QUT has introduced Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) for in-demand IT, artificial intelligence, cyber security, data science and business process management (BPM) courses, saving you more than 60% on tuition fees. Choose from a range of graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and master degrees to suit your needs and career aspirations.

Applications for postgraduate studies in 2025 are now open.

New courses in 2025

Master of Artificial Intelligence

Build confidence using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models, methods, and processes to respond to industry demands.

Master of Cyber Security

Delve into networks and security, and develop a strong grasp of cyber security frameworks and IT industry models, processes, and applications.

Your CSP questions answered

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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