University of the Sunshine Coast
Student Central Student Services and Engagement ML23 PO Box 5280 Sunshine Coast Mail Centre QLD 4560 Australia
About
At UniSC, better teaching and a better university student experience help you shape a better future – for you and the world around you.
At UniSC, you’ll study at Queensland’s highest‑rated public university for overall experience, teaching quality, student support, learning resources and skills development (Good Universities Guide 2026). You can shape and pace your study experience, so it works best for you, with flexible options across more than 150 programs and support to help you succeed.
At UniSC, better teaching and a better university experience paves the way for you to create a better future. Not only for yourself, but for the people, communities and world around you.Â
We are rated Queensland’s number one public university for overall educational experience, teaching quality, student support, learning resources and skills development (Good Universities Guide 2026).
Uni, your way
At UniSC, you can shape and pace your study experience, so it works best for you. Maybe you want to fast-track your degree, need to balance study with life, or prefer to learn online. We’ve got flexible options across more than 150 programs and support to help you succeed – in your studies and life.
- Mix of online, blended and in-person learning, with flexible delivery modes to fit your lifestyle and learning style.
- Fast track graduation: Options in several programs to accelerate your degree to enter the workforce quicker or go on to further study.
- Personalised pathways: Options to slow down or spread out your studies.
- Learn the way you want to learn: Podcasts, simulations, screencasts, quizzes – not just lectures.
- Future ready: Work-integrated learning in most programs.
- Industry-aligned learning: Graduate with job-ready skills and credentials that employers want.
- Tailored support services: Giving every student the best chance of success.
- Go global: Opportunities to study overseas.
Campuses
Our award-winning facilities include five campuses across South East Queensland, so there’s no need to travel to capital cities for a world-class education.
UniSC Sunshine Coast – 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs
Set on 100 hectares of nature reserve, this campus offers cutting-edge visualisation and simulation facilities. Experience our world-class sports precinct including UniSC Arena, aquatic centre, gyms and playing fields. Enjoy cafés and eateries. Take advantage of nearby student accommodation and easy public transport and parking options.
UniSC Moreton Bay – Petrie
Find first-class learning, innovation and industry connections – right in the heart of one of Australia’s fastest growing regions. Walk from Petrie Train Station straight into modern lecture theatres, breakout zones and The Rise, a stunning central atrium. Learn in cutting-edge engineering and science labs, nursing simulation spaces, and a specialist teaching nutrition kitchen. Enjoy cafe, gym and sporting facilities.
UniSC Caboolture – Caboolture
Halfway between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast with easy transport links, this campus offers a supportive, inclusive learning environment with strong community connections. Train in the Health Learning and Simulation Centre with industry standard hospital equipment and collaborate in modern learning spaces with interactive technologies.
UniSC Fraser Coast – Hervey Bay
Study in the heart of Hervey Bay, close to cafés, shops and beaches, with easy access to UniSC’s K’gari Research Station. Learn in simulated nursing wards, specialist science labs and interactive spaces and use our 24/7 library, modern study spaces and computer labs.
UniSC Gympie – Gympie
Nestled among the beautiful natural surrounds of the Gympie Education Hub, the campus provides quality higher educational opportunities, in a supportive, inclusive learning environment. This includes enabling and pathway programs. Train in simulated nursing wards, and specialist science labs and learn with interactive technologies
Other locations
UniSC has purpose-built teaching facilities at the Sunshine Coast Health Institute, Sunshine Coast University Hospital and Thompson Institute, all located a short drive from the  Sunshine Coast campus.
Join us at Open Day
UniSC Moreton Bay Open Day
Date: Sunday, 19 July, 2026
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
1 Moreton Parade, Petrie
UniSC Sunshine Coast Open Day
Date: Sunday, 2 August, 2026
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs
More details here – UniSC Open Day.
Important dates
Visit the UniSC website for information on enrolment, teaching, trimester start and end, and other important academic dates. Visit key dates and fees for information on important QTAC dates.
Admission Criteria
To be eligible for admission to UniSC, you must satisfy all admission criteria. In Queensland, the admission score for a program is expressed as an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or selection rank. There can be additional admission requirements or selection criteria for programs including:
- English language proficiency – meeting a minimum standard of English language competency.
- Minimum age – minimum age requirements for applicants at the time they would commence their studies.
- Subject prerequisites – completion of compulsory subject matter.
- Special selection criteria – performance in an audition, submission of a portfolio, level of attainment in a specialised test, interview or questionnaire.
UniSC programs, admission requirements and other information relevant to assessment of applicants and qualifications can be found on the UniSC website. The UniSC Admission Policy and Procedures provide the principles and framework for admissions.
Subject prerequisites and recommended prior knowledge
A small number of courses require you to have subject prerequisite requirements, such as completion of a General English subject to meet the English subject prerequisite. Subject prerequisites are expressed as Queensland subjects at level 3 and 4 completion level with grade of C.
Most courses don’t have subject prerequisites but may list recommended prior study subjects that are desirable but not required for admission to the program.
UniSC Early Offer Guarantee Scheme
The Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee Scheme allows eligible applicants to be offered a place at UniSC as early as September of Year 12. Offers are made prior to the release of Year 12 results so you do not have to wait until the December or January QTAC offer rounds. Early and guaranteed offers will be made to students based on recommendation of the School Principal who will consider your academic performance, motivation to succeed and personal qualities like your interests, passion and talents. Offers are conditional on completing Year 12 and meeting any subject prerequisites.
Visit EOG.
If you have undertaken previous recognised higher education level study at bachelor degree (or higher level) this will be assigned a selection rank based on the level, duration (minimum 0.25 full-time equivalent study) and Grade Point Average (GPA) achieved.
Where you have a number of different qualifications for which separate ranks can be assigned, normally the highest rank will be used for admission.
You must also satisfy any additional admission requirements.
Credit and Recognition of Prior Learning
UniSC grants credit transfer if you can demonstrate that you have already achieved the learning required for required courses (subjects). UniSC commonly grants credit for formal learning (formal study), informal learning (such as work experience) and non-formal learning (such as structured training in your workplace).
You can apply for credit transfer for prior learning once you have been admitted and this may reduce the time required to complete the course. Visit UniSC’s website for more information.
UniSC recognises a number of other bridging and enabling, tertiary preparation and foundation programs offered by higher education providers across Australia.
At UniSC you can complete the free Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) which provides applicants with the knowledge, skills and confidence to enter undergraduate study. The selection rank for UniSC TPP and other bridging programs accepted by QTAC will be based on duration and the Grade Point Average (GPA) achieved. You must also satisfy subject prerequisite requirements.
If you have completed an Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) certificate III, IV, diploma or advanced diploma, you will be assigned a selection rank for that study. The selection rank will be based on level, duration and Grade Point Average (GPA) achieved.
Where you have a number of different qualifications for which separate ranks can be assigned, normally the highest rank will be used for admission.
If you have several selection ranks (e.g. based on Year 12 results, VET study, higher education study, employment), you will generally be considered on the highest rank. You are also required to meet relevant subject prerequisites for the course you are applying for. These can be satisfied by successfully completing Senior secondary subjects (or equivalent). Subject prerequisites generally cannot be met through certificate-level study. You must also satisfy any additional admission requirements.
Credit for prior learning
UniSC grants credit transfer if you can demonstrate that you have already achieved the learning required for the courses (subjects). UniSC commonly grants credit for formal learning (formal study), informal learning (such as work and other experience) and non-formal learning (such as structured program of learning but does not lead to an officially accredited qualification).
You can apply for credit transfer for prior learning once you have been admitted and this may reduce the time required to the course the QUT course. Visit UniSC’s website for more information.
UniSC will consider you for entry based on professional qualifications and/or paid employment experience.
Post-secondary professional and paraprofessional qualifications and service will be considered, including:
- Some creative arts, language and civil aviation qualifications
- Memberships of professional associations for which qualifying exams are undertaken
- Police, defence and emergency services experience
You may also consider sitting the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Age restrictions and some exceptions apply to some courses including graduate entry courses.
Where you have a number of different qualifications for which separate ranks can be assigned, normally the highest rank will be used for admission.
You must also satisfy any additional admission requirements.
If you are a current Queensland or interstate Year 12 student, you will be considered for admission based on your ATAR. If you did not qualify for an ATAR, you may still be considered based on any completed vocational education and training (VET) qualification, such as CIII or above. You must also satisfy any additional admission requirements.
If you are a current International Baccalaureate (IB) student you will be assigned a selection rank based on your completed IB Diploma. This selection rank is expressed on the same scale as the ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank). Students who have successfully completed an IB Diploma may also be eligible to receive credit transfer towards a UniSC course.
Results from home schooling, Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) and other non-standard Year 12 programs (with SAT tests) may also be assigned a selection rank and considered for an offer based on this selection rank (or other recognised qualifications undertaken while at school). Some exceptions may apply to courses with additional entry requirements (refer below). Contact UniSC for more information.
Applicants with overseas Year 12 study
UniSC will consider equivalent overseas Year 12 qualifications for admissions purposes. Contact UniSC for more information. If you have secondary or tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction, you may be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency.
Other qualifications completed in Year 12
If you have completed other recognised qualifications while at school, these may also be assigned a selection rank and considered for admission to UniSC. Examples include vocational education and training qualifications (such as Certificate III), and some creative arts qualifications (in the areas of music, dance, and speech), and university subjects.
You must also satisfy any additional admission requirements.
Privacy
Refer to UniSC privacy page for more information.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Our Indigenous Services Unit provides comprehensive support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, including academic mentoring, cultural safety, and financial support through the Buranga Centre. Students can access dedicated spaces and a community network across all campuses. Visit UniSC Indigenous Services Unit.
Inherent Academic Requirements
Inherent Academic Requirements (IAR) are the fundamental skills, capabilities and knowledge that students must be able to demonstrate in order to achieve the essential learning outcomes of the course, while maintaining the academic integrity of that course. To successfully complete a course at USC, you need to be able to meet all the Inherent Academic Requirements. When applying for a course, you should read the IAR statement carefully to ensure you are able to meet them. If you have a disability or chronic health condition, contact a UniSC Ability Adviser to talk about the adjustments that may be put in place that may enable you to meet the requirements. Visit Inherent Academic Requirements.
Domestic students with overseas qualifications
Domestic students with overseas qualifications should contact UniSC for information on how their qualifications will be assessed for entry.
English language proficiency
UniSC requires students to demonstrate that they can speak, write, read and comprehend English to a specified standard. Some programs may require applicants who have not completed their secondary studies or other qualifications from a limited country list to demonstrate their proficiency via a specific ELP test. Visit English language proficiency.
Timing of Offers
UniSC makes year-round offers for most courses. Trimester 1 offers take place between August and February; Trimester 2 offers take place between March and July and Trimester 3 offers take place between August and November.
Offers
If you apply via QTAC, you will receive notification to check your offer in the QTAC applicant portal. You must respond to the QTAC offer online by the due date. You will also receive an offer email from UniSC which you must also respond to in order to secure your place. This email will provide a link to commence enrolment tasks.
If you do not respond to your offer by the due date, your offer may lapse. For most programs you will be able to reactivate your offer by contacting QTAC, however limitations apply for competitive programs such as Bachelor of Medical Science. For further details on lapsed offers, visit QTAC’s Reactivate your expired offer.
Deferment
UniSC allows deferment for up to one year in most undergraduate programs, the Master of Teaching programs and the Tertiary Preparation Program. Exceptions apply.
If your program allows deferment and you want to defer, please accept your offer through QTAC and select deferment option when registering your offer response direct with UniSC.
If you defer your place, you will be notified by UniSC on the process to pick you your place. You will not be required to re-apply through QTAC providing the deferment period has not been exceeded.
Visit Deferment.
Credit for prior learning
UniSC grants credit transfer if you can demonstrate that you have already achieved the learning required for units (subjects), which can shorten your degree and save your money. UniSC commonly grants credit for formal learning (formal study), informal learning (such as work experience) and non-formal learning (such as structured training in your workplace).
You can apply for credit transfer for prior learning once you have been admitted and this may reduce the time required to complete the course. Visit Credit Transfer.
Fees and charges
If you are a domestic undergraduate student and offered a place, you will be allocated a Commonwealth Supported place (CSP). You will also be liable for student services and amenities fee and any additional course costs.
Visit information on fees and charges.
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at UniSC. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and passed the census date for semester 1, 2026 including those admitted through all offer rounds, across all Australian campuses, and international students studying in Australia.
| Applicant Background | Semester 1, 2026 | |
Number of students | Percentage ofall students | |
| (A)Â Â Â Higher Education Study (including a bridging or enabling course) | 1091 | 24.95% |
| (B)Â Â Â Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study | 207 | 4.73% |
| (C)Â Â Â Work and Life Experience (admitted on basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories) | 788 | 18.02% |
| (D)Â Â Â Recent Secondary Education: | ||
| Admitted solely on basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | 608 | 13.93% |
| Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | 2 | 0.04% |
| Admitted on basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR scheme) | 1676 | 38.33% |
| International Students | 0 | 0.00% |
| All Students | 4372 | 100% |
Notes:
< 5 – The number of students is less than 5.
N/A – Students not accepted in this category.
N/P – Not Published: the number of students is hidden to prevent the calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students.
Access UniSC scheme
UniSC has developed Access UniSC, an admissions scheme designed to improve access to university for applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage or who are under-represented in higher education, including applicants from identified equity and priority groups.
Through Access UniSC, UniSC offers special entry schemes where ATAR/ selection rank adjustments may apply. UniSC caps the overall number of adjustments applied to an applicant’s ATAR/selection rank to a maximum possible total adjustment of ten (10.00) ranks.
Adjustment schemes for current Year 12 applicants include:
Year 12 Subject Adjustment (including UniSC Headstart) – recognises that some subjects undertaken by current high school students require a high level of skill and knowledge as preparation for university study. If you complete selected Year 12 subjects and/or UniSC Headstart course(s) you may be eligible for adjustments in the year following the successful completion of Year 12. Maximum adjustment of six (6.00) ranks. UniSC Headstart attributes one (1.00) rank per course. Program exclusions apply.
QTAC Educational Access Scheme (EAS) – if you have experienced circumstances that have negatively impacted your studies, you may be eligible for adjustments to recognise the impact of financial, health-related or social disadvantage. Maximum adjustment of six (6.00) selection ranks.
Regional Preference Adjustment – if you reside in an area deemed to be within the catchment for one of UniSC’s campuses, or in outer regional, rural or remote Australia, you may be eligible for adjustments. Maximum adjustment of two (2.00) ranks.
Disadvantaged School Adjustment – recognises applicants who have completed their senior secondary studies at a school identified as experiencing disadvantage, acknowledging structural and contextual barriers that may impact academic outcomes. Maximum adjustment of two (2.00) ranks.
Smith Family Adjustment – recognises applicants who are current or recent participants in The Smith Family programs, acknowledging the educational disadvantage associated with low socio-economic circumstances. Maximum adjustment of two (2.00) ranks.
Elite Athlete Adjustment – if you’re an elite athlete, you could be eligible to receive adjustments to recognise the impact of high-performance sporting commitments on your educational outcomes. Maximum adjustment of six (6.00) selection ranks.
The allocation of adjustments does not guarantee entry to UniSC or your preferred program. Program exclusions may apply.
Visit Access UniSC.
Access UniSC scheme
UniSC has developed Access UniSC, an admissions scheme designed to improve access to university for applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage or who are under-represented in higher education, including applicants from identified equity and priority groups.
Through Access UniSC, UniSC offers special entry schemes where ATAR/ selection rank adjustments may apply. UniSC caps the overall number of adjustments applied to an applicant’s ATAR/selection rank to a maximum possible total adjustment of ten (10.00) ranks.
Adjustment schemes for non-Year 12 applicants include:
Regional Preference Adjustment – if you reside in an area deemed to be within the catchment for one of UniSC’s campuses, or in outer regional, rural or remote Australia, you may be eligible for adjustments. Maximum adjustment of two (2.00) ranks.
QTAC Educational Access Scheme (EAS) – if you have experienced circumstances that have negatively impacted your studies, you may be eligible for adjustments to recognise the impact of financial, health-related or social disadvantage. Maximum adjustment of six (6.00) selection ranks.
Elite Athlete Adjustment – if you’re an elite athlete, you could be eligible to receive adjustments to recognise the impact of high-performance sporting commitments on your educational outcomes. Maximum adjustment of six (6.00) selection ranks.
The allocation of adjustments does not guarantee entry to UniSC or your preferred program. Program exclusions may apply.
Visit Access UniSC.
Key Dates
| Course Offer Dates |
Trimester 1 2026
Trimester 2 2026
Visit our Course Search for all University of the Sunshine Coast courses. |
Course Vacancies |
| Trimester 1 2026 All courses have closed; no further offers will be made.Trimester 2 2026 The following courses have closed; no further offers will be made:
All other courses are open, further offers are being made for other courses |
Institution Dates |
| Dates for 2026 are as follows: Trimester 1 2026
Trimester 2 2026
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How to Apply
Domestic students applying for undergraduate study or the Master of Teaching (Primary) or Master of Teaching (Secondary) apply through QTAC.
All international students should contact UniSC to find out how to apply.
Contact UniSC to find out how to apply for other postgraduate courses.
Scholarships
Each year UniSC awards hundreds of scholarships and bursaries to ease financial pressure and help students focus on their studies. They recognise diverse skills and achievements, and support people from all kinds of backgrounds. Applying is simple, with just one application for multiple scholarships. Visit Scholarships.
Student support services
Students can access a range of support services including academic and study support; mentoring programs; careers and employment services; counselling; financial support services; sexuality and gender support; disability services; and health, wellbeing and welfare services. The UniSC Student Guild provides social events, a second-hand textbook hub, accommodation register, and funding for clubs and societies. UniSC’s Indigenous Services unit offers support programs and facilities tailored specifically to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Career advice
UniSC offers career counselling and guidance services, including assistance with choosing career paths, selecting appropriate courses, job search and application assistance and interview techniques.
Student accommodation
There are a variety of housing options close to UniSC campuses. Students can explore rental and shared housing options through recommended search websites, with local public transport information providing additional support when seeking suitable accommodation. A short walk from UniSC Sunshine Coast, there are three privately owned and operated student accommodation villages offering fully self-contained share accommodation.
Work integrated learning
Most UniSC degrees include hands-on training, practical experience and internships.  This offers an opportunity to put theory into practice, develop personal and professional skills, establish job networks, and find out what it’s like to work in your area of study. Students can acquire and demonstrate knowledge and skills employers look for in graduates.
Overseas study
Students can apply for up to two semesters of study at a variety of partner institutions around the world and earn credit towards their degree through UniSC’s Study Overseas program. Scholarships are available for eligible students.
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