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USQ - Sydney Education Centre

About USQ - Sydney Education Centre

The Sydney Education Center of the University of Southern Queensland is dedicated to providing top-notch instruction. High-quality student administration services and support are provided in support of this goal. The Centre hosts several USQ undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at its buildings in collaboration with Canterbury Institute of Technology. Both domestically and abroad, there is a strong demand for these programmes.

Each course has weekly lectures and tutorials that take place in classrooms or computer labs. The faculty members at USQ SEC have years of academic and professional experience. The Toowoomba campus staff conducts academic programmes and offers student counselling on a regular basis. The Center offers a wide variety of academic and welfare support services to students. The Orientation Program, which is held at the start of each semester and offers information about living and studying in Sydney, is recommended for new students.

The teaching and administrative offices of the USQ Sydney Education Center are situated in Surry Hills' Bellevue Street, a short distance from Sydney's CBD. The majority of the city's transportation, educational, sporting, governmental, and tourist facilities are accessible by foot.

HOW TO APPLY Sydney Education Centre

  • Candidates must be 18 years or above to apply for programs offered at USQ Sydney.
  • Explore and find the entry requirements for your desired degree.
  • Carefully read the required academic qualifications including USQ’s English language requirements.
  • Complete the application form online or download application form ensure all parts of the form are filled in.
  • Attach all academic transcripts and ensure these are certified true copies. Do not send originals, only certified copies. The stamp of the certifying authority must be clear and legible.
  • All applicants applying to study on-campus on a Student visa must show they are coming to Australia temporarily to gain a quality education. You are required to provide a personal statement in English addressing the Genuine Temporary Entrant GTE requirement as part of your application.
  • As a new student you will pay the fees indicated on your offer letter. Explore the scholarships offered to USQ Sydney students.
  • If you would like to apply for exemptions for past studies because you have completed a post-secondary qualification please provide copy of an approved course synopsis for the year in which the subject was successfully completed as well as a certified copy of your qualification.
  • Please ensure that you provide all of the required documentation with your application. Incomplete documentation will delay a decision about admission to your chosen program and could mean that you miss out on an opportunity to study at the USQ Sydney.
  • It is important to apply early, to make sure you secure a place and to allow time for you to make your necessary study arrangements (e.g. visa application, and organise family and work commitments). Please refer to the key dates for the application closing dates for each semester and further information.
  • Forward your completed application form and certified copies of results to USQ Sydney Admissions: admissions@usqsydney.nsw.edu.au or USQ Sydney’s representative.
  • If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions Department: ph: +61 9280 3733 or e-mail: admissions@usqsydney.nsw.edu.au

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Program Name

CRICOS Code

2022 Fees Per unit

Master of Information Systems (MISP)

082459G

$3710

Master of Cyber Security (MCYS)

0100420

$3710

Graduate Certificate of Business (GCBU) 084838C $3710

USQ - Sydney Education Centre English language requirements

An IELTS English score is a necessity for all UniSQ programme entry requirements. If you would like to compare your English language competence score to others, please see the table below. On our English language proficiency test requirements schedule, you may find a complete list of exams and scores that have been approved.

English Language Proficiency tests should not be older than two years upon application.

Approved test 

Category 1
(IELTS (Academic 5.5 no component lower than 5) 

Category 2
(IELTS (Academic 6.0 no component lower than 5.5) 
Category 3
(IELTS (Academic 6.5 no component lower than 6) 
Category 4
(IELTS (Academic 7.0 no component lower than 7.0) 
Category 5
(IELTS (Academic 7.5 no component lower than 7.0; no less than 8.0 in speaking and listening) 
TOEFL (paper based)  525 (or better)
(with a minimum Test of Written English Score of TWE 4.5) 
550 (or better)
(with a minimum Test of Written English Score of TWE 4.5) 
570
(with a minimum Test of Written English score TWE 5) 
600
(with a minimum Test of Written English score of TWE 5) 
Not accepted because of teacher registration requirements in Queensland 
TOEFL (electronic or computer based)  213 (or better)
(with essay rating of at least 4.5) 
213 (or better)
(with essay rating of at least 4.5) 
230
(with an essay rating of at least 5) 
250
(with an essay rating of at least 5) 
Pearson (PTE Academic)  50 (or better)
(with no communicative score less than 50) 
50 (or better)
(with no communicative score less than 50) 
58 (or better)
(with no communicative score less than 58) 
65
(with no communicative score less than 65) 

Know more about Studying in Australia

Tuition Fees in Australia (1st Year Average) BE/Btech: AUD 29109 | MBA: AUD 35139 | MS: AUD 36803 | BBA: AUD 28693 | MEng: AUD 39298 | BSc: AUD 34307 | MIM: AUD 39298 | MFin: AUD 35347 | MArch: AUD 37218 | BHM: AUD 28693 | MIS: AUD 35347 | MEM: AUD 43040
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in Australia AUD 1680 Per Month Approx
Entrance Exams in Australia TOEFL: 77 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 57 | GRE: 300 | GMAT: 600
Work and Study in Australia Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in Australia 2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in Australia AUD 620
Student Visa in Australia The subclasses for the visa were reduced to two from the eight for convenience. The two visa subclasses are Subclass 500 (for students) and Subclass 590 (For Student Guardian).
Intakes in Australia There are Two Main Intakes in Australia: February and July.
Top Job Sectors in Australia Health Care and Social Assiastance, Construction, Education, Manufacturing, Public Administration and Safety, Transport & Logistics, etc.
Economy in Australia 1.7% (2019e) 2.3% (2020e), 10th Largest in the World by Nominal

USQ - Sydney Education Centre Average Tuition Fee Per Year

Undergraduate

$ 15,680

Postgraduate

$ 55,650

Costs per year

Overall cost of living

$ 18,600

Campus accommodation

$ 9,600

Please note that fees will vary. Always check the exact cost of the program and bear in mind likely additional expenses.