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Getting into university

University scholarships

Scholarships for Australian students wishing to study at university have a broad range of selection criteria, not just academic excellence. The links below are mainly designed for undergraduate entrants.

Scholarship information from the Department of Education, Training and Employment includes links and information regarding:

student and teaching scholarships and awards
the TJ Ryan Medal
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander teaching scholarships
other links and information relating to scholarships and awards.

Other methods of accessing scholarship information include:

Student Connect website (part of the Queensland Studies Authority) lists a number of scholarships available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.
Queensland Government website - type 'scholarships' into the search field in the top right-hand corner of the page to access a range of scholarship links.
Queensland universities - specific scholarship information is available from the individual university websites. This information can usually be found under 'students' or 'prospective students'.
Cancer Council Queensland website - information regarding the 'Seize the Day' study scholarships available to young Queenslanders aged 16 to 21 years who have been affected by cancer (either themselves or a close family member).
Study Assist website - information on scholarships provided by the Australian Government.

University courses and admissions

The Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) has information on:

Queensland university programs and courses
university admission
pathways to university
how to apply.

The Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) has a range of information on the Queensland tertiary entrance process, including advice for secondary-student and mature-age applicants to universities and TAFE institutes.

My University is an Australian Government website containing information on courses available through universities and other higher education providers throughout Australia.

International students

The Study Queensland website provides detailed information for international students on Queensland:

study opportunities
universities
programs
courses
visa procedures
costs
lifestyle
Australian education contacts worldwide.

Guidance and career advice

The Student Connect website (part of the Queensland Studies Authority) features information for young people and their parents about pathways to the Queensland Certificate of Education and beyond.

myfuture website is Australia's career information and exploration service and includes information to help Year 12 students plan their post-school education and training (see 'Year 12 - What Next?').

University student contributions, tuition fees and loans

Students contribute to the cost of their university education, as explained on the Australian Government's Study Assist website .

Graduate careers and employment

Graduate Careers Australia website has information on postgraduate study and graduate employment opportunities.

Vocational education and training

TAFE Queensland website features information relating to their many institutes state-wide and the variety of courses offered.

Training.gov.au website provides a list of vocational education and training courses accredited in Queensland and elsewhere in Australia, and of registered training organisations.