About USC Sunshine Coast
We’re one of Australia’s highest-rated public universities rated* five stars in key areas of undergraduate student satisfaction – teaching quality, overall experience, learning resources and in student support, skills development and social equity. USC’s main campus** is located in Sippy Downs on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
Set in the sunny state of Queensland on Australia’s east coast, the Sunshine Coast is a destination of endless beaches, lush rainforests, and expansive hinterlands. Located only 90km (55miles) north of the state’s capital, Brisbane, it is home to the architecturally diverse USC Sunshine Coast campus – a campus renowned for its environmentally sustainable approach.
USC offers more than 120 degree programs and 280 course options at undergraduate and postgraduate levels across seven broad discipline areas, including business, IT and tourism; creative industries, design
and communication; education; engineering, planning and science; health, nursing and sport sciences; humanities, psychology and social sciences; and law and criminology.
Students receive a high-quality educational experience while enjoying the relaxed lifestyle that the Sunshine Coast offers. Our students benefit from a friendly and supportive campus environment, access to highly qualified teaching staff, personal attention, and modern technology and facilities.
Our facilities include modern learning and teaching spaces, advanced 3D visualisation facilities, a modern High Performance Sport Precinct, an art gallery, a large on-campus library, multiple 24-hour computer labs, and various cafés providing a wide range of healthy eating options.
You will become one of the locals in no time and enjoy making friends with Australians, while also meeting students from around the world. The friendships, experiences and memories you make at USC are sure to last a lifetime.
Not to mention, USC is a sustainable campus, which has been recognised for its environmental initiatives and award- winning building design. The campus sits on a 100-hectare designated wildlife reserve, which provides sanctuary to native Australian wildlife, including the resident Eastern Grey Kangaroos, reptiles, and birds, and provides a unique learning environment for students.
- Good Universities Guide Ratings Report 2021
** USC has a number of study locations in addition to USC Sunshine Coast, which are also located in the South East Queensland region. However, program and course availability may vary between campuses.
Research - Addressing the key challenges of tomorrow
USC researchers are powerful innovators, bringing groundbreaking knowledge to complex issues facing our region and our world. Our passionate teams rank highly alongside the world's best. Our research impacts are widely felt, from climate change, to road safety, brain science and mental health to indigenous and social policy, USC research is innovating and bringing insights for a new way forward. Our international reputation for research is growing every year with 26 broad research fields rated at, or above, world standards. You will be learning from academics who are leaders in their fields.
Excellent academic and student support services
USC is proud of its dedicated and friendly staff who offer ongoing assistance designed to make your transition to study at USC as easy and enjoyable as possible. USC received five stars for overall student experience, skills development, social equity, and learning resources3.
USC offers:
- Approachable and supportive teachers
- Academic and learning advice
- Student success guidance
- A comprehensive orientation program
- Diverse and inclusive culture
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Counselling services
- Disability support
- SafeUSC (on campus security)
- Clubs, societies and student groups
- Career and employability information
World-class facilities
USC has an environmentally sustainable campus, which has been recognised for its environmental initiatives and award- winning building design. Facilities include:
- Modern learning and teaching spaces
- Various cafes providing a wide range of healthy eating options
- Extensive library and art gallery
- 24-hour computer labs
- Simulation training environments
- One of only three CAVEII 3D simulation labs in the world
- A modern indoor sports stadium which seats 2000
- Olympic sized swimming pool
- Outdoor sports fields and athletic track
- Fitness gym
