An annual guide for Australian universities has rated the University of the Sunshine Coast among the best in the country for the overall experience it provides to students.

The 2018 edition of The Good Universities Guide awarded USC five out of five stars for the overall student experience, skills development, student support, teaching quality and learning resources.

The Guide was published today by the Good Education Group. Ratings are based on nationwide student and graduate surveys.

USC Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Birgit Lohmann said it was the 12th consecutive year that the University had received five stars for teaching quality.

“This is national recognition of USC’s commitment to giving its students the best possible university experience in southeast Queensland,” Professor Lohmann said.

Applications are now open via QTAC to study at USC in 2018.

— Julie Schomberg