Queensland University of Technology

Overview

Queensland University of Technology is a public research institution based in Brisbane, Australia. It is one of the leading universities in the country, offering hundreds of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs. As an internationally recognized public institution, the university is committed to providing students with practical and relevant skills for competing in a highly globalized employment market.

Queensland University of Technology fosters partnerships with key global institutions to provide state-of-the-art teaching facilities and the highest standards of quality education, contributing to the reputation of the university as an internationally recognized institution. With a strong focus on key real-world-relevant courses and research, graduates of the university often enjoy successful employment outcomes and are widely sought by employers from all over the world.

With roots tracing as far back as 1849, Queensland University of Technology was established from the merger of its predecessor institutions: the Brisbane Technical College, Brisbane School of Arts, Queensland Institute of Technology, and Central Technical College. It was in 1988 when the institution was granted university status, finally opening its doors to undergraduate and postgraduate students at the beginning of January 1989.

Today, the university is organized into five faculties: the QUT Business School, Law, Science and Engineering, Creative Industries, Education, and Health. It is also divided into three academic divisions—Education, Research, and Chief Information Officer.

Queensland University of Technology currently has two campuses: Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove. Gardens Point, located in Brisbane’s city center, houses the faculties of science and engineering, business, and law. The Kelvin Grove campus, meanwhile, is home to the faculties of health, education, and creative industries.

The university’s art museum is another notable facility within the campus. It accommodates the university’s extensive art collection, which includes sculptures, decorative art, and paintings that strongly focus on Australian art. The museum, designed by Peddle Thorpe Architects, Brisbane, is a neo-classical revivalist building and serves as a famous attraction within the university.

As one of Australia’s leading universities, Queensland University of Technology’s course content and programs are designed in close collaboration with top industry professionals. This provides students with various opportunities to gain professional experience outside the university.

Queensland University of Technology also has a number of research centers centered around various fields of study areas. These research centers include the Australian Centre for Health Law Research, the Australian Centre for Robotic Vision, and the Commercial and Property Law Research Centre. The university is also a proud member of Brisbane Diamantina Health Partners, Australia’s first advanced health research translation center.