University of the Sunshine Coast: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1344 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #45 of 59 | In Oceania |
| #37 of 40 | In Australia |
| #198 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 108 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 82%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.usc.edu.au
- Languages
- English
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. |
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.
Research profile
University of the Sunshine Coast has published 12,855 scientific papers with 272,566 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.
University of the Sunshine Coast majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 12 | 8 |
| 1997 | 7 | 6 |
| 1998 | 23 | 18 |
| 1999 | 19 | 26 |
| 2000 | 28 | 54 |
| 2001 | 35 | 56 |
| 2002 | 37 | 130 |
| 2003 | 41 | 140 |
| 2004 | 32 | 268 |
| 2005 | 53 | 346 |
| 2006 | 65 | 447 |
| 2007 | 107 | 687 |
| 2008 | 137 | 971 |
| 2009 | 195 | 1305 |
| 2010 | 225 | 1836 |
| 2011 | 269 | 2643 |
| 2012 | 301 | 3295 |
| 2013 | 418 | 4459 |
| 2014 | 587 | 5794 |
| 2015 | 703 | 7864 |
| 2016 | 768 | 9519 |
| 2017 | 909 | 12161 |
| 2018 | 968 | 15545 |
| 2019 | 1092 | 19695 |
| 2020 | 1176 | 26337 |
| 2021 | 1219 | 33518 |
| 2022 | 1176 | 36827 |
| 2023 | 1179 | 41270 |
| 2024 | 1014 | 44321 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of the Sunshine Coast gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | 26,400 |
| Bachelor of Business | 28,800 |
| Bachelor of Science | 29,600 |
| Bachelor of Education | 28,800 |
| Bachelor of Nursing Science | 31,200 |
| Master of Business Administration | 39,200 |
| Master of Education | 33,600 |
| Master of Science | 36,800 |
The University of the Sunshine Coast has financial aid programs.
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.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| 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 |
| Master Degree | Accountancy, Aquaculture, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Information Technology, Management, Midwifery, Performing Arts, Primary Education, Psychology, Secondary Education, Social Work, Writing |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | Fine Arts, Philosophy |
Notable alumni
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Soo Wincci
- Enrolled in the University of the Sunshine Coast
- Graduated with master's degree in business management
- Occupations
- modelsingerbeauty pageant contestant
- Biography
-
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 Malaysian Award". In 2018 the Chinese media nicknamed her "The Most Beautiful Dr". She has four entries in the Malaysia Book of Records.
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Kareena Lee
- Occupations
- swimmer
- Biography
-
Kareena Lee is an Australian swimmer, specialising in open water events. She competed in the women's 10 km event at the 2019 World Aquatics Championships and she finished in 7th place. In April 2021, she qualified to represent Australia at the 2020 Summer Olympics where she claimed bronze in the 10km event after occupying 3rd position of 25 at 5.2km.
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Marayke Jonkers
- Occupations
- swimmer
- Biography
-
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.
University of the Sunshine Coast faculties and divisions
| 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 |
General information
| Alternative names | USC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1994 |
| Motto | Five-star Education, Five-star Lifestyle |
| Colors | gold, green, blue |
Location and contacts
| Address | Maroochydore DC, Queensland, 4558 Australia |
|---|---|
| City population | 12,000 |