All Levels
15% of tuition (approx.)
US
University of the Sunshine Coast Australia
Sippy Downs, Australia
"UniSC - a fast-growing Queensland university on the Sunshine Coast"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#851 (QS)
PSW VISA
2-3 years (subclass 485)
About University of the Sunshine Coast Australia
The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) was founded in 1994 and opened in 1996 at Sippy Downs on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. It now has campuses at Moreton Bay, Caboolture, Fraser Coast and Gympie, and a postgraduate campus in Adelaide. UniSC is known for health, nursing, education, business, ICT and environmental science.
Rankings & Recognition
#851
Ranked in the 851-900 band of the QS World University Rankings 2027.
Accreditations & Memberships
Regional Universities Network (RUN)
Open Universities Australia (OUA)
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with University of the Sunshine Coast Australia's global standing for that metric.
Academic Reputation
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Employer Reputation
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Faculty Student Ratio
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Citations per Faculty
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Key Facts
1994
Founded
18,688
Total Students (2024)
1,219
Staff (2024)
851-900
QS 2027
6 incl. Adelaide
Campuses
Popular Programs
Nursing and Health
Education
Business
Information and Communications Technology
Environmental Science
Psychology
Application Details
Application Route
Online via UniSC international
Intakes
Semester / trimester starts
IELTS - Undergraduate
6.0 (min 5.5 each)
IELTS - Postgraduate
6.5 (min 6.0 each)
Standardized Test Requirements
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
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IELTS - Undergraduate
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6.0 (min 5.5 each) |
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TOEFL iBT - Undergraduate
|
76 (writing 18) |
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PTE - Undergraduate
|
50 (no score below 50) |
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IELTS - Postgraduate
|
6.5 (min 6.0 each) |
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TOEFL iBT - Postgraduate
|
85 (writing 21) |
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PTE - Postgraduate
|
58 (no score below 54) |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
Student visa (subclass 500)
Post-Study Work
2-3 years (subclass 485)
Green Card Pathway
Skilled migration (points test)
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
15% of tuition (approx.)
Career Outcomes
87%
Placement Ratio
2-3 years (subclass 485)
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
Faculty & Alumni
Academic Staff (2024) — 471
Admin Staff (2024) — 748
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Notable Alumni
Karen Foxlee (novelist)
Ashley Noffke (cricketer)
Marayke Jonkers (Paralympic swimmer)
Campus & Location
UniSC's flagship campus is a 100-hectare site at Sippy Downs on the Sunshine Coast, with campuses at Moreton Bay, Caboolture, Fraser Coast and Gympie, and a postgraduate campus in Adelaide.
Campus Details
Sippy
Downs + 5 other campuses
1219
staff
Campus Forecast
Sippy Downs
Moreton Bay
Caboolture
Fraser Coast
Gympie
Subtropical coastal climate
Student Life & Housing
Housing
Student accommodation next to the Sippy Downs campus
Dining
Campus cafes and Sunshine Coast eateries
Health & Wellness
OSHC health cover required; on-campus health and counselling
Activities & Clubs
UniSC clubs
beaches
UniSC sports stadium
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students (2024)
18,688
International (approx.)
3,089
Cost Deep-Dive
Bachelor Tuition (2027)
AUD 30,500-34,500 / year (most)
Master's Tuition (2027)
AUD 31,500-39,900 / year
Research Degrees (2027)
AUD 34,500 / year
Living Cost (Govt minimum)
AUD 29,710 / year
Intakes & Deadlines
UniSC takes new students at several points a year, mainly February and July, with some courses also starting in September.
Scholarships at University of the Sunshine Coast Australia
2 scholarships available
All Levels
Destination Australia Scholarship
AUD 15,000 / year (regional campus)
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Year 12 equivalent; IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each).
Postgraduate
Bachelor's degree; IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 each).
English Proficiency
IELTS - Undergraduate
6.0 (min 5.5 each)TOEFL iBT - Undergraduate
76 (writing 18)PTE - Undergraduate
50 (no score below 50)IELTS - Postgraduate
6.5 (min 6.0 each)TOEFL iBT - Postgraduate
85 (writing 21)PTE - Postgraduate
58 (no score below 54)Required Documents
Passport copy
Academic transcripts
Year 12 or degree certificate
English test result (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL)
Statement of purpose (Genuine Student)
CV (postgraduate)
Financial capacity evidence
OSHC health cover
Application Process
1
Choose course
Pick a course on unisc.edu.au and check its entry and English requirements.
2
Apply online
Apply directly or through an authorised agent and upload your documents.
3
Get your offer
Receive a conditional or full offer letter.
4
Accept & pay
Accept the offer, pay the deposit and buy OSHC to receive your CoE.
5
Student visa
Apply for a Student visa (subclass 500) with your CoE and Genuine Student statement.
6
Arrive & enrol
Arrive in Australia, attend orientation and finish enrolment.
Campus & Location
UniSC's flagship campus is a 100-hectare site at Sippy Downs on the Sunshine Coast, with campuses at Moreton Bay, Caboolture, Fraser Coast and Gympie, and a postgraduate campus in Adelaide.
Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Bachelor of Nursing Science
Master's
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