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About University of Southern Queensland
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) is a young, dynamic University that offers programs at undergraduate and postgraduate level on-campus, off-campus or online. We believe that flexible delivery is about giving people what they want, where they want it, when they want it, in their style, in their place, in their time. We are regional, flexible and international.
USQ has campuses in Toowoomba, on the Fraser Coast and in Springfield. We also operate study centres in Europe, Africa and Asia and serve a large number of students through our award-winning external studies program.
USQ has won multiple awards for innovation and multiculturalism including the Commonwealth of Learning Award of Excellence for Institutional Achievement at the third Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning, in July 2004. Other awards include Joint Winner of the Good Universities Guides’ University of the Year in 2000-2001 and in 1999 USQ won the Inaugural Award for Excellence from the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE).
Per capita, USQ is the most multicultural university in Australia and is home to 7,000 international students representing more than 120 nationalities. We embrace our cultural diversity and offer various support services to international students to ensure they make the most of their university experience.
USQ has more than 26,000 students who study undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the areas of Arts, Business, Education, Engineering and Surveying and Sciences . We have an enviable reputation for producing job ready graduates who are highly sought after in the workplace in Australia and overseas.
USQ is committed to excellence in fundamental research and the development of innovative technologies for the future. We focus on providing a quality research training experience for our students and maintain our relevance by linking with industry and business through local and international networks.
Research Centres based at USQ include the Centre for Research in Transformative Pedagogies, the Public Memory Research Centre, the Australian Centre for Sustainable Catchments, the Centre for Rural and Remote Area Health and the Centre of Excellence in Engineering Fibre Composites.
Number of Available Higher Education Places
In 2006, USQ had 12101 places (EFTSU) (26,219 student numbers).
National Priority Places
In 2007, USQ will receive 15 new nursing places (EFTSL) for the Wide Bay Campus, rising to 35 in 2009 In 2007, USQ will receive 25 new nursing places (EFTSL) for the Toowoomba Campus, rising to 58 in 2009.
No new teaching places have been allocated for 2007.
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Address and Contact details
University of Southern Queensland
West Street
Toowoomba Qld 4350
Telephone: (07) 4631 2100
Fax: (07) 4631 2893
University of Southern Queensland
Fraser Coast Campus
Telephone: (07) 4120 6133
Fax: (07) 4120 6173
University of Southern Queensland
Springfield Campus
Telephone: +61 7 3470 4100
Fax: +61 7 3470 4201
Campus Location
- Toowoomba Campus
West Street
Toowoomba, Qld 4350
- Fraser Coast Campus
161 Old Maryborough Road
Hervey Bay, Qld 4655
- Springfield Campus
Sinnathamby Boulevard
Springfield Qld 3400
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Course Information
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Information for enrolling students
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Fees Schedule
Fees Schedule: Tuition Fees and Student Contribution amounts
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Minimum Entrance Requirements
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Scholarship Information
Scholarships
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Quality Information
Providers are audited every 5 years. USQ was audited in 2002
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Credit Transfer and Articulation Information
TAFE students
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