Ratings show CQU grads are top stars
For
three years in row, Central Queensland
University has received five stars and placed
among the highest rated universities in
Australia for Positive Graduate Outcomes and
International Enrolments according to the
just-released Good Universities Guide
(Undergraduate) 2007.
The University also rated very highly (4 out of
five stars) for Teaching Quality, Getting a Job,
and Graduate Starting Salaries. Editors indicate
that CQU provides some of the best electronic
support in the country as well.
The Guide shows that CQU's 26 000 students are
receiving very good academic services,
high-quality teaching, excellent access to
technology and experiencing positive graduate
outcomes that lead the country, with employers
seeking out and rewarding CQU graduates.
According to the Good Universities report recent
graduates are benefiting from CQU's course
profile, noting that "CQU's efforts are paying
off... with [graduate] outcomes rating well
against national figures."
Almost 91% of Central Queensland University
bachelor degree graduates found full-time
employment within four months of completing
their degrees, according to the 2005 Graduate
Destination Survey (GDS). CQU ranked 10% higher
than the national average of 80.9%.
Five stars were also given to CQU for Cultural
Diversity. The University is
acknowledged throughout all levels of government
for international education, receiving multiple
awards and commendations including numerous
Queensland Export Awards (education category)
and two National Export Awards for Education
(2002 & 2005).
CQU, which received the 2006 Queensland
Multicultural Award (Large Business), also
received high marks for Indigenous Participation
(4 stars). CQU's Indigenous Learning,
Spirituality and Research Centre -- Nulloo
Yumbah -- ensures Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander students are given every opportunity to
gain access to and participate fully in the life
of the university whilst promoting Indigenous
academic vitality amongst staff and students.
CQU also
received five stars and placed among the highest
rated universities in the Postgraduate Edition
of The Guide for Positive Graduate Outcomes and
three stars for the Rating of the Educational
Experience by Graduates and Success in Getting a
Job.
Copies of The Good Universities Guide have been
provided free to every secondary/high school in
Queensland. It is on sale at newsagents now and
will be available at CQU libraries.
Fore
more information on how you can benefit from
CQU's five-star performance, please
click here.
Good Universities 2007 Undergraduate Edition
International
enrolments
Cultural
Diversity
Positive
Graduate outcomes
Proportion
given credit for TAFE studies
Non
government earning
Teaching
quality
Entry
flexibility
Indigenous
participation
Getting
a job
Graduate
starting salary
