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About us

The QUT College of Excellence is an exclusive community for high-achieving students, designed to elevate your university experience. As a member, you'll gain access to professional development, mentorship, and unique opportunities that support your academic and career ambitions. Guided by a network of staff, alumni, and student leaders, the program empowers you to excel, connect, and create lasting impact.

Development and networking

Connect with industry leaders, receive mentorship, and enhance your skills through workshops and exclusive development opportunities.

Global opportunities and funding

Enhance your study experience with funding support for professional development, overseas conferences, and other career-enhancing opportunities.

Community and social leadership

Join a community that offers students opportunities to connect, share experiences, and take on leadership roles that contribute to events, mentorship, and peer engagement.

Excellence across the board

Academic

Our core values drive us to support our students through all aspects of academic achievement, from prestige scholarships to research experiences. Our students excel in their respective fields from fine arts to education, to STEM and more. Many students share interests in multiple fields, and interdisciplinary collaboration is fostered and encouraged through the program.

Sporting

We take great pride in championing our student-athletes who strive for excellence at the highest levels of competition. Students in QUT’s Elite Athlete Program gain access to scholarship opportunities and development through both QUT Sport and the College of Excellence.

QUT Elite Athlete Program

Become a member

QUT College of Excellence members gain exclusive access to personal and professional development opportunities, networking, funding, and the College of Excellence community. Learn, connect and lead alongside like-minded peers as you make the most of your time at university as part of a community for high-achieving students across all faculties.

How to apply

High school leavers awarded a QUT Excellence Scholarship receive automatic entry into the College of Excellence. This includes access to first year student activities such as a camp, welcome events, and social gatherings to help build a strong network before commencing studies. Current students can apply based on their achievements and GPA.

Download the QUT College of Excellence membership guide (PDF file, 149.6 KB)

'The College of Excellence has helped me greatly throughout my journey. The first-year camp gave me a head start in making new friends and building courage for my transition to university, all while teaching me important life skills. As the year progressed, I had the opportunity to meet College of Excellence members from different cohorts and faculties and the strong sense of community has made me feel valued at countless events. Having taken on the student leadership position, I am excited to give back to the program and help it grow into the future.'

Leon Li
2024 QUT Excellence (Academic) Scholarship Recipient
Bachelor of Vision Science (Honours)

Prestige scholarships

Prestige scholarships are highly competitive funding opportunities for undergraduate or postgraduate study and are available to QUT students and alumni.

Browse prestige scholarships

Alumni network

We encourage our valued alumni to stay connected with each other and QUT as they continue to drive change and shape the future as the next generation of leaders.

Alumni are also invited to share their journey with us and inspire future leaders by engaging in mentorship opportunities within the program.

Share your story with us

Our alumni

Sally Higgins

Sally Higgins is no stranger to hard work and success. Being one of only ten students selected to receive the annual Corporate Partners in Excellent Scholarship, she maintained academic excellence at QUT while balancing two full-time internships.

Read her story

Contact the College of Excellence

3138 2649
Find us at
Level 2, X Block
Gardens Point
Brisbane QLD 4000