University of Southern Queensland, Australia establishes presence at Knowledge Village, Dubai

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Programs on Offer at USQ in Dubai (Degrees will be issued by USQ, Australia)

Undergraduate Programs
USQ in Dubai will offer full-time three-year Bachelor degree programmes in Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Information Technology, Bachelor of Tourism and Bachelor of Mass Communication.

Postgraduate Programs
USQ in Dubai will also offer a full-time and part-time Master degree programmes in Master of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration - International Business, Master of Information Technology, Master of Personal Financial Planning and Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.

Pathways and English Language Programs
For students who do not yet satisfy the academic pre-requisites for automatic entry, USQ in Dubai will offer University Preparation Programmes. These programmes provide opportunity to student to prepare for successful university study and to obtain a guaranteed place in an undergraduate programme.

Distance Learning Programs
Students can register for any Distance Learning program at USQ Australia on USQ Direct at USQ in Dubai. The external cell of USQ in Dubai will offer registration and study support services to enrolled students.

USQ in Dubai: Infrastructure, Services and Facilities

USQ in Dubai occupies approximately 27,000 sq. ft in the new Building 17 at Knowledge Village. When you make the choice to join University of Southern Queensland in Dubai, you'll enjoy all the University has to offer - the pulse of a young and vibrant University along with state-of the art facilities.

Students will enjoy all the resources and facilities including access to well resourced library system, state of the art labs, large variety of student clubs and social activities - just a snapshot of the many benefits of learning at USQ in Dubai, Knowledge Village - apart from the fully equipped 450 seat auditorium, a food court, a shopping mall and wonderful landscaping offered at the Knowledge Village.

The library is modern and stocked with current books, periodicals and the students will have access to the USQ online library. There are discussion halls for group work and areas demarcated for self-study and computer work. A wireless hub ensures that students can access the internet from anywhere in the building. Visa sponsorship can be arranged by USQ in Dubai for fulltime students. USQ in Dubai can also assist in finding student accommodation upon request.

Students are encouraged to participate in more than just their studies at USQ in Dubai. Extra-curricular activities will include student clubs for sports (such as cricket or soccer), debates, cultural activities, music and social events.

Awards won by University of Southern Queensland, Australia

Good Universities Guide Australia University of the Year Joint Winner 2000- 2001

The Inaugural Award for Excellence from the International council for Open and Distance Education, as a world leader in "dual mode" (on-campus and off-campus) education

For more details, contact:
Rohini Rego: 050-3823556

USQ, Australia has built a reputation for offering quality academic programs that are recognized worldwide by other higher education institutions, employers and internationally accredited professional bodies. The university's vision is to be highly regards for excellence in teaching, to be a leader in distance and international education, to pursue high level scholarship and research and to be sensitive to and responsive to community needs. USQ is a member of a wide range of international associations of scholars.