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University of the Sunshine Coast

Q: How many universities are there on Sunshine Coast?

Five Australian universities are based in the coastal strip from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast, with the University of the Sunshine Coast being the only university in the Sunshine Coast region.

Q: Is English Language Support offered during the studies?

Yes. During the study program, students will be in touch with Learning Advisors who will help students with curated workshops to offer the students requisite support for meeting the University’s English Language requirements.

Q: What happens after I accept my offer from USC?

After accepting the offer from the University of Sunshine Coast and receipt of the payment, students will receive an email from the University, which will contain the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) of the student.

Queensland, Australia

Public | Estd. 1994

32:68

Male: Female Ratio

February and July

Intakes

66%

Acceptance Rate

32:1

Student: Teacher Ratio

About the University

History, Affiliations and Rankings

The University of the Sunshine Coast is one of Australia’s highest-rated public universities based in Queensland. A Young University, it was established in 1994 as the Sunshine Coast University College by the Australian Government in response to the growing population in the Sunshine Coast region. It received full University status in 1996, along with acquiring its present name. One of the fastest growing universities in Australia, USC has expanded both, in terms of its campus locations as well as in terms of the student enrollments, which have nearly doubled over the past decade! The University is affiliated with the Regional Universities Network, and is also listed on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. USC ranks in the #601-800 bracket according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and #33 in the Best National Universities category ranked by US News and World Report 2022.

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Global Ranking

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601-700

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Eligibility

This scholarship is open for all UG and PG level courses. The scholarship seeks to give students from developing countries the chance to study at participating universities in Australia and Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutes.

Applicability

The application deadline for this scholarship is 29th April 2022.

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