International student insights

Brisbane is a launchpad for countless destinations and activities, so where will you go first? Take this quiz to see what you should explore.

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Filed under: Study abroad and exchange, Things to do in Queensland, Living in Brisbane

A lifelong curiosity about technology inspired me to study engineering, specialising in computer and software systems with robotics, and pursue innovative solutions to real-world problems.

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Filed under: Undergraduate, Student life, Living in Brisbane

My passion for understanding human behaviour, led to a dual degree in Data Science and Business (HRM). As AI reshapes workplaces I aim to design people-centred solutions that combine technology empathy and innovation to support sustainable growth.

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Filed under: Professional experience, Living in Brisbane, Undergraduate

I chose to pursue a postgraduate degree in Professional Accounting because numbers have always made sense to me, and accounting turned that interest into a meaningful career. Today, I work full-time at PwC as an External Auditor.

Read more of More than numbers: How my passion for accounting became a global career path

Filed under: Careers, Professional experience

I’ve always been fascinated by the complexity of the human body, which led me to study Biomedical Science. It lets me explore human biology through both curiosity and logic, while working toward improving health and making a meaningful impact.

Read more of Chasing science dreams: My study experience at QUT

Filed under: Undergraduate, Living in Brisbane, Student life

What appealed to me about QUT were their various industry partners, strong networking opportunities and practical hands-on learning. Since one of my majors is Industrial Design, these factors really influenced my decision.

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Filed under: Undergraduate, Adjusting to university life, Professional experience

I’ve always been driven by curiosity and a desire to keep learning. I valued QUT’s strong industry collaboration, which kept learning practical and relevant. This real-world focus helped prepare me for my current role as a Software Engineer.

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Filed under: Careers, Professional experience

I chose to study a Bachelor of Design because I’ve always been passionate about combining creativity and technology to create meaningful experiences for people.

Read more of Discovering my creative voice to design experiences that matter

Filed under: Living in Brisbane, Undergraduate

I had the honour to represent QUT at the 5th Global Peace Summit held at the United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok as data science student. Here's my experience in using data science for peacebuilding.

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Filed under: Professional experience, Careers, Undergraduate