University profile

University of the Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

University of the Sunshine Coast is a university in Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. It enrols approximately 18,850 students. The institution is ranked #1001 in the QS World University Rankings.

QS World Rank
#1001
QS 2026

Official data

Figures from government statistics, national graduate surveys and the university's own published fees. Each shows its source and the period it covers.

Undergraduate tuition — international students
Derived: median across the provider's active (Expired = 'No') CRICOS courses with Course Level = 'Bachelor Degree' (excludes 'Bachelor Honours Degree'; excludes courses shorter than 104 weeks as a proxy for graduate-entry/top-up programs), each annualised as Tuition Fee / Duration (Weeks) x 52. International (overseas student) tuition as registered on CRICOS; n = 65 courses; dataset extracted 2026-09-26. CRICOS provider code(s) used: 01595D.
A$29,500 / year
Students enrolled
Total headcount of all students (domestic + overseas, all course levels), 2024 full year; DoE 2024 Section 2 Table 2.5, row 'University of the Sunshine Coast'.
18,850
Graduates in work (or further study)
Full-time employment rate (proportion of domestic undergraduate graduates available for full-time work who were employed full-time), surveyed ~4-6 months after course completion; GOS 2025 institution row 'University of the Sunshine Coast' = 73.5 (70.9, 75.9) (90% CI).
73.5%
Graduate median salary
Median annual full-time salary of domestic undergraduate graduates employed full-time, ~4-6 months after completion; GOS 2025 institution row 'University of the Sunshine Coast' = 78,300 (76,200, 80,400) (90% CI).
A$78,300 / year
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Frequently asked questions

How many students attend University of the Sunshine Coast?

University of the Sunshine Coast enrols approximately 18,850 students.

How much is tuition at University of the Sunshine Coast for international students?

Undergraduate tuition for international students at University of the Sunshine Coast is about A$29,500 a year (2026-09-26, CRICOS Courses (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) open data export). Fees vary by programme; home students pay a different rate.

What is the QS World Ranking of University of the Sunshine Coast?

University of the Sunshine Coast is ranked #1001 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

What is the official website of University of the Sunshine Coast?

The official website of University of the Sunshine Coast is https://www.usc.edu.au.

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