University of Southern Queensland

Toowoomba, Queensland
Public-University

Overview

The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) is a medium-sized, regional, public university based in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, with three university campuses at Toowoomba, Springfield and Ipswich. It offers courses in law, health, engineering, the sciences, business, education, and the arts. The institution was established in 1967.

Students choose to study at USQ across five faculties – Arts, Business, Education, Engineering and Surveying and Sciences. USQ Toowoomba campus is one of the most modern and well equipped in Australia. The Phoenix building is a purpose built Arts/Business building that houses the Australian Graduate School of Business. It incorporates world class teaching facilities including Harvard style lecture theatres and syndicate rooms. The University library provides students with an extensive collection of texts and journals as well as extensive online databases.

USQ has a good reputation of providing students with industry-based undergraduate degrees in a flexible and supportive environment. Students have an option to study on-campus or via online or distance education. The university offers undergraduate courses in business and commerce, creative arts and media, education, health and community, engineering and built environment, humanities and communication, information technology, law and justice and sciences.

To apply for an undergraduate university degree at USQ, students must have a recognized previous academic qualification. Undergraduate students can gain international experience and intercultural skills by participating in USQ’s study abroad and study exchange programs. Scholarships are also granted to eligible students studying a bachelor degree.

USQ overseas students can choose from a wide array of undergraduate study areas. International students can also study English language programs to prepare them for entry into a USQ degree. The university acknowledges the struggles that overseas students encounter in Australia thus, USQ has prepared numerous support programs and services.

Prior to arriving in Australia, international students are briefed accordingly with regards to the necessary preparations, flight bookings and accommodation. Free transportation is also available at the airport once the student arrives. Orientations, briefings and international student scholarships are as well available to international students.

USQ offers scholarships to outstanding domestic and international students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership and participation in the wider community. Students may also be eligible for scholarship if their ability to achieve full academic potential is affected by financial hardship. Scholarships are available for both future students and continuing students.

A considerable number of external scholarships are available at USQ. Students are eligible to apply for scholarships offered by other organizations and Australian Government departments. Examples of these scholarships include World Nomads Scholarship, Roberta Sykes Scholarship, the ACAS/ Coca-Cola agriculture scholarships, Fullbright scholarships and Stayz scholarship.

#22nd in Best Global Universities in Australia
Type Public University
Size Medium
10,698 Students
Location
Toowoomba
Queensland

Learning

Courses Available

Diploma
  • Natural Sciences
Bachelor
  • Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
  • Arts
  • Biology and Biomedical Sciences
  • Business and Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Environment
  • Health and Nursing
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Information Technology and Computer Science
  • Law and Legal Studies
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Sciences

Applying

How to Apply?

Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

6.0 Minimum IELTS Score
TOEFL, PTE, CAE, CPE, FCE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
May
06
Semester 2 Application Deadline
Sep
09
Semester 3 Application Deadline

Cost and Scholarships

AUD 3,425
Median Tuition Fee

Types of Scholarships Available

Merit
Departmental

Scholarships

Chancellor's Scholarship
Total Worth $24 000 (32-unit degree), or $18 000 (24-unit degree)
Eligibility and Requirements To be considered, prospective students must: be a domestic student currently residing in Australia have completed Year 12 in 2023. be a commencing student be intending to enrol full-time at UniSQ in a bachelor's degree program prior to 30 September 2024.
Application Deadline --
Other Details There is no application process for this scholarship.
International Student Support Scholarship - 2024
Total Worth maximum value of 10% of the tuition fees for the duration of the approved award program and will be applied as a 10% reduction of the tuition fees.
Eligibility and Requirements Applicants must: be an international student be enrolled in on-campus, external or online mode be a commencing student (i.e. be new to UniSQ) in 2024 receive an offer to study within one of the study periods in 2024, in an award level program offered by the University of Southern Queensland meet the academic and English requirements for the UniSQ award program for which they apply not be in receipt of another UniSQ tuition fee scholarship not be a sponsored student, unless student is sponsored by an NGO or a government of a low or middle income country not be studying through an offshore partner.
Application Deadline Applications will remain open across all study periods in 2024.
Other Details Applicants must: complete an international student application and be provided an Offer Letter by the closing date. Submit the admission application directly or through a UniSQ approved education agent.
Bupa International Student Scholarship
Total Worth maximum value of $2000
Eligibility and Requirements Applicants must: be an international on-campus student not be a sponsored student have an offer to study full-time, on-campus in an award program by the scholarship application closing date
Application Deadline July 22 2024
Other Details Application must be made via the UniSQ Scholarships Online Application Management System. Applicants must: address each personal statement question below (200 words maximum per question): what influenced and motivated you to choose your intended study program at UniSQ why are you interested in studying in Australia how will receipt of this scholarship help you progress through your studies at UniSQ provide proof of residence as directed in the application process.