Central Queensland University...
a leading University in distance
learning
About Central Queensland University
Central
Queensland University
enjoys a reputation as one of the most progressive and
innovative universities. In both teaching and research, its
highly qualified and internationally recruited staff place emphasis
on finding and challenging new frontiers in it's specialist
areas of the natural sciences, information technology, humanities,
social sciences, media and communications, health and medical
sciences, sport and human movement sciences, engineering, economics,
business, education, the arts and music.
The University’s motto is "Doctrina
Perpetua" (Latin for "Forever Learning"). the University expects
all of it's staff and students to fully explore together the
richness, diversity and excitement of academic study and research.
It's underpinning values are truth, accuracy, honesty, civility,
and courage. The University's aim is to prepare you for leadership
in your chosen profession and in your community by providing
an environment in which you can grow ever stronger intellectually,
emotionally, physically and, most important of all, spiritually.
You will become a highly valued member
of a large student family, rich in its diversity. The University
sees the wonderful mix of student ages, nationalities and locations
as one of the strengths of it's educational programs and as
an important element in your educational opportunity with them.
The university is growing and looks forward to your contribution
to that growth and development.
There are a number of distinct advantages
in studying with Central Queensland University, namely:
.
Education Leader and Five Star Ratings! CQU is ranked first
in Queensland for attracting international students (IDP)
. 5 Stars for Graduate Starting Salaries
- CQU graduates are equal first for their ability
to gain high starting salaries (2000 Good Universities Guide).
. 5 Stars for Cultural Diversity - the
University warmly welcomes all nationalities.
. CQU is in the Top 10 Fastest
Growing Universities and has amongst the highest growth rate
of international students.
. A leader in Distance Education
and teaches students all over the world!
. Consistently beats the
national average for graduate employment.
Central Queensland University is a member
of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, the
Vice-Chancellors' Committee and the Higher Education
Industrial Association. It is one of only eight distance education
centres and awards are recognised by the relevant
professional associations.
Wherever you are, whatever your program
of study, Central Queensland University is committed to helping
you achieve success.
(Source: Central Queensland University,
2002)
