University of the Sunshine Coast

School Overview

QS World University Rankings

 

#1001-1200

 

Number of international students

 

17%

 

Number of courses

 

96

Campus

Main campus: Sunshine Coast Regional campuses: Moreton Bay, Fraser Coast, Caboolture, Gympie, Southbank. 

Class start time

 

Every February & July

Popular departments

 

Health sciences, Nursing, Business

The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) is located on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. The Sunshine Sea boasts pleasant weather all year, as well as numerous beaches, national parks, and woods. It is an excellent location with a beautiful natural setting. USC is about a ten-minute drive from popular beaches and commercial districts. Despite its secluded location, it is only an hour's drive from the popular city of Brisbane. In addition, USC has consistently been ranked as the safest campus in international student polls.

USC has three major colleges: social and humanities, business and science, and health and education, and uses small class sizes. Its teaching equipment and learning resource ratio is the highest among national universities. The Departments of Nursing, Social Work, and Education are the most popular at USC. The school also features a language center that offers a wide range of English courses, including general English, academic English, tourism English, and IETLS preparatory courses. Furthermore, the degree's flexible course structure allows students to take courses from a variety of subjects and departments. At the same time, the MBA courses adopt distance teaching, allowing students at home and abroad to study online. In terms of welfare for international students, the school provides students with free Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) .

Admission standards for the USC Nursing Department are comparatively relaxed for those wishing to study nursing in Australia. Students with non-undergraduate backgrounds can enroll in the two-year Bachelor of Nursing - Graduate Entry program, which begins in July of each year. Each year , USC's Bachelor of Nursing program has two openings (February and July). In contrast to most other Australian university nursing departments, which only open once a year in February, students will have additional admission period options; if you miss admission in February, you will not have to wait another year. Students who graduate with IELTS scores of 7.0 in each subject can apply to the Nurses Association (AHPRA) to become registered nurses.

• Nursing and Midwifery: USC's nursing and midwifery programs are highly regarded for their strong emphasis on clinical placements and practical training, preparing students for various roles in healthcare.

• Business: The business programs at USC, including management, marketing, and entrepreneurship, are popular for their practical approach and strong industry connections, equipping students with the skills needed for the corporate world

• Environmental Science:  USC offers robust programs in environmental science, focusing on sustainability, conservation, and hands-on fieldwork, leveraging the university's coastal location for practical learning experiences.

• Psychology: USC's psychology programs are well-respected, covering various areas such as clinical psychology, counseling, and forensic psychology, with an emphasis on research and practical application.

• Education: USC provides comprehensive education programs for early childhood, primary, and secondary teaching, emphasizing innovative teaching methods and extensive practical experience in schools.