Established in 1994, University of the Sunshine Coast is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Sippy Downs (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Queensland. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Training of Australia, University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) is a large coeducational Australian higher education institution. University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 28 years old Australian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.