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University	Number of students
Australian Catholic University	4,090
Bond University	6,992
Central Queensland University	19,131
Griffith University	41,971
James Cook University	19,508
Queensland University of Technology	42,534
University of Queensland	45,548
University of Southern Queensland	25,895
University of the Sunshine Coast	9,454
Other Higher Education Providers	6,968
TOTAL	222,091

Statistical area	Total
Award completions	50,195
People employed in universities	21,173
Commonwealth financial support Export earnings Expenditure declared on research and development	Over $1 billion Over $700 million $1.48 billion
Universities Regional university campuses Metropolitan university campuses Learning Support Centres throughout the State Non self-accrediting higher education institutions and overseas institutions	9 17 12 Over 30 Over 20
International students attending from over 165 countries	53,716
Bachelor degree courses offered Students who undertake postgraduate study Students who study externally	Over 800 23% 17%

* Some statistics are estimated and rounded for readability. They are from a number of sources and are the most recent available as at 19 July 2012. Most are for the reference year 2011. Some statistics may not include small numbers from Australian Catholic University and other higher education providers.

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This page was last reviewed on 19 Jul 2012