1st Year Fee
₹22.3 L
UniSC
When it opened in 1996, the University of the Sunshine Coast became the first greenfield university built in Australia since 1975. This public university serves the fast-growing Sunshine Coast region of South East Queensland, with its main campus at Sippy Downs, about 90 kilometres north of Brisbane. Read more
When it opened in 1996, the University of the Sunshine Coast became the first greenfield university built in Australia since 1975. This public university serves the fast-growing Sunshine Coast region of South East Queensland, with its main campus at Sippy Downs, about 90 kilometres north of Brisbane. UniSC has since grown to five campuses across the region. Teaching is organised through five schools covering business and creative industries, education, health, law and society, and science, technology and engineering. The university is noted for sustainability and environmental research, including work that produced a vaccine to protect koalas against chlamydia.
Read lessEstablished
1994
Programmes
91+
THE
#501
Top stream
B.A.
Academic Streams
Nine streams. 91+ programmes.
Pick a discipline to see fees, durations and entry requirements that apply.
Undergraduate11courses
B.A.
1st Year Fees₹17.2 L – ₹19.6 L
Duration3 – 5 years
Eligibility XII60%+
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL, PTE
Undergraduate10courses
B.Sc.
1st Year Fees₹17.6 L – ₹20.0 L
Duration1 – 4 years
Eligibility XII60%+
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL, PTE
Postgraduate08courses
M.A.
1st Year Fees₹17.6 L – ₹21.3 L
Duration12 – 24 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL, PTE
Undergraduate08courses
B.E. / B.Tech
1st Year Fees₹17.2 L – ₹22.3 L
Duration3 – 5 years
Eligibility XII60%+
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL, PTE
Postgraduate08courses
UG Diploma
1st Year Fees₹15.8 L – ₹16.9 L
Duration1 year
Eligibility XII60%+
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL, PTE
Postgraduate07courses
MBA/PGDM
1st Year Fees₹19.2 L – ₹22.3 L
Duration18 – 30 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL, PTE
Postgraduate07courses
MS
1st Year Fees₹19.2 L – ₹22.3 L
Duration24 months – 2 years
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL, PTE
Undergraduate07courses
BBA
1st Year Fees₹17.2 L – ₹19.6 L
Duration3 – 4 years
Eligibility XII60%+
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL, PTE
Undergraduate06courses
B.Ed
1st Year Fees₹17.2 L – ₹18.5 L
Duration3 – 4 years
Eligibility XII60%+
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL, PTE
Top Programmes
10 programmes worth knowing about.
Curated from the full programme list — sorted by fee, deduplicated, and diversified across streams.
✓ Free admission help included with every applicationHighest fee
BSNDegree
#001
Bachelor of Nursing Science
Free admission help included
MSDegree
#002
Master of Science
Free admission help included
B.E. / B.TechDegree
#003
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)
Free admission help included
MIMDegree
#004
Master of Professional Accounting MPA
Free admission help included
M.A.Degree
#005
Master of Arts
Free admission help included
Others PGDegree
#006
Master of Creative Arts
Free admission help included
MSNDegree
#007
Master of Nursing (Clinical Leadership)
Free admission help included
Lowest fee
MBA/PGDMDegree
#008
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Free admission help included
B.E. / B.TechDegree
#009
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours)
Free admission help included
MSDegree
#010
Master of Information and Communications Technology
Free admission help included
Fees Breakdown
What you'll pay in Year 1.
1st year fees range from ₹8.0 L to ₹22.3 L depending on the stream. Figures are first-year tuition only — total programme cost varies by duration.
1st year fee by stream
Each bar shows the maximum first-year tuition in the stream — sorted lowest to highest. Subsequent years may vary.
UG certificate (6 months)₹8.0 L
PG Certificate (6 months)₹9.6 L
UG Diploma (1 year)₹16.9 L
B.Arch (4 years)₹17.2 L
B.Com (3 years)₹17.2 L
B.Des (3 years)₹17.2 L
B.Ed (3 – 4 years)₹18.5 L
LL.B. (4 – 5 years)₹18.5 L
PG Diploma (12 months)₹19.2 L
B.A. (3 – 5 years)₹19.6 L
BBA (3 – 4 years)₹19.6 L
B.Sc. (1 – 4 years)₹20.0 L
MSN (18 months)₹20.3 L
M.A. (12 – 24 months)₹21.3 L
Others PG (24 months)₹21.3 L
B.E. / B.Tech (3 – 5 years)₹22.3 L
MBA/PGDM (18 – 30 months)₹22.3 L
MIM (24 – 30 months)₹22.3 L
MS (24 months – 2 years)₹22.3 L
BSN (27 months – 4 years)₹22.3 L
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Lowest 1st year
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Global Rankings · 2026
Ranked across 12 tables worldwide.
Featured tiles show the most prestigious overall rankings. Subject tiles below pick the strongest discipline-level placements.
QS
#1001
World University
2025 ranking
THE (Times Higher Education)
#501
University
2026 ranking
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking)
#101
Nursing
2025 ranking
THE (Times Higher Education)
#401
Life Sciences
2026 ranking
THE (Times Higher Education)
#401
Psychology
2026 ranking
THE (Times Higher Education)
#401
PG Business and Economics
2026 ranking
US News & World Report
#1048
Global Universities
2025 ranking
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Applications Live · 2026–2027
Ready to apply to UniSC?
Planning to apply to University of the Sunshine Coast? Admission 2026-27 are now open. Check out this space for admission requirements. Our counsellors guide you through eligibility, application strategy, SOP review, visa and accommodation — entirely free.
PostedApr 09, 2026
Intake2026–2027
Tests AcceptedIELTS · TOEFL · PTE
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FAQs
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What is the University of the Sunshine Coast known for?+
UniSC is known as a young, growing regional university with a strong focus on sustainability and environmental research. Its researchers developed a vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia, and it is recognised for work in environmental and marine fields. It also has a modern sports precinct and expanding health and science programs.
Which campuses does the University of the Sunshine Coast have?+
UniSC has five campuses across South East Queensland. Its main campus is at Sippy Downs, north of Brisbane, with further locations including Moreton Bay, the Fraser Coast at Hervey Bay, Gympie and Caboolture. This network lets students study closer to home while sharing the university's teaching and research facilities.
How is teaching organised at the University of the Sunshine Coast?+
UniSC organises its courses through five schools: Business and Creative Industries; Education and Tertiary Access; Health; Law and Society; and Science, Technology and Engineering. This structure brings related disciplines together and covers a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across business, the arts, health and the sciences.
What are the admission requirements for international students at the University of the Sunshine Coast?+
Entry depends on the program and level. Undergraduate applicants generally need academic results equivalent to the required Australian standard, while postgraduate entry depends on a relevant bachelor's degree. Some courses set specific prerequisites, and all international applicants must meet the university's English language requirements.
When are the main intakes at the University of the Sunshine Coast?+
UniSC's main intakes are two semesters, with Semester 1 starting around late February and Semester 2 in July. For a select range of courses it also offers trimesters and shorter eight-week study periods across the year. Not every course is available in every intake, so international students should check their program and apply early.
What is the lowest tuition fee at UniSC?+
The most affordable programmes at UniSC start from ₹8.0 L in first-year fees. Total programme cost depends on duration. Use the fee ladder above to compare across streams.
Which English-proficiency tests does UniSC accept?+
UniSC accepts IELTS, TOEFL, PTE. EduVouchers offers discounted vouchers for IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo.
How many programmes does UniSC offer?+
UniSC offers 91 programmes across 20 academic streams.
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