The University at a glance
Official name
University of the Sunshine Coast
Type of university
Public
Mission
To be the major catalyst for the innovative and sustainable economic, cultural and educational advancement of the region, through the pursuit of international standards in teaching, research and engagement.
The Strategic Plan outlines the University's institutional objectives, while the Campus Master Plan outlines the University's physical development.
Founded
The Sunshine Coast University College was founded in 1994, with the first students starting at the Sippy Downs campus in 1996. Full university status was granted to the new institution in 1998 and it became the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Planning President
Professor Paul Thomas AM
Inaugural Chancellor
Justice GE (Tony) Fitzgerald
Current Chancellor
John Dobson OAM
Vice-Chancellor and President
Professor Paul Thomas AM
Location
Sippy Downs, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. Sippy Downs is approximately 100 kilometres north of Brisbane, Queensland's capital city.
Postal address
University of the Sunshine Coast
Locked Bag 4
Maroochydore DC Qld 4558
Australia
Campus size
100 hectares
Faculties
Arts and Social Sciences
Business
Science, Health and Education
Projected total campus population
15,000 by 2021
Information resources
The Library houses more than 110,000 print volumes and 27,000 digital resources. More than 600 computers are available to students within the Library's Information Commons and 20 other computer laboratories, or within specialised venues such as scientific wet laboratories.
Research centres and facilities
Centre for Healthy Activities, Sport and Exercise (CHASE)
GeneCology Research Group
Sustainabilty Research Centre
Off campus centres
USC Noosa Centre
Dilli Village Environmental Centre