University of Southern Queensland: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1041 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #39 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #32 of 40 | In Australia |
| #37 of 1,009 | For Information Technology |
| Top50% | For 145 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Enrollment
- 18,388
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- usq.edu.au
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 70% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Completion of 12 years of schooling or equivalent with passes at required levels |
| Academic Calendar | February to November (February - July; July-November). (Summer Term, November to February) |
| Enrollment | 18,388 |
| Full time employee | 340 |
| Student:staff ratio | 54:1 |
We've calculated the 70% acceptance rate for University of Southern Queensland based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Southern Queensland is a world-class research university with 19,037 scientific papers published and 453,292 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Physics, Biology, Political Science, Law, Medicine, and Geography and Cartography.
University of Southern Queensland majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 41 | 43 |
| 1993 | 44 | 51 |
| 1994 | 58 | 115 |
| 1995 | 92 | 122 |
| 1996 | 101 | 196 |
| 1997 | 92 | 243 |
| 1998 | 97 | 384 |
| 1999 | 127 | 494 |
| 2000 | 127 | 625 |
| 2001 | 132 | 754 |
| 2002 | 190 | 1118 |
| 2003 | 208 | 1335 |
| 2004 | 218 | 1633 |
| 2005 | 292 | 2140 |
| 2006 | 323 | 2529 |
| 2007 | 342 | 3028 |
| 2008 | 374 | 3625 |
| 2009 | 475 | 4647 |
| 2010 | 552 | 5318 |
| 2011 | 725 | 6525 |
| 2012 | 681 | 7737 |
| 2013 | 662 | 9185 |
| 2014 | 646 | 10407 |
| 2015 | 704 | 11941 |
| 2016 | 751 | 12990 |
| 2017 | 933 | 15451 |
| 2018 | 1149 | 21370 |
| 2019 | 1224 | 27499 |
| 2020 | 1379 | 37989 |
| 2021 | 1557 | 52315 |
| 2022 | 1557 | 61828 |
| 2023 | 1640 | 68732 |
| 2024 | 1434 | 75449 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Southern Queensland gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Domestic Tuition Fee (per unit) | International Tuition Fee (per unit) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | $2,880 | $3,360 |
| Bachelor of Business and Commerce | $3,360 | $3,840 |
| Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) | $3,360 | $3,840 |
| Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) | $4,320 | $4,800 |
| Bachelor of Information Technology | $3,360 | $3,840 |
| Bachelor of Nursing | $3,360 | $3,840 |
| Bachelor of Science | $3,360 | $3,840 |
| Master of Business Administration | $4,320 | $4,800 |
| Master of Education | $4,320 | $4,800 |
| Master of Engineering Science | $4,320 | $4,800 |
| Master of Information Technology | $4,320 | $4,800 |
| Master of Nursing Studies | $4,320 | $4,800 |
| PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) | $4,320 | $4,800 |
The University of Southern Queensland has financial aid programs.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Southern Queensland.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Graduate Certificate/Diploma | Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Social Work, Sports |
|---|---|
| Master Degree | Accountancy, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Clinical Psychology, Computer Science, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Information Sciences, Law, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work |
| Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Clinical Psychology, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Health Administration, Natural Sciences |
University of Southern Queensland alumni
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Jason Gann
- Occupations
- writerscreenwriteractorstage actorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Jason Gann is an Australian-born former actor, comedian, writer and producer. He is best known for his role as the title character in the Australian comedy series Wilfred, directed by Tony Rogers, and the U.S. reboot of the same name.
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Jamus Lim
- Enrolled in the University of Southern Queensland
- 1996-1998 graduated with Bachelor of Business in economics
- Occupations
- politicianeconomist
- Biography
-
Jamus Jerome Lim Chee Wui is a Singaporean politician, economist and associate professor. A member of the Workers' Party (WP), Lim has been the Member of Parliament (MP) representing the Anchorvale division of Sengkang GRC since 2020.
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Deb Frecklington
- Occupations
- solicitorpolitician
- Biography
-
Deborah Kay Frecklington is an Australian politician who serves as the member for Nanango in the Legislative Assembly of Queensland, having won the seat at the 2012 state election. She was the Leader of the Queensland Opposition and leader of the Liberal National Party of Queensland (LNP) before resigning as party leader following the LNP’s loss at the 2020 Queensland state election.
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Anne Ruston
- Enrolled in the University of Southern Queensland
- Graduated with Bachelor of Business
- Occupations
- businesspersonpoliticianpolitical adviser
- Biography
-
Anne Sowerby Ruston is an Australian politician who served as Minister for Families and Social Services in the Morrison government from 2019 to 2022. She has been a Senator for South Australia since 2012.
University of Southern Queensland faculties and divisions
| College : Indigenous Studies, Education and Research | Indigenous Studies, Social and Community Services |
|---|---|
| School : Agricultural, Computational and Environmental Sciences | Astronomy and Space Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, Information Technology, Mathematics, Meteorology, Oenology, Physics, Statistics |
| School : Arts and Communication | Anthropology, Archaeology, Asian Studies, Behavioural Sciences, Cinema and Television, History, Indigenous Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Literature, Music, Public Relations, Theatre, Visual Arts |
| School : Civil Engineering and Surveying | Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mining Engineering, Regional Planning, Surveying and Mapping, Town Planning |
| School : Commerce | Accountancy, Air Transport, Business and Commerce, Economics, Finance |
| School : Health and Wellbeing | Biomedicine, Laboratory Techniques, Social Work, Sports |
| School : Law and Justice | Law |
| School : Linguistics, Adult and Specialist Education | Adult Education, Applied Linguistics, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Health Education, Physical Education, Special Education |
| School : Management and Enterprise | Agricultural Business, Business Computing, Human Resources, Information Management, International Business, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Tourism |
| School : Mechanical and Electrical Engineering | Computer Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering |
| School : Nursing and Midwifery | Community Health, Gerontology, Health Administration, Midwifery, Nursing, Psychiatry and Mental Health |
| School : Psychology and Counselling | Psychology, Social Work |
| School : Teacher Education and Early Childhood | Health Education, Physical Education, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education |
General information
| Alternative names | USQ |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1967 |
| Accreditation | TEQSA (Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency) |
| Motto | Per Studia Mens Nova Through study the mind is made new |
Location and contacts
| Address | West Street Toowoomba, Queensland, 4350 Australia |
|---|---|
| City population | 108,000 |