Study at University of South Queensland, Australia

• The University of South Queensland is ranked # 1 in Queensland for graduate employability.
• University of South Queensland is ranked at #32 among Australian universities globally as per the Times Higher Education rankings.
• Aside from an AEN 5 star ranking, the University of South Queensland is ranked at #27 domestically in the Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) ranking system.
• University of South Queensland has been listed in the top three for ‘best business and management schools’ and ‘best engineering schools’ in Australia as per ‘University Reviews’.
• University of South Queensland students have consistently awarded the varsity a five star rating for Student Support and this speaks volumes for the superb educational experience offered by the university.
• Located on Australia’s famed Gold Coast, University of South Queensland occupies 50 acres of verdant campus and offers an all-round experience for its students.

Why Study in Australia

• 15 Years Education Accepted: If you wish to study an MBA in Australia or an MS in Australia, you can directly apply after your Bachelors. You can immediately start your Masters level study in Australia in the same year that you finish your degree program in India since the Indian three years  of Bachelors is accepted by all Australian Universities
• Two Years Work Permit after course: The post-study work stream of this visa allows international students completing an Australian bachelor, masters or doctoral degree to remain in Australia to gain practical work experience after they graduate. Graduates of bachelor and masters by coursework degrees can apply for a two-year work visa at the completion of their degree; masters by research graduates are eligible for a three-year visa, and PhD graduates can apply for a four-year work visa in Australia.
• Education Quality: Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act, 2000 which ensures that institutions who enroll international students are registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). This ensures that Institutions meet stringent standards for marketing activities, education delivery, facilities and student support services. The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) links 15 schools, vocational and university education qualifications into one national system which assures of a stellar education delivery system.
• Scenic & Friendly: The golden sands of the famed beaches along the Gold Coast, the Koala bears, the Aboriginal people as well as the classic Aussie drawl that gives Australia a distinct character of its own.
• English-speaking Country: Australia is an English speaking country and therefore, students will have no trouble in moving around and integrating themselves with the locals.
• Work and Study: With an Australian student visa, a student can work up to 40 hours a week in an occupation requiring basic skills like at grocery stores, gas stations etc.
• Companies in Australia: Australia has a booming economy, with tourism, hospitality, banking, healthcare, pharma, infrastructure, education, mining with the top 1000 companies in Australia accounting for over 28% of the trade like ANZ Banking, Woolworths, Wesfarmers, Rio Tinto, NSW Health, NAB, Telstra among several others.
• Exceptional Quality of Life: Australia’s per-capita GDP is greater than that of the UK, Canada, Germany and France in terms of parity in purchase power. Per Capita GDP (PPP) Australia is ranked 18th in the world (CIA World Factbook 2016). The country was ranked second in the United Nations 2019 Human Development Index and sixth in The Economist’s quality-of-life index.
• Permanent Residency: Australia offers a great opportunity to settle down in the country,especially if your occupation is on the National Occupation List (NOC)!

So all in all, TWO year Master’s (Coursework) + 2 Years Work Permit. Additionally, students who complete their Master’s study by research and Doctoral degree holders are eligible to apply for a three and four year post study work visa in Australia, respectively. Take this opportunity to settle down and Immigrate to  Australia – a country that offers you among the best work/life balance and brilliant medical facilities, opera, theater, beaches, wildlife safaris and much much more!

For more detailed reasons and information about advantages of studying in Australia, check out our Why Study in Australia page

Entry Requirements to Study at University of South Queensland, Australia

General entry requirements (exact requirements may vary from course to course)

Postgraduate Courses: At least 45 % in Bachelors (we recommend 55%) or CGPA of 4.5 or higher (on a scale of 10). IELTS: 5.5 with no less than 5.0 in the writing module and 4.0 in the others (or equivalent TOEFL or PTE score)

Undergraduate Courses (after 12th): Completion of All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) or Indian School Certificate (CISCE) with an average of 50% Higher Secondary Certificate (State Board) with an average of 55 %. IELTS: 5.0 with no less than 5.0 in the writing module and 5.0 in the others (or equivalent TOEFL or PTE score)

USQ MBA: Bachelor’s degree with minimum two years of work experience after graduation. IELTS: 6.0 with no less than 6.0 in the writing module and 5.0 in the others (or equivalent TOEFL or PTE score)

University of South Queensland Scholarships

USQ offers a range of scholarships for Indian students. We encourage students to apply for the USQ scholarships as early as possible. For more information, you can always contact us, and we will help you right through the USQ scholarship application process at no cost

Several of the University and Australian Government scholarships for Indian students:

International Tuition Fee Scholarship – Offered by University of South Queensland, this scholarship offers offer a 20% tuition fee scholarship to International students commencing on-campus study in Master of Professional Accounting, Master of Information Systems or Master of Business Administration.

Australia Awards Scholarships (AAS): for bachelors, masters and doctoral courses (Comprehensive scholarship covering medical, airfare, tuition etc.): Masters-level scholarships will be offered to exceptional Indian graduate students from high-performing institutions to study at one of Australia’s world-class universities. Australia Awards are prestigious international scholarships offered by the Australian Government. With the AAS, your entire cost of study will be offset.

International PG Research Scholarship Award: Aimed at enabling excellent scholastic international students to study in Australia for the Master’s degree, the benefit of this scholarship is extensive and is offered on yearly basis.

Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF): Specifically aimed at mutual sectors of cooperation agreed upon by Australia and India in the fields of nanotechnology, agriculture, ICT, Marine Sciences etc., the scholarship enables Indian researchers to spend time at Australian institutions. The fellowships help to facilitate long-term science, technology and innovation collaboration and are generally term based scholarships covering all costs of the study, including return airfare, medical, tuition, stipend etc.

University of South Queensland, Australia Deadline for Applications:

The application deadline for admissions to University of South Queensland would be either November or July, depending on the session. ILW India advises students to begin applying at least four months in advance, to allow for the university to assess and complete the paperwork.

Masters level courses at USQ especially Business, Engineering, Finance, Humanities etc. are in demand and we suggest you apply at the earliest for these courses. We, at ILW India, suggest that if you would like to apply to University of South Queensland, do speak with us for further details on how you can apply and gain admission to University of South Queensland.

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