What Study Queensland does

Study Queensland is a business unit of Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ), the Queensland Government's statutory trade and investment promotion body. It functions as the state's official international education and training (IET) promotion initiative, providing a free web-based information portal that serves prospective and current international students, their parents and carers, and Queensland education providers including 12 universities, VET institutions, schools, and English language colleges.

The platform delivers a portfolio of integrated resources spanning the student lifecycle: a Course Finder search engine, a Cost of Living Calculator, visa and pre-departure guidance, student accommodation information, a 24/7 support hotline (1800QSTUDY), a student stories blog, the Talent-Ed employability sub-brand, and Innovation Challenges linking students with industry-defined problems. The underlying technology is a standard government web portal with no proprietary AI/ML components; core differentiation rests on the global distribution network of locally stationed education specialists, commissioners, and Directors of Research Partnerships across at least 19 source markets, supported by registered education agents.

Study Queensland does not operate a commercial revenue model. It is funded via Queensland Government appropriations, distributes its services free of charge, and monetises indirectly by driving international student enrolments into Queensland institutions. Strategic positioning leverages Queensland's lifestyle brand (Great Barrier Reef, lifestyle assets) and an existing cohort of over 100,000 international students from more than 160 countries, with public-private coordination via Migration Queensland and the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Name

Study Queensland

Legal name

The State of Queensland (Trade & Investment Queensland)

Website

https://studyqueensland.qld.gov.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funded Initiative: Study Queensland is a business unit of Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ), a Queensland Government statutory body. It operates as a promotional and support initiative for the international education sector, funded by government appropriations rather than commercial revenue generation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Study Queensland is a Queensland Government-operated information portal and promotional initiative that promotes Queensland, Australia as a study destination for international students. It provides prospective and current international students with a course search tool, cost of living calculator, visa guidance, accommodation information, the Talent-Ed employability program, and the 1800QSTUDY 24/7 support hotline. It also supports Queensland's International Education and Training (IET) sector providers through a global network of education specialists stationed across Latin America, the Middle East, Greater China, North Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, along with partnership facilitation and market insights.

Product overview

Study Queensland is a Queensland Government initiative operated by Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) serving as the official international education and training information portal for the state. The platform operates as a unified information service rather than a modular software product, offering prospective and current international students a comprehensive suite of resources including a course search engine, cost of living calculator, visa guidance tools, student accommodation information, the Talent-Ed employability program, innovation challenges, safety and support services (including the 1800QSTUDY hotline), regional economic factsheets, and a student stories blog. The portfolio collectively supports the entire student journey from research through study to career placement in Queensland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Talent-Ed: Employability program connecting international students with industry, helping build professional networks and skills

Products and services

• Course Finder An online search tool enabling prospective international students to explore and filter courses offered by Queensland education providers, connecting users directly with institutions.
• Cost of Living Calculator A financial planning tool that helps prospective students estimate living expenses in Queensland based on lifestyle preferences and spending habits.
• Talent-Ed Program An employability program connecting international students in Queensland with industry events, networking opportunities, and skill-building activities to prepare them for the global workforce.
• Study Queensland Innovation Challenges Innovation challenges that connect students with industry problems to solve, fostering entrepreneurial skills and industry connections.
• Student Accommodation Information Portal Information resource guiding international students through housing options and arrangements while studying in Queensland.
• Visa Information Services Comprehensive guidance on Australian visa subclasses including Student Visa (Subclass 500), Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485), Training Visa (Subclass 407), and Work and Holiday visas.
• Safety and Support Hub (1800QSTUDY) 24/7 student support hotline and resource center providing mental health support, cyber security tips, multicultural community connections, and emergency assistance.
• Regional Factsheets Annual economic and social impact reports commissioned by Study Queensland, prepared by Deloitte Access Economics, covering Queensland's International Education and Training sector across 12 regions.
• Student Stories Blog Testimonial platform showcasing experiences of international students and alumni who studied in Queensland, featuring career journeys and life insights.
• Education System Information Comprehensive resource detailing Queensland's education pathways including Higher Education (12 universities), Vocational Education and Training (VET), Schools (state, independent, Catholic), and English Language courses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 100,000 international students from 160+ countries choose Queensland as study destination
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Migration QueenslandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMigration Queensland is the Queensland State Government agency responsible for business and skilled visa nomination. Study Queensland provides information about post-study work rights and refers students to Migration Queensland for permanent migration pathways such as the state nominated skilled visa program.
• Directors of Research Partnerships (DRPs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDRPs assist Queensland organisations in building meaningful, long-term collaborations with international partners in priority sectors. They help identify opportunities in key global markets, amplify existing partnerships, facilitate linkages between Queensland's research ecosystem and global corporate R&D centres.
• Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudy Queensland promotes education under the Australian Qualifications Framework, a unified national qualifications system linking school, vocational education and training, and higher education sectors.
• Education Agents (Global Network)majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReputable and registered education agents with direct links to Queensland institutions, providing guidance and support to prospective international students in their application processes.
• Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ)coreOthersStudy Queensland is a business unit of Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ), the Queensland Government statutory body responsible for promoting Queensland's international education and training sector.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• EducationUSA: U.S. Department of State network promoting U.S. higher education to international students. Comparable national-level government promotional initiative with global specialist network and similar information services for prospective international students.
• EduCanada: Canadian government initiative promoting Canadian education internationally. Comparable destination-marketing portal with country brand, course search, and global offices; directly competes with Queensland in Asian and other source markets.
• Education New Zealand (ENZ): New Zealand government crown entity responsible for promoting New Zealand as a study destination. Comparable national-level destination-marketing mandate with global in-market presence; competes with Queensland for the same international student audience.
• DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service): Germany's national agency for international academic cooperation and student promotion. Comparable government-backed body offering course search, scholarship information, and in-country support; competes for global student share in markets like India and Southeast Asia.
• British Council (Study UK): UK government's international organization promoting British higher education to international students. Comparable destination-marketing mandate at national scale, with global offices and similar information-portal approach; competes for share of global international students.

Direct peers

• Study Adelaide: South Australian government initiative promoting Adelaide as an international study destination. Directly comparable state-level peer with similar offerings, marketing channels, and target audience; competing for international student share within Australia.
• Study Perth: Western Australian government initiative promoting Perth as a study destination. Direct state-level peer with identical mission and service scope, often competing in the same Asian source markets.
• Study Sydney: New South Wales government destination-marketing initiative for international students. Closely comparable state-level competitor offering similar services—course search, accommodation info, student support—targeting identical source markets.
• Study Melbourne: Victorian state government initiative promoting Melbourne as an international education destination. Direct state-level peer with the same mandate, target audience, and product suite, competing for the same international student pool.

Others

• IDP Education: Global education services company headquartered in Australia that places international students with universities, including in Queensland. Functions as a channel partner/reseller for the international education pipeline that Study Queensland promotes; adjacent commercial peer in the same ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/study-queensland

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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