USQ is an internationally recognised University that has a strong track record of producing job ready, employable graduates. USQ is built on a reputation for offering quality academic programs that are recognised worldwide by other higher education institutions, employers and internationally accredited professional bodies.

USQ was awarded the Commonwealth of Learning Award of Excellence for Institutional Achievement at the third Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning in July 2004 and was the Joint Winner of the Good Universities Guides' University of the Year in 2000 and 2001.