​Study in Queensland
From the buzzing streets of Brisbane to the beaches of the Gold Coast and the reef-fringed cities of the north, Queensland is where study meets sunshine. With world-ranked universities, leading research institutions, and one of the most enviable climates in the world, Queensland offers international students a lifestyle that balances academic excellence with freedom, exploration, and fun.
Queensland is a state that celebrates curiosity - where you can design your future, build your career, and still catch the sunrise on the beach before class.
Why Study in Queensland
Innovation, Impact, and Endless Opportunity
Queensland is a global education hub with eight world-class universities and more than 250,000 international students from over 160 countries. It leads Australia in industries like biotech, renewable energy, aviation, marine science, agriculture, and creative industrie - meaning your education is closely connected to real-world impact.
With competitive tuition fees, generous scholarships, and affordable living in most cities, Queensland delivers outstanding value and a high return on your academic investment.
From City Streets to Coral Reefs
Where Study Meets the Great Outdoors
Queensland is made for lifestyle. Brisbane, the capital, is one of Australia's fastest-growing cities - modern, multicultural, and built around the beautiful Brisbane River. Further south, the Gold Coast blends city life with surf culture, while Cairns, Townsville, and Sunshine Coast bring you closer to the Great Barrier Reef, rainforests, and island escapes.
Whether you're kayaking after class, exploring ancient rainforests, or road-tripping through the Outback, Queensland offers you a life beyond the books - vibrant, sunny, and full of adventure.
Inclusive, Connected & Future-Ready
Be Welcomed, Be Seen, Be Supported
Queensland’s communities are warm, inclusive, and globally connected. Students from all over the world call Queensland home, thanks to its open, welcoming culture and world-class international student support.
You’ll find multicultural festivals, student associations, global industry connections, and plenty of opportunities to build networks that go beyond the classroom. Here, you’re not just supported—you’re celebrated.
Careers, Visas & What Comes Next
Build Your Path Where Possibility Lives
Queensland sets you up for success long after graduation. With a strong economy and fast-growing job markets, international students can explore exciting post-study career opportunities in sectors like health, tech, tourism, education, and resources.
Many cities in Queensland, including Brisbane, are classified as regional, giving international graduates access to extended post-study work visas and migration pathways. Whether you’re launching your career, gaining local work experience, or planning a future in Australia, Queensland gives you room to grow - and reasons to stay.