Balka bebalka (welcome, welcome) in the language of the Yugara people
QUT acknowledges the Turrbal and Yugara as the First Nations owners of the lands were QUT now stands. We pay respect to their Elders, lores, customs and creation spirits. We recognise that these lands have always been places of teaching, research, and learning. QUT acknowledges the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people continue to play within the QUT community.
Study with us
Applying for university can be exciting and daunting, but you are not alone. The Oodgeroo Unit, our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student support centre, is here to help you along the way from admission through to graduation.
Research with us
The Carumba Institute is an Indigenous research and education environment, embodying our priority to increase Indigenous research focus, continue to develop researchers, and attend to the needs of Indigenous Australian postgraduate students.
Work with us
We are committed to building a high performing and sustainable cohort of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander academics, researchers, professional staff and senior staff. Search current opportunities and learn about the benefits of a career at QUT.
Our vision
We aspire to be the university of choice for Indigenous Australians, and we're embedding Indigenous Australian culture into everything we do. Indigenous Australian priorities shape our strategies and work, including Connections – the QUT Strategy 2023 to 2027 which strengthens our commitment to expanding pathways for Indigenous Australian students and researchers and providing transformative education and experiences relevant to our communities.
At a glance
Faculty of Indigenous Knowledges and Culture
In an Australian-first, QUT has announced it will establish a Faculty of Indigenous Knowledges and Culture in 2024.
Leading the way in STEM
QUT is Australia's No. 1 university for Indigenous Australian enrolments in STEM-related fields of:
- engineering and related technologies
- Information Technology
- natural and physical sciences.
Community engagement
We work with and walk alongside Indigenous Australian communities and organisations.
Leading in enrolments
QUT is Australia's No. 1 university for number of Indigenous Australian enrolments in:
- architecture and building
- engineering and related technologies
- Information Technology
- management and commerce.
Staff
QUT is Australia's No. 5 university for number of Indigenous Australian staff employed.
Download the QUT Indigenous Australian Employment Strategy (PDF file, 1.4 MB)
Indigenous Australian alumni
More than 2,000 Indigenous Australians have successfully graduated from QUT. Stay connected after you graduate with the QUT alumni network.
Our strategies
Learn more about our strategies to embed Indigenous perspectives across all areas of the university.
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Australians)
The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Australians) leads the university's involvement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, staff, researchers, and alumni, as well as the wider Indigenous community. Led by Woppaburra woman Angela Barney-Leitch, our goal is for QUT to continue to be a lively, welcoming, culturally diverse community with a commitment to highlighting Indigenous perspectives and truth-telling in real-world education, research excellence, and lifelong learning.
Our yarns
Meanjin Oration powers Black Knowing through song
The power of Black Knowing through stories and song has been elevated in a moving QUT event featuring leading First Nations songwriter Uncle Joe Geia, a proud Guugu Yimidhirr Kaurareg man.
QUT Indigenous Australian doctoral graduates receive Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Awards
Three QUT Indigenous Australian doctoral graduates have received the prestigious Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Award (ODTA).
Contact us
Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Australians)
Oodgeroo Unit
Free call: 1800 654 513