University of the Sunshine Coast: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1286 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 44 of 60 | In Oceania |
| # 37 of 41 | In Australia |
| # 191 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
82%
Enrollment
37,426
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 82% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Senior secondary school certificate comparable to Australian Year 12. Entry is competitive and admission dependent on standard of results |
| Academic Calendar | Undergraduate and postgraduate : February to November (February - June; July-November). Postgraduate Business: Business Administration and International Business coursework programs run on a session basis. |
| Enrollment | 37,426 |
We've calculated the 82% acceptance rate for University of the Sunshine Coast based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of the Sunshine Coast.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
University of the Sunshine Coast faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of the Sunshine Coast.
Faculty : Arts and Business
Accountancy
Business Administration
Communication Arts
Development Studies
Geography
History
Hotel Management
Human Resources
Indigenous Studies
International Business
Law
Management
Marketing
Political Sciences
Psychology
Regional Planning
Rural Planning
Social Sciences
Social Work
Sociology
Tourism
Faculty : Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Civil Engineering
Community Health
Education
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Midwifery
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Preschool Education
Primary Education
Psychology
Public Health
Secondary Education
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of the Sunshine Coast.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Bachelor Degree
Behavioural Sciences
Business and Commerce
Civil Engineering
Criminology
Design
Law
Secondary Education
Social Work
Bachelor Honours Degree
Behavioural Sciences
Business and Commerce
Civil Engineering
Communication Arts
Criminology
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Natural Sciences
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Psychology
Town Planning
Master Degree
Accountancy
Business Administration
Business Computing
Civil Engineering
Cybersecurity
Dietetics
Education
Energy Engineering
Engineering Management
Fine Arts
Information Technology
International Business
Management
Mechanical Engineering
Neurosciences
Nursing
Primary Education
Psychology
Regional Planning
Secondary Education
Social Work
Sports
Doctoral Degree
Fine Arts
Philosophy
Research profile
University of the Sunshine Coast has published 13,894 scientific papers with 307,437 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Psychology, Sociology, and Ecology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
8,662
/ 185,050
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
8,159
/ 202,940
|
| Environmental Science |
7,540
/ 195,704
|
| Medicine |
7,348
/ 167,724
|
| Political Science |
5,357
/ 118,825
|
| Computer Science |
5,102
/ 123,157
|
| Law |
5,047
/ 114,109
|
| Psychology |
4,979
/ 102,139
|
| Sociology |
4,789
/ 96,789
|
| Ecology |
4,697
/ 139,170
|
| Engineering |
4,548
/ 110,962
|
| Geography and Cartography |
4,443
/ 111,157
|
| Chemistry |
4,225
/ 109,690
|
| Geology |
3,923
/ 110,895
|
| Physics |
3,807
/ 91,211
|
| Business |
3,462
/ 75,477
|
| Philosophy |
3,273
/ 64,990
|
| History |
3,045
/ 67,537
|
| Economics |
2,825
/ 63,701
|
| Genetics |
2,787
/ 62,974
|
| Archaeology |
2,753
/ 65,628
|
| Pathology |
2,697
/ 71,368
|
| Mathematics |
2,689
/ 66,333
|
| Biochemistry |
2,669
/ 65,720
|
| Paleontology |
2,559
/ 68,685
|
| Psychiatry |
2,260
/ 48,738
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
2,137
/ 53,001
|
| Statistics |
2,069
/ 56,763
|
| Public Health |
1,968
/ 51,484
|
| Development Studies |
1,936
/ 44,610
|
| Social Psychology |
1,762
/ 40,396
|
| Nursing |
1,678
/ 42,069
|
| Botany |
1,655
/ 41,669
|
| Art & Design |
1,653
/ 26,276
|
| Neuroscience |
1,594
/ 40,366
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
1,481
/ 32,085
|
| Linguistics |
1,446
/ 26,943
|
| Management |
1,434
/ 35,099
|
| Demography |
1,399
/ 36,877
|
| Physical Therapy |
1,386
/ 30,242
|
Annual publication & citation counts
3 Notable alumni
1. Marayke Jonkers
1981-. (aged 45)
swimmer
Marayke Caroline Jonkers is a retired Australian Paralympic swimmer and paratriathlete. She won two bronze medals at the 2004 Athens Paralympics and a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Paralympics, along with a bronze medal at the 2010 Budapest ITU Triathlon World Championships.
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2. Kareena Lee
1993-. (aged 33)
swimmer
Kareena Lee is an Australian swimmer, specialising in open water events. At the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, she won the bronze medal in the 10 km event.
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3. Soo Wincci
1985-. (aged 41)
singer
beauty pageant contestant
model
Soo Wincci is a Malaysian singer, actress, beauty pageant titleholder and model. She crowned Miss World Malaysia in 2008 and represented Malaysia in the Miss World 2008 beauty pageant. In 2013, she was selected by Hollywood's Independent Critics as one of the 100 most beautiful women in the world. In 2016 she was awarded the "Top 10 Most Outstanding Young...
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All 3 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
USC
Founded
1994
Motto
Five-star Education, Five-star Lifestyle
Colors
gold, green, blue
Academic calendar
Undergraduate and postgraduate : February to November (February - June; July-November). Postgraduate Business: Business Administration and International Business coursework programs run on a session basis.
Address
Maroochydore DC, Queensland, 4558 Australia
City Population
12,000
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Acceptance
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Acceptance
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