USC is one of
Australia’s fastest growing universities, serving the Sunshine Coast and
extended region from north Brisbane to the Fraser Coast.
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (16)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Communication
- Bachelor Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
- Bachelor Bachelor of Human Services
- Bachelor Bachelor of International Studies
- Bachelor Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
- B.A. Geography
- B.A. Psychology
- B.A. Sociology
Business & Management (10)
- Bachelor of Commerce Accounting
- LLB/BCom Accounting
- Bachelor Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor Bachelor of Business - Management
- Bachelor Bachelor of Business (Honours)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Business - Marketing
- Bachelor Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
Medicine & Health (10)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- Bachelor Bachelor of Health Science
- Bachelor Bachelor of Nursing Science
- Bachelor Bachelor of Nutrition
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (9)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Animal Ecology
- Bachelor Bachelor of Environmental Management
- Bachelor Bachelor of Environmental Science
- B.Sc. Ecology
- B.Sc. Sustainability - Society
Humanities (7)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Creative Industries
- Bachelor Bachelor of International Studies
- B.A. Creative Writing
- B.A. English
- B.A. History
- B.A. Japanese
Law (7)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Criminology and Justice
- L.L.B. Law
Arts, Design & Architecture (6)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Creative Industries
- Bachelor Bachelor of Creative Industries
- Bachelor Screen and Media Studies
- Bachelor Serious Games Design
- Bachelor e-Media Design
Education & Training (5)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (5)
Journalism & Media (5)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Creative Industries
- B.A. Journalism
- Bachelor Screen and Media Studies
- Bachelor e-Media Design
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (5)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- B.Sc. Biotechnology
- B.Sc. Chemistry
- B.Sc. Mathematics
Engineering & Technology (3)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Biomedical Science
- B.Eng. Civil Engineering (Honours)
Applied Sciences & Professions (2)
Computer Science & IT (2)
- Bachelor Serious Games Design
Agriculture & Forestry (1)
- Bachelor Bachelor of Animal Ecology
Pre-Bachelor's programmes
Humanities (1)
- Pre-Bachelor Tertiary Preparation Pathway
About
History
The university was established in 1994 and opened in 1996, as the Sunshine Coast University College.The university changed to its current name of the University of the Sunshine Coast in 1999. The University of the Sunshine Coast is the first greenfields university established in Australia since 1971.
Education
Students benefit from friendly and supportive environments, access to highly-qualified teaching staff, personal attention, and modern technology and facilities. Study choices are wide, and degrees are complemented by opportunities to gain practical experience and travel overseas.
USC will be a university of international standing and an unsurpassed community asset, focusing on the region from Moreton Bay to Fraser Coast.
Research
USC undertakes research of international, national and local significance.
Our areas of research focus include medical and health science, sustainability and the environment, animal and marine ecology, aquaculture and agriculture, forestry research, accident research, and creative humanities.
USC has been rated by the Australian Research Council as having 14 research fields at or above world standard, including the equal highest rating nationally in nursing, zoology, and environmental science and management.
USC’s national and international research impact is growing fast, with annual research income more than tripling in five years to reach $24 million.
Career
A one-on-one session with a member of the Career Development Team can help with career planning, goal setting, developing options, exploring personality work preferences, job search skills, interview coaching and overcoming career transition issues. Make an appointment on Student Hub for a 45 minute consultation which can be face to face, by telephone or by Skype. Log into Student Hub, go to the Appointments tab and choose the appropriate Career Counselling topic that you wish to discuss.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
801
2019
801 -100
2018
701
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
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2020
601
2019
601
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
-
2020
-
2019
801
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
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2020
976 64
2019
1040
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
Three privately–owned, fully–furnished student accommodation complexes are conveniently located next to the University. UniCentral, Varsity Apartments and The Village are all linked by pathway to the campus, which is an easy three–minute walk away.
Library services
The mission of the University of the Sunshine Coast Library is to provide quality services and collections that support the teaching, research and scholarship activities of the University.
Medical services
The University of the Sunshine Coast is committed to operating under the World Health Organisation Health Promoting Universities framework, which is based on the principles of the Ottawa Charter for health promotion.
Student Life
Campus life
USC Moreton Bay is the first full-service university campus ever built in the region, delivering more education opportunities for local students. USC Moreton Bay’s 16,000 sqm foundation facility has everything you’d expect from a world-class university – all conveniently located within three levels under one roof.
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My experience at the University of the Sunshine Coast has been very positive over the course of my degree. All of the courses I undertook were structured in a way that was easy to follow, but still provided the practical experience needed for a future career. There are also many courses covering various disciplines that make it a well-rounded university. I was able to take...
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