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University of the Sunshine Coast
(UniSC)
About
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.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 455 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 19 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 11,020
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 27.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 15%
- Female : Male
- 70 : 30
- Staff
- 1,114
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 101-150 | - | 2025 |
| Hospitality & Tourism Management | 101-150 | - | 2024 |
| Ecology | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Agricultural Sciences | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Environmental Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2020 |
| Public Health | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
| Education & Training | 401-500 | - | 2024 |
US News
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecology | =127 | 39.8 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =350 | 39.8 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =472 | 39.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =557 | 39.8 | 2026 |
THE
9 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Education & Training | 301–400 | 36.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 401–500 | 38.8 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 401–500 | 34.6 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 401–500 | 36.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 401–500 | 33.6 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501–600 | 24.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of University of the Sunshine Coast?
University of the Sunshine Coast's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =455, THE Rank 501–600, ARWU Rank 801-900, US News Rank =1,048.
When was University of the Sunshine Coast founded?
University of the Sunshine Coast was founded in 1994.
What are the top subjects at University of the Sunshine Coast?
Top subjects at University of the Sunshine Coast include: Nursing, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Ecology, Ecology, Education & Training.
Where is University of the Sunshine Coast located?
University of the Sunshine Coast is located in Sunshine Coast, Australia.