The University of Sunshine Coast is a public university based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia. Having opened as the Sunshine Coast University College with a 524 strong student body, the institute was renamed the University of the Sunshine Coast in 1999. In 2010, the student body exceed 7200.University wins more than 30 awards in planning, architecture and construction.USC has been independently ranked as a five-star performer in the 2009 Good Universities Guide for teaching quality, staff qualifications, electronic support and graduate satisfaction.The university was again recognised in the 2011 Good Universities Guide as the only public insitution in Queensland to earn a five star rating for teaching quality.Graduates have consistently given the university top marks for educational experience, with a 92 percent satisfaction rating in the 2007 Course Experience Questionnaire
Location & Facilities
Located approximately 100 km north of the state capital, Brisbane the campus is a 100 hectare flora and fauna reserve, adjoining the Mooloolah River National Park. Sunshine coast offers many lifestyle benefits including beautiful beaches and stunning hiterland a warm climate, and a relaxed and friendly community. Three student accommodation complexes are located next to the campus in Chancellor Park. Varsity Apartments, UniCentral and The Village are privately-owned and operated. All are within walking distance of the campus, linked by pedestrian pathways.