1. Central Queensland University (CQU)
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Bachelor of Aviation

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Central Queensland University (CQU) | Cairns
Cairns, Queensland
Duration
3 years
Estimated Fee / Year
AUD $41,760
SACE / WACE Requirement
ATAR 68
Intake
Mar, Jul

About the Course

Field of Study (1)

Major / Specialisation

  • Airline and Airport Operations

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Studying in Cairns, QLD

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Cairns, QLD (Out-of-City)
Central Queensland University (CQU)
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  • Location: Cairns City, Queensland
  • Nearby: A short walk away from the famous Cairns Lagoon, esplanade walking paths, sports grounds, retailers and many cafés, restaurants and bars
  • Faculties: Home to faculties, including Science, Education
  • The Cairns campus has strong links to both community and industry and is committed to playing a pivotal role in the economic and social development of the Cairns region through its partnerships and research capacity

Entry Requirement

Requirements & Prerequisites

Minimum Requirements

SACE / WACE
ATAR 68
Indicative only, lower grades may be eligible.
Guide only, subject to change

Entry Requirements Details

English (Units 3 & 4, C) or equivalent

English Language Requirement

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IELTS
6 (5.5)
Pearson (PTE)
54 (46)
*W = Writing, L = Listening, S = Speaking, R = Reading

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Study Cost & Duration

Tuition Fee

Fee / year
AUD $41,760*
Fees are reviewed annually and subject to change for the upcoming year.
Intake
March, July
Duration
3 years

Living Cost in Cairns, QLD

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Living costs with rent

AUD $2,300 - $2,800 / month
Rent / month
AUD $1,000 - $1,500
Private room within 1.5 km from campus
Meals & Groceries
Eat out 2 meals / day + AUD $100
Transportation
Public transport pass
Mobile Plan
Monthly data plan
Entertainment
Movie per adult (x 1 ticket)

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Scholarships

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Degree
Postgraduate

Requirements

  • Scholarships are awarded based on academic merit and meeting the eligibility criteria.
  • The scholarship value is determined by previous academic performance or English Language Proficiency.
  • Available for international students enrolling in vocational, research, full degree, and packaged academic courses.
  • It applies to new students or those who have completed a CQUniversity qualification and are pursuing a new one.
  • Students receiving other CQUniversity scholarships are not eligible.
  • Students admitted based on work experience are also ineligible.
  • The scholarship is not available for students enrolling in the Bachelor of Aviation (Commercial Pilot) program.

Awards Details

  • Fee waiver of 15%–25%, to be determined by CQUniversity

Application

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University Intakes

Please note that these are general intakes for all undergraduate programmes. The application deadlines can vary by course or may close earlier once the programme quota has been filled.

March 2026 Intake
January
July 2026 Intake
May
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