Why choose USC?
At
the University of the Sunshine
Coast, a government university, we
believe the most important asset we
have is our people - our students,
our staff and our community.
We are committed to providing a
positive environment that fosters
the growth and learning of each and
every person. By employing only the
best staff we guarantee our students
a high-quality tertiary education
suited to today's ever-changing
world. Here you'll find innovative
courses, taught by highly qualified
staff, on a beautiful campus.
The experience:
graduates consistently give the
University top marks, with a
five-star satisfaction rating for
overall educational experience. *
USC is the highest ranked
university in Australia in relation
to graduates' satisfaction with
teaching. **
First-class staff:
USC has the highest
proportion of academic staff with
Doctoral or Masters qualifications
of any university in Queensland-and
the fifth highest in Australia. †
Our academic staff bring first-class
international research and teaching
experience to the University.
Class sizes:
lecturers are available for personal
consultation, creating a quality,
interactive learning environment.
Small groups and classes help you to
get to know other students and
lecturers.
USC students benefit from
a high level of personal attention
in a friendly campus environment.
Accessible learning
resources:
USC received five-star
ratings for both electronic support
and academic services in the 2006
Good Universities Guide. The
University Library houses more than
23,500 digital resources that
supplement the print resources held
in the University collection.
Flexible degrees:
you have the flexibility to tailor a
degree to meet your needs. Common
first year courses give you a broad
knowledge base, while flexible
program structures allow you to
specialise, choosing courses from a
wide range of disciplines and even
across faculties.
Modern facilities:
all University facilities and
buildings are modern, giving you
access to excellent study
facilities, resources and services.
The distinctive campus architecture
has received national awards.
The Sunshine Coast
lifestyle: students combine
quality education with the safe and
affordable Sunshine Coast lifestyle.
The Sunshine Coast is one of
Australia's most popular holiday
destinations, with beautiful
beaches, rivers and mountain ranges.
It has a pleasant, subtropical
climate, which is comfortable all
year round.
Friendly and safe:
the University has about 5,000
students and is ideal if you want a
campus environment that is personal
and friendly. It's a great place to
meet Australian students and to
experience the Australian lifestyle
in a safe and natural environment.
