Future You Summit

Program details

QUT aims to make this program as accessible as possible.

What to expect

• A multi-discipline, real-world program where students choose streams that connect directly to undergraduate degrees and future workforce skills.
• Hands-on challenges and interactive workshops co-designed with academics, industry partners and alumni.
• Guided reflection and personal growth - students use an Inspired Success workbook to set goals, clarify motivations and build future competence.
• Peer, alumni and professional networks that support ongoing engagement beyond the summit experience.

How to apply

Eligibility

To apply, you must:

• be in Year 11 or 12, studying an ATAR or IB program
  • be at least 16 years old by the start date of the summit
  • be of typical secondary school age (16-19 years old)
• plan to attend university after Year 12
• based on your most recent school report, you have achieved:
  • at least one A grade in a subject, or
  • one 7 in an IB subject
• be available to attend all summit dates
• reside in Queensland or Northern NSW
• not have attended a previous Future You Summit.

Year 11 students: refer to Year 10 results. Year 12 students: refer to Year 11 results. Applied subjects may be used where the student is enrolled in 4-5 general subjects.

If you have any special circumstances or questions, contact the team confidentially at highschool.engage@qut.edu.au. We welcome applications from students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Application process

Students are required to submit an online application form before the closing date.

Your application must include the following:

• proof of academic achievement (upload your previous year's report card)
• responses to all application questions
• your top three preferred summit streams (summit streams confirmed in January 2027)
• parental consent
• a teacher recommendation:
  • students will need to provide their teacher’s email address in the application form
  • the teacher will receive a confidential recommendation request directly from QUT.

Selection criteria

Applications are reviewed by a QUT panel, based on:

• your responses to the application questions
• academic performance
• involvement in extracurricular and community activities
• your teacher recommendation.

Acceptance of offer

• All students will be notified on the outcome of their application in Week 9, Term 1.
• Successful applicants will receive a letter of offer and must accept their place within the specified deadline.
• A $50 non-refundable registration fee will be required to secure their place at the summit.

Benefits of participation

Step into the shoes of a QUT undergraduate student. Access world-class facilities, explore vibrant campuses at Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove, and experience the energy of university life first-hand.

Choose a stream that matches your interests - science, engineering, business, health, law, creative industries, and more. Dive into hands-on workshops and interactive activities that build knowledge and practical skills for the future.

Meet QUT academics, current students, alumni, and professionals. Gain insider insights into career pathways, emerging trends, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Develop essential capabilities beyond the classroom - leadership, teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and innovation. These are the skills employers value most.

Discover your strengths, refine your goals, and visualise your future. Many participants leave with renewed confidence, clear university pathways, and inspired career ambitions.

2025 and 2026 Future You Summit – that’s a wrap

Across 2025 and 2026, the Future You Summit brought together Year 11 and 12 students from across Queensland and northern NSW for four immersive days of exploration, connection and personal growth at QUT.

Students explored study and career possibilities across QUT, connected with academics, alumni and industry professionals, and took part in hands-on workshops and real-world challenges designed to build confidence and help them make informed decisions about their future.

A glimpse into the experience

Across the week, participants:

• explored future-focused study pathways across health, science, engineering, technology, business, law and the creative industries
• connected with academics and alumni who shared real-world journeys and advice
• worked in teams to solve authentic challenges and present their ideas
• developed skills in communication, collaboration and critical thinking.

The Future You Summit is designed to help students turn curiosity into clarity, building confidence, connections and a stronger sense of what their future could look like.