Students have again rated the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) among the best in the country, with the institution retaining its top Queensland ranking for undergraduate educational experience.
Results released from the 2025 Student Experience Survey – a federal government-funded exercise involving more than 324,000 students across the nation – placed UniSC first in Queensland in five out of six categories as well as securing three top-two national rankings.
Alongside its top ranking for Overall Educational Experience, UniSC ranked top in Queensland for Teaching Quality and Engagement, Skills Development, Student Support and Services, and Learning Resources.
This benchmark student satisfaction is further mirrored in growing public interest nationally. According to Google Trends data, Australia-based internet searches for UniSC surged by 20 per cent compared to the preceding year, experiencing sharp spikes during key academic enrolment and offer periods in early 2026 and mid-year.
On top of performing exceptionally in comparison to other Queensland institutions, UniSC also rated strongly Australia-wide. It ranked second for undergraduates in Overall Educational Experience, Student Support and Services, and Learning Resources.
UniSC Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Helen Bartlett said the results underscored UniSC’s dedication to student experience across all campuses, including the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay and Fraser Coast.
“We’re proud to expand regional access to higher education for everyone, including school leavers, career changers, and lifelong learners,” she said.
“The results reflect the success of our targeted support programs, which champion equitable access to a university education.
“This includes first in family students, First Nations students, people living with disability, those from non-English speaking or disadvantaged backgrounds and regional or remote communities.
“I am also proud of the dedicated and skilled teachers we have at UniSC who are making a real difference to students’ lives. To be ranked number one for Teaching Quality and Engagement is testament to their commitment, expertise and genuine care for student success.
“Our educators are passionate about creating engaging learning experiences that challenge, support and inspire students. These results show that students value the quality of teaching they receive and the strong connections they build with our academic staff throughout their studies.
“The fact that these results come directly from our students makes this achievement especially rewarding.”
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Results were accumulated and published by the Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), funded by the national Department of Education. Students from 153 higher education institutions were surveyed. Across the tertiary education sector, 77.8 per cent of all students surveyed noted a positive experience in their place of education, the best rating since the pandemic.
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