University of the Sunshine Coast

About UniSC

Welcome to the University of the Sunshine Coast, UniSC for short. We’re a young, fresh university driven by an unwavering belief that community and culture is just as important as a world-class education, delivered by world-class educators.

We’re one of Australia’s highest-rated public universities, rated five stars* in 14 key areas including teaching quality, overall experience, learner resources, skills development, social equity, student support, first generation and learner engagement (*Good Universities Guide 2023/24). Our teaching is so good, it’s consistently rated five stars* by our students. Among public universities, UniSC is number one in Queensland for overall educational experience, and the best in Australia for postgraduate skills development (*2022 Student Experience Survey Data).

Our award-winning facilities include five South East Queensland campuses – Moreton Bay, Caboolture, Sunshine Coast, Gympie and the Fraser Coast – and a new Adelaide campus.

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 five campuses and 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.

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 stadium, 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.