University Of Southern Queensland (USQ)

Postal address for enquiries:
Recruitment and Admissions Centre
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba QLD 4350 

Telephone: (Free call) 1800 269 500; (International) +61 7 4631 5543

Facsimile: (International) + 61 7 4635 5550

Email: study@usq.edu.au 
Website: www.usq.edu.au

At the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) students are their number one priority. When you study with USQ you receive the one-to-one support they are famous for – regardless of whether you study on campus or by distance education. From the moment you enrol you will have your very own Student Relationship Officer ( SROs) who are in a team designed to answer all your questions and help you through your journey as a USQ student. Whether you decide to experience university study at either of the three campuses (Toowoomba, Springfield or Fraser Coast), by distance
education, online, or a combination of all three – you will find the support of a real community, wherever you are. With thousands of students from all walks and stages of life, USQ are proof that university can work for you. With flexible program structures and passionate staff, their goal is the success of each and every student.

As a USQ student, you become part of a large extended family. Currently, there are more than 25,000 USQ students completing their studies throughout Australia and the world. There are people just like you studying USQ courses in over 100 different countries, with more than 80 nationalities represented on our three campuses. If you study via distance education, USQ have made it easy for you to connect with other students who can greatly enrich your learning journey.

Many of the programs offer a three semester intake, so you can start your degree when you’re ready. A three semester offering means you can fast-track your degree by taking on additional subjects over the summer. If you move interstate or across the world, your dreams and goals can move with you. Being a USQ student means you can complete your qualifications wherever you find yourself. Similarly, if your family or work situation changes, you might decide to lighten your study load or increase to full-time study. It is entirely up to you.

Toowoomba Campus

The main campus is located on 75.6ha of landscaped grounds in Toowoomba, one of Australia’s largest inland cities, located just an hour and a half west of Brisbane. In the past 10 years Toowoomba has twice been voted Australia’s best city to live in.

The campus has three residential colleges, television studios, a state-of-the-art
library, performing arts theatre, concert hall, sciences and engineering laboratories, modern lecture theatres, 24 hour access computer laboratories, a sports and recreation centre and many sports grounds. The Toowoomba campus also has numerous retail facilities, including a bookshop, post office, doctor, gymnasium, hairdresser, banks, and ATMs. Australia’s largest traditional Japanese garden is adjacent to the campus, a wonderful place to go and have lunch. USQ Toowoomba is a fun, vibrant campus and you’ll find plenty of ways to unwind and make the most out of your university experience. There are cafés and eateries, the University Club, events organised by the Student Guild, and a huge range of sports and social clubs.

Springfield campus

USQ’s Springfield campus opened in 2006. Today, there are more than 1500 students enrolled on-campus in the areas of arts, business, education, engineering, law, and psychology. USQ Springfield is located in Education City, just 25 minutes drive from Brisbane and 40 minutes from the Gold Coast.

USQ Springfield’s ‘Community Centred – Career Focused’ theme provides a student-focused educational environment with the latest in program delivery and technology. Education City has facilities including a café/restaurant and bar, convenience store, and BBQ area. The campus is adjacent to the new regional parkland with extensive water play and recreational areas, and is only a few minutes walk from the Orion Springfield Town Centre shopping and entertainment precinct site.

Fraser Coast campus

USQ Fraser Coast is located on one of Australia’s most beautiful pieces of coastline, at Hervey Bay in Queensland. The campus is in walking distance of shops, sporting facilities and the calm bay waters, which are perfect for diving, swimming, snorkeling, boating, and fishing. The campus caters to small class sizes and prides itself on personal face-to-face teaching and supportive distance learning. It has state-of-the-art technology and provides ready access to global information and resources. USQ Fraser Coast is located in one the country’s fastest growing campuses and is located in one of Australia’s most rapidly developing and beautiful regional cities.

Distance education

Going to university is a great chance for you to develop and grow as an individual and to study a subject you love in a supportive and challenging environment. Studying by distance education provides you with the opportunity to study, regardless of your location. It allows you to continue to fulfil other life commitments, such as work, family or travel. Studying by distance education means you can vary the number of courses you take
each semester to suit your circumstances. You can choose to study part of your program at home by distance education and part on campus at the Toowoomba, Springfield or Fraser Coast campuses.

USQ has been providing distance education programs for many years, and is an international leader in off campus or distance education. More than 75 percent of USQ students study by distance and they provide distance education for students in over 80 countries. USQ was also the inaugural winner of the International Council for Open
and Distance Learning (ICDE) prize for institutional excellence for its global education
initiatives and expertise in providing flexible learning opportunities around the world.

Student Facilities

USQ offers a wide range of student life, learning and support services; including sporting facilities, food services, social, cultural, health and medical, counselling, disability, orientation, financial assistance, ATSI support, and academic learning services.

Student Accommodation

USQ offers student accommodation at each of its campuses. On-campus accommodation is available at Toowoomba and Springfield. All three campuses offer a range of off-campus accommodation. For further information visit  www.usq.edu.au/accommodation.

Institution Scholarships

USQ offers scholarships for on-campus study and distance study. A full list of scholarships, the application procedures and closing dates is available at
www.usq.edu.au/scholarships.

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