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For a better tomorrow

For 30 years, we’ve been improving lives through learning and knowledge. This year, we celebrate how far we’ve come while working to create a better tomorrow through future-focused degrees, world-leading sustainability research and 5-star teaching.*

In 2026 we invite you to discover the moments, research and people who have shaped UniSC, and celebrate with us at our 30th anniversary events.

*Good Universities Guide 2026

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Our rankings

At UniSC, we know an exceptional study experience transforms lives. That’s why we’re proud to be Queensland’s number one public university and second in Australia for overall educational experience for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

New medical program for the Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast’s first fully local medical program is set to start from 2030 or earlier, to address doctor shortages in Sunshine Coast and regional Queensland.

World first: UniSC’s koala vaccine approved to fight deadly disease

In a world first, Australia’s veterinary medicine regulator has approved a vaccine – developed by UniSC – to protect koalas from infection and death caused by chlamydia. 

Our rankings

7th globally for 'Life on Land' THE Impact Rankings 2025
1st in Queensland for ‘Climate Action’ THE Impact Rankings 2025
1st in Queensland for 'Zero Hunger' THE Impact Rankings 2025
20th globally for 'Life Below Water' THE Impact Rankings 2025
A technician is refueling an aircraft with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) at the airport.
Could biofuels have softened Australia’s diesel crisis – and protect us from the next one?

Australia’s fuel shortage exposes a deeper vulnerability – and Professor Mark Brown argues that unless we scale biofuels to secure our own fuel supply, the next crisis may hit even harder.

New coating could improve safety of medical implants

A team of scientists from the University of the Sunshine Coast and around the world has developed a promising way to reduce the risks from biodegradable medical implants.