Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of the Sunshine Coast. Lower is better.
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & management | 6 | $21,065 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 5 | $22,851 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 4 | $27,492 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 4 | $23,208 | See → |
| Social sciences | 4 | $23,208 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 3 | $22,494 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 2 | $22,494 | See → |
| Psychology | 2 | $23,922 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 1 | $23,208 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 1 | See → | |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 1 | $23,208 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 1 | $27,492 | See → |
Costs and entry
5 courses mention scholarships.
Jobs after studying at the University of the Sunshine Coast
The job market for the University of the Sunshine Coast's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in Australia.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of the Sunshine Coast cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $23,208 a year; half of the University of the Sunshine Coast's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $22,315 and $23,268. Most courses last 2 years. Fees vary by field: engineering & technology courses are typically $27,492, business & management $21,065.
How is the University of the Sunshine Coast ranked?
In Australia it is #21 in the Good Universities Guide (2025).
What IELTS score does the University of the Sunshine Coast need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (1 of the 1 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall with no band below 7.0.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of the Sunshine Coast offer?
34 postgraduate courses across 12 fields; the largest are business & management (6), education & teaching (5) and engineering & technology (4).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of the Sunshine Coast's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: Good Universities Guide 2025.