Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program

Why choose the Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program?

If you do not have the right school qualifications or it has been some time since you studied, USQ’s Indigenous Higher Education Pathways Program (IHEPP) is the perfect way to start studying at uni. This pathway program has been developed to give Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people the academic skills needed for university study.

You will study 4 courses (subjects), all with an Indigenous focus, to develop your computing, writing, maths and general study skills. There is also an option to gain knowledge and research cultural issues impacting on Indigenous peoples and their history through a cultural studies course.

Free program

The IHEP Program is free and you can apply for a number of Australian Government scholarships to help you with the costs of study and relocation expenses if you need to move. You may also be eligible for Abstudy once enrolled.

Pathway to further study

After completing the IHEP program you can apply to study a USQ degree or a degree at another university.

We’ll support you all the way

Our Centre for Australian Indigenous Knowledges (CAIK) will provide you with support at every step. While studying in the IHEP program you are provided with academic, cultural and social support from our staff and fellow students.

There is free access to printers and computers when you need them in our computer lab.