Have you ever imagined combining world-class education with once-in-a-lifetime experiences?
At CQUniversity, our study tours are short-term programs designed to immerse you in Australian culture, language, and lifestyle. Whether you're exploring the vibrant streets of Brisbane or diving into the Great Barrier Reef from Cairns, our tours seamlessly blend learning with unforgettable adventures. We offer fully customisable study tours year-round in both Brisbane and Cairns. With years of experience delivering programs for professional groups and university students, we tailor each program to meet your group's specific needs.
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Sample Activity Schedule
week 1
week 2
Monday
Class & Walking Tour of City Esplanade
Tuesday
Class & Aquarium Visit
Wednesday
Class & Guided Museum Tour
Thursday
Full-Day Nature Park Excursion
Friday
Class & Local Market Visit
Saturday
Free Time with Homestay Family
Monday
Full-Day Scenic Railway Day Trip
Tuesday
Class & Botanic Gardens Visit
Wednesday
Full-Day Island Day Trip
Thursday
Class & Guided Art Gallery Tour
Friday
Class, Graduation Ceremony & Pizza Party
Sample Daily Schedule
09:00
Morning English Class
Engaging language lessons focused on practical communication skills, speaking confidence, and interactive group activities (includes a mid-morning break)
14:00
Afternoon Activity or Excursion
Guided local tours, cultural visits, and outdoor activities where students put their English skills to use in real-world scenarios.
Optional Extras
These study tours are designed to combine English language study with academic studies and cultural activities. The English language content can be either General English (GE) or English for specific purposes e.g. nursing, depending on the specific interests of your group. This is an ideal opportunity to experience life at an Australian university, visit study-related organisations, participate in a range of cultural activities in the local area and take part in academic activities.
For Special Interest Groups
These study tours are for business, sporting, hobby or other special interest groups, and are designed to provide opportunities to learn English and pursue particular interests with an Australian flavour. For example, practise your English-speaking skills with locals and immersive yourself in places of natural beauty such as wetlands, beautiful coastal areas, national parks and the outback.
The cost of a study tour will depend on the schedule and activities included.
Homestay accommodation is organised through the University's preferred provider Australian Homestay Network (AHN). This is the ideal introduction to the Australian way of life as hosts are trained in assisting students with everyday activities including being shown around the community, help with the basics of Australian culture and personal safety tips.
Study tours are currently available in Brisbane and Cairns. As part of your study tour, you will enjoy exciting activities and visit popular and historical landmarks in these cities.
Activities can include: Lone pine koala sanctuary, Brisbane river kayak tour, Day trip to the Gold Coast, Kuranda scenic railway, Cairns aquarium, Day trip to Green Island
The staff here are so kind and friendly—always helpful and welcoming! It's also a great university with a well-equipped concrete lab. A fantastic experience!"
Farzad from Cairns
Such luvly place. It's quite and cozy. Nice learning environment"
Akbar Mia from Brisbane
Excellent facilities for students"
Jadeen Bird from Cairns
Provider Overview
Originally founded in Rockhampton in 1967, as the Queensland Institute of Technology (QIT) Capricornia, CQUniversity Australia was granted full University status in 1992 and now has more than 30 000 students studying online and on-campus across Australia.
We have firmly established ourselves as one of the largest universities based in regional Australia, with campuses in Adelaide, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Emerald, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney, and Townsville. Along with these campuses, the University also partners with several of Regional Universities Centres (RUC’s) in regional and remote parts of Australia.
In 2014, the University merged with CQ TAFE to bring together more than 175 years of combined experience in the delivery of education and training and establishing Queensland’s first comprehensive, dual sector university.
The University now delivers more than 250 education and training offerings, from short courses and certificates, through to undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees.
Study areas include apprenticeships, trades and training, business, accounting and law, creative, performing and visual arts, education and humanities, engineering and built environment, health, information technology and digital media, psychology, social work and community services, science and environment, and work and study preparation.
As a pioneer in the delivery of distance education, CQUniversity also continues to be a leader in this area with almost half of the current student cohort made up of students studying off-campus through online and mixed-mode delivery, many of whom are based in rural and remote areas.
After more than half a century working with stakeholders in regional Australia, our university is also a renowned research institution in several key disciplines and the benchmark leader for how universities should engage and collaborate with communities and industry.
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