Founded in 1967, the University of Southern Queensland is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Toowoomba (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Queensland. This institution also has branch campuses in Hervey Bay, Springfield Lakes and Brisbane. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, University of Southern Queensland (USQ) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Australian higher education institution. University of Southern Queensland (USQ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 57-year-old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 100% making this Australian higher education organization a non-selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USQ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | University of Southern Queensland |
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Acronym | USQ |
Founded | 1967 |
Motto | Per Studia Mens Nova Through study the mind is made new |
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Address | West Street Toowoomba 4350 Queensland Australia |
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Other locations | Hervey Bay, Springfield Lakes and Brisbane |
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The following University of Southern Queensland's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Southern Queensland's academic range and degree level offering.
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic University of Southern Queensland's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has University of Southern Queensland a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
University of Southern Queensland's acceptance rate range is 100% making this institution a non-selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
University of Southern Queensland has more than 2100 international students.Tip: search for University of Southern Queensland's admission policy with the uniRank Search Engine
University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.
uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for University of Southern Queensland.
University of Southern Queensland has an enrollment range of 10,000-14,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).
University of Southern Queensland is a public higher education institution.
University of Southern Queensland is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Rural setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
University of Southern Queensland does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of University of Southern Queensland's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of University of Southern Queensland's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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University of Southern Queensland is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Department of Education and Training of Australia
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uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Southern Queensland's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.
Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.
uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Southern Queensland 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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Site last updated: Wednesday, 28 August 2024
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Facebook
University of Southern Queensland's Facebook page
X (Twitter)
University of Southern Queensland's X (formerly Twitter) page
YouTube
University of Southern Queensland's YouTube channel
Instagram
University of Southern Queensland's Instagram page
LinkedIn
University of Southern Queensland's main LinkedIn profile
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