Central Queensland University (CQU), one of Australia’s most successful universities in the provision of programs for international students, is expanding its Sydney International Campus to meet the increased needs of students who have come to the Harbour City from as far away as Japan and Taiwan.

Queensland Premier Peter Beattie, a supporter of CQU and its international programs, will officially open the new facility located at 333 Kent Street, Friday, 17 May at 2PM following the university’s graduation ceremony. CQU received the Premier of Queensland’s Export Award in 2001 (Education Section) for its global teaching delivery networks.

“In 2001, CQU had a larger percentage of international students than any other university in the country. And figures released this month indicate CQU is at the top of the list for the percentage increase in total student enrolment from 2001 to 2002, ” said Vice-Chancellor Professor Glenice Hancock.

“Our Sydney campus has an enrolment approaching 3-thousand. It’s our second largest campus after Rockhampton. I’m delighted that we’re now able to cater for these students in such a very fine academic environment,” added Professor Hancock.

The new Kent Street campus, close to Darling Harbour, replaces more limited accommodations previously located in the Imperial Arcade and has the capacity and flexibility to meet the university’s requirements into the future.

“We’re very proud of the achievements of all our students across nine Australian campuses, with a tenth in Fiji, and of the impact our alumni are having in their own countries when they return,” said Professor Hancock Sydney Campus Director Doug Hinchliffe boasts a modern, high technology campus with impressive global networks and communications. “CQU’s quality-endorsed results-based approach is an investment in our students that is already enhancing their opportunities for successful careers and professions with community, regional and global benefit.” A national leader in distance education and flexible-learning programs, Rockhampton-based Central Queensland University serves more than 19,000 domestic and international students from more than 44 countries at campuses in Bundaberg, Emerald, Gladstone and Mackay, including the Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music. Other locations in Australia include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Gold Coast. CQU has additional teaching operations in Fiji, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Japan.