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Clubs and societies

Joining a student club is a great way to meet like-minded students and build lifelong friendships. We've got more than 100 student clubs for recreation, music, sport, social justice and more, including clubs and societies connected to your course or study area.

You can find and join student clubs and societies at Welcome Week, and as a student you can also start your own club or society.

Hobbies and interests

From bubble tea to rock climbing, karaoke to esports, there's a community for everyone. Make friends, attend events and explore Brisbane with the QUT Guild's range of student clubs and societies including:

  • sports and outdoor activities
  • arts and performance
  • crafts and hobbies
  • politics and debating
  • volunteering.

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Clubs for your study area

Clubs and societies specific to your study area can build your professional network, portfolio and industry experience alongside your social circle.

By taking on an executive role in a student club, you can demonstrate your leadership skills to future employers.

With clubs such as QUT Robotics Club, QUT Women in Business and QUT Podiatry Association, you'll find a student community that can connect you to your industry.

Cultural and international clubs

We know that moving to another country is a big challenge. Cultural and international clubs can help you maintain your connection to home while in a new city.

You can meet friends from your home region, attend cultural events and represent your country or region within the wider QUT community at events such as Welcome Week and Harmony Day.

We also have religious clubs for students of different faiths.

Life on campus

Our two vibrant city campuses at Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove are home to cafes and dining venues, study spaces, sports facilities and entertainment venues such as bars, theatres, performance spaces and our art museum.

As a new QUT student, Welcome Week is a great opportunity to meet new people, explore student clubs and get to know our campuses.

During the semester, there are weekly coffee catch ups, live music, market days, cooking classes, and more. Look out for annual flagship events like the QUT Classic fun run, Dragon Boat Regatta and festivals held on campus throughout the year.

We offer activities for international students, including weekend trips, cultural celebrations, regular social activities, and language, study and support opportunities.

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Support

Adjusting to university life can be difficult, and we want to see you thrive. We’re here to help you with:

  • learning and language support
  • study skills
  • health services
  • financial advice
  • LGBTIQA+ support
  • spirituality
  • disability services and more.
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Sport and fitness

QUT Sport hosts social and competitive sporting competitions across range of activities including basketball, baseball, cricket, hockey, football, motorsport, running, rowing, tennis and rugby. We also host training for national and intervarsity events.

Join the gym, take a class, and enjoy some social fitness. We have specialised sports facilities including:

  • fitness clubs and aquatic centres on both campuses
  • a multipurpose sports stadium with a running track
  • a tennis centre.

We also have a competitive esports program and support esports players of all levels. Play at our custom-designed esports arena and join our award-winning team.

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Esports at QUT

Leadership and volunteering

If you love volunteering, meeting new people and broadening your skills, we have plenty of opportunities for you to get involved.

You can volunteer with QUT Connect to help new students settle in, facilitate events on campus and attend leadership and development workshops.

You can also be a peer mentor, join a student volunteering club and keep up to date with volunteer opportunities advertised on your student portal.

QUT Connect information for current students

College of Excellence

The College of Excellence is a personal and professional development program for high-achieving students. You will belong to a community of like-minded peers and have an opportunity to develop your leadership skills by becoming a college fellow or peer mentor.

The college runs professional development events including networking events, conferences and workshops, as well as social events like trivia night and coffee catch-ups.

Students awarded with a merit scholarship automatically become part of the College of Excellence, and other students can apply during their studies.

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Connect with us

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(within Australia)

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We are here to help with every step of your journey to studying at QUT.