University of Sunshine Coast

Queensland, Australia

The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) is a modern Australian university known for its excellent student experience, high-quality teaching, and authentic Australian environment — nearly 90% of students are local. The university is recognized for high student satisfaction. In the 2023–24 Good Universities Guide, it was rated Australia’s top public university for overall postgraduate student experience. It also holds key accreditations, including TEQSA and AACSB. Founded in 1994 as the first “greenfield” university in Australia in over twenty years, UniSC remains known for its modern and sustainable campus environment, strong community engagement, and research excellence.

It also excels in sustainability: in the 2023 The Impact Rankings, it was ranked 29th globally and 3rd in the Clean Water and Sanitation category.
 
Year of foundation: 1994
School type: public
Type of campus: urban
Number of students: 19000
Teacher student ratio: 1 : 20
Acceptance rate: 85%
https://www.usc.edu.au/international/

About campus

UniSC operates campuses in Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Fraser Coast, Caboolture, Gympie and Adelaide. All of them offer modern learning spaces, library access, technologically equipped laboratories and strong student support. A key feature is the connection between practical learning and real-world environments — from simulated health and science labs to specialist engineering facilities and makerspace areas.

The campuses also provide welcoming community amenities, including study zones, student lounges, cafés and convenient transport links. Sunshine Coast stands out with its vast nature reserve and sports precinct, Moreton Bay with cutting-edge technology, Fraser Coast with its proximity to the K’gari research centre, and Gympie with its calm natural surroundings. Adelaide offers a vibrant urban atmosphere right in the city centre.

Interesting facts

Strongest academic programs

  • Business
  • Psychology
  • Criminology
  • Nursing
  • Engineering programs

Strongest athletic programs

  • Volleyball
  • Netball
  • Basketball
  • Rugby