Central Queensland University - University Ratings

University Ratings

CQUniversity received seven five star ratings from the Good Universities Guide (GUG) in 2003, giving it the most top ratings of any regional university in Australia. This made it more highly rated than some older, traditional universities. In 2007, GUG awarded CQUniversity five separate 5-star ratings, including for "Positive Graduate Outcomes" for the fourth year in a row. In 2012, the University received eleven, 5-star ratings, more than any other university in Queensland. These included "access by equity groups," "graduate salaries," "indigenous participation" and "graduate satisfaction."

In the Melbourne Institute's 2006 rankings of Australian universities, CQUniversity was ranked thirty-second of 38 Universities ranked in Arts and Humanities, thirty-fifth of 39 Universities ranked in Business, thirtieth of 35 Universities ranked in Education, twenty-fourth of 28 Universities ranked in Engineering, 28th of 38 Universities in Science.

In 2006, CQUniversity was announced as being the number one destination and largest provider in the country for international students studying within Australia (Term 1 2006) by IDP Education Australia. CQUniversity graduates receive among the highest starting salaries in the country. CQUniversity received the highest possible rating for educational experience and entry flexibility. CQUniversity "was one of only three Queensland universities", (the others being Bond University and the University of Queensland) "to receive the highest rating for positive graduate outcomes" according to the Good University Guide.