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1st in Queensland for ‘Climate Action’ THE Impact Rankings 2025
5 stars for teaching quality Good Universities Guide 2026
Top 4% globally for 'Impact' THE Impact Rankings 2025
20th globally for 'Life Below Water' THE Impact Rankings 2025
1st in Queensland for 'Zero Hunger' THE Impact Rankings 2025
PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS United Nations Sustainable Development Goal
Highly skilled graduates Industry leading education and research that is relevant and practical.
1st in Queensland for ‘Climate Action’ impact THE Impact Rankings 2023
3rd in the world for our global impact to 'Clean Water and Sanitation' THE Impact Rankings 2023
7th globally for 'Life on Land' THE Impact Rankings 2025
1st in Queensland, top 2% globally for Climate Action impact. THE Impact Ratings 2023
1st in Queensland THE Impact Rankings 2023
Five stars for teaching quality UniSC has been awarded 5 stars for teaching quality by the Good Universities Guide 2023/24, and for the past 17 consecutive years.
$4.3 Million Is available to UniSC students in scholarships and bursaries each year.
More than 1500 students Were supported by a scholarship or bursary this year.
One form Is used to apply for most undergraduate scholarships and bursaries.
More than 90 percent Have some form of equity hardship element as part of the selection criteria
International students make up 8% of our South East Queensland student population
UniSC has 1,667 international students from 72 different countries
5 stars for overall student experience
Studying abroad provides life-changing opportunities but is also an academic and cultural adventure
5 stars for overall student experience 14 years in a row
A young university at the epicentre of progress
5 star student support
A diverse and inclusive community
A network of support Connect with industry, like-minded entrepreneurs and mentors at workshops, networking and training events.
Collaborative workspaces Co-location at UniSC offers digital infrastructure and proximity that supports knowledge transfer.
Funding opportunities Engage with investors and innovators who can help bring your business vision to life.
Highly-skilled talent Gain direct access to researchers, students and UniSC graduates for long-term opportunities.
Research and development student opportunities.
Every research dollar has a lasting impact.
Bringing world class clinical research to our local communities.
Study at the No. 1 ranked public university in Australia for overall educational experience in computing Good Universities Guide 2026
Start your tech career ahead of the pack. Industry certifications and badges are built in to many of our programs, from companies like Google and Microsoft to save you time and money.
Rated five stars in overall educational experience, teaching quality, student support, skills development, social equity and learning resources. Good Universities Guide 2026
Ranked second highest in Queensland for teaching in the AFR Best Universities Ranking 2025.
5 star rating for learning resources and skills development in computing. Good Universities Guide 2026
Rated five stars in overall educational experience, teaching quality, student support, skills development, social equity and learning resources. Good Universities Guide 2026
Ranked second highest in Queensland for teaching in the AFR Best Universities Ranking 2025
No.1 in Aus for learning resources in business Good Universities Guide 2026
#2 in Australia for teaching AFR BOSS Best Business Schools, 2025
20+ disciplines
60 community and industry partners
50+ members
Financial support that helps you go further covering essential travel and accommodation costs when your placement takes you far from home or campus
Covering essential materials and uniforms required for your placement resources that continue to support you throughout your program
General cost of living allowing students to focus on their studies and placement
Student success by design
World-class research at scale
Sustainability leadership
Expanding global footprint
Safety We combine priority with passion to create safe and positive patient experiences. 
Quality We drive a quality focussed culture promoting collaboration, continuous improvement, and audit readiness 
Strategic partnerships We build enduring connections with our diverse stakeholders to ensure the clinical trials we undertake remain sustainable while our network grows
Innovation leadership We are creating a vibrant and healthy community and improving local access to advanced treatments and breakthrough therapies
5-star teaching Our flexible learning options allow you to fit uni in with work and life. Study part time, online or through our blended learning, providing a combination of face-to-face tutorials supported by online learning materials.
5-star student support Whether you need some help and guidance when it comes to study skills, or some academic advice, career guidance, accessibility support or health and wellbeing support – we’ve got you covered.
5-star overall educational experience We do lectures differently, elevating your employability so you’ll graduate job ready through hands-on learning and work placement opportunities.
No. 1 in QLD for Climate action We’re a university committed to championing sustainability through teaching and research to create a positive impact for our regions and communities.
Eight vaccine trials completed
More than 250 koalas vaccinated
More than twenty peer-reviewed scientific publications