Information about University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ), Australia

1. Website: https://www.usq.edu.au/

2. Campuses & Locations (4 campuses) 

• Main Campus – USQ Toowoomba: the second most populous inland city in Australia, approximately 2 hours by car from Brisbane International Airport;
• Springfield Campus: approximately 30 minutes’ drive from Brisbane and 90 minutes from Toowoomba;
• Ipswich Campus: approximately 30 minutes’ drive from Brisbane;
• Hub@Stanthorpe Campus: located within the Queensland College of Wine Tourism.

3. Type of Institution: Public university

4. Rankings – Quality Assurance:

• Ranked 410th globally (QS World University Rankings 2026);
• Ranked 24th in Australia (THE World University Rankings 2025);
• UniSQ rankings: https://www.unisq.edu.au/news/2025/06/qs-world-rankings

5. Total Student Population: > 27,500 students

6. International Students: > 7,500 students

7. Strengths:

• Ranked #55 among the world’s best young universities (THE Young University Rankings 2023);
• #1 in Australia for graduate starting salaries (Good Universities Guide 2022);
• Awarded 5-star ratings by QS for internationalisation and graduate employability;
• Strong disciplines including Materials Science, Automation, ICT, Science, Economics, Education, and more;
• Low cost of living and convenient access to major cities in Queensland; benefits of regional study include 4-6 years of post-study work rights and an additional 5 points toward permanent residency;
• The only university in Australia and one of just 17 universities worldwide to hold all three prestigious business school accreditations: AMBA (UK), AACSB (USA), and EQUIS (Europe); its MBA programme is ranked 3rd in Australia;
• Strong global partnerships with leading organisations such as Microsoft, UNESCO, Shell, WHO, Boeing, and Oracle;
• Home to 150 student clubs and associations, including the Pharmacy Students’ Association, Law and Social Study Groups, Construction Student Association, cultural groups such as the Malaysian Student Association, Indian Student Association, Amnesty International, and 33 sports clubs (equestrian, football, swimming, rock climbing, and more), alongside a wide range of extracurricular activities;
• Significant investment in leading research centres in Australia, including the National Centre for Engineering in Agriculture (NCEA), Australian Centre for Sustainable Catchments (ACSC), Centre of Excellence in Engineered Fibre Composites (CEEFC), and the Australian Digital Futures Institute (ADFI), providing optimal conditions for study and research.

8. Training-related Information

a. Training programs: View details here

• Foundation Studies;
• Bachelor’s degrees: 3-4 years;
• Postgraduate programmes: Master’s (1.5-2 years) or Doctoral (PhD – 3 years);
• Short courses: 6 months – 1 year;
• English Language Programmes.

b. Faculties:

UniSQ has 2 faculties:

• Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Aviation
  • Business and Management
  • Education and Teaching
  • Media and Communication
  • Visual and Performing Arts
  • Law and Criminology
• Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences:
  • Agriculture and Environment
  • Engineering
  • Information and Communications Technology
  • Nursing and Allied Health
  • Psychology and Human Services
  • Sciences
  • Surveying and Built Environment

c. Training courses: View details here

Agriculture & Environment

• Agricultural Engineering
• Agricultural Science
• Environment and Sustainability
• Environmental Engineering

Business & Management

• Undergraduate study options
• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Business Economics
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• International Business
• Management and Leadership
• Marketing
• Property Development

Information & Communication Technology

• Big Data and Visualisation
• Computer Systems Engineering
• Cyber Security
• Data Science
• Design and Interactive Technologies
• Information Technology

Nursing & Allied Health

• Nursing
• Paramedicine
• Health Leadership
• Public Health
• Rural and Remote Health
• Sport and Exercise

Arts & Humanities

• Anthropology
• Archaeology
• International Relations
• Legal Studies
• Social Justice
• English Literature
• History
• International Relations

Education & Teaching

• Primary Education
• Secondary Education
• Career Development
• Counselling in Education
• Special Education
• STEM Education
• Tertiary Teaching
• TESOL

Law & Criminology

• Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Law

Psychology & Human Services

• Psychology
• Child, Youth and Family Therapy
• Counselling
• Mental Health Counselling

Aviation

• Aviation Management
• Flight Operations

Engineering

• Agricultural Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Systems Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Infrastructure Management Engineering
• Instrumentation Control and Automation Engineering
• Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering
• Mining Engineering
• Power Engineering

Media & Communication

• Advertising
• Journalism
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Media Studies
• Professional Communication

Sciences

• Agricultural Science
• Astronomy
• Biology
• Biomedical Sciences
• Chemistry
• Mathematics and Statistics
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Physics and Physical Sciences
• Wine Science

New programmes

• Arts and Humanities
  • Bachelor of Arts – 2 new majors in Criminology
• Business and Management
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
  • Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
• Education and Teaching
  • Master of Learning and Teaching (Early Years)
  • Master of Learning and Teaching (Primary)
  • Master of Learning and Teaching (Secondary)
• Media and Communication
  • Bachelor of Design and Interactive Technologies
  • Bachelor of Film and Screen Production
  • Bachelor of Television and Radio Production
• Nursing and Allied Health
  • Master of Public Health
• Visual and Performing Arts
  • Bachelor of Creative Arts and Community Wellbeing
  • Bachelor of Music
  • Bachelor of Theatre
  • Bachelor of Visual Art

9. Study pathways for students

• After Grade 12 → Bachelor’s degree or Foundation programme;
• After completing a Bachelor’s degree → Master’s or PhD programmes.

10. Entry requirements: View details here

• Foundation Programme: Completion of High School; IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.0)
• Bachelor’s degree: Completion of High School; IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5). Some programmes may have additional requirements – please contact us for details.
• Postgraduate programmes: Completion of a Bachelor’s degree; IELTS 6.5 or above

11. Intakes: February, July, November

12. Application Documents

General documents:

• Certificate/Diploma of the highest level of education completed;
• Academic transcripts for the most recent two years;
• English language certificate (if available);
• Passport (photo and signature page), if available;
• Academic achievements and extracurricular activities (if applying for scholarships).

For Master’s programmes – additional requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV);
• Letter of recommendation.

For PhD / Master of Research’s programmes – additional requirements:

• Research proposal;
• Published academic papers (if any).

13. Tuition Fees: View details here.

• Bachelor’s programmes: AUD 26,000 – 35,280 per year;
• Postgraduate programmes: AUD 26,880 – 37,600 per year.

The above tuition fees are for reference only. Please contact us for the most up-to-date information.

14. Living Expenses: Estimated at AUD 470 – 1,358 per week. For details, please view here.

15. Scholarships: View details here

• Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship 2024: AUD 18,000 (24 units) or AUD 24,000 (32 units) for students with ATAR 97+ commencing Bachelor’s programmes at UniSQ before 30/09/2024.
• Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship: AUD 15,000 (24 units) or AUD 20,000 (32 units) for students with ATAR 88+ commencing Bachelor’s programmes at UniSQ before 30/09/2024.

16. Accommodation and Other Services: Students may choose homestay or on-campus accommodation. View details here.

UniSQ offers three on-campus residential colleges at USQ Toowoomba, with fees ranging from AUD 165 – 418 per week, plus a Resident Student Club (RSC) fee of AUD 85 per semester:

• Concannon College
• McGregor College
• Steele Rudd College

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