University of Southern Queensland

University of Southern Queensland

About
The University of Southern Queensland (USQ), established in 1967, has a reputation for delivering internationally recognised courses. The university aims to extend its global influence through flexible learning methods such as distance education. In fact, more than two third of the student population study by this method alone. USQ has a total international student enrolment of well over 4,000. Of this number, around 1,ooo study on-campus and the rest by distance education. The university provides a friendly and comfortable learning environment for international students. USQ has a total student population of 23,500.

Cricos Code: 00244B

Main Countries of Origin
The main source countries for international students include Singapore, Japan, India & Africa.

Major areas of study

International students can choose from the following fields which include :

• Accounting & Finance
• Arts & Humanities
• Business Management
• Computing
• Engineering
• Journalism
• Nursing
• Science
• Education
• English language & Foundation Studies

International Student Services

• Assistance with visa applications
• Enrolment Assistance
• Health Insurance
• Airport Reception
• Accomodation Assistance
• Student Welfare & Counselling

Accommodation
International students can choose from on-campus accomodation, homestay accomodation or Shared accomodation depending on your lifestyle preference. 

Orientation
Free orientation programs are held for international students which are also compulsory in order to help them adjust to a new learning environment.

Scholarship availability
The University of Southern Queensland awards a research scholarship to an international post-graduate student on the basis of academic merit.

By Neil Rao