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About University of Southern Queensland

The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is Australia’s leading regional university. With a strong focus on research, teaching and positive student experience, we provide high-quality flexible degrees producing Australia’s highest-paid graduates4. Our students benefit from flexible options of on-campus studies, delivered across three campuses in Queensland, Australia, online and multimodal study options and through trusted national and international education partners. UniSQ is ranked in the top 400 universities2 and 58 young universities worldwide3. UniSQ is also rated as a QS 5 Star university and ranked 5/5 stars in Australia for graduate employment and graduate starting salaries1.


Our students benefit from flexible options of on-campus studies, delivered across three campuses (Toowoomba, Springfield and Ipswich) in Queensland, Australia, online and multimodal study options and through trusted national and international education partners.


We have an unrelenting quest for research excellence, with a focus on making impactful difference both nationally and globally. Our lecturers are engaged with their fields as industry professionals, integrating real-world know-how with teaching and learning expertise. Our research agenda addresses critical global challenges to deliver positive change with industries and across our local and global communities.


At UniSQ, we want our students to strive for success and to invest in their future. We offer a wide range of scholarships to support international students through their undergraduate, postgraduate or research journeys. Our scholarships may also assist with textbook, practical experience, accommodation, or living expenses. Some scholarships will be one-off payments, while others will continue for the length of your degree.


We have become a leading Australian multi-campus teaching and research institution, offering a comprehensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research training programs. With cutting-edge facilities, personalised student support services, low cost of living, and easy access to major tourist destinations, students can make the most of their studies in Australia with UniSQ. 


CRICOS: QLD 00244B | NSW 02225M | TEQSA PRV12081


1 QS Stars World University Rankings, 2024
2 Times Higher Education World Universities Rankings, 2025
3 Times Higher Education Young Universities Rankings, 2024
4 QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey, National Report, Undergraduate Results, 2023

About University of Southern Queensland

The University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ) is Australia’s leading regional university. With a strong focus on research, teaching and positive student experience, we provide high-quality flexible degrees producing Australia’s highest-paid graduates4. Our students benefit from flexible options of on-campus studies, delivered across three campuses in Queensland, Australia, online and multimodal study options and through trusted national and international education partners. UniSQ is ranked in the top 400 universities2 and 58 young universities worldwide3. UniSQ is also rated as a QS 5 Star university and ranked 5/5 stars in Australia for graduate employment and graduate starting salaries1.


Our students benefit from flexible options of on-campus studies, delivered across three campuses (Toowoomba, Springfield and Ipswich) in Queensland, Australia, online and multimodal study options and through trusted national and international education partners.


We have an unrelenting quest for research excellence, with a focus on making impactful difference both nationally and globally. Our lecturers are engaged with their fields as industry professionals, integrating real-world know-how with teaching and learning expertise. Our research agenda addresses critical global challenges to deliver positive change with industries and across our local and global communities.


At UniSQ, we want our students to strive for success and to invest in their future. We offer a wide range of scholarships to support international students through their undergraduate, postgraduate or research journeys. Our scholarships may also assist with textbook, practical experience, accommodation, or living expenses. Some scholarships will be one-off payments, while others will continue for the length of your degree.


We have become a leading Australian multi-campus teaching and research institution, offering a comprehensive range of undergraduate, postgraduate and research training programs. With cutting-edge facilities, personalised student support services, low cost of living, and easy access to major tourist destinations, students can make the most of their studies in Australia with UniSQ. 


CRICOS: QLD 00244B | NSW 02225M | TEQSA PRV12081


1 QS Stars World University Rankings, 2024
2 Times Higher Education World Universities Rankings, 2025
3 Times Higher Education Young Universities Rankings, 2024
4 QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey, National Report, Undergraduate Results, 2023

Available programs

Our undergraduate graduates receive the highest starting salary in Australia. This contributes to UniSQ being the a 5/5 star University in Australia for graduate starting salary. Experience world-class lecturers, small class sizes and flexible learning options at a university where the little things count as much the big results we deliver. Choose from a wide range of degrees available on-campus, online or in a blended mode across broad fields of study:

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

Other study options

  • Double degrees
  • English Language
  • Pathways
  • Single courses
  • UniSQ UpSkill

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Diploma of Arts

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We are rated 5/5 stars for graduate starting salary. Our lecturers and researchers come from industry, leveraging their networks and connections to inform course development and delivery ensuring our students are career-ready and industry-focused at the completion of their studies with us. Through postgraduate coursework or research masters degrees, we have a global outlook and we offer industry partnership opportunities placing us ahead of the pack. It is these industry links that will benefit you to launch your career to the next level. It goes a long way in explaining why our graduates are highly sought after and have a high starting salary in Australia. Choose from a wide range of degrees available on-campus, online or in a blended mode from across a wide range of study areas including:

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

Other study options

  • Double degrees
  • English Language
  • Pathways
  • Single courses
  • UniSQ UpSkill

Graduate Research School

Our graduate research students have access to a wide range of facilities and are mentored by our researchers and partners, creating a supportive and rewarding research environment. Our innovative Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programs broaden students’ horizons and prepare them for challenging careers in their chosen fields, to enhance their employability and innovation skills. The following research training programs are available through our Graduate Research School:

  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Professional doctoral degrees
  • Masters by Research
  • Professional research masters degrees
  • Cotutelle doctoral degrees (joint PhD)
  • Cotutelle and Joint PhD programs.


Our Cotutelle PhD program opens doors to Australian and international research students to conduct a PhD program across two universities:

  • Joint enrolment at UniSQ and an overseas university
  • Separate progress assessments
  • A single thesis submitted simultaneously to both universities
  • Separate examination
  • Two testamurs
  • Two graduation ceremonies.

All candidates must meet the entry requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy at UniSQ and the partner institution.

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