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Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is one of Australia's largest universities, enrolling 40,000 students. QUT offers a broader range of undergraduate degrees than most Australian universities, with the flexibility to choose a combination of study areas as well as the opportunity to participate in exchange programs with overseas universities. QUT is the largest provider of Bachelor degree graduates into full-time employment in Australia each year and its graduate employment rate is well above the national average for Australian universities. QUT has campuses located in Brisbane and Caboolture.
To be eligible to attend QUT applicants must meet at least one of the minimum admission requirements and be selected for enrolment in competition with other applicants. Program intakes are determined by the number of places available and the number of eligible applicants seeking entry to those programs. Entry into QUT is based on senior results, prior tertiary study, mature age or alternative pathways. The Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) is used as the basis of admission for applicants who have no year 12 tertiary or post secondary qualifications.
For further information refer to the Real Options publication that explains undergraduate entry and pathways into QUT.
QUT recognises formal and non formal qualifications as well as personal attributes in the application process. Mature age applicants can apply for QUT courses based on their life and work experience instead of their schooling results. Applicants must have spent at least six months in full time paid employment and a statement of service and/or signed reference substantiating this experience must be attached to QTAC application form. An applicants work experience does not necessarily have to be in the area related to an applicants proposed field of study. In addition to a statement of work experience applicants are encouraged to complete a statement of personal competencies and to sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) to obtain the best possible rank to be considered for their course. You must nominate on your QTAC application that you wish to have your personal competencies assessed and to provide a statement in support of this. In an Alternative entry application a successful Personal Competencies Assessment is the only way to achieve a high enough rank to be considered for entry into QUTs most competitive courses.
If you believe that your grades have been affected by your disability or by a lack of support during your studies you can apply for special consideration on your QTAC application form. Special consideration is based on educational disadvantage and does not include life choices and normal risks that the average person could expect to encounter. Requests for special consideration including any supporting documentation are taken into account by QTAC.
If you come from a low income background and would like to undertake one of QUT's undergraduate courses, you may be eligible for assistance through the University's special entry program Q-Step. Under the scheme eligible applicants can receive admission bonuses of up to three (3) OP bands or six (6) ranks for entry to most undergraduate degree courses. Q-Step has assisted over 2000 students since it commenced in 1992.
QUT is the first Queensland university to replace mandatory subject prerequisites for all applicants other than international students with an assumed knowledge scheme. Students without the assumed knowledge for a course should undertake preparatory studies suggested by QUT before enrolling. For courses which require assumed knowledge in more than one area, students can undertake continuing professional education courses offered by the university in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics Bridging if they do not have the assumed knowledge.
Disability Services
Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact QUTs Disability Services at the earliest possible time to meet staff, learn about the services available to them and to structure a service plan to meet their specific needs. A service plan is a written form that outlines a list of academic adjustments and/or auxiliary aids that you require to undertake your studies. Examples of the services provided by QUT Disability Services include:
- provision of lecture notes
- negotiations with staff
- alternative formatting of course materials
- assessment support
- adaptive technology laboratories
- access
- FM assistive listening system
Refer to the QUT Disability Services webpage to contact a disability advisor.
QUT provides a range of scholarships that provide real support to commencing and continuing students. QUT offers 350 equity scholarships of $2000 each for low income students. Individual faculties also offer financial support through prizes, awards and bursaries. QUT also offers students the opportunity to apply for Commonwealth Government Learning Scholarships to assist rural and regional, low income and indigenous students with the costs of higher education. Applications for the Commonwealth Education Costs and Accommodation Scholarships are processed by the university. For further information on the range of scholarships offered by QUT refer to its scholarship and prizes webpage.
If you need financial assistance you may be eligible for assistance through the
Student Financial Assistance Scheme (SFAS). This scheme provides short term financial assistance to QUT students. Assistance is available for students who are experiencing unexpected financial hardship that is adversely affecting their education. The loan scheme is primarily to fund unexpected living and education costs expenses such as textbooks, rent, transport costs and utility bills. Further information can be obtained from the Counselling service on (07) 3864 4539.
Refer to Worksheet 6 - Financial planning (
worksheet 6 as text 27 KB or
worksheet 6 as PDF 79KB) to assist you budget for tertiary education.