Where a five-star experience creates better futures
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*.
Better teaching. Brighter outcomes.
Our teaching quality has been continually rated 5-stars since 2006. We’re also Queensland’s top ranked public university, and in the top five in Australia, for teaching quality in 2026*.
At UniSC, it’s not just about learning – it’s about equipping students to thrive. That’s why we’ve worked hard to be the number one public university in Queensland for student support, learning resources and skills development*.
We also shine in several subject areas – including as Australia’s number one public university(undergraduate) for overall experience and teaching quality in Accounting, Business andManagement and Computing Information and Technology*.
Global impact
Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings
We’re ranked among the best universities in the world as we work to create healthier people and a healthier planet.
7th in the world for the ‘Life on Land’
1st Queensland for Climate Action
1st Queensland for Zero Hunger.
THE impact rankings assess the contributions of the world’s universities through research, education and community engagement to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), set by the United Nations.
UniSC has five SDGs in the
global top 25
- Life on Land (awarded 100% for land senstive waste disposal)
- Climate Action
- Life Below Water (100 perfect scores for supporting aquatic ecosytems through action, and through education)
- Zero Hunger (100 percent score for reducing student hunger)
- Clean Water and Sanitation (100 percent for water reuse initiatives)
Two SDGs in the
global top 100
- Good Health and Wellbeing (100% for health impact)
- Responsible Consumption and Production (100 percent scores for operational measures and sustainability reporting)
Times Higher Education (THE)
World University Rankings
We rank among the top 501–600 universities worldwide across all disciplines by the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026.
Our Business and Economics, Medical and Health, Education Studies, Life Sciences and Social Sciences are in the 401-500 band.
Graduate Outcomes
Almost nine out of 10 UniSC graduates are employed within four months of finishing their degrees – higher than the national average (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2025).
Student Experience Survey
In the 2025 Student Experience Survey, postgraduate students rated UniSC the best in Australia for student experience, from 37 public universities.
We’re also ranked in the top four public universities nationally for undergraduate student experience, and first in Queensland for the fourth year running.
Employee satisfaction
Employers report strong confidence in the capabilities and work readiness of UniSC graduates. The Employee Satisfaction Survey shows UniSC performing above the national average for foundation skills, adaptive skills, collaborative skills, technical skills and overall satisfaction.
Good Universities Guide
Five stars for teaching quality, overall experience, learning resources, skills development, social equity and student support.
Rated second among Australia’s public universities for overall educational experience for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
We are also the number one public university for overall educational experience nationally in the fields of:
- Accounting (undergraduate and no. 2 for postgraduate)
- Business Management (undergraduate and no. 2 for postgraduate)
- Computing and Information Technology (undergraduate and postgraduate)
- Health Services and Support (Postgraduate and no.2 for undergraduate)
- Sciences (undergraduate)
No. 1 public university in Queensland in the fields of:
- Accounting (undergraduate and postgraduate)
- Business Management (undergraduate and postgraduate)
- Computing and Information Technology (undergraduate and postgraduate)
- Health Services and Support (undergraduate and postgraduate)
- Sciences (undergraduate)
[This rating is based on the universities that have the highest proportion of students who rate their educational experience positively, providing a positive learning environment for their students.]
We’re the number one public university in Queensland (undergraduate) and in the top five in Australia (postgraduate) for our teaching quality.
No. 1 public university nationally in the fields of:
- Accounting (undergraduate)
- Business and Management (undergraduate)
- Computing and Information Technology (undergraduate and postgraduate)
- Health Services and Support (postgraduate; 2nd undergraduate)
No. 1 public university in Queensland in the fields of:
- Accounting (undergraduate)
- Business and Management (undergraduate)
- Computing and Information Technology (undergraduate and postgraduate)
- Education and Training (undergraduate)
- Health Services and Support (undergraduate and postgraduate)
- Humanities and Socials Sciences (undergraduate)
- Law (undergraduate)
[This category is based on the institutions that have the highest proportion of undergraduates who provided a positive evaluation of the teaching quality at their university, standing out for their engaging teaching practices.]
UniSC is the second top rated public university in Australia, and first in Queensland (undergraduate) for student support.
Number one public university in Australia (undergraduate) in the fields of:
- Education and Training
- Sciences
Number one public university in Queensland (undergraduate) in the fields of:
- Accounting
- Business management
- Communications
- Education and Training
- Humanities and social sciences
- Law
- Psychology
- Sciences
- Social work
[This ranking is based on universities that have the highest proportion of undergraduates who positively rated student support at their university, excelling in creating a supportive environment for students’ academic and personal wellbeing.]
UniSC is the number one public university in Queensland (undergraduate) for learning resources in:
- Business and Management
- Communications
- Computing and Information Technology
- Creative Arts
- Rehabilitation
- Science and Mathematics
In Australia, we’re in the top two (undergraduate) for:
- Agriculture and Environmental Studies
- Health Services and Support
This rating is based on students’ positive assessment of their learning resources.
UniSC is number one in Queensland for undergraduate learner engagement in:
- Agriculture and Environmental Studies
UniSC is number one in Queensland for postgraduate learner engagement in:
- Education and Training
- Psychology
UniSC is rated Queensland’s top public university (undergraduate) for overall skills development.
We are also the highest rated state public university (undergraduate) in the fields of:
- Accounting
- Business Management
- Education and Training
[This ranking is based on the highest percentage of students who positively rated their skills development at university, aligning education with practical skill building for future careers.]
UniSC is ranked first in Australia for graduate employment (undergraduate) in:
- Engineering and Technology
Top in Queensland for graduate outcomes (undergraduate) in:
- Rehabilitation
Number one in Queensland for graduate outcomes (postgraduate) in:
- Business and Management
[This rating looks at the proportion of graduates who were employed full time four months after completing their courses.]
At UniSC, 26 percent of our students were from low socioeconomic or disadvantaged backgrounds.
These rankings show the universities that have the highest proportion of students who come from a low socio-economic or disadvantaged background and are leading to ensure opportunities for students from low socio-economic areas.