Universities in Queensland
Queensland's universities span Brisbane and a long list of regional cities up the coast, and the state is strong in tourism, marine science, and health.
Regional migration
Greater Brisbane is not a designated regional area. The Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Cairns, Townsville, and the rest of regional Queensland all count as regional for skilled migration. Check your points.
- Bond UniversityGold Coast, QLD · private · regionalfrom A$48,000/yrIELTS 6.5
- CQUniversity AustraliaMulti-campus, QLD + national · publicfrom A$26,000/yrIELTS 6.0Feb & Jul intake
- Griffith UniversityBrisbane/Gold Coast, QLD · public · regionalfrom A$36,000/yrIELTS 6.0Feb & Jul intake
- James Cook UniversityTownsville/Cairns, QLD · public · regionalfrom A$34,000/yrIELTS 6.0Feb & Jul intake
- Queensland University of TechnologyBrisbane, QLD · publicfrom A$36,000/yrIELTS 6.0Feb & Jul intake
- TAFE QueenslandMulti-campus, QLD · publicfrom A$18,000/yrIELTS 6.0Feb & Jul intake
- University of QueenslandBrisbane, QLD · public · Group of Eightfrom A$45,000/yrIELTS 6.5Feb & Jul intake
- University of Southern QueenslandToowoomba, QLD · public · regionalfrom A$27,000/yrIELTS 6.0Feb & Jul intake
- University of the Sunshine CoastSippy Downs, QLD · public · regionalfrom A$30,000/yrIELTS 6.0Feb & Jul intake
Compare any of these in the comparison tool, check the application deadlines, or see the cost of living in Brisbane.
Universities in Queensland: common questions
How many universities are there in Queensland?
This directory lists 9 universities in Queensland that enrol international students. Some multi-state universities also operate campuses here but are listed under their home state.
Does studying in Queensland count as regional for skilled migration?
Greater Brisbane is not a designated regional area. The Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Cairns, Townsville, and the rest of regional Queensland all count as regional for skilled migration.
Which is the cheapest university in Queensland?
Tuition varies by course more than by university, but the regional and newer universities are generally cheaper than the Group of Eight. Each card below shows the lowest tuition on record; the affordable-universities shortlist ranks them nationally.