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Central Queensland University
(CQU)
About
Central Queensland University is an Australian public university based in central Queensland. CQUniversity is the only Australian university with a campus presence in every mainland state. Its main campus is at Norman Gardens in Rockhampton, however, it also has campuses in Adelaide (Wayville), Brisbane, Bundaberg (Branyan), Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Noosa, Perth, Rockhampton...
Central Queensland University is an Australian public university based in central Queensland. CQUniversity is the only Australian university with a campus presence in every mainland state. Its main campus is at Norman Gardens in Rockhampton, however, it also has campuses in Adelaide (Wayville), Brisbane, Bundaberg (Branyan), Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Noosa, Perth, Rockhampton City, Sydney and Townsville. CQUniversity also partners with university centres in several regional areas across Australia.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 401 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 22 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 13,193
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 25.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 27%
- Female : Male
- 61 : 39
- Staff
- 1,780
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 151-200 | - | 2024 |
| Veterinary Science | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Public Health | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
QS
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 151-225 | - | 2026 |
| Agriculture & Forestry | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 201–250 | 49.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 301–400 | 40.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 401–500 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 401–500 | 39.1 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 501–600 | 37.4 | 2026 |
US News
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 278 | 44.2 | 2026 |
| Psychiatry/Psychology | =491 | 44.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =591 | 44.2 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =724 | 44.2 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =745 | 44.2 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Central Queensland University?
Central Queensland University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =499, THE Rank 401–500, US News Rank =827.
When was Central Queensland University founded?
Central Queensland University was founded in 1967.
What are the top subjects at Central Queensland University?
Top subjects at Central Queensland University include: Nursing, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Life Sciences, Veterinary Science, Public Health.
Where is Central Queensland University located?
Central Queensland University is located in Rockhampton, Australia.