Rankings of Central Queensland University

Central Queensland University had its beginnings in Rockhampton, Queensland and the main campus is still there. CQUniversity takes being a public university very seriously, providing quality education to students across the country. In addition to their 15 campuses covering every mainland state, they have another seven centres dedicated to distance learning. Students can combine online with on-campus studies and even attend courses at multiple campuses.

Latest ranking updates for Central Queensland University
  • March 2024: Scimago Institutions Rankings update. Central Queensland University achieves place 1248.
  • December 2023: Central Queensland University ranks 1121 in the latest URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance from Urap .
  • December 2023: ShanghaiRanking Consultancy announced latest results of Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments - ShanghaiRanking (Sport Science) with Central Queensland University in position 101.
  • December 2023: Publication of QS World University Rankings: Sustainability. Ranking position #320.

University rankings

    • #35 
    • #501 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #590 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #301 
    QS Employability Rankings
    [Published 23 September, 2021]
    • #35 
    • #1095 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #15 
    • #91 
    QS 50 under 50
    [Published 24 June, 2020]
    • #33 
    • #1305 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #29 
    • #1248 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2024]
    • #36 
    • #1679 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #19 
    • #151 
    THE Young University Rankings
    [Published 03 July, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #1121 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 19 December, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #788 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #389 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #32 
    • #531 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #37 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - Oceania
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #26 
    • #320 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 05 December, 2023]
    • #31 
    • #896 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #74 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
    [Published 01 June, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #518 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #33 
    • #821 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #29 
    • #601 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Education

    • #24 
    • #251 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #351 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #401 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #424 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Engineering

    • #29 
    • #601 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #1230 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #19 
    • #201 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for Central Queensland University

Psychology THE World University Rankings by Subject
#201 
Social Studies & Humanities
Education THE World University Rankings by Subject
#251 
Education
Computer Science THE World University Rankings by Subject
#601 
Computer Science
Engineering THE World University Rankings by Subject
#601 
Engineering
Agriculture URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
#821 
Agriculture

About Central Queensland University

PROS

  • Students feel CQUniversity is an excellent place to study, especially for its supportive academic environment.
  • The teaching staff provide individual feedback, and usually provide students with relevant career advice.
  • For students requiring assistance with their assignments help can be requested via email or phone.

CONS

  • Students would like to see more practical lectures/projects and less theory, because they don’t feel especially well -prepared to enter the job market.
  • Numerous alumni mention that some lecturers seem less prepared than others.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1967
Telephone:
+61 7 4930 9000
Address:
Bruce Highway
4702, North Rockhampton
Australia
Website:
https://www.cqu.edu.au/
Social:
  • CQUniversity - A Day in the Life of an International Student
  • CQUniversity - Student Life of Natalia Cunha dos Santos - Master of Human Resources Management
  • CQUniversity - Student Life of Fahmida Syed Karishma - Master of Public Health
  • CQUniversity - Student Life of Thu Zar Linn - Bachelor of Business
  • International Student Stories
  • Life as an International Student

Map of Central Queensland University

FAQ

Central Queensland University ranks #34 in Australia in our meta ranking of 112 university rankings. See rankings of all 42 universities in Australia.

Central Queensland University ranks #1 in North Rockhampton in our meta ranking.

Central Queensland University is listed in THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings, US News: Best Global Universities, QS 50 under 50, CWTS Leiden Ranking and more. See all 23 rankings of Central Queensland University.

Central Queensland University achieved #37 in StuDocu World University Ranking - Oceania. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for Central Queensland University.

Central Queensland University achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #78 in URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field (Nursing). See all subject rankings for Central Queensland University.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 112 university rankings Central Queensland University ranks #1 among universities in North Rockhampton and #34 among universities in Australia. See all rankings of Central Queensland University.

In our meta ranking Central Queensland University ranks #34 among all universities in Australia and The University of Melbourne ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.