University of the Sunshine Coast

The University of the Sunshine Coast offers students the ability to complete their higher education studies while enjoying a relaxed holiday vibe-type school environment and will assist in obtaining a study loan or grant.

Their teachers are highly skilled and the programs that they offer are recognised globally. They use the latest technology to ensure that their students are prepared for technological advances and are able to use the latest tools available in order for them to discover all they can.

Their vision

Their vision is to become and remain one of Australia’s leading educational facilities and provide students with the tools that they need to get ahead in life. Their aim is to help the community and create the future leaders of tomorrow. The university is growing every year when it opened its doors in 1996 they only have 500 students by 2020 they are expecting to enrol over 20,000 students.

Choice

Their University allows you the freedom of choice to select between over 100 undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Courses include business, IT and Tourism, creative industry such as design and communication, education, engineering, health and sports sciences as well as many others. Students can elect courses to make up their degrees across a range of different disciplines. Their academic programs allow students to gain work experience as well as practical knowledge.

Excellence

They have earned 5 stars for their exceptional educational experience their students have overall graduate satisfaction, generic skills, gender balance, indigenous participation and electronic support. Their teachers use a personal teaching approach and support students in becoming great leaders.

Holiday learning environment  

The University’s location will make you feel like you are on holiday. Beautiful beaches, stunning weather and a relaxed and friendly community make this an ideal location to study.

They are the leading university when it comes to research and development some of their successes include a collaboration for breeding tuna in captivity as well as sustainable development programs.

The University offers a number of different programs and courses. University fee is very expensive so to help students further their education they have a number of different financial solutions available.

Financial assistance available

They have a number of financial assistance options available including student scheme loans. These student loans are available to eligible students for $500 to help them pay for their textbooks and other study-related materials.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for students that excel either academically or in the sporting field. High-performance student-athlete scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to students that are exceptional athletes. The scholarship is awarded via a very competitive process. There are grants available for research students in a variety of research scholarships.

HELP LOAN (Higher Education Loan Program)

The Government offers HELP (Higher Education Loan Program) to help students pay for the cost of their tuition. These programs include HECS-HELP, FEE-HLP and SA-HELP.

HECS-HELP

If you study at a Commonwealth-supported place you may qualify for HECS- HELP this loan is to help students pay for their part of the student contribution.

The Australian Government wants students to concentrate on their studies and not to worry about repaying student loans they will pay for your studies and you will only need to pay back this amount through the Australian Taxation Office once you reach a certain salary bracket. Or you can opt to pay your student contribution early.