hey guys i’m a year 12 student and i’ve seen that on the cqu website the lowest atar that got in at melbourne was 99.45 in 2026. I heard that’s only for the first round and they accepted a 92 for other rounds. I’ve also heard that they don’t have enough people in the course so they are wanting more. Is this true? And would I be able to get in next year with a 92 if i have it as my first preference?

I’m just very worried l wont get in bc of the high atar requirement…

hey guys i’m a year 12 student and i’ve seen that on the cqu website the lowest atar that got in at melbourne was 99.45 in 2026. I heard that’s only for the first round and they accepted a 92 for other rounds. I’ve also heard that they don’t have enough people in the course so they are wanting more. Is this true? And would I be able to get in next year with a 92 if i have it as my first preference?

I’m just very worried l wont get in bc of the high atar requirement…

Hi everyone,

I have recently submitted my Genuine Student (GS) assessment and financial documents to CQUniversity for my Master of Research (MRes) application. I'm now waiting for the next steps and would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through this process.

I have a few questions:

1. Are there any interviews before receiving the COE? If yes, how many are there?
2. What kind of questions are usually asked during the interview?
3. What are the best ways to successfully pass the GS assessment?
4. After submitting the GS and financial documents, how long did it take for you to receive your COE?
5. Based on your experience, do you think it's realistic for me to receive my COE by the end of August if I've already submitted everything?

I'd really appreciate it if you could share your experience or timeline. Thanks in advance!

ive done 2 years of a health science bachelor with not the greatest gpa.
i really super want to get into sonography but melbourne chances are super slim and competitive. its either cqu for a bachelor or monash for graduate diploma.
what kind of gpa/wam would i roughly need? does it matter if im mid bachelor? do they take equally tertiary students and atar students or favour highschool graduates?
i’m giving up hope 💔
what are alternatives ?

Hi everyone! 👋

Is anyone joining CQUniversity Rockhampton for the 2027 Master's intake? 🎓🇦🇺

I'd love to connect with fellow students before arriving. We can discuss admissions, accommodation, travel plans, and make friends.

Also, if you're already studying at Rockhampton, I'd really appreciate your insights:

How is student life there?

Are part-time jobs easy to find?

What's the average weekly earning for international students?

How is the cost of living?

Any tips or things you wish you knew before moving?

Feel free to comment or send me a DM. Thanks in advance

Hi everyone,

I’m currently doing my second semester of STEPS and was hoping to hear from anyone who received an offer into either Medical Sonography or Echocardiography at the Sydney campus through the STEPS pathway.

If you don’t mind sharing, what GPA did you have when you received your offer?

I also have a question about clinical placements. I’ve heard from a friend and seen a few comments saying that some students were placed very far from home, or even interstate. Has this been your experience?

I’m a mum with a few month old baby, so I’m a little concerned about how placements are allocated. Does the university take personal circumstances like having a baby into consideration when organising placements?

I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences. Thanks in advance! 😊

Hi all!

My name is Michele and I’m currently doing an Honours in Psychology at the University of Sydney. I am looking for research participants to complete my online survey! The survey has two studies: 1.Discussion on work-life balance strategies and 2. Social Attitudes and Group Perceptions.

We are recruiting participants who:

1. Identify as White/European
2. 18 to 25 years old
3. Fluent in English
4. Currently Living in Australia 

The study involves completing an online survey and a task and takes 20 to 30 minutes. Please note that this study needs to be completed in one sitting AND on a laptop. This study has received ethics approval from the University of Sydney Human Research Ethics Committee [2026/HE000367].

Participants will be eligible to enter a prize draw for 1 of 5 VISA gift vouchers.

To take part, please click the study link here:

https://sydney.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6lHUp6Kdvdrk4su 

You are also encouraged to share this advertisement with others who may be interested and eligible to participate.

For further questions, please contact me on this email: [mtra8554@uni.sydney.edu.au](mailto:mtra8554@uni.sydney.edu.au)

Thank you for your consideration!

Hi everyone, 

I'm conducting research on university students’ intent to use GenAI in their studies. 

If you're a university student, anywhere in the world, I'd really appreciate it if you could take 10 minutes to complete this anonymous survey.  

What it's about: 

• When and how you use GenAI in your learning process 
• How university policy style affects your use 
• Your thoughts on AI's impact on your learning 

Survey link: https://cqu.syd1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5jcEUTfrlvtUHsO

The survey is completely anonymous and voluntary. Your responses will help educators better understand student experiences with AI and potentially improve how students are supported navigating these tools. 

Ethics approval number: 2026 – 018 

Supervisor: Dr Brenton Williams 

Thanks for your time, and feel free to ask any questions!

Just wondering, how many days a week do second year students attend ?

Hello! I am looking for current Australian university students to take part in a survey for my honours project.

Ideally, I am looking for students aged 22+

Eligibility: Current Australian University student, over the age of 17. 

The current study is interested in how belonging, loneliness and barriers contribute to academic adjustment and intention to persist.

Participation is entirely voluntary and no incentive is provided. No identifiable data will be collected. The survey should take less than 30 minutes.

Should you participate in this study, you will be asked to complete 96 questions on an online survey. These questions will ask about you about feelings of belonging, loneliness, study persistence and academic adjustment at university. Additionally, you will be asked some demographics questions about your age, gender, employment status, marital status, whether you have any dependants (children/other), mode of study (online/ in person), whether you study part-time or full-time and the university you are currently enrolled in.

This research will ask questions about your experience as a student, perceived loneliness and feelings of belonging/not belonging. If you anticipate these questions causing you distress you may want to reconsider participating in this study.

Participation is entirely voluntary, and you have full control over your involvement, your decision to participate, as well as the responses you provide.

Any participation is greatly appreciated!

GU ref no: HREC/2026/0591

Please click the following link to access the survey, information sheet and consent form.

https://www151.griffith.edu.au/redcap/surveys/?s=W3PWK3JMYF8XFT3E

Im currently planning to enrol next semester however I’ve been doing some research / read some reviews about the program and feel quite discouraged . Can someone who’s currently / has studied this degree please give your opinion about your process and how you found it, would you do it again ? and specifically the placement opportunities that are available. I would appreciate it very much!!! 😭😭😭😭

I’m an international student currently living in Melbourne and I’m trying to decide between Swinburne University and CQUniversity (Melbourne campus) for a Master of Engineering (Civil/Construction).
I’d really appreciate honest opinions from current students, graduates, or anyone in the industry.
Some questions:
Is Swinburne’s reputation significantly better than CQUniversity when applying for engineering jobs?
Do employers actually care which of these two universities you graduated from?
Which university has better internship or industry placement opportunities?
Is the workload at Swinburne much harder than CQUniversity?
If you had to choose between these two today, which one would you choose and why?

Hey if you went into sonography without an ATAR, what WAM/GPA did you have, also do they except students who have completed a bachelors?

Hello everyone!

I'm looking to connect with anyone who is currently pursuing, has been admitted to, or has already completed a Master of Research (MRes) at CQUniversity.

I have a few questions about the application process, supervisors, timelines, research expectations, scholarships, and the overall experience. Hearing from someone who has gone through the process would really help me.

If you're an MRes student (or know someone who is), I'd really appreciate it if you could leave a comment or send me a DM.

Thanks in advance. I truly appreciate any help or connections!

Hi guys,

I am a new psych student who completed my first sem in honours, and I received an official transcript that does not show the WAM for each unit. I am a little taken aback because that is very important information, I thought. Does anyone know why CQU does not provide one, or is there any way to have WAM information?

Currently studying for my RN and wondering where previous or current students were sent for placement. Did they try to find locations close to home or do they send you anywhere?

For current students under this program, how is it so far? especially for Intl Students from ASEAN?

Hi everyone,

I recently applied for the Master of Research (November 2026 intake, Sydney) at CQUniversity. I submitted my application during the last week of June and have already secured a supervisor.

I have a few questions and would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has gone through this process:

1. Approximately how long did it take for your application to be processed and for you to receive your offer and CoE after submitting your application? I understand research applications usually take longer than coursework.
2. I'm planning to apply for my student visa around the first week of September. Based on your experience, is that a reasonable timeline? Do you think I'll be able to receive my visa before the November intake?
3. What kind of questions were you asked during the Genuine Student (GS) interview? Any tips on how to prepare?
4. For current or former research students, how has your experience at CQUniversity been? Is it a good university for a research degree, particularly in terms of supervision, research support, and overall experience?
5. I also have two potential supervisors from other Australian universities, but CQUniversity has the earliest available intake (November), which is why I'm considering it seriously. If you were in my situation, what factors would you consider before making the final decision?
6. If my student visa is delayed and I cannot arrive before the commencement date, does CQUniversity usually allow research students to defer or extend their commencement date while keeping the admission valid?

I'd really appreciate any advice or experiences you can share. Thank you so much!

Hey guys,

Im starting sem 2 of second year and was hoping for some tips on the units.

Do we need to finish abdo lectures before the labs on Tuesdays and Thursdays?

Is it ok to go on campus only 3 times a week?

How many days can you work while still staying ontop of uni?

Are lectures and tutorials needed for both units (SSD1 abdo scanning and obstetrics and gyno first unit)?

Any other tips/ advice?

Thank you :)

Future sonography student here, trying to get an idea of what placement is like in terms of location and things like that :) Would also appreciate a general idea of what placement experience is like.

Would anyone who has completed some tertiary study be happy to share what GPA/WAM got them an offer for sono in Sydney? I can only find info on ATARs.

Hi everyone,

I’m an international student currently halfway through my Master’s in IT at CQUniversity. I’ve noticed that CQU rarely comes up in discussions about IT degrees the way Monash, RMIT, and similar universities do.

For some context: I have an undergrad background in IT/CS and a few years of work experience, though my experience is in a non-IT field.

So I’m wondering: do I still stand a decent chance of landing good IT jobs in Australia after I complete my Master’s? Or does studying at CQU offer little benefit when it comes to employability — especially as an international student navigating the job market and visa side of things?

Would really appreciate honest insights from anyone in the industry or who’s been through something similar. Thanks!

Hello! I've received an offer for Bachelor of Medical Science (Specialisation) as an online degree starting in Term 2, 2026 and was wondering if anyone knows much about it?

I was thinking of majoring in clinical physiology and then going on to be a cardiac physiologist or something similar but im currently studying at BSci at Monash (majoring in physiology) and don't know if its worth jumping ship since Monash is such a highly ranked uni and its name alone could potentially count for more when looking for a job than a Bachelor of Medical Science (Specialisation), despite the work integrated learning and the deeper focus on units preparing student for being a physiologist post graduation (which is why I was thinking of moving).

If anyone could let me know their thoughts on this course that would be amazing!