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Education City Fast Facts

Education City is a unique campus that brings together education, training and learning providers in the one location.

Education City is being delivered through a joint venture arrangement between Springfield Land Corporation and Mirvac group. Mirvac joined Springfield Land Corporation in 2004, bringing its holistic development and delivery expertise. Mirvac shares SLC’s vision for quality and innovation for development and education.

The $85M first stage of Education City was opened in March 2006. Stage one includes:

  • The first stage of the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) including a six storey building and 350 seat auditorium
  • A multi-education provider academic and vocational training building
  • A childcare facility and childcare training centre
  • A retail village and
  • A student accommodation village.

There are currently approximately 1,400 students studying at the Education City campus. This number is expected to grow to over 10,000 students when the development is complete.

Ultimately the student accommodation village will house 750 students. The first stage accommodates 110 students.

Eighteen hectares of land has been flagged for Education City’s growth, which will take place strategically over the next 10 to 15 years.

Education City’s programs incorporate a variety of formal and informal learning opportunities, delivered through the provision of leading edge training providers. These cater for students of all ages and backgrounds, providing multiple and flexible learning pathways.

Providers currently located in stage one of the development include USQ, Union Institute of Languages, The Bremer Institute of TAFE, St. Peters Lutheran College, Australia City College and ABC Developmental Childcare.

This first stage also includes a two storey retail and commercial building to service the student and visitor population. These services include a bar, a large eatery, a cafe and convenience store. There is also commercial office space.

Education City provides innovative partnering opportunities unique in the education industry. Education providers on campus have collaborated to develop pathway programs and unique courses. Providers are also collaborating to fill gaps in education needs that they wouldn’t have been able to fill independently.

Education providers on the campus are also able to participate in joint marketing activities, resulting in greater market impact and keeping costs to a minimum.

Education City is located in the heart of Australia’s fastest growing edge city - Greater Springfield.

Greater Springfield is a fully master planned city, located 26km from the Brisbane CBD, which includes 2,860 hectares of residential, infrastructure and office accommodation, and is designed to accommodate 65,000 people by 2020. It is positioned within a population catchment forecast to reach 500,000 people by 2025.

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qldEducation City's accommodation

Education City's Residential Village opened in March 2006, making it one of the newest student facilities in Australia.

The modern apartments are fresh, bright and fully furnished with an 80cm flat screen TV, DVD Player, the latest kitchen appliances and contemporary furniture. Student bedrooms are large and include a study space with a desk and an ergonomic gas-lift chair. Each bedroom has its own air conditioning unit, enabling students to program it to their desired temperature.

Recreational facilities, such as a BBQ, a mini-oval and a lawn area have been incorporated into the design of the student village to create areas where students can socialise. A restaurant and convenience store are located next to the Residential Village.

Free car parking is available on campus. To ensure personal safety security personnel are present at Education City 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Education City provides a range of accommodation options on campus with overnight, short-term and long-term lease arrangements. Our apartments can accommodate people of all ages. We also have disability-friendly apartments. More...

qldThe University of Southern Queensland

When you study at USQ Springfield, you will enter a supportive environment dedicated to learning. The brand new, purpose built campus is situated in the exciting new Education City, located in the greater Brisbane metropolitian area. More...