The Faculty of Science and Technology combines innovative research with high–quality education in the dynamic and ever–changing area of science and technology. You may not realise just how prolific science and technology are in our everyday lives. Science and technology are everywhere – they are part of our education, our community, and our society. How could we share information without computer networks? How could we save lives through new medicines and treatments without scientific research?
The Faculty of Science and Technology combines innovative education with applied research and draws on researchers across the university, external institutions and industry partners to work together on projects solving global challenges that affect us all.
QUT has the largest number of students studying Information Technology in Queensland, with our graduates boasting Queensland´s highest average starting salaries. The Faculty of Science and Technology offers a range of coursework and research programs designed to develop and advance your proficiency in your chosen career in the Sciences, IT, Games and Interactive Entertainment and other areas in technology. You will enjoy an intellectually vigorous environment for study and engagement in academic life whether choosing a degree based on coursework or research.
Our lecturers are real–world professionals with extensive experience. We draw from the expertise of industry–leading professionals with a global outlook who contribute to the design and delivery of all our courses. Researchers and academics from Science and Technology at QUT have received international acclaim for groundbreaking research and course design and delivery.
The global nature of Science and Technology and the international focus embedded in our courses means our graduates can step confidently into professional practice anywhere from Bangalore to Silicon Valley. The Faculty has world–leading collaborations with major corporations and universities across the globe. These links underpin our excellence in research and teaching. The Faculty of Science and Technology has over 5900 undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Our students are serviced by excellent facilities including sophisticated scientific and computing laboratories, state–of–the–art multimedia lecture theatres, and a range of support services to help you get the most out of your studies. We are located at QUT´s Gardens Point campus in Brisbane´s city centre, adjacent to the Brisbane River, Parliament House and the beautiful City Botanic Gardens.