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Queensland University of Technology

Former name	List Brisbane School of Arts (1849–1882) Brisbane Technical College (1882–1908) Central Technical College (1908–1965)
Motto	The university for the real world
Type	Public research university
Established	1849 (earliest college) 1989 (university status)
Accreditation	TEQSA
Academic affiliation	ASAIHL EQUIS AACSB TNEU AMBA IATUL AIPS EA ACS CPA GRLI UA
Budget	A$1.13 billion (2022)
Chancellor	Ann Sherry
Vice-Chancellor	Margaret Sheil
Academic staff	2,140 (FTE, 2023)
Administrative staff	2,369 (FTE, 2023)
Total staff	4,509 (FTE, 2023)
Students	52,073 (2023)
Undergraduates	37,487 (2023)
Postgraduates	11,453 coursework (2023) 2,339 research (2023)
Other students	794 (2023)
Location	Brisbane , Queensland , Australia 27°28′37″S 153°01′41″E / 27.47694°S 153.02806°E / -27.47694; 153.02806
Campus	Urban and parkland with multiple sites
Colours	Blue White
Sporting affiliations	UniSport EAEN
Mascot	Tank the Tiger

The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is a big public university in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It's known for its research. QUT has two main campuses: a modern one in Gardens Point and an older one in Kelvin Grove.

At QUT, you can study many different subjects. These include architecture, engineering, and information technology. You can also learn about healthcare, teaching, law, arts, design, science, and mathematics.

QUT started as the Queensland Institute of Technology (QIT) in 1965. It officially became a university in January 1989. In 1990, another group of colleges, the Brisbane College of Advanced Education, joined QUT. This helped QUT grow and expand to its Kelvin Grove campus.

In 2022, over 50,000 students attended QUT. This makes it the eighth largest university in Australia. It's also the second largest in Queensland.

QUT's Business School is very special. It's one of only three in Australia to have "Triple Crown" accreditation. This means it meets high standards from three different international groups.

Main building at the Gardens Point campus, close to the city center.

Discover QUT's History

The Brisbane School of Arts, which opened in 1849. This was one of the earliest schools that became part of QUT.

The history of Queensland University of Technology (QUT) goes way back to 1849. That's when the Brisbane School of Arts was first created. Later, in 1965, the Queensland Institute of Technology (QIT) was formed.

The university we know today, QUT, officially started in 1989. It was created by combining several older schools and colleges. Some of these included:

• Brisbane School of Arts (from 1849)
• Brisbane Technical College (from 1882)
• Central Technical College (from 1908)
• Queensland Institute of Technology (from 1965)

In 1988, a special law was passed to make QIT a university. So, in January 1989, it began operating as the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). The Brisbane College of Advanced Education also joined QUT in 1990.

The Gardens Point campus has a rich past. It used to be home to the former Government House of Queensland. This historic building was built in 1862. In 1909, the land was set aside for a university and a technical college. The first university there was the University of Queensland. It moved to St Lucia in 1945, where it is today.

Explore QUT's Campuses

The Chancellery building at the Gardens Point campus.

Gardens Point Campus

The Gardens Point campus is right in the heart of Brisbane city. It's next to the Brisbane River and the beautiful City Botanic Gardens. It's also very close to the Queensland Parliament House.

The Old Government House is a key part of this campus. It was built in 1862 and reopened in 2009. This campus is where you'll find the faculties (schools) for Business, Law, Science, and Engineering.

Gardens Cultural Precinct

The Gardens Point campus has a special area called the Gardens Cultural Precinct. Here, you can find the Gardens Theatre and the QUT Art Museum. They both offer exciting shows and art displays.

• The QUT Art Museum has the university's art collection. It focuses on modern Australian art, including paintings and sculptures. The museum opened in 2000 and has welcomed many visitors.
• The Gardens Theatre hosts professional plays, children's shows, and student performances. It's a medium-sized theater that was updated in 1999. It's the only theater complex in Brisbane's city center.

Science and Engineering Precinct

The Science and Engineering Precinct was finished in 2012. It's a modern area for learning and research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This amazing precinct cost A$200 million to build.

Main building at the Kelvin Grove campus, built in the early 1930s.

Kelvin Grove Campus

The Kelvin Grove campus is home to the faculties of Creative Industries, Education, and Health. It also has the QUT International College.

QUT Kelvin Grove Health Clinics offer services that are free or low-cost. These are available to staff, students, and the public.

The Creative Industries Precinct at Kelvin Grove campus is a cool place. It has many art and exhibition spaces that are open to everyone.

• The Roundhouse Theatre is a large theater and home to the La Boite Theatre Company.
• There are interactive exhibition spaces.
• You can find experimental "black-box" theaters.
• There are also multimedia performance spaces and public art displays.

This precinct was built for about $60 million. It's on the site of the former Gona Barracks, which was an army base.

QUT Gardens Point campus as seen from South Bank Parklands.

Canberra Executive Education Centre

QUT also has a small campus in Canberra. It's called the Canberra Executive Education Centre (CEEC). This center offers in-person classes for QUT's Executive Master of Business Administration degree. It also provides short courses for professional training.

The Kelvin Grove campus is located in the Kelvin Grove Urban Village.

Past Campuses

Caboolture

The Caboolture campus was about 45 kilometers (28 miles) north of Brisbane. It shared space with TAFE Queensland. This campus offered degrees in business, education, and nursing. It was transferred to the University of the Sunshine Coast in 2018.

Carseldine

In 2008, QUT moved its teaching and research from the Carseldine campus. These activities went to the Kelvin Grove and Gardens Point campuses. The Carseldine campus was then closed.

What You Can Study at QUT

QUT offers many different courses. You can get undergraduate degrees (your first university degree) or postgraduate degrees (like Masters and PhDs). Here are some of the fields you can study:

• Architecture
• Business
• Communication
• Creative Industries
• Design
• Education
• Health and Community
• Information Technology
• Law and Justice
• Mathematics
• Science and Engineering

The QUT Business School is one of the best in the world. It has "triple accreditation," which means it's recognized for its high quality by three major international groups. It's considered to be in the top 1% of Business Schools globally.

QUT's University Rankings

QUT is often ranked among the top universities in Australia. It's recognized by important groups like the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

In 2013, QUT was named Australia's best university under 50 years old. It was ranked 26th worldwide in that category. In 2018, it was ranked 20th globally among universities under 50 years old. QUT was also ranked 19th globally in 2019 and 2020 by the QS Top 50 Under 50 years World Young University Rankings.

QUT's Research and Innovation

QUT works with many partners on research projects. These partners include businesses, government, and local communities. QUT is a key part of the Brisbane Diamantina Health Partners. This is Queensland's first academic health science system. QUT also has many research centers, such as:

Indigenous Research Centres

• Carumba Institute
• National Indigenous Research and Knowledges Network

Research Tools and Facilities

Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame

Since 2009, QUT Business School has worked with the State Library of Queensland to create the Queensland Business Leaders Hall of Fame (QBLHOF). This group celebrates people and companies who have greatly helped Queensland's economy and society. Each year, new members are chosen based on their leadership, financial contributions, and pioneering work.

QUT Library Services

The QUT Library helps students and staff with their learning and research. There are three library branches: Gardens Point, Law, and Kelvin Grove. The library offers many services, including borrowing books and accessing information. It also provides special help for students and researchers.

The QUT library spends about $13 million each year on academic journals and other materials. It has one of the largest collections of e-books and online videos among universities in Australia and New Zealand.

QUT Library was the first university library in the world to make its research papers openly available online. This means many research papers can be read by anyone for free.

Entrance to the Gardens Point campus with Parliament House on the right.

Famous People from QUT

Many talented people have studied or worked at QUT. They have gone on to do great things in various fields.

See Also

• List of universities in Australia
• MacLennan-Hookham suspension