Founded in 1967, Central Queensland University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of North Rockhampton (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Queensland. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Mackay, Gladstone, Emerald, Bundaberg, Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Fiji, Singapore, Hong Kong and Shanghai (CN). Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, Central Queensland University (CQU) is a large coeducational Australian higher education institution. Central Queensland University (CQU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 55 years old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CQU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.