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University of Southern Queensland
(USQ)
About
The University of Southern Queensland is a public research university based in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, the sixth largest city in the Australian state of Queensland. Founded in 1967 after a successful campaign by the local Darling Downs community, the university is a founding member of the Regional Universities Network.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 278 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 34 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 10,582
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 21.5 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 19%
- Female : Male
- 63 : 37
- Staff
- 1,556
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownUS News
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Science | 139 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =141 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Space Science | =227 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =387 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | 399 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =450 | 59.4 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 499 | 59.4 | 2026 |
ARWU
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Water Resources | 151-200 | - | 2023 |
| Education & Training | 151-200 | - | 2025 |
| Civil Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Chemical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2023 |
| Chemistry | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Earth & Marine Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2023 |
| Atmospheric Science | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2024 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Computer Science | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 201–250 | 49.5 | 2025 |
| Physical Sciences | 201–250 | 50.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 251–300 | 45.5 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 301–400 | 41.5 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 301–400 | 37.8 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 301–400 | 39.5 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
QS
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture & Forestry | 301-350 | - | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 301-350 | - | 2024 |
| Environmental Sciences | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2025 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 551-600 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 551-700 | - | 2025 |
| Business & Management Studies | 601-650 | - | 2025 |
| Medicine | 701-850 | - | 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of Southern Queensland?
University of Southern Queensland's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =411, THE Rank 351–400, ARWU Rank 601-700, US News Rank =278.
When was University of Southern Queensland founded?
University of Southern Queensland was founded in 1967.
What are the top subjects at University of Southern Queensland?
Top subjects at University of Southern Queensland include: Materials Science, Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Water Resources, Education & Training.
Where is University of Southern Queensland located?
University of Southern Queensland is located in Toowoomba, Australia.