ABOUT USQ :
The University of Southern Queensland is a leader in flexible learning, has a significant profile in regionally relevant research and is closely engaged with its communities.

HISTORY :
The institution opened in 1967, originally as an Institute of Technology and later developed as a College of Advanced Education. It was redesignated as a university in 1992. The USQ has changed significantly since that time - building its research and postgraduate programs, expanding its international profile, and growing as a multi-campus institution - but it has retained its foundation values of putting the student first, building employment readiness in its graduates and building community.

USQ updated its Vision, Mission and Values statements in 2004 to reflect the institution's roles, approaches and aspirations in the new century.

VISION:
The Vision of the University of Southern Queensland is to be Australia's leading transnational1 educator.

The University of Southern Queensland is a learner-focussed and community-oriented university which is committed to flexible distance and on-campus education. It is highly regarded for its learning and teaching excellence, focussed research and enterprise, multiculturalism and effective engagement with the community. The University will be acknowledged by graduates, governments and industry as Australia's leading transnational educator, delivering programs, characterised by currency and relevance, through a network of university cities within and beyond the nation. It will continue to improve learning and increase access through innovative pedagogy and the creative use of technology.

MISSION :
The Mission of the University of Southern Queensland is to develop, enrich and serve its regional and global communities.

The University of Southern Queensland works with its stakeholders to develop a knowledgeable and cultured society enriched through learning, scholarship, research, intellectual engagement and social equity. The University serves its multicultural community by preparing global citizens for life-long learning in a diverse and changing world. The University maintains its ability to pursue its Mission through a continual process of introspection, analysis, integration, innovation and improvement.

VALUES STATEMENT :
In pursuit of its Mission, the USQ commits to the following values:

• supporting life long learning, scholarly excellence, intellectual integrity and academic freedom

• supporting research and development that contributes to new knowledge and a better quality of life

• responding to changing needs without compromise to quality

• supporting real innovation rather than change for change sake

• ensuring participatory and inclusive decision making

• appreciating the importance of open engagement and meaningful partnerships

• recognising the contribution made by individuals

• remaining accountable and transparent

• ensuring an environment that is safe, supportive and stimulating

• supporting social justice and multiculturalism and appreciating the value of difference and diversity

• caring for the individual through approaches that are fair, inclusive and equitable

• improving the quality of its operations as a learning organisation

• managing a sustainable development into the future

• providing service of high quality.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS :
Approximately 9,000 international students of more than 120 nationalities are currently studying at USQ via three modes of study: on-campus, off-campus and online.

The Australian Universities Quality Agency reports that internationally, USQ is a leader in developing innovative program delivery while at the same time maintaining a strong commitment to educational quality.