What Is UniSQ and What Does It Offer?

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UniSQ (the University of Southern Queensland) is an Australian university that has delivered flexible study options for more than 50 years. It offers degrees across arts, business, education, engineering, health, IT, law, and sciences, along with pathway programs, double degrees, postgraduate study, and short courses. You can study at its Toowoomba, Springfield, Ipswich, or Brisbane locations, or online.

Study options at a glance

Study type Who it suits What it provides
Undergraduate degrees First-time university students Entry into fields such as arts, aviation, business, education, engineering and surveying, health, IT, law, and sciences and agriculture
Postgraduate study People seeking promotion or an industry change Advanced qualifications in your field or a new one
Pathway programs Applicants who don't yet meet direct entry requirements A route into a dream degree
Double degrees Students who want two qualifications Combined study across two disciplines
Short courses Learners with a specific, focused goal Targeted skills without a full degree commitment

UniSQ also lists new degrees, so the catalogue is not static — check the "Find a degree" section for the current list before applying.

Where you can study

UniSQ operates across several locations, each with a different character:

  • Toowoomba — a learning community in Australia's largest inland city.
  • Springfield — a close-knit study environment about 30 minutes from Brisbane.
  • Ipswich — a vibrant learning atmosphere, also about 30 minutes from Brisbane.
  • Brisbane — an engagement hub for business, industry, and government collaboration, in Australia's fastest-growing city.
  • Online — full flexibility to study wherever you are.

If location matters to you, the choice is really between a campus experience (Toowoomba, Springfield, Ipswich), a city-based engagement hub (Brisbane), or fully online study.

Reputation and rankings

UniSQ states that it is within the top 2% of universities worldwide and is rated five out of five stars for postgraduate starting salary. It is also one of only six lead Australian Trailblazer universities, leading space manufacturing research of national priority. These points are the university's own claims; treat them as a starting point for comparison rather than a complete picture.

Getting advice and applying

If you already know what you want to study, you can apply or enquire directly through the website. If you are unsure, UniSQ offers free career advice through its Career Advisors, bookable online, and Degree Advisors you can reach by phone (+61 7 4631 5316 or free call 1800 269 500, Monday–Friday 9.00 am–5.00 pm AEST, closed public holidays). Live chat for degree advice runs the same hours.

Current students have a separate support line (iconnect): +61 7 4631 2285 or free call 1800 007 252, Monday–Friday 9.00 am–4.00 pm AEST, available at all three campuses.

A practical way to decide

  1. Clarify your goal — a first degree, a career change, a promotion, or a short skill. This determines whether you look at undergraduate, postgraduate, or short courses.
  2. Check entry requirements — if you don't meet them, ask about pathway programs before ruling out a degree.
  3. Choose a study mode — compare campus life against online flexibility based on your location and commitments.
  4. Talk to an advisor — use the free career advice or degree advisor channels to confirm details such as intake dates and program structure, which the homepage does not cover.

The main thing to verify before applying is the specific degree page for your chosen program, since entry requirements, fees, and start dates vary by course and are not listed on the homepage.