UniSC - University of the Sunshine Coast
About
A better tomorrow isn’t something that just happens.
Which is why at UniSC, we provide students with the power to shape the future. We provide the tools, knowledge and hands-on experiences to make it happen.
With world-class teaching, future-focused degrees, and award-winning facilities, UniSC is where you’ll go beyond learning to create something bigger. Where every class, every project and every day spent here moves you closer to your better tomorrow and brings us all closer to a brighter future.
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.
The world needs people who are ready to shape a better tomorrow. People like you.
So, roll up your sleeves, take the first step, and get ready to make your mark.
Better starts here. And better starts now.
Welcome to UniSC.
Learning at UniSC
A five-star student experience
At UniSC, we’re committed to providing a personalised, supportive approach to teaching and learning. We’re exceptionally proud to be one of Australia’s highest-rated public universities, rated* five stars in key areas including: teaching quality, overall experience, learning resources, skills development, social equity, student support, and learner engagement. Our proactive approach to student support means we can connect you to the services you need to succeed, and we’ll work with you to make sure study fits into your life.
A truly modern, flexible approach to teaching
We offer hands-on learning and flexible study options across more than 140 programs. We teach the way students want to learn — providing access to materials that will convey the learning outcomes better than traditional one-way lectures. Through our small class sizes, students learn through podcasts, simulations, screencasts, and quizzes, along with some lectures and seminars depending on their program choice.
Learn from experts
Our students are taught by some of the most highly regarded experts in their fields, who are nationally awarded and regularly recognised for excellence in learning and teaching.
A focus on employability
We have great relationships with industry and employers, so you’ll have lots of opportunities to network and make career connections during your degree. All our programs include practical training or internships and focus on the core skills you’ll need to succeed in your future workplace. This means we are one of the best universities in Australia for employer satisfaction.**
Future-focused programs
All our programs include a strong focus on the core skills you’ll need in your future career. No matter what you study, you’ll learn to communicate well, solve problems and think creatively.
More information
Visit usc.edu.au or contact Student Central by phone on (07) 5430 2890 or email at information@usc.edu.au.
* Good Universities Guide 2024/25.
** Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT).
Contact
Phone:
National : 07 5430 2890
International: +61 7 5430 2890
Email: information@usc.edu.au
Website: visit the UniSC website
Student Central
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University of the Sunshine Coast
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MAROOCHYDORE DC QLD 4558
Australia
CRICOS provider code: 01595D
Campus Locations
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Events
Important Dates
Visit the UniSC website for information on enrolment, teaching, trimester start and end, and other important academic dates.
Visit key dates and fees for information on important QTAC dates.
Open Days
UniSC Sunshine Coast Open Day
Date: Sunday, 3 August 2025
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Location: 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs
UniSC Moreton Bay Open Day
Date: Sunday, 20 July 2025
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Location: 1 Moreton Parade, Petrie Visit the UniSC website for details on Open Day.
Upcoming Events
Student Outcomes
The student outcomes display the overall undergraduate results for the institution.
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Policies and Services
Admission criteria
All applicants
To be eligible for admission to UniSC, you must satisfy all admission criteria. Queensland the admission score for a program is expressed as an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or selection rank. There can be additional admission requirements or selection criteria for programs including:
- English language proficiency – meeting a minimum standard of English language competency.
- Minimum age – minimum age requirements for applicants at the time they would commence their studies.
- Subject prerequisites – completion of compulsory subject matter.
- Special selection criteria – performance in an audition, submission of a portfolio, level of attainment in a specialised test, interview or questionnaire.
Subject prerequisites and recommended prior knowledge
A small number of courses require you to have subject prerequisite requirements, such as completion of a General English subject to meet the English subject prerequisite. Subject prerequisites are expressed as Queensland subjects at level 3 and 4 completion level with grade of C.
Most courses don’t have subject prerequisites but may list recommended prior study subjects that are desirable but not required for admission to the program.
Current Year 12 Applicants - Guaranteed Admission
UniSC Early Offer Guarantee Scheme
The Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee Scheme allows eligible applicants to be offered a place at UniSC as early as September of Year 12. Offers are made prior to the release of Year 12 results so you do not have to wait until the December or January QTAC offer rounds. Early and guaranteed offers will be made to students based on recommendation of the School Principal who will consider your academic performance, motivation to succeed and personal qualities like your interests, passion and talents. Offers are conditional on completing Year 12 and meeting any subject prerequisites.
Applicants with higher education study
If you have undertaken previous recognised higher education level study at bachelor degree (or higher level) this will be assigned a selection rank based on the level, duration (minimum 0.25 full-time equivalent study) and Grade Point Average (GPA) achieved.
Where you have a number of different qualifications for which separate ranks can be assigned, normally the highest rank will be used for admission.
You must also satisfy any additional admission requirements.
Credit and recognition of prior learning
UniSC grants credit transfer if you can demonstrate that you have already achieved the learning required for required courses (subjects). UniSC commonly grants credit for formal learning (formal study), informal learning (such as work experience) and non-formal learning (such as structured training in your workplace).
You can apply for credit transfer for prior learning once you have been admitted and this may reduce the time required to complete the course. Visit UniSC’s website for more information.
Applicants with a completed bridging or enabling course
UniSC recognises a number of other bridging and enabling, tertiary preparation and foundation programs offered by higher education providers across Australia. At UniSC you can complete the Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) which provides applicants with the knowledge, skills and confidence to enter undergraduate study. The selection rank for UniSC TPP and other bridging programs accepted by QTAC will be based on duration and the Grade Point Average (GPA) achieved. You must also satisfy any additional admission requirements.
Applicants with (VET) study
If you have completed an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) certificate III, IV, diploma or advanced diploma, you will be assigned a selection rank for that study. The selection rank will be based on level, duration and Grade Point Average (GPA) achieved.
Where you have a number of different qualifications for which separate ranks can be assigned, normally the highest rank will be used for admission.
If you have several selection ranks (e.g. based on Year 12 results, VET study, higher education study, employment), you will generally be considered on the highest rank. You are also required to meet relevant subject prerequisites for the course you are applying for. These can be satisfied by successfully completing Senior secondary subjects (or equivalent). Subject prerequisites generally cannot be met through certificate-level study. You must also satisfy any additional admission requirements.
Credit for prior learning
UniSC grants credit transfer if you can demonstrate that you have already achieved the learning required for the courses (subjects). UniSC commonly grants credit for formal learning (formal study), informal learning (such as work and other experience) and non-formal learning (such as structured program of learning but does not lead to an officially accredited qualification).
You can apply for credit transfer for prior learning once you have been admitted and this may reduce the time required to complete the course. Visit UniSC’s website for more information.
Applicants with work and life experience
UniSC will consider you for entry based on professional qualifications and/or paid employment experience.
Post-secondary professional and paraprofessional qualifications and service will be considered, including:
- some creative arts, language and civil aviation qualifications
- memberships of professional associations for which qualifying exams are undertaken
- police, defence and emergency services experience
You may also consider sitting the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Age restrictions and some exceptions apply to some courses including graduate entry courses.
Where you have a number of different qualifications for which separate ranks can be assigned, normally the highest rank will be used for admission.
You must also satisfy any additional admission requirements.
Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)
Current Year 12 Applicants
If you are a current Queensland or interstate Year 12 student, you will be considered for admission based on your ATAR. If you did not qualify for an ATAR, you may still be considered based on any completed vocational education and training (VET) qualification, such as CIII or above. You must also satisfy any additional admission requirements.
If you are a current International Baccalaureate (IB) student you will be assigned a selection rank based on your completed IB Diploma. This selection rank is expressed on the same scale as the ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank). Students who have successfully completed an IB Diploma may also be eligible to receive credit transfer towards a UniSC course.
Results from home schooling, Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) and other non-standard Year 12 programs (with SAT tests) may also be assigned a selection rank and considered for an offer based on this selection rank (or other recognised qualifications undertaken while at school). Some exceptions may apply to courses with additional entry requirements (refer below). Contact UniSC for more information.
Applicants with overseas Year 12 study
UniSC will consider equivalent overseas Year 12 qualifications for admissions purposes. Contact UniSC for more information. If you have secondary or tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction, you may be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency.
Other qualifications completed in Year 12
If you have completed other recognised qualifications while at school, these may also be assigned a selection rank and considered for admission to UniSC. Examples include vocational education and training qualifications (such as Certificate III), and some creative arts qualifications (in the areas of music, dance, and speech), and university subjects.
You must also satisfy any additional admission requirements.
ATAR/Selection Rank Related Adjustments
Access UniSC scheme
UniSC offers special entry schemes where ATAR/selection rank adjustments may apply. UniSC caps the overall number of adjustments to ATARs/selection ranks to a maximum possible total adjustment of 10.00 ATARs/selection ranks.
Current Year 12 Applicants
Adjustments may be applied for:
- QTAC Educational Access Scheme (EAS) – (maximum of 6.00 selection ranks adjustment)
- Regional Preference Adjustment – (2.00 selection ranks adjustment)
- Disadvantaged School Adjustment – (2.00 selection ranks adjustment)
- Smith Family Adjustment – (2.00 selection ranks adjustment)
- Elite Athlete Adjustment – (6.00 selection ranks adjustment)
- Year 12 Subject scheme – (maximum of 6.00 selection ranks adjustment).
Adjustments apply to most but not all programs. Visit UniSC’s website for more information.
Non-Year 12 Applicants
Adjustments may be applied for:
- QTAC Educational Access Scheme (EAS) – (maximum of 6.00 selection rank adjustment)
- Regional Preference Adjustment – (2.00 selection ranks adjustment)
- Elite Athlete Adjustment – (maximum of 6.00 selection ranks adjustment)
Adjustments apply to most but not all programs.
Visit UniSC’s website for more information.
Other Admissions Options
Transition Program for School Students - UniSC Headstart Program
Headstart is an academic enrichment and transition program that allows students in Years 10 (semester 2 only), 11 and 12 to study UniSC undergraduate courses on the university campus, or online while still completing high school. Students who successfully complete at least two (2) UniSC Headstart courses will be awarded a selection rank based on their Grade Point Average.
Students may receive credit for Headstart study towards a UniSC qualification. The amount of credit is determined on a case-by-case basis. For more information read about credit transfer.
Indigenous Direct Entry and Access Scheme (IDEAS)
If you identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, you may be admitted to a program based on your potential to succeed through the Indigenous Direct Entry and Access Scheme. This scheme is not available if you’re completing Year 12 in the year of application. It is available for people who may not have received an ATAR, who received an ATAR that does not meet the entry requirement for their chosen course, or who might not have completed Year 12.
You will be considered on past experience in relation to study and employment, as well as potential to successfully complete university studies. Community involvement, past achievements or awards and current employment information are also considerations. If you’re eligible to apply through IDEAS, you will be provided with either direct entry to a suitable program, or a place in the Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP).
You will also be required to meet relevant subject prerequisites for the course you are applying for. This may be satisfied by successfully completing Senior secondary subjects (or equivalent).
Visit UniSC’s website for more information.
Regional Health Workforce Scheme - for select health courses
The Regional Health Workforce Scheme addresses the under-representation of local students in some of the University’s professional health programs through a sub-quota for domestic students who:
- Applied as a domestic applicant and satisfied the entry requirements for the respective program
- Obtained a minimum ATAR/selection rank as specified
- Resided in one of the following approved Local Government Areas for at least five consecutive years or ten cumulative years:
- Sunshine Coast Regional Council
- Noosa Council
- Gympie Regional Council
The Regional Health Workforce Scheme will only apply to the following programs in the first iteration in 2025:
- Bachelor of Medical Science
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)
Pathway Programs
Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP)
UniSC’s Tertiary Preparation Pathway is one trimester of study that helps build your academic skills to get you ready for a degree. TPP courses are free and can also help you meet subject prerequisites for your chosen program. Courses are offered in Trimester 1 (February), Trimester 2 (July), and Trimester 3 , in November), and you can choose to study full time (four courses over one trimester) or part time.
On successful completion of TPP, you may be able to apply directly to UniSC for your chosen program.
Pathway Diplomas
A pathway diploma offers a full-time, one-year program where you can get a taste for university, and have something to show for it, without the commitment of a full degree program. It’s designed to introduce you to a field of study and help you develop the skills and knowledge you need to succeed at university and in the workforce.
Pathway diplomas are available in Business Innovation, Creative Industries, Science and Technology, and Social and Human Services. Visit UniSC website for more information.
Additional information for applicants
Privacy
Refer to UniSC privacy page for more information.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Our Indigenous Services Unit is an essential resource for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, providing services, facilities and a community network on all campuses, including: academic skills advising, learning spaces, and scholarships and financial support.
Visit the UniSC Indigenous Services Unit for more information.
Inherent Academic Requirements
Inherent Academic Requirements (IAR) are the fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the course, while maintaining the academic integrity of that course. To successfully complete a course at UniSC, you need to be able to meet all the Inherent Academic Requirements. When applying for a course, you should read the IAR statement carefully to ensure you are able to meet them. If you have a disability or chronic health condition, contact a UniSC Ability Advisor to talk about the adjustments that may be put in place that may enable you to meet the requirements. Visit Inherent Academic Requirements for more information.
Domestic students with overseas qualifications
Domestic students with overseas qualifications should contact UniSC for information on how their qualifications will be assessed for entry.
English language proficiency
UniSC requires students to demonstrate that they can speak, write, read and comprehend English to a specified standard. Visit English language proficiency for information on UniSC’s English proficiency requirements, including ways to demonstrate English language proficiency.
How to apply
Domestic students applying for undergraduate study or the Master of Teaching (Primary) or Master of Teaching (Secondary) apply through QTAC.
All international students should contact UniSC to find out how to apply.
Contact UniSC to find out how to apply for other postgraduate courses.
Enrolment
Timing of Offers
UniSC makes year-round offers for most courses. Offers for Semester 2, 2025 and Trimester 1, 2026 will commence in August 2025; offers for Trimester 2, 2026 will commence in March 2026.
Accepting an offer
You are notified of your UniSC offer by email and must respond online by the due date with QTAC. You must also respond to your offer directly with UniSC. Applicants accepting their offer can find enrolment information via a link in their QTAC application.
Credit for prior learning
UniSC grants credit transfer if you can demonstrate that you have already achieved the learning required for units (subjects). UniSC commonly grants credit for formal learning (formal study), informal learning (such as work experience) and non-formal learning (such as structured training in your workplace).
You can apply for credit transfer for prior learning once you have been admitted and this may reduce the time required to complete the course. Visit UniSC’s website for more information.
Deferment
UniSC allows deferment for up to one year in most undergraduate programs, the Master of Teaching programs and the Tertiary Preparation Program. Exceptions apply.
Successful applicants who have accepted their offer through the QTAC system may defer the commencement of their program by selecting deferment when registering their offer response direct with UniSC.
Please note:
- Deferment is not automatically approved for the Bachelor of Medical Science (Griffith MD Provisional Entry for School Leavers) (013231). Applicants made an offer for this program must request deferment by emailing information@usc.edu.au outlining the reasons for the request.
- Deferment is not permitted for undergraduate certificate programs.
Applicants holding a deferred place will be notified by UniSC on the process to commence their program. If the deferment period is still valid, these applicants will not be required to re-apply through QTAC.
Contact UniSC for more information about deferment.
Fees and Charges
If you are a domestic student undergraduate student and offered a place, you will be allocated a Commonwealth Supported place (CSP). You will also be liable for student services and amenities fee and any additional course costs.
Visit UniSC's website for information on fees and charges.
Student and campus services
Student facilities and services
Our specialist facilities, labs and simulation suites have been specifically designed to prepare you with the equipment, tools and materials you’ll be using when you enter the workforce.
Scholarships
Each year UniSC awards hundreds of scholarships and bursaries that help ease the cost of university study and give students the freedom to focus on achieving their best.
Student support services
At UniSC, we’re committed to helping you succeed. Students can access a range of support services, some of which include academic and study support, careers and employment services, counselling, financial support, disability services, health and wellbeing services and tailored support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Career Advice
UniSC offers career counselling and guidance services, including assistance with choosing career paths, selecting appropriate courses, job search and application assistance and interview techniques.
Student accommodation
There are a variety of accommodation options close to UniSC’s campuses whether you want to live in a student village, share a house or find a place of your own. For information about accommodation and housing, visit usc.edu.au/accommodation.
Work-integrated learning
Our students complete work-integrated learning (WIL) as a part of almost every degree we offer. We prepare graduates to be critical and creative thinkers who are job-ready, through hands-on work-integrated learning opportunities, so when you graduate, you’ll hit the ground running.
Overseas study
You can apply for up to two semesters of study at a variety of partner institutions around the world and earn credit towards your degree through UniSC’s Study Overseas program. Scholarships are available for eligible students.
Where to get further information
- The University of the Sunshine Coast – The University of the Sunshine Coast's Profile
- UniSC Appeals and Grievance Process
- TEQSA national register – The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education
- ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.
- QILT
- Study Assist – Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.
- Tertiary Admission Centre: QTAC (QLD)
Student Profile
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at the institution. It provides data on all students who commenced undergraduate study in the most relevant recent intake period, including those admitted through all offer rounds, across all Australian campuses, and international students studying in Australia.
For more information about the Student Profile, please visit Student Profile explained.
| Applicant background | Semester 1 intake, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students No. of students | Percentage of all students % of all students | |
| (A) Higher education study | 605 | 18.42% |
| (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study | 117 | 3.56% |
| (C) Work and life experience | 445 | 13.55% |
| (D) Recent secondary education | ||
|
561 | 17.08% |
|
47 | 1.43% |
|
1145 | 34.86% |
| (E) International students | 365 | 11.11% |
| All students | 3285 | 100% |
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