Higher education

In Australia, higher education is the sector that offers university-level education that is, at degree-level and above. Government responsibility for this sector is shared by the Commonwealth and State governments.

This website is maintained by the Office of Higher Education, which is part of the Queensland State government. It has four sections:

Higher education in Queensland
A definition of higher education, an overview of the higher education sector in Queensland, information on the role of the Office of Higher Education, and legislation governing the sector.

Universities at a glance
Links to Queensland universities, university statistics and links to university scholarships, programs, courses and other useful information.

Quality and Approvals
Information on the Queensland higher education quality framework, and how to apply for approval to operate as a provider of higher education in Queensland. Includes registers of approved providers of higher education and their courses.

International
Information for international students wanting to study in Australia, and for Australian students wanting to study overseas, as well as information on the State government's international work.

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