Education - Brisbane Universities & TAFE

Universities in Queensland

• Australia Catholic University - Brisbane Campus (McCauley at Banyo)
• Bond University is a small private university. The University campus is on the Gold Coast, about one hour drive away from Brisbane
• Central Queensland University
• Griffith University - with campuses at the Gold Coast, Logan, Mt Gravatt, Nathan and Southbank.
• James Cook University - with main campuses at Townsville and Cairns.
• Queensland College of Art of Griffith University.
• Queensland Conservatorium of Music at the Southbank Campus of Griffith University.
• Queensland University of Technology - with campuses at Gardens Point, Kelvin Grove, Carseldine and Caboolture.
• University of Queensland - with campuses at St Lucia, Ipswich and Gatton.
• University of the Third Age - 'Learning for Pleasure'
• University of Southern Queensland - at Fraser Coast, Springfield and Toowoomba.
• University of the Sunshine Coast - at Sippy Downs, Queensland.

Institutes of TAFE in Queensland

• Barrier Reef Institute of TAFE - with campuses at Bowen, Burdekin, Cannonvale (Whitsundays), Charters Towers, Ingham, Palm Island, Pimlico, and Townsville City.
• Bremer Institute of TAFE - with campuses at Bundamba, Ipswich CBD, Inala, Springfield, Goodna Neighbourhood House and Boonah.
• Brisbane North Institute of TAFE - with campuses at Bracken Ridge, Caboolture, Grovely, Ithaca, Redcliffe, Eagle Farm delivery point.
• Central Queensland Institute of TAFE - with campuses at Central Highlands, Gladstone, Mackay and Rockhampton.
• Gold Coast Institute of TAFE - with campuses at Ashmore, Coolangatta, Coomera, Ridgeway and Southport.
• Metropolitan South Institute of TAFE - with campuses at Alexandra Hills, Annerley, Beaudesert, Browns Plains, Carindale, Chelmer, Loganlea, Mt Gravatt, Springwood and Yeronga.
• Mount Isa Institute of TAFE - with campuses at Cloncurry, Lower Gulf (Normanton) and Mount Isa.
• Open Learning Institute of TAFE
• SkillsTech Australia - specialise in automotive, building and construction, manufacturing and engineering, and electrical/electronic studies throughout Queensland.
• Southbank Institute of TAFE Queensland's largest TAFE institute, with over 30 000 student enrolments per year. Southbank Institute is an ideal place to study, as it is central to Brisbane's Central Business District (CBD) and inner city areas. With campuses at Kangaroo Point, Morningside and Southbank.
• Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE - with campuses at Charleville, Cherbourg, Chinchilla, Dalby, Kingaroy, Roma, Stanthorpe, Toowoomba and Warwick.
• Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE - with campuses at Caloundra, Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Nambour and Noosa.
• Tropical North Queensland Institute of TAFE - with campuses at Atherton, Bamaga, Cairns, Innisfail, Mareeba, Mossman, Thursday Island and Tully.
• Wide Bay Institute of TAFE - with campuses at Bundaberg, Gympie, Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Gayndah and Browns Plains Security Training Centre.
• See Private Colleges and Training Institutions in Queensland

More Information for Students and Potential Students

• For Tertiary Preparation and Entrance Information, see our Adult Education page.
• Centrelink - financial support while you study.
• Paying for your studies - HECS-HELP
• Queensland Office of Higher Education has a website that introduces all nine of the state's universities, provides extensive general information, and a course search engine
• BCL Student Accommodation - Hostels and accommodation services for students