New Regional University Study Hub site opens in Clermont

A new Regional University Study Hub (RUSH) site officially opened today in Clermont Queensland, bringing university closer for local residents.

Nearly half of young people in Australia have a degree but not in regional and remote Australia. In Clermont, only 17 per cent of young people have a degree.

The evidence shows that where Regional University Study Hubs are, university participation goes up.

The Clermont site, part of Country Universities Centre (CUC) Isaac, is located at 26 Herschel Street, Clermont and will offer support services and study facilities for local students enrolled at any university or vocational education and training provider, without them having to leave the community. 

The new location is part of the Australian Government’s $66.9 million investment to more than double the number of University Study Hubs across the country.

CUC Isaac operates across two sites in Clermont and Moranbah, with the Moranbah site opening in September 2025.

Infrastructure for the Hub was provided by the Queensland Government and Isaac Regional Council.

For more information: Regional University Study Hubs - Department of Education, Australian Government

Quotes attributable to Minister for Education Jason Clare:

“Today, almost one in two young people have a university degree. But not everywhere. Not in the outer suburbs and not in regional Australia, or communities like Clermont.

“In the years ahead more jobs will require more skills.

“The Government has set a target that by 2050, 80 per cent of workers will have a TAFE or university qualification.

“To hit that target we have to break down that invisible barrier that stops a lot of people from the bush getting a crack at going to university.

“The evidence is that where Study Hubs are, university participation goes up. That’s why we are doubling the number.”

Quotes attributable to Senator for Queensland Anthony Chisholm:

“The opening of the CUC Isaac Clermont site is a great opportunity for students in our region to pursue a tertiary education while remaining connected to family, friends and local businesses and employers.

“Study hubs provide student support and campus-style facilities for students who are studying a university or TAFE course without them having to leave their community.”