CQUniversity Australia's ratings for overall Graduate Outcomes (which covers Getting a Job, Positive Graduate Outcomes and Staring Salaries) outperforms every other public university in the state with a combined 12 stars, according to Hobsons, the publishers of Australia's authoritative ratings, The Good Universities Guide 2009.

In addition, no other public university in Queensland ranks better for salaries (5 stars), positive graduate outcomes (4 stars), access/equity (5 stars), or diversity (5 stars). The Good Universities Guides 2009 shows that CQUniversity is providing the most extensive access to university for people of all ages and backgrounds among Queensland universities - at the same time our graduates are achieving the best overall graduate outcomes among all universities in the state.

"The experts are telling prospective students that CQUniversity is providing wide access and that our students are achieving excellent results ahead of other universities," said CQUniversity spokesperson Mike Donahue.

CQUniversity Highlights of the 2009 edition

Access *****

Positive Graduate Outcomes ****

Graduate Salaries *****

Teaching Quality ***

Diversity *****

International Enrolments *****

Entry Flexibility ****

Indigenous participation ****

Non Government Earnings *****

Academic Services (Rockhampton) *****

Excerpts from the Guide

The Good Universities Guide 2009 reports that:

• CQUniversity is always keen to ensure that all students are given the opportunity to succeed in their studies, earning a five star rating for access and equity
• CQUniversity's focus on integrated workplace learning - where students gain experience through internships and paid employment schemes - also ensures good student outcomes and excellent salaries that rate well against national figures
• CQUniversity is more flexible, diverse and welcoming than many
• CQUniversity's Student Learning Journey project [which] aims to monitor students' academic progress and tailor learning support to meet their needs... has been identified as best practice in Australia [by the Australian Universities Quality Agency].

The Good Universities Guide 2009 also shows that:

• CQUniversity is making uni more accessible and relevant to more people
• CQUniversity's link to industry and introductory programs make uni possible for practically anyone of any age
• Four key characteristics differentiate CQUniversity from other institutions:

o Pathways, including free bridging programs that make uni accessible and relevant

o Exclusive integrated workplace learning programs

o Expertise in distance education; and

o Enduring support that helps individuals succeed