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University of the Sunshine Coast

Β· Public University

Admissions open
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Public University
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University of the Sunshine Coast: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    The University of the Sunshine Coast is a public university in Australia. It suits applicants who want a public institution on the Sunshine Coast and are comfortable checking current study options and admissions details directly with the university.

  2. What you can study

    The university is based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. A programme list is not provided here, so confirm the current subject areas and degrees on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the current entry requirements on the university website. Confirm document requirements, deadlines, visa-related steps, and any course-specific conditions with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range here; confirm the current fee for your course with its admissions office. Living costs in Queensland will depend on housing, transport, food, and other personal expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university is in Australia, and the language of instruction is not stated here. Before applying, confirm the language requirement, course availability for international students, visa steps, and whether your previous qualifications meet entry conditions.

  6. How it compares

    Australia has 59 universities. Within that group, the University of the Sunshine Coast is a public university on the Sunshine Coast rather than a metropolitan campus, so it may suit applicants looking for a regional Australian setting, but you still need to compare its current courses, entry requirements, and costs with other Australian options.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them β€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about University of the Sunshine Coast

What type of university is it?

It is a public university.

Where is it located?

It is based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.

What is the university website?

http://www.usc.edu.au/

Does it publish its tuition fee?

A tuition fee range is not provided here; confirm the current fee with the admissions office.

Overview

The University of the Sunshine Coast is a public university based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. After opening with 524 students in 1996 as the Sunshine Coast University College, it was later renamed the University of the Sunshine Coast in 1999.

Programs at University of the Sunshine Coast

8 programs across 2 study levels.

Other

Arts, Design & Architecture

Arts and Humanities

University of the Sunshine Coast

πŸŽ“ Full Time

Master's Degree

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Australia.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance β€” verify with official sources before applying.

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