UniSA is Australia’s university of enterprise and is a globally-focused, locally-engaged institution established on the dual principles of equity and excellence.

The University is South Australia’s largest and was ranked 25th in the QS World University Rankings for institutions under 50 years old in 2015.

UniSA offers degree programs across a wide range of subjects including business, law, education, arts and social sciences, health sciences, information technology, engineering and the environment.

UniSA believes a university's reputation is determined largely by the quality of its graduates, and is proud that many of its graduates now in full-time work are employed in professional occupations within four months of completing their degrees.

UniSA is a globally-focused, locally-engaged institution established on the dual principles of equity and excellence.

University of South Australia

<h4>Applying to&nbsp;University of South Australia</h4>

The international office processes all international student applications.

It is important to provide your students with all the information they need. Follow University of South Australia's guide and find out&nbsp;what they need from you&nbsp;to assist students. University of South Australia also offer advice on&nbsp;how to apply&nbsp;and&nbsp;how to accept&nbsp;an offer letter.&nbsp;

Engaged learners 
 
Learners are at the centre of USC's learning and teaching practice. As a result USC is the only public University in Queensland to earn five stars for teaching quality in the Good Universities Guide annually since 2007.

USC provides its students with inclusive, personalised support in conjunction with programs that allow them ample opportunities to engage with their discipline, profession and community, including work integrated learning, entrepreneurship, and overseas study opportunities.

Outstanding teachers 
 
The University's teaching and support staff are known to:

<ul>
	<li>engage students and foster their curiosity</li>
	<li>facilitate student-centred learning and teaching experiences</li>
	<li>recognise students’ existing knowledge and experience</li>
	<li>enable students to become independent and life-long learners</li>
	<li>provide a range of suitable learning experiences, including collaborative learning, where knowledge can be tested and explored; and</li>
	<li>respect and support the development of students as individuals.</li>
</ul>

<h4>Graduate Satisfaction &amp; Employment&nbsp;</h4>

Students rate University of the Sunshine Coast below average in terms of full-time work and salary. However, the quality of teaching is way above average.

Overall satisfaction1: 85.3% (national average 83.0%) 
Teaching quality rating2: 81.0% (national average 71.8%) 
Skills improvement rating3: 80.3% (national average 79.7%) 
Full-time employment4: 74.8% (national average 83.5%) 
Median salary5: $68,900 (national average $80,000) 
Employer satisfaction7: 88.8% (national average 84.0%)

Source: <a href="https://www.qilt.edu.au/">Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching</a> 
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Footnotes

<ol>
	<li>The percentage of graduates who expressed overall satisfaction with their course, based on an individual question in the CEQ.</li>
	<li>The percentage of graduates who agreed they experienced good teaching practices during their study.</li>
	<li>The percentage of graduates who agreed their studies had improved their generic skills.</li>
	<li>The proportion of graduates who were employed full-time four months after completing their course, as a percentage of those who were available for full-time employment.</li>
	<li>The median salary level of graduates who were in full-time employment.</li>
	<li>Department of Education and Training&nbsp;<a href="http://highereducationstatistics.education.gov.au/">Higher Education Statistics</a>.</li>
	<li>The extent to which employers were satisfied with graduates from Australian Catholic University, as per the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qilt.edu.au/about-this-site/employer-satisfaction">2017 Employer Satisfaction Survey</a>.</li>
</ol>

We value and support outstanding teaching, and work hard to create a learning environment in which students have every opportunity to flourish.

University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

<h4>Key Stats</h4>

Total students:&nbsp;13,000&nbsp; 
Founded:&nbsp;1994

<h4>Student Experience</h4>

The statistics below measure the educational experience of current students at&nbsp;University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).

University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) scores above average on all student experience metrics for undergraduate students.

Overall quality of educational experience:83.4% (national average 79.3%) 
Teaching quality:&nbsp;85.3%&nbsp;(national average 80.9%) 
Learner engagement:&nbsp;63.0%(national average 64.1%) 
Learning resources:&nbsp;88.9% (national average 84.1%) 
Student support:&nbsp;77.8%&nbsp;(national average&nbsp;72.2% ) 
Skills development :&nbsp;83.7% (national average 81.0%)

Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qilt.edu.au/institutions/list/institution/university-of-the-sunshine-coast?ca=experience-of-current-undergraduate-student">Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching</a> 
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<h4>Graduate Satisfaction</h4>

These statistics measure how well recent graduates of University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) rated their learning experience.

University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) scores just above average on all student experience metrics for undergraduate students.

Overall satisfaction:&nbsp;84.8%&nbsp;(national average 80.0%) 
Teaching scale:&nbsp;75.8% (national average 63.0%) 
Skills scale:&nbsp;86.7%&nbsp;(national average 81.8%)

Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qilt.edu.au/institutions/list/institution/university-of-the-sunshine-coast?ca=experience-of-newly-qualified-higher-education-undergraduates">Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching</a> 
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<h4>Graduate Employment</h4>

This section measures the employment outcomes of recent graduates from&nbsp;University of the Sunshine Coast (USC).

Graduates from University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)&nbsp;employment rate are slightly below average of&nbsp; pther university graduates, however their annual salary is not any higher than the average.

Employed full-time:&nbsp;64.1%&nbsp;(national average 70.6%) 
Employed overall:&nbsp;86.5% (national average 87.5%) 
Enrolled in full-time study:&nbsp; 11.9%&nbsp;(national average 21.1%) 
Median annual salary:&nbsp;$55,000&nbsp; (national average $58,000)

Source:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.qilt.edu.au/institutions/list/institution/university-of-the-sunshine-coast?ca=employment-outcomes">Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching</a> 
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<h4>How to apply</h4>

USC offers more than 100 degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level in beautiful locations in Queensland, Australia.

TAFE SA

<h3>Flexible Delivery Options</h3>

More than one million students have studied with us since we were established in 1971. Each year, we accept more than 68,000 student enrolments and deliver training at over 290 locations right across South Australia. Our courses cover more than 80 areas of industry and activity, with flexible delivery options that suit the needs of our students.

<h3>Studying at TAFE SA gets results.</h3>

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) Student Outcomes Survey findings in 2019 showed that 88% of TAFE SA graduates find jobs or continue studying, and 85% of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training. 
 
These results are fantastic for students, and they also demonstrate our significant contribution to building a skilled, sustainable workforce for the state of South Australia. TAFE SA is responsive to the needs of employers, working with industry groups to deliver relevant, high quality training that aligns with contemporary career opportunities.

<h3>Our reputation extends far beyond our state and national borders.</h3>

International students from more than 70 countries choose to study at TAFE SA for the quality of education and support they receive, as well as the enviable South Australian lifestyle.

TAFE SA is South Australia’s largest vocational education and training (VET) provider and one of the largest in Australia. It is also a registered higher education provider.

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