University of the Sunshine Coast

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About University of the Sunshine Coast

USC programs include a strong focus on the core skills you’ll need in the future workplace. No matter what you study, you’ll learn to communicate well, solve problems and think creatively. All programs include hands-on training, practical experience and internships.

The University is registered in the Australian University category in the National Register of Higher Education Providers, meaning USC complies with the Higher Education Standards for Australian universities, made under Australia’s Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011.

Campus information

USC's 4 campus:

USC Sunshine Coast

The only full‐service university campus on the Sunshine Coast with teaching and learning facilities that include immersive educational environments, interactive learning technology and hands‐on simulation labs.

Onsite facilities also include USC’s award‐winning library and art gallery, as well as shops, cafes and a sporting precinct.

USC Fraser Coast

USC Fraser Coast offers students a 5-star education, the highest-rated teaching quality for any public university in Queensland, delivered by USC's highly qualified teaching staff. Our programs have excellent graduate outcomes and the scholarships and financial support available help make university education more affordable. Preparation and bridging study makes the transition to university easy.

USC Gympie

USC Gympie offers students a 5-star education, the highest-rated teaching quality for any public university in Queensland, delivered by USC's highly qualified teaching staff. Our programs have excellent graduate outcomes and the scholarships and financial support available help make university education more affordable. Preparation and bridging study makes the transition to university easy.

Facilities include a 75-seat reading theatre, tutorial rooms, a computer lab, interactive learning technology, study areas and computer access for students

USC SouthBank

USC SouthBank offers a 5-star education, the highest-rated teaching quality for any public university in Queensland, delivered by USC's highly qualified teaching staff. Our programs have excellent graduate outcomes and the scholarships and financial support available help make university education more affordable.

USC Caboolture

The newest USC campus opens at the start of 2018. It offers Bachelor programs focusing on business, commerce, creative industries, education and nursing subjects.

USC has 4 campus:

USC Sunshine Coast

USC's flagship campus is located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast at Sippy Downs.

USC Fraser Coast

USC Fraser Coast is located in Hervey Bay, approximately 2.5 hours north of the Sunshine Coast campus. The campus is located in the central business district, a short walk from local shops and cafes and a few minutes’ drive to calm, bayside beaches.

USC Gympie

USC Gympie is located 60 mins north of the USC Sunshine Coast campus at Sippy Downs.

USC SouthBank

USC SouthBank is located in Brisbane's cultural precinct, South Bank Parklands in the SW1 complex (Building A4, 52 Merivale Street) approximately 70 minutes drive south of the University’s Sippy Downs campus.

USC Caboolture

Previously QUT's Caboolture campus was transferred to USC. Now USC's Caboolture campus is located between Manley and Tallon Street.

Accommodation

Sippy Downs

Three privately–owned, fully–furnished student accommodation complexes are conveniently located next to the University. UniCentral, Varsity Apartments and The Village are all linked by pathway to the campus, which is an easy three–minute walk away.

Public transport and the local shopping centre are within easy reach.

The complexes are:

Unicentral
Varsity Apartments
The Village

SouthBank

There are privately-owned student accommodation providers in Brisbane who mainly offer accommodation to students in shared apartment complexes. The closest of these to the South Bank precinct are: