Professional experience

QUT stood out as a real-world university renowned for its practical approach to education, emphasising hands-on learning, project-based assignments, industry-oriented projects and work placements.

Read more of Combining theory and practice in my design career

Filed under: Professional experience, Careers, Undergraduate, Student life

To me, "real world" means gaining practical, hands-on experience that prepares you for professional challenges. Placements have been invaluable in bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

Read more of Medical imaging: a unique specialisation in health care

Filed under: Undergraduate, Professional experience, Careers, Scholarships and support

I’ve grown up having a fascination for construction and buildings. I chose QUT because the university emphasises boosting the confidence of prospective students for the real working world.

Read more of Choosing construction and confidence at QUT

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

My studies at QUT, particularly through the Master of Teaching program, provided me with a strong foundation in educational principles. I am currently teaching at Aspley State School in Brisbane.

Read more of High impact, high reward: creating my career in education

Filed under: Professional experience, Postgraduate, Careers

Yu-Jie (Gina) Chiang is an international student from Taiwan. Gina recently completed an internship with Rio Tinto, one of the world's leading mining companies so we sat down with her to ask about her interview and study journey.

Read more of Gina’s journey to a Rio Tinto internship

Filed under: Professional experience, Careers, Undergraduate

I wanted to study at one of the leading universities in the world. QUT has a world-recognised reputation in project management and I’m now confident that what I studied and the knowledge I gained at QUT are going to benefit my future career.

Read more of My path to becoming a real-world professional

Filed under: Professional experience, Careers, Living in Brisbane, Postgraduate

We followed Dan through his journey studying a Bachelor of Information Technology/Bachelor of Mathematics, from his second year to his last. Read all about his time at QUT and what he learned along the way.

Read more of Dan’s QUT journey from second year to graduation

Filed under: Professional experience, Student life, Undergraduate

My advice to new students would be to step out of your comfort zone. It’s not easy to settle into a new country as you are away from your family and friends, away from familiar culture and the comfort of home, but if you don’t take the chance, you’ll nev

Read more of Breaking boundaries: embracing growth by stepping out of your comfort zone

Filed under: Professional experience, Undergraduate, Scholarships and support

I love to communicate and talk to people. I enjoy sharing stories with my friends and brainstorm ideas and topics, so a degree in Public Relations, Advertising and Communication is the perfect fit for me.

Read more of Communication - my future, my passion

Filed under: Professional experience, Undergraduate, Living in Brisbane

One of my goals is to improve the life of disabled children and give them better opportunities. QUT helps me to pursue my dream and gain the necessary knowledge to prepare me for the my future career.

Read more of Pursuing my dream of improving disabled children with better opportunities

Filed under: Professional experience, Postgraduate

I've always been passionate about technology and computers. From a young age, I found myself tinkering with gadgets and exploring programming languages. I chose QUT for its practical approach to engineering which emphasises hands-on learning.

Read more of Why Gina studies computer software and systems at QUT

Filed under: Professional experience, Careers, Living in Brisbane, Scholarships and support, Undergraduate

Our kids are the future and it’s amazing to be a part of shaping their start in life and giving them a good foundation. I've always wanted to become a teacher and QUT enables me to fulfill my dream and passion.

Read more of Fulfilling my dream to become a teacher

Filed under: Professional experience, Undergraduate, Student life