Course overview
Bachelor of Information Technology (CQ18) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in computer science & it at central-queensland-university in Rockhampton, Australia. It takes 3 years, with intakes in Terms 1 and 2 (March, July) at Cairns, Melbourne, Rockhampton and Sydney; Term 3 (November) at Melbourne and Sydney.
central-queensland-university is a public institution, ranked 451–500 in the world in the THE World University Rankings 2027. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.
Key highlights
| University | central-queensland-university (Public) |
|---|---|
| Location | Rockhampton, Australia |
| Course | Bachelor of Information Technology (CQ18) |
| Level | Bachelor's (undergraduate) |
| Subject area | Computer Science & IT |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Tuition per year | A$36,720 (≈ ₹23.9 lakh) |
| Intakes | Terms 1 and 2 (March, July) at Cairns, Melbourne, Rockhampton and Sydney; Term 3 (November) at Melbourne and Sydney |
| English requirement | IELTS Academic 6.0 (5.5 in each band) |
Interested in Bachelor of Information Technology (CQ18)?A counsellor checks your eligibility and helps you apply, free of charge.
Fees and costs
Tuition for international students is A$36,720 a year, about ₹23.9 lakh. Over 3 years that is roughly A$110,160 (≈ ₹71.6 lakh) before any yearly increase.
2026 indicative first-year international fee (latest shown in the CQU Handbook); 2027 fee not yet published
Living costs for Australia as a whole: A$29,710–40,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Plan my monthly living costsEligibility
General entry requirements at central-queensland-university for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.
- CQU lists Australian entry ranks for each bachelor's degree (for example ATAR 60 for Business and Accounting, 65 for IT and 69 for Engineering) and assesses international qualifications such as Class 12 as equivalents. Each applicant is assessed individually.
- Engineering needs mathematics and English at senior school level; IT needs English.
- Contact CQU's international team to confirm the Class 12 percentage it accepts for your course.
English requirements
For this course: IELTS Academic 6.0 (5.5 in each band).
| Test | What the university asks for |
|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band for most courses on this page; 6.5 with 6.0 in each band for Medical Science. |
| PTE Academic | 54 overall with no sub-score below 46 (where IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 bands is required). |
| TOEFL iBT | 75 overall with no section below 17 (where IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 bands is required). |
| Occupational English Test | Grade A or B in each of the four components. |
| Test validity | Results must be no more than two years old when you start. |
Intakes
This course starts in: Terms 1 and 2 (March, July) at Cairns, Melbourne, Rockhampton and Sydney; Term 3 (November) at Melbourne and Sydney.
Upcoming intakes and deadlines in AustraliaHow to apply
- Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
- Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
- Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
- Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
- Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
- Apply for your student visa for Australia, then arrange accommodation.
Documents you'll need
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- Degree certificate and transcripts (for master's)
- English test score (no more than two years old at the start of study)
- Statement of purpose and financial documents for the Genuine Student requirement
About central-queensland-university
CQUniversity Australia (Central Queensland University) is a public university with its headquarters in Rockhampton, Queensland, and campuses across regional Queensland and in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. It has about 13,500 students, and 30% are international, according to THE World University Rankings 2027 data.
CQU is known for flexible study: it has offered distance and online education for more than 40 years and runs three terms a year. It holds a five-star QS Stars rating (2024) and offers what it calls an Australia-first Graduate Guarantee for its graduates.
Similar courses
Computer Science & IT courses at other universities in Australia
- Bachelor of Computer ScienceAdelaide University3 years full time · A$55,400 / year
- Bachelor of Information Technologyaustralian-catholic-university3 years · A$34,968 / year
- Bachelor of Advanced Computing (Honours)australian-national-university4 years · A$57,640 / year
- Bachelor of Information Technologycharles-darwin-university3 years · A$34,856 / year
- Bachelor of Computer Sciencecharles-darwin-university3 years · A$34,856 / year
- Bachelor of Information Technologycharles-sturt-university3 years · A$33,600 / year
More courses at central-queensland-university
- Master of Information Technology (CC54)2 years · A$39,840 / year
- Master of Project Management (CV84)2 years · A$38,640 / year
- Bachelor of Business (CL86)3 years · A$35,250 / year
- Bachelor of Accounting (CQ01)3 years · A$35,040 / year
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (CC31)4 years · A$44,910 / year
- Bachelor of Medical Science (Specialisation) (CG93)3 years · A$43,440 / year
FAQs
What is the fee for Bachelor of Information Technology (CQ18) at central-queensland-university?
The tuition for international students is A$36,720 a year (about ₹23.9 lakh). 2026 indicative first-year international fee (latest shown in the CQU Handbook); 2027 fee not yet published. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.
How long is Bachelor of Information Technology (CQ18)?
The course takes 3 years.
What English score do I need?
IELTS Academic 6.0 (5.5 in each band). Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.
When can I start?
Intakes: Terms 1 and 2 (March, July) at Cairns, Melbourne, Rockhampton and Sydney; Term 3 (November) at Melbourne and Sydney. Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.
Can Admission Mantra help me apply?
Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.
We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.
- central-queensland-university: Bachelor of Information Technology (CQ18) (opens in a new tab)
- CQUniversity Handbook: Master of Information Technology (CC54) (opens in a new tab)
- CQUniversity Handbook: Master of Project Management (CV84) (opens in a new tab)
- CQUniversity Handbook: Bachelor of Information Technology (CQ18) (opens in a new tab)
- CQUniversity Handbook: Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (CC31) (opens in a new tab)