10 new study hubs for regional Australia 

The Federal Government has announced the locations of 10 new Regional University Study Hubs across the country, bringing universities closer to students living in the regions.

Study Hubs provide student support and campus-style facilities for students who are doing a university degree without having to leave their community. 

The evidence shows that where they are, university participation increases. 

With new data showing a 32 per cent increase in the past year of students using the existing 43 Study Hubs across the country, the announcement has been welcomed by those in regional Australia. 

“Each time we open a new hub in a regional, rural or remote community, we’re removing an educational barrier that can stop people from getting a tertiary qualification.

“These 10 new locations will mean more young people in the regions have the opportunity to stay in their communities and near their support networks while studying for a tertiary qualification.”

“Each time we open a new hub in a regional, rural or remote community, we’re removing an educational barrier that can stop people from getting a tertiary qualification,” Assistant Minister for Education and Regional Development Anthony Chisholm said. 

“These 10 new locations will mean more young people in the regions have the opportunity to stay in their communities and near their support networks while studying for a tertiary qualification.”

The new 10 new Regional University Study Hubs are:

• Clermont and Moranbah, QLD
• Hughenden, QLD 
• Hay, NSW
• Tumut, NSW
• Northam, WA
• Kununurra, WA
• Kangaroo Island, SA
• Hamilton, VIC
• St Helens, TAS 
• Burnt Pine, Norfolk Island.

The 10 new Hubs are expected to be operational from mid-2025. Once the new locations open, there will be 56 Regional University Study Hubs located across the country. 

43 of these Hubs are open and another 3 expected to open by Semester 1, 2025. There are also 10 Suburban University Study Hubs that are expected to be operational by mid-2025.

The new University Study Hubs are part of the Government’s response to the Universities Accord.

For more information use this link: Regional University Study Hubs – Department of Education, Australian Government