The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) is a public comprehensive university located in Queensland, Australia. Here are some detailed information about USQ:

Overview

Founded in 1967, originally as part of the Queensland Institute of Technology; officially became a university in 1992.

Country: Australia

Main campus locations:

Toowoomba Main Campus

Springfield

Ipswich

Educational Philosophy

USQ is committed to providing high-quality education and research to meet the needs of students and promote their career development. The school focuses on innovative teaching methods, practical learning, and close cooperation with the industry to ensure that the course content keeps pace with the times.

Disciplines and Courses

Undergraduate Courses

Business School: Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Human Resources Management, etc.

Education School: Primary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, etc.

Engineering and Surveying School: Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, etc.

Science School: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Information Technology, Mathematics, etc.

Health School: Nursing, Midwifery, Public Health, Psychology, etc.

Arts School: Media, Visual Arts, Music, Performing Arts, etc.

Graduate Courses

Master's Program: Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Education, Master of Public Health, Master of Information Technology, Master of Engineering Management, etc.

Doctoral Program: Offers doctoral degrees in multiple disciplines and encourages students to conduct in-depth research work

Features

Distance Education: USQ is one of Australia's leading online education providers, providing a flexible way of learning for students who cannot study on campus.

Teaching Quality: The school is known for its high-quality teaching and has received high ratings in multiple professional fields.

Research Strength: Has significant research results in agriculture, astronomy, materials science, health sciences, and other fields.

Internationalization: Attracts students from all over the world and has a diverse campus culture.

Industry Connections: Maintains close ties with the industry and provides a wealth of internship and employment opportunities.

Modern facilities: The campus has advanced teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries and sports facilities.

Community involvement: Actively participate in community service and social responsibility projects to promote regional development.

Graduate employment rate: The school has a high graduate employment rate and good graduate satisfaction.

Small class teaching: Many courses have small class sizes to ensure that every student can get full attention and support.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate admission requirements:

Completion of high school with good grades

English proficiency requirements (usually IELTS 6.0 or above, no less than 6.0 in each single component, which may vary depending on the specific course)

Postgraduate admission requirements:

Undergraduate degree in a related field

English proficiency requirements (usually IELTS 6.5 or above, no less than 6.0 in each single component, which may vary depending on the specific course)

Some courses may require relevant work experience or pass specific exams

Costs

Tuition fees: Tuition fees vary depending on the course and level. Generally speaking, international undergraduate tuition fees are around AUD 22,000 to 30,000 per year, and postgraduate tuition fees may be higher.

Living expenses: Depends on individual lifestyle and location, but estimated annual living expenses are between $15,000 and $20,000.

Contact details

Address:

Toowoomba Campus: West Street, Toowoomba QLD 4350, Australia

Springfield Campus: University Drive, Springfield Central QLD 4300, Australia

Ipswich Campus: 11 Salisbury Road, Ipswich QLD 4305, Australia

Tel: +61 7 4631 2000