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UniSC

University of the Sunshine Coast

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Sippy Downs, Australia
601–800th in World University Rankings 2025
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About

Basic information and contact details for the University of the Sunshine Coast

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Welcome to the University of the Sunshine Coast, UniSC for short. From our campuses across South East Queensland, we're leading change that impacts the world. Whether it's protecting endangered wildlife, driving sustainability, or advancing health and wellbeing, UniSC is where meaningful action begins. 

We’re one of Australia’s highest-rated public universities, top rated by the Good Universities Guide in key areas of teaching quality, overall educational experience, learner resources, skills development, social equity, student support and learner engagement. 

We’re second in Queensland for postgraduate overall educational experience too, according to the latest Student Experience Survey. 

Our award-winning facilities include campuses in Moreton Bay, Caboolture, Sunshine Coast, Gympie and the Fraser Coast – and a new Adelaide campus. We’ve expanded our online offering too, delivering flexible learning options no matter your preference or circumstances. 

South East Queensland is an area of important ecological significance and unique natural beauty, and we’re lucky to have these incredible natural resources right on our doorstep. 

UniSC is the world’s only university with campuses on three connecting UNESCO biosphere reserves and the World Heritage Listed K’gari. It’s just one of the many reasons why sustainability sits at the heart of everything we do.

From our campuses, which are renowned for their environmentally sustainable approach, to our teaching and research that focuses on healthy people and a healthy planet, we are a university of change-makers, striving to create a better tomorrow.

UniSC offers flexible study options from undergraduate to postgraduate levels across its five Schools, covering business and creative industries, Education and tertiary access, health, law and society, and science, technology and engineering. 

UniSC is home to some of the most advanced facilities in Australia, including simulated nursing and paramedic labs, science super labs, advanced engineering technologies, and state-of-the-art creative industries’ facilities. 

Our Sunshine Coast campus has a High Performance Sport Precinct featuring a A$24M sports arena, Olympic-standard 50 metre pool, 25 metre pool and aquatic recovery facilities, gym, and athletics track. The facilities are home to the Sunshine Coast Lightning netball team as well as Olympic and Paralympic champions.

Our university community is made up of many people, with many stories, from different backgrounds, cultures and geographical locations. Our goal is to encourage a diverse community that listens to one another, ensuring all voices are heard. 

You will become one of the locals in no time, thanks to our famous Aussie hospitality, while also meeting students from around the world. The friendships, experiences and memories you make at UniSC are sure to last a lifetime.

We’re proud of our student support services led by dedicated and friendly staff who are focused on making your transition to study at UniSC as easy and enjoyable as possible. 

From our approachable and supportive teachers, to our academic and learning advisors, you’ll feel supported from the moment you walk onto campus and all the way through your study journey. We also have an active network of student groups, clubs, societies and peer support services to help you settle into studies and make the most out of your university experience.

We invite you to join us to learn, experience and gain the tools you need to not just create a better tomorrow for yourself, but for the communities and planet you live on.

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Rankings

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of the Sunshine Coast

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Student gender ratio
70 F : 30 M (1)
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International student percentage
14% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
28.4 (1)
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Student total
10988 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at the University of the Sunshine Coast

See below for a range of subjects taught at the University of the Sunshine Coast

Social Sciences401–500th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Life Sciences401–500th

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science
  • Biological Sciences

Clinical and Health401–500th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Business and Economics401–500th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Arts and Humanities501–600th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Architecture

Education401–500th

  • Education

Engineering601–800th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Psychology501–600th

  • Psychology
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Downloads

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Study Guide 2026.pdf

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International Student Guide 2024.pdf