Regional University Study Hubs – 2024 Application Round

The 2024 application round for the Regional University Study Hubs Program is now closed.

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On 18 July 2023, in response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report, the Australian Government announced funding to double the number of University Study Hubs, including additional Regional University Study Hubs.

The new Regional University Study Hubs are being established across two streams, Cohort 4 and Cohort 5.

Cohort 5

On 3 February 2025, the Hon Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education, announced the successful Hubs from the 2024 Application Round:

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

Cohort 5 Key Information

The following key documents were developed to support the Cohort 5 application round:

Cohort 4 Outcomes

On 25 March 2024, Minister Clare announced 12 Regional University Study Hubs funded in Cohort 4, including funding to support two existing Country Universities Centres in New South Wales.