University Of Sunshine Coast

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University Of Sunshine Coast

The University of the Sunshine Coast which established in 1996 is one of the fastest growing universities in Australia and has become an influential member of the Sunshine Coast's business community. It is the first public university to be established on a greenfield site in Australia for 23 years.

Mission
To be the major catalyst for the innovative and sustainable economic, cultural and educational advancement of the region, through the pursuit of international standards in teaching and research.

Services and Facilities
The University of the Sunshine Coast has been developed with an emphasis on human scale. Students enjoy a quality and innovative learning experience in a supportive and high-tech learning environment.
The University offers a wide range of support services to students. In a smaller campus community, you have easy access to University staff for personalised assistance.

USC has a dedicated team of staff committed to student support and a full range of student services to help you make the most of university life.

International Relations Client Services staff can give you advice, information and direction on any issues that may concern you, whether they be personal, academic, or administrative.

Regular activities are organised so you can get to know other students and visit some of theri best local attractions.

Why choose USC?
At the University of the Sunshine Coast, a government university, they believe the most important asset USC have is their people – their students, their staff and their community.

USC is committed to providing a positive environment that fosters the growth and learning of each and every person. By employing only the best staff USC guarantee theri 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.† USC 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.