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- #401 Ranking
- 357 Courses
- 447 Academic Staff
- 11,841 Students
- 2,131 Students (int'l)
- 7,223 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
Distance Learning Courses
Business & Management (83)
- GCBU Business (Finance)
- GDBZ Business (Finance)
- Associate Degree Construction Management
- Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy
- BCNM Journalism Extended
- Master MBIZ
- BCNM Marketing
- MRES Master of Research
- GCPR Public Relations
- GDPR Public Relations
Engineering & Technology (74)
- Postgraduate Certificate Agricultural Engineering
- Postgraduate Diploma Agricultural Engineering
- BBSC Biomedical Sciences
- GCNS Civil Engineering
- B.Eng. Civil Engineering (Honours)
- Associate Degree Construction Management
- GEPR Engineering Practice
- B.Eng. Environmental Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate Environmental Engineering
- Bachelor Environmental Engineering (Honours)
- B.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
- Postgraduate Diploma Mechanical Engineering
- M.Eng. Mechanical Engineering
- M.Eng. Power Engineering
- Postgraduate Diploma Power Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate Power Engineering
- B.Eng. Power Engineering (Honours)
- MSPT Surveying
Social Sciences (73)
- M.Sc. Applied Climate Science
- BSCI Counselling
- BHMS Counselling
- Pre-Bachelor Diploma of Human Services and Development
- Bachelor Geographic Information Systems
- BCNM Journalism
- B.A. Journalism Studies
- Master MBIZ
- BSCI Psychology
- BSCH Psychology (Honours)
- BPHS Psychology (Honours)
- GCPR Public Relations
- BCNM Public Relations
- Bachelor Surveying
- BCNM Television and Radio
Medicine & Health (69)
- BBSC Biomedical Sciences
- MCPS Clinical Psychology
- BSCI Counselling
- B.Sc. Food Science
- BSCI Human Physiology
- Bachelor Human Services (Honours)
- BHEH Midwifery (Honours)
- BHEH Nursing (Honours)
- BSCI Psychology
- BPHS Psychology (Honours)
- BSCH Psychology (Honours)
- GDPH Public Health
- GCPU Public Health
- MPUH Public Health
- GDSI Sport and Exercise
- BSES Sport and Exercise
- GCSE Sport and Exercise
- MSCN Sport and Exercise
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (55)
- GCSC Agricultural Science
- GDSI Agricultural Science
- M.Sc. Applied Climate Science
- GCSC Applied Data Science
- GCSC Astronomy
- MSCN Astrophysics
- B.Sc. Biology
- GCBU Business (Finance)
- GDBZ Business (Finance)
- GCSC Chemistry
- GCSC Computing
- BSCH Computing (Honours)
- Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy
- Bachelor Geographic Information Systems
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- GCSC Physics
- BSCH Psychology (Honours)
- Bachelor Wildlife Management
- BSCI Wine Science
- GCSC Wine Science
Computer Science & IT (52)
- GCSC Applied Data Science
- BSCI Computing
- GCSC Computing
- BSCH Computing (Honours)
- Bachelor Geographic Information Systems
- MISP Information Systems
- MRES Master of Research
- GCPU Public Health
- GCST Surveying
- GDST Surveying
- MSPT Surveying
- Bachelor Surveying
- Bachelor Surveying (Honours)
Education & Training (35)
- BECH Early Childhood
- Postgraduate Certificate Education (Career Development)
- Postgraduate Certificate Education (Counselling in Education Contexts)
- BEDU Education - Primary
Humanities (30)
- Ph.D. Doctor of Philosophy
- BGEN General Studies
- B.A. Journalism Studies
- B.A. Legal Studies
- Bachelor Music Major Music Practice
- BCAH Theatre (Honours)
- Bachelor Theatre Major Theatre Making
Journalism & Media (27)
- BCNM Journalism
- BCNM Journalism Extended
- B.A. Journalism Studies
- BCNM Marketing
- GCPR Public Relations
- GDPR Public Relations
- BCNM Public Relations
- BCNM Television and Radio
Arts, Design & Architecture (23)
- BCAH Music (Honours)
- Bachelor Music Major Music Practice
- Bachelor Music Major Musical Communication
- BCAH Theatre (Honours)
- Bachelor Theatre Major Theatre Making
Law (21)
- L.L.B. Bachelor of Laws
- L.L.B. Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- LL.M. Commercial Law
- LLMC Comparative Law
- LLMC International Law
- DJUR Juris Doctor
- B.A. Legal Studies
- LLMC Public Law
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (20)
- GDSI Agricultural Science
- BSCI Animal Science
- M.Sc. Applied Climate Science
- GCST Surveying
- GDST Surveying
- MSPT Surveying
Applied Sciences & Professions (12)
- Pre-Bachelor Diploma of Human Services and Development
- B.Sc. Food Science
- GCSC Wine Science
Agriculture & Forestry (11)
- Postgraduate Certificate Agricultural Engineering
- Postgraduate Diploma Agricultural Engineering
- GCSC Agricultural Science
- GDSI Agricultural Science
- BSCI Animal Science
- Bachelor Wildlife Management
- BSCI Wine Science
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (7)
About
History
- Woven into the fabric of USQ is the vision and determination of many University and community members who, over the years, have contributed to the expansion and growth of the University.
- The USQ Historical Archives play an important role in preserving the history and memory of the University. Members of the public are welcome to view the various exhibitions and displays available.
Education
USQ successfully blends access with excellence and is a leading university for student experience and graduate outcomes. USQ aims to demonstrate leadership and innovation in the quality of the student experience and to be a source of graduates who excel in the workplace and develop as leaders.
Research
- Our vision is to employ world-leading research to help create world-changing results. From driverless tractors that help farmers to do more with less, to discovering new planets that will help us better look after our own, we're proud to deliver thinking that works.
- We are committed to performing research that is not only of academic relevance, but is engaging with industry and our stakeholders and contributing to innovation that benefits our communities and the nation.
- Our research is focused on tackling national and global challenges affecting agriculture, natural resource management, and people living and doing business in regional areas.
Career
The Careers & Employability Team offer one-on-one career planning sessions. We can help you to understand how your values, attributes and life experiences contribute to your career goals.
Within our sessions, we can help you to:- develop career management skills
- set goals and strategies to help you with your career decisions
- make sound career decisions and set directions
- discover resources to support career decisions and actions
- plan for employment after graduation.
Services
Student services
Academic Board, the principal advisory committee to Council on academic matters, is concerned with monitoring the academic activities of the University’s faculties, and the promotion and encouragement of teaching, scholarship and research. Underpinning this is the role of academic policy development and review. Academic Board is supported by a number of standing committees.
Housing services
- Toowoomba: Our Residential Colleges are located on-campus at USQ Toowoomba. Whether you want the whole package with meals included or to share a kitchen, USQ Residential Colleges offers a great uni experience.
- Springfield: The Education City Residential Village located just 100 metres from USQ Springfield provides a friendly residential community environment. The modern four to seven bedroom townhouses are fully furnished and include appliances. The Education City Residential Village is independently provided and managed by Hive on behalf of Education City.
- Ipswich: Off-campus accommodation at the USQ Ipswich campus is independently owned and operated
Library services
USQ Library provides a supportive, connected and intuitive experience that enables:
- students to develop the confidence, resilience and skills required to reach their potential as engaged, informed and productive citizens, and
- staff to access the tools, supports and systems required to reach their potential as world-class teachers, researchers and professionals.
ICT services
The USQ Wireless Network, run on eduroam, provides staff and students, as well as our guest from participating institutions with internet access across all campuses.
Medical services
- Health and Medical Service
A confidential, accessible, and affordable health service is available to current students and employees. Services include medical services and appointments, pathology services and vaccinations.
- Health and Wellbeing Network
Student Life
Campus life
- USQ Toowoomba
- USQ Springfield
- USQ Ipswich
- USQ Hub@Stanthorpe
Sports facilities
The Works health and recreation club located at each campus, offers an extensive free weights area, large cardio area, skills zone area, creche and a variety of classes as well as Personal Trainers to assist with fitness and health needs.
Student clubs
Clubs and societies are a core part of student life at USQ, bringing together vibrant and diverse communities and providing opportunities for current USQ students. Each of our clubs has a purpose and it is likely there is one focused on something you are passionate about. By joining even one of the many clubs available, you will not only have the opportunity to create great friendships, capture lasting memories and have a blast, but you can also build skills that will help further your career.
Accreditation
The University of Southern Queensland is accredited by the US based Distance Education Training Council (DETC), US Department of Education and Council of Higher Education (CHEA) and the US Department of Education.
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