University of the Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast, QLD · Founded 1996 · 18,000 students · 15% international

Six-Dimension Score

Overall Score (out of 100)

Teaching Quality52

Graduate Employment40

Starting Salary52

Global Standing33

Research Intensity33

Student Support56

QILT Metrics (Undergraduate)

75.3%

Full-Time Employment

$70.0k

Median Starting Salary

82.9%

Teaching Quality

80.7%

Overall Experience

Source: QILT GOS & SES surveys (responses: 4910). Data methodology.

Global Rankings

QS 2026

601

THE 2026

#501

ARWU 2025

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US News 2026/2027

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Key Facts

Type: public
Group: Other
Founded: 1996
Students: 18,000
International: 15%

Data Sources

QILT GOS 2024 (Graduate Outcomes)
QILT SES 2024 (Student Experience)
QS World University Rankings 2026
THE World University Rankings 2026
ARWU 2025
U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026

FAQ

What is the starting salary for University of the Sunshine Coast graduates?

The median starting salary for University of the Sunshine Coast undergraduate graduates is $70,000 (QILT GOS 2024).

What is the employment rate for University of the Sunshine Coast graduates?

75.3% of University of the Sunshine Coast undergraduate graduates found full-time employment within 4 months (QILT GOS 2024).

How is University of the Sunshine Coast ranked globally?

QS 2026: #601, THE 2026: #501.

Is University of the Sunshine Coast a member of the Group of Eight?

No, University of the Sunshine Coast is not a Go8 member.

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