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14 November 2026
CQUniversity online study: start your degree from home
CQUniversity Australia lets international students study eligible courses online from their home country, earning the same qualification as on-campus students. Eligible online courses come with reduced tuition fees, and students who start an eligible online course in 2027 while living outside Australia can apply for the Global Access Scholarship, worth up to 20% off tuition.
How CQU online study works
Online students graduate with the same CQUniversity qualification, meeting the same academic standards and learning outcomes as students on campus. You can study full-time or part-time, choose from intakes throughout the year, and use recorded lectures, virtual classrooms, a digital library and online support across time zones. Course areas include accounting, business, construction management, engineering, IT, nursing, public health, psychology and sustainability.
The Global Access Scholarship
The scholarship takes up to 20% off tuition fees for the length of the course. It is for international students who begin an eligible online course in 2027 while living outside Australia. CQU lists the eligible courses and their reduced fees in its Online Study Guide.
Who it suits
Online study suits students who want to start sooner, keep working or stay close to family, or whose plans to come to Australia have been held up. CQU notes that studying online from home means you do not have to wait for a student visa before you begin, and you save on relocation and living costs.
Check before you apply
Some courses include compulsory residential schools, placements or practical activities in Australia, at a CQU campus or another approved location. Requirements differ by course, so check the course page carefully, and confirm whether your chosen course is on the eligible list for reduced fees and the scholarship.
Key dates
- Intakes: flexible, throughout the year
- Global Access Scholarship: students commencing an eligible online course in 2027 while living outside Australia
Next steps
Not sure whether online or on-campus study is the better fit? AMET’s counsellors can compare CQU’s online options with on-campus pathways and help with your application. Book a free consultation with AMET Education at amet.com.au.
Source: CQUniversity — online study for international students · CQUniversity — international scholarships
Conditions apply — check eligibility with the institution.
General information only, not migration advice. Speak to an AMET registered migration agent (MARN) about your situation.
