CQUniversity Australia

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Welcome
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WELCOME CQUniversity Australia Pre-Departure
Seminar
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Our Vice- Chancellor
CQUniversity Australia seeks to be an inclusive,
supportive, engaged and responsive university,
focused on making higher education more relevant
and accessible to both international and
Australian students. CQUniversity contributes
to the personal growth of its students, partners
and stakeholders through individual
relationships. The power of the university is its
geographical location the power of place.
Professor Scott Bowman Vice Chancellor CQUniversit
y Australia
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About CQUniversity
An engaged, supportive and responsive university
Accessible and relevant to all people
Identical undergraduate postgraduate programs.
See Australia by degree!
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CQU College
Your Direct Pathway to CQUniversity
English (EAP 1, EAP 2, DE EAP and General
English) Foundation Studies Diplomas (Business
and IT)
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The Learning Experience
Internationalising the Learning Experience
Understand Cultural Differences
Global Networking
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Campuses
Power of Place
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Campuses
Power of Place
Study in the heart of the city in Brisbane, Gold
Coast, Melbourne Sydney.
Stretch your wings at Bundaberg with the Bachelor
of Aviation Degree.
2 Research Facilities in Gladstone.
On-site accommodation in Rockhampton
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Scholarships
THE VC SCHOLARSHIP (Rockhampton, Sydney Gold
Coast only) Rewards talented students with a 20
reduction in tuition fees for the duration of
the course. THE MBA SCHOLARSHIP (Rockhampton
only) 33 reduction in tuition fees
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Learning

University Learning is about
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Individuality
INDIVIDUALITY
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Learning Experiences

• One-way presentations with little time for
  discussions feedback
• Route learning / Theory-based
• Research with books

• Presentations with more time for interaction
• Group discussions in small tutorial sizes
• Interactive learning with case studies
• Industry workplace experiences
• Research with books, web resources other
  electronic media

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Student Services
Student Support
Student Services
Training, Employment Career Coaching (TECC)
Learning Skills Unit (LSU)
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Student Services
Student Support
Student Services
Training, Employment Career Coaching (TECC)
Learning Skills Unit (LSU)
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Student Services
Student Support

• Student Services
• Orientation
• Social activities, both on and off-campus
• Cultural events on-campus
• Help with finding accommodation and more

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Our Students
CQUniversity understands the special needs and
aspirations of international students. Lakhwa
nt Singh Khangura Master of Professional
Accounting student
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Student Services
Student Support

• Learning Skills Unit
• Academic Workshops
• Individual Appointments
• Print and Online Resources

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Our Students
LSU has been a great support towards my studies
at CQUni. With their assistance, I was able to
improve my academic skills and excel in my
studies. Siswanto Bachelor of Business student
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Student Services
Student Support

• Training, Employment and Career Coaching
• Membership
• Career Coaching and Planning Workshops
• Workplace Culture Workshops
• Assistance with finding Work Opportunities
• Individual Appointments
• Information Sessions

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Training, Employment and Career Coaching
Our Students
The staff encouraged me and I was able to adapt
quickly to the Australian education system and
workplace culture. Mervyn Master of
Information Technology student
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Your Journey
NOW YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS
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Your Journey
For the first step in your journey, you need
information
Australia Education International (AEI) Australia
Visa Office Immigration Services DIMIA
Websites Your Agent CQUni documents In-country
representatives Pre-Departure Briefings
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Your Journey
For the second step, you need to be organised
Accommodation Health Cover Banking Orientation Enr
olment Procedures Timetabling Getting to
Campus Time to study and work
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Your Journey
Then, you need support
Student Services LSU TECC Small Class
Sizes Technology Fast-track Study Options
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Your Journey
On your journey, you need to feel safe
On-campus Security Emergency Contacts Public
Transport and Timetables Orientation with
presentations from the police and transport
authorities Student Representatives Awareness and
Street Smart Skills
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Your Journey
To be successful, you need to fit in
New friends and networks An Open
Mind Recreation See Australia Experience New
Cultures Community Engagement Family at Home
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Your Journey
Because were working together, you need to be
responsible
Attend Class Complete Assignments Maintain
Satisfactory Academic Progress Participate in
Class Discussions Abide by University
Government policies, procedures directives Come
ready to learn and participate Respect Others
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Your Journey
Most importantly, you need to celebrate
Graduation CQUniversity Alumni Network Family
and Friends Special Achievements Starting your
Career
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Classes start
Term Dates
Term Duration
Term 1, 2010 1 March to 28 May
Term 2, 2010 5 July to 1 October
Term 3, 2010 (Optional Summer Term) 1 November to 4 February
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www.cquni.edu.au
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