility is what you're looking for, CQU delivers. Study full-time or part-time, with three terms each year: Term 1 in March, Term 2 in July and an optional Term 3 in November. Some courses have three intakes, giving you more choice and control over your study journey. Want to get ahead faster? Take advantage of the optional November term and fast-track your qualification.
“The best thing about studying online was the convenience. My work placement was organised at one of the best hospitals in Queensland. CQU was perfect for my learning needs to acquire the skills and confidence to be competent to join the Australian healthcare workforce.
Reniel Suarez
Graduate Certificate in Nursing | Philippines
“What I love about CQU is I have all the resources I need online. When I first accessed Moodle I thought 'this is what world-class learning is like!' I appreciated how accommodating to questions and feedback teachers were and how accepting they were of the challenges international students face.
Aireen Dia
Philippines | Graduate Certificate in Nursing
