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 City, Sydney and Townsville. CQUniversity also partners with university centres in several regional areas across Australia.
Ranking Overview
LatestRanked Top 401 worldwide across 3 major ranking systems
Ranked in 25 subject rankings
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
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 Sciences | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Public Health | 201-300 | - | 2024 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Clinical Medicine | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Education | 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 | 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 |