Suburban University Study Hubs address barriers to tertiary education for students living in outer metropolitan and peri-urban areas of Australia. They provide study spaces, as well as in-person administrative, academic skills and wellbeing support for students undertaking tertiary study through any Australian institution.
About the program
The Suburban University Study Hubs Program offers an innovative solution to improving access and boosting success in higher education for those living in outer metropolitan areas of Australia where people may face increased barriers to tertiary study.
Hubs are community-driven spaces that offer tailored support to their local community. They do not operate as education providers and do not deliver formal education.
Instead, they provide dedicated study facilities and wrap-around support services which may include:
- Infrastructure: study spaces, break out areas, video conferencing, computer facilities, high-speed internet access.
- Administrative and academic skills support services: developing writing and research skills, managing administrative processes.
- Student support services: general wellbeing support, study advice, help accessing student services, supporting students with placements and Work Integrated Learning, careers advice.
Find a Suburban University Study Hub
Ten Suburban University Study Hubs are now open to support students, while the rest are expected to open by the end of 2025, in the following locations:
| Hub | Address | Open | For more information, contact: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kurri Kurri Community Services (KKCS) Study Hub | 251 Lang Street, KURRI KURRI NSW 2327 | Open | KKCS Study Hub |
| Uni Hub Playford (interim location) | Playford Civic Centre Library, 10 Playford Boulevard, ELIZABETH SA 5112 | Open | Uni Hub Playford |
| Southeast Tasmania Study Hub | 4 Dubs and Co Drive, SORELL TAS 7172 | Open | Southeast Tasmania Study Hub |
| Strathpine University Study Hub | 412 Gympie Road, STRATHPINE QLD 4500 | Open | Strathpine University Study Hub |
| Beenleigh University Study Hub | Suite 2/12 Intercity Circuit, BEENLEIGH QLD 4207 | Open | Beenleigh University Study Hub |
| Inala University Study Hub | 20-24 Wirraway Parade, INALA QLD 4077 | TBC | |
| Mandurah Universities Centre | 17/38 Mandurah Terrace, MANDURAH WA 6210 | Open | Mandurah Universities Centre |
| Ellenbrook Study Hub | Ellenbrook Community Library, 90 Main Street, ELLENBROOK WA 6069 | Open | Ellenbrook Study Hub |
| Armadale University Study Hub (interim location) | Shop 64 Armadale Central Shopping Centre, 10 Orchard Ave, ARMADALE WA 6112 | End August 2025* | Armadale University Study Hub |
| Melton Suburban University Study Hub | 31 McKenzie St, MELTON VIC 3337 | Open | Melton Study Hub |
| Northern Study Hub | Broadmeadows site: Epping site: | Open | Northern Study Hub |
| Suburban Study Hub Macquarie Fields | TAFE NSW Campus, H Block, 32 Victoria Road, MACQUARIE FIELDS NSW 2564 | Open | Suburban Study Hub Macquarie Fields |
| Mt Druitt and Emerton University Study Hub | Mount Druitt site: 4 Belmore Ave, MT DRUITT NSW 2770 Emerton Site: Rutherglen Community Centre 24 Anderson Ave, BLACKETT NSW 2770 | Mid Aug 2025 | Mt Druitt and Emerton University Study Hub |
| Fairfield Connect University Study Hub | 54 Smart Street, Fairfield, NSW | TBC | |
| Liverpool Suburban University Study Hub | Liverpool NSW | TBC |
*subject to change
Map of Suburban University Study Hubs (to open in 2025)
Download a copy of the Suburban University Study Hubs Location Map with a list of locations across the country.
Application rounds
On 16 November 2024, the Hon Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education, announced 10 new Suburban University Study Hubs following the application process open from 22 May to 29 July 2024.
For more information on the 2024 application round, please see Suburban University Study Hubs – 2024 Application Round.
Applications were also accepted from 18 November 2024 to 17 January 2025 to establish a Suburban University Study Hub in key target areas which remained underrepresented based on the outcomes of the initial round.
On 14 February 2025, the locations of an additional five Suburban University Study Hubs across six locations were announced.
For more information on the 2024/2025 targeted application round, please see Suburban University Study Hubs - 2024/25 Targeted Round.
Program objectives:
The Suburban University Study Hubs program aims to support students from suburban areas with low tertiary education participation, who face increased barriers to accessing tertiary study. Hubs will do this by:
- supporting any student studying at any Australian publicly funded tertiary education provider.
- providing dedicated wrap-around support services and study facilities to improve access and outcomes.
- building readiness and aspiration for tertiary level study.
- complementing, rather than duplicating or replacing, existing and planned university investments and activities in metropolitan and peri-urban‑ areas.
- encouraging linkages between providers, employers and industry and local community to support improved outcomes for students, including Work Integrated Learning.
Funding commitments
On 18 July 2023, in response to the Australian Universities Accord Panel’s Interim Report, the Hon Jason Clare MP, Minister for Education, announced $66.9 million in funding to establish more Regional University Study Hubs and expand the concept to the outer suburbs of Australia’s major cities.
Development of the program
A Consultation Paper was open for submission between 3 September and 2 October 2023 to seek input on the design and implementation of the Suburban Hubs program. 44 submissions were received.
View the consultation paper and submissions received.
Related programs
Suburban University Study Hubs build on the established and successful Regional University Study Hubs program (formerly Regional University Centres), that improves access and provides dedicated support for regional and remote students.
Contact
For more information, please contact suburbanhubs@education.gov.au