International student insights

QUT College’s Standard Foundation Program helped me build the academic and English skills to progress to a Bachelor of Education at QUT, while learning in a diverse community and preparing for real-world, hands-on experiences.

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Filed under: Professional experience, English and pathway programs

Data is transforming every industry, which inspired me to study QUT’s Master of Information Technology (Data Science). Through practical, industry-focused learning, I gained the skills to use data and AI to solve real-world business challenges.

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Filed under: Postgraduate, Careers, Professional experience

When you’re only in Brisbane for one or two semesters, making friends can feel like something you need to speed-run. Here’s how I did it.

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

Growing up, I was drawn to creativity, storytelling and digital media. From a Diploma of Creative Industries to a Bachelor of Communication and now a Master of Business, my journey helped me build skills to create content and connect with audiences.

Read more of From passion to profession: My QUT communication journey

Filed under: Professional experience, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, English and pathway programs

Growing up in Vanuatu, I wanted to understand wastewater treatment and help address local infrastructure challenges. Studying this field showed me how engineering can improve health, protect marine environments and support sustainable growth.

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Filed under: Careers, Postgraduate

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

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.

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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