UQ or QUT

Howdy!

I do engineering at QUT and am enjoying it so far. When I was deciding which uni, a lotta people told me that QUT had a more practical-based experience and things were a lot more hands-on and that UQ was more theory based. I personally could've gotten into UQ btw. Hence, I went with QUT. I'm currently majoring in Computer and Software systems, but I have a few friends who do mechatronics, so if you have any questions mechatronics related, feel free to ask. Also, I got in via early offer scheme at QUT so that was also pre good.

I suggest you go to either campus and get a feel for the vibe, and whatever you vibe with, choose that one. Idk about UQ, but most people here are pretty chill and are willing to help you out whether it be academics or career pathways.

If you have any other questions about QUT engineering, feel free to shoot

Also, what I've noticed is companies look for experience over your theoretical knowledge, so this also helped in my decision over QUT or UQ.
-jinx_58

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From what I've heard, we do have pretty good engineering industry partners, but it all comes down to what networking events you attend. I went to a YEAQ (Young Engineers Australia Queensland) networking event, and there were people from Boeing, Aurecon, Rio Tinto and some other major companies. There are heaps of engineering clubs you can join which are usually partnered with big companies aswell. I'm also just in my first year, so working with industry partners is not something I've exactly done yet -> probably talk to someone in their penultimate year of their degree.

I also have a few friends doing the Bachelor and Masters of Robotics and artificial intelligence at QUT, so if you have any questions surrounding that, feel free to ask.

I suggest you take a 2nd opinion from someone who studies at UQ because everyone is different. I will suggest however, if you didn't do specialist math in highschool, first year will be a tad difficult at UQ.

-jinx_58