University of Southern Queensland: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

Education at the University of Southern Queensland

The University of Southern Queensland, Australia provides bachelor, master and doctoral programs to advance in your field of education through different study areas which are as follows:

• Agriculture and Environment
• Arts and Humanities
• Business and Management
• Aviation
• Engineering
• Education and Teaching
• Information and Communication Technology
• Media and Communication
• Law and Criminology
• Nursing and Allied Health
• Sciences
• Psychology and Human Services
• Surveying and Built Environment
• Visual and Performing Arts

Some USPs of USQ

Some of the unique features which distinguish USQ from other educational institutions are as follows:

• Admits students with a gap year or those who did not complete their high-school
• Separate college for facilitating indigenous education and research for Torres Strait Islanders and the Aboriginal community
• The Springfield campus is a digital production and performance hub with facilities like a radio station and state-of-the-art television studio
• Ipswich’s granny campus is a graceful mix of historic and modern buildings along with a library and has grand vistas featuring a living rainforest

QS World University Ranking and Other Rankings  

The University of Southern Queensland’s ranking as per the QS World Ranking 2022 is 701-750 and was accredited 5 credit stars. The Edurank Best universities ranking of 2021 placed the university on #1009 out of 14,160 in the world and #31 out of 40 in Australia. 

As per Edurank, the University of Southern Queensland’s acceptance rate is 69%. The US News and World Report placed USQ on #607 in Best Global Universities and #35 in Best Global Universities in Australia/New Zealand. 

Top Offered Courses at the University of Southern Queensland

The university provides a host of programs for students to choose from. Some of the top offered courses at USQ are as follows:

• Bachelor of Business - Major in Marketing
• Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honors) - Film, Television, and Radio
• Bachelor of Information Technology - Applied Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science in Astronomical and Space Science
• Master of Arts in Project Management
• Master of Spatial Science Technology (Geographic Information Systems)
• Master of Law (L.L.M) Sustainable Development Law

The University of Southern Queensland fees for domestic and international students are as follows:

Area of study	Undergraduate (for domestic students)	Undergraduate (for international students)	Postgraduate (for domestic students)	Postgraduate (for international students)	Doctoral (for domestic students)	Doctoral (for international students)
Business and Commerce	$2,900(INR 2.1 lakh approx.)	$3,360 (INR 2.5 lakh approx.)	$3,400 (INR 2.5 lakh approx.)	$3,920 (INR 2.9 lakh approx.)	$3,150(INR 2.34 lakh approx.)	$3,780(INR 2.81 lakh approx.)
Creative Arts and Media	$2,980 (INR 2.2 lakh approx.)	$3,360(INR 2.5 lakh approx.)	$2,880(INR 2.14 lakh approx.)	$3,810(INR 2.84 lakh approx.)	$3,150 (INR 2.34 lakh approx.)	$3,780(INR 2.81 lakh approx.)
Engineering and Built Environment	$3,660(INR 2.7 lakh approx.)	$4,410(INR 3.2 lakh approx.)	$3,550(INR 2.64 lakh approx.)	$4,400(INR 3.28 lakh approx.)	$3,830(INR 2.85 lakh approx.)	$4,630(INR 3.45 lakh approx.)
Education	$2,890(INR 2.15 lakh approx.)	$3,290(INR 2.45 lakh approx.)	$2,820(INR 2.10 lakh approx.)	$3,360 (INR 2.5 lakh approx.)	$3,150(INR 2.34 lakh approx.)	$3,780(INR 2.81 lakh approx.)
Humanities and Communication	$2,960(INR 2.20 lakh approx.)	$3,430(INR 2.55 lakh approx.)	$2,960(INR 2.20 lakh approx.)	$3,790(INR 2.82 lakh approx.)	$3,150(INR 2.34 lakh approx.)	$3,780(INR 2.81 lakh approx.)
Psychology	$3,030 (INR 2.26 lakh approx.)	$4,000(INR 2.98 lakh approx.)	$3,200(INR 2.38 lakh approx.)	$3,790(INR 2.82 lakh approx.)	$3,830(INR 2.85 lakh approx.)	$4,630(INR 3.45 lakh )
Health and Community	$3,030 (INR 2.26 lakh approx.)	$4,000(INR 2.98 lakh approx.)	$3,070(INR 2.28 lakh approx.)	$3,790(INR 2.82 lakh approx.)	$3,150(INR 2.34 lakh approx.)	$4,630(INR 3.45 lakh )
Information Technology	$3,030 (INR 2.26 lakh approx.)	$3,690(INR 2.75 lakh approx.)	$3,070(INR 2.28 lakh approx.)	$3,710(INR 2.76 lakh approx.)
Science (Computational)	$3,080(INR 2.29 lakh approx.)	$3,690(INR 2.75 lakh approx.)	$3,090(INR 2.30 lakh approx.)	$3,600(INR 2.68 lakh approx.)	$3,830(INR 2.85 lakh approx.)	$4,630(INR 3.45 lakh )
Science (Lab)	$3,480 (INR 2.59 lakh approx.)	$4,350(INR 3.24 lakh approx.)	$3,700(INR 2.75 lakh approx.)	$4,700(INR 3.5 lakh approx.)	$3,830(INR 2.85 lakh approx.)	$4,630(INR 3.45 lakh )
Law and Justice	$3,000(INR 2.23 lakh approx.)	$3,610 (INR 2.69 lakh approx.)	$3,640(INR 2.71 lakh approx.)	$3,890(INR 2.90 lakh approx.)	$3,150(INR 2.34 lakh approx.)	$3,780(INR 2.81 lakh approx.)
Pathway Programs (Tertiary Preparation Program)	$1,600(INR 1.19 lakh approx.)
Pathway Programs (Accelerated Entry, Foundation Diploma)*	$2,910(INR 2.17 lakh approx.)
Academic English (EAPP)	$430(INR 32,000 approx.)
Pathway programs (Foundation diploma)		$2,975 (INR 2.21 lakh approx.)

Disclaimer! All course fees and salaries are approximate amounts subject to change depending on various conditions.

Required Exams and Admission Requirements to Study at USQ

To get admission at USQ, there are some University of Southern Queensland requirements unique to each course that students must meet.

ATAR/Rank

Year 12 students seeking admission to USQ undergraduate degrees are assessed under ATAR. If a candidate does not have their Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank, then it would be derived by the university on the basis of their prior study, work experience, or professional qualifications.

Subject Prerequisites

The most common subject prerequisites for undergraduate degrees are English (4, SA), Math A (4, SA), Math B (4, SA), and Science (4, SA). This means that you should be able to demonstrate four semesters at an academically sound level.

Interviews, Auditions, and Folios

Some of the creative degrees at the University of Southern Queensland require students to appear for an interview or audition along with a folio of previous work.

Referee Reports

To get admission in some of the Psychology degrees, a student needs to submit their referee report to prove their sustainability. 

Work Experience

Having work experience will be beneficial as that can be used to convert into an entry rank. 

• English language proficiency
• IELTS score of 5.5 with no band less than 5
• TOEFL (paper-based) - 525
• TOEFL (Internet-based) - 213
• Pearson (PTE Academic) - Minimum 50 with no communicative score less than 50

Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Requirement

Students seeking to stay on-campus need to show that they are coming to Australia on a student visa to gain a quality education. To address the GTE requirement, students need to provide a personal statement as a part of the application. 

Available Scholarships at the University

The University of Southern Queensland offers three scholarship programs that meet different needs of the students which are as follows:

USQ Equity Scholarship

For students going through financial hardships in commencing or continuing undergraduate programs.

Indigenous Student Success Program (ISSP)

To assist students from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and students who are facing financial hardships in commencing or continuing their undergraduate or postgraduate programs.

Destination Australia Scholarship 

Available for students enrolled at USQ Toowoomba to support domestic students in commencing full-time on-campus studies. 

Placements at USQ

According to the Good Universities Guide, 2022, the University of Southern Queensland was ranked #1 on the basis of graduate starting salary. USQ’s initiative named Access and Career Fair helps students to set their foot in the industry. They offer networking opportunities to gain opportunities to develop the student’s skills and expertise. 

Some companies have rolling intakes throughout the year. The Graduate recruitment programs at the University have one recruitment period per year. Enrolling in the program will help you to keep a tap on the companies that are coming to the university and you can monitor it through Access by logging in to your student ID. 

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