Moving overseas to study in a foreign country is a big commitment, so the university you choose should offer you the same level of commitment. Studying at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) means you will be joining hundreds of international students who believe they experience the best student support in Australia!
About Us
Around 25,000 students from over 100 countries take advantage of our flexible learning options each year by studying:
- at one of our three Australian campuses
- by online (distance) education
- through one of our USQ Education
Partners in your own country.
Recognition
USQ is highly recognised for the commitment and support we provide to our students:
- 2010 - rated first in Australia for support experience*
- 2010 - Australian Award for University Teaching (innovative use of technologies to promote student learning) **
- 2010 - Australian Award for University Teaching (enhancing access to music education for diverse groups of students)**
- 2009 - placed first in Queensland and fourth in Australia in an independent student satisfaction survey ***
- 2009 - Australian Award for University Teaching (innovative use of web technologies for enhancing student learning in multi-modal delivery)**
Depending on your choice of degree, you can choose to study at any of our three campuses within southern Queensland, Australia, or through a number of partners located in various countries around the world. Our Australian campuses are located in regional Queensland - at Toowoomba, Springfield and on the Fraser Coast - where the cost of living is relatively low and the atmosphere is safe and friendly.
*International Student Barometer Survey, 2010
**Australian Learning and Teaching Council
***Sweeney Survey, 2009
Student Services
Support network
USQ is focused on giving you the best opportunity to succeed at tertiary study by providing support designed to enhance your university experience regardless of how you choose to study. Our professionally accredited staff offer support services for both on-campus and distance education students, from airport reception and transfer through to online study support.
For more information about what USQ has to offer you as an on-campus student please visit our website: www.usq.edu.au/international/arrive, or if you plan to study via distance education (online) please refer to: www.usq.edu.au/international/study-where-you-live.
Accommodation
If you are coming to study on-campus you will find a wide range of high quality student accommodation available at reasonable prices. Some accommodation
options have been developed to cater specifically to your needs as a USQ student, and are located within walking distance to the university campus.
Courses
Areas of study
USQ programs are designed with the aim of preparing industry-ready and internationally qualified graduates. We prepare you to be a leader in our rapidly changing world.
Our programs are offered from diploma to doctorate level in the following areas of study:
- English language and pathways
- business, commerce and law
- creative arts
- education
- engineering and spatial science
- health
- humanities and mass communication
- information technology
- sciences
- research (in all areas of study).
How to apply
You can apply online by visiting our website: http://icon.usq.edu.au
Locations
Fraser Coast
161 Old Maryborough Road HERVEY BAY QLD Australia
Toowoomba
West Street TOOWOOMBA QLD Australia
Springfield
Sinnathamby Boulevard SPRINGFIELD LAKES QLD Australia
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Student Profiles
Swechha Rai , Nepal
Bachelor of Nursing
I was born in Nepal and I always dreamt of working abroad where I could get to know more about advanced technologies and knowledge about nursing. I chose USQ as it recognised my prior learning, fees were affordable and it sounded like a dream: friendly staff, smaller sized classes and face-to-face teaching. Sometimes I would be confused - but the teachers were so fantastic. I would recommend USQ to everyone - they won't regret it. I am now working as a registered nurse, this was my dream and I am fulfilling it.