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University of Southern Queensland

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world rank  1136

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Overview

Founded in 1967, the University of Southern Queensland is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Toowoomba (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Queensland. This institution also has branch campuses in Hervey Bay, Springfield Lakes and Brisbane. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, University of Southern Queensland (USQ) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. University of Southern Queensland (USQ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 57-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 100% making this Australian higher education organization a non-selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USQ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Southern Queensland's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Southern Queensland's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Southern Queensland' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Southern Queensland's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenon-selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym USQ
Founded 1967
Motto Per Studia Mens Nova
Through study the mind is made new
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official University of Southern Queensland general video presentation.

University Location

Address West Street
Toowoomba
4350 Queensland
Australia
University of Southern Queensland's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Southern Queensland Phone Number +61 (0)7 4631 2100
University of Southern Queensland Fax Number +61 (0)7 4631 2893
Other locations Hervey Bay, Springfield Lakes and Brisbane

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following University of Southern Queensland's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Southern Queensland's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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You can also explore our new A-Z Guide to 8,100 University Programs, Courses and Degrees to learn more about study outlines and typical duration, tuition ranges, career prospects, salary expectations of each course/program/degree.

Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This University of Southern Queensland's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at University of Southern Queensland.

University of Southern Queensland: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
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students
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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic University of Southern Queensland's admission information.

University of Southern Queensland's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


University of Southern Queensland's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has University of Southern Queensland a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Southern Queensland's acceptance rate range is 100% making this institution a non-selective higher education institution.


University of Southern Queensland's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

University of Southern Queensland has more than 2100 international students.

University of Southern Queensland's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Southern Queensland.

University of Southern Queensland's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Southern Queensland has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


University of Southern Queensland's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).


University of Southern Queensland's Control Type Control Type

University of Southern Queensland is a public higher education institution.


University of Southern Queensland's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Southern Queensland is a non-profit higher education institution.


University of Southern Queensland's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.


University of Southern Queensland's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

University of Southern Queensland does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Southern Queensland's main facilities:


University of Southern Queensland's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit University of Southern Queensland's Library


University of Southern Queensland's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


University of Southern Queensland's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of University of Southern Queensland's main services:


University of Southern Queensland's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

University of Southern Queensland's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

University of Southern Queensland's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


University of Southern Queensland's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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University of Southern Queensland's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


University of Southern Queensland's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Southern Queensland is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Education and Training of Australia


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Southern Queensland's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • CPA Australia
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA)
  • Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI)
  • Australian Computer Society (ACS)
  • Engineers Australia


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Southern Queensland's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Universities Australia
  • Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL)
  • Project Management Institute (PMI)
  • Open Education Consortium (OEC)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Southern Queensland 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some University of Southern Queensland's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

University of Southern Queensland's Facebook page University of Southern Queensland's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

University of Southern Queensland's X (formerly Twitter) page University of Southern Queensland's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

University of Southern Queensland's YouTube channel University of Southern Queensland's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

University of Southern Queensland's Instagram page University of Southern Queensland's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

University of Southern Queensland's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

The Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization develops, implements and supports open education.
University of Southern Queensland is a member of the Open Education Global (OEGlobal) organization and publishes open courseware such as free video lectures and course materials.


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