QUT has introduced Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) for nine in-demand IT, cyber security, data analytics and business process management courses, saving you more than 60% on tuition fees. Choose from a range of graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and masters degrees. Explore your options and apply now for a July start date.

Applications for postgraduate studies in 2025 are now open.

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Our 12-page Careers with STEM Postgraduate Course Guide is your introduction to graduate pathways in tech and data analytics. Meet role models, discover study pathways and find the tech course specialisation to suit your career goals.

This publication is brought to you by Refraction Media in partnership with QUT.

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Your questions answered

What is a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)?

A CSP is a place at a university or higher education provider where the government pays part of your fees. This subsidy is not a loan, and you don’t have to pay it back. It covers a large portion of your study fees. The remaining portion is called the ‘student contribution amount’, which you need to pay, either through a HECS-HELP loan or your own means.

How much can I save?

The fee varies depending on the course you decide to study. Choosing one of our postgraduate CSP courses above can reduce the cost of your fees by more than 60% per year, full time.

Who is eligible?

To be eligible for a CSP, you must be a domestic student and satisfy one of the following residency requirements:

  • Australian citizen, and will undertake at least one unit of study in Australia that contributes to your course of study.
  • New Zealand citizen, living in Australia for the teaching period, unless your course requires you to live elsewhere.
  • Holder of an Australian permanent visa (including humanitarian visa holders), and living in Australia for the teaching period, unless your course requires you to live elsewhere.

When can I apply for CSP?

Applications are currently open for our July intake and applications close 30 June 2024. Find a course that best meets your study and career goals, and apply today.

How do I secure a CSP?

Apply for a QUT course. Follow our step-by-step guide if you get stuck.

Upon receiving an offer to study at QUT, follow the instructions to accept your offer. QUT communications will highlight if the place you have been offered is a CSP or not.

Complete your CSP and HECS-HELP loan application form provided by QUT by the census date.

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