Where Today Meets Tomorrow

The University of Southern Queensland delivers the experience you want today and the skills the world needs tomorrow.

For more than 50 years, we have been a place of transformation – where ambition turns into action and where students from all walks of life gain access to world-class education, cutting-edge research, and meaningful career outcomes.

Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, UniSQ is recognised for academic excellence, industry engagement, and strong graduate outcomes. Our students thrive in an environment that blends innovation, hands-on experience, and personalised support, ensuring they graduate ready to make an impact.

Our graduates are among the most employable in Australia, with UniSQ ranked as one of the top universities for full-time employment outcomes. They also earn the highest starting salaries of any Australian university graduates. These achievements reflect our commitment to providing education that meets industry needs and equips graduates for success in the modern workforce.

At UniSQ, research and innovation are at the core of what we do. As one of Australia’s six Trailblazer universities, we are leading the way in commercialising space research and building national capabilities in defence, aerospace, and advanced materials.

We are also at the forefront of addressing global challenges – developing drought-resilient farming solutions, contributing to medical breakthroughs in cancer survivorship, and working with NASA on global scientific advancements.

Our expertise spans four flagship areas:

Space and Defence: Advancing research in hypersonic propulsion, advanced materials, and astrophysics.
Health: Preparing future healthcare professionals in nursing, health sciences, psychology, and more.
Agriculture and Environment: Driving solutions in agriculture, crop health, and climate sciences.
Regional Development: Enhancing economic growth, workforce development, and community wellbeing.

With campuses in Toowoomba, Springfield, and Ipswich, as well as an extensive online education platform, UniSQ is a leader in flexible, student-focused learning. Whether studying on campus or remotely, our students receive an outstanding education that prepares them to shape the future.

This is your place to excel. Welcome to UniSQ – where today meets tomorrow.

University of Southern Queensland (UniSQ)

Thelander Scholarship

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