Destination Central Coast
Join a strong community of flourishing career-ready graduates
A beautiful region to undertake your studies, the Central Coast is a vibrant mix of urban hubs, beach towns and hinterland villages. Only an hour’s drive from Newcastle or Sydney, uncover the many things to do, see and explore.
Life on the Coast
Our community of over 19,000 students from 100+ countries offers diverse sports, recreation, and entertainment opportunities. With affordable living and job prospects during and after your degree, it's a welcoming place to study.
The Skillion Terrigal
Aerial view of North Avoca
Terrigal Beach
Flexible study options
Enjoy a unique blend of academic excellence and relaxed coastal living at the our Central Coast campuses. With modern facilities, a supportive and inclusive learning environment, and strong ties to the local community, you’ll be empowered to pursue a career-ready degree close to home.
Study at Gosford
Opening for Semester 1 2026, our new state-of-the-art facility at Mann St Gosford offers a range of programs across business, commerce, education and social services. The nearby Central Coast Clinical School offers medicine, midwifery, nursing and psychological science.
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Study at Ourimbah
Our Ourimbah campus offers a range of career-focused degrees in science, health, and the environment, supported by flexible learning pathways and local education partnerships.
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Discover our new state-of-the-art facility at Mann Street
Just a short walk from Gosford train station and the Central Coast Clinical School, our vibrant new Mann Street building is easy to access.
Built for collaboration and hands-on learning, you’ll find it surrounded by cafés, shops, and great job opportunities.
Entertainment
There are many budget-friendly and free activities around the region for you to explore. Some include:
- Adventure to the hinterland, explore Somersby Falls, take a stroll down Terrigal Boardwalk or visit Central Coast Zoo
- Enjoy delicious food, fresh produce, art and design at various local farmers markets
- Swim at one of the many beautiful beaches or learn to surf at one of the many surf schools
- Browse through the waterfront boutiques or visit Westfield Tuggerah shopping centre.
Food
Home to a variety of cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs, the Central Coast has a lot on offer. Some suggestions include:
- Wyong - Duck Duck Moose cafe, Motel Mezza Social Bar or Ru’s Rendezvous Chinese Restaurant
- The Entrance - Albie’s Coffee Bar, Shahi Mahal (Indian), La Costa Restaurant (Italian) or Mi Cantina (Spanish)
- Gosford - Hotel Gosford, The Settler’s Tavern, South End Social or Peking Garden Chinese Restaurant
- Terrigal - Bellyfish Cafe, Terrigal Hotel, Il Toscano Pasta Bar (Italian) or The Grand Pavilion (Indian).
Getting around
- Public transport - Trains and buses safely connect our campuses to the local towns and beaches.
- Free shuttles - A free shuttle bus runs in the morning and afternoon between Ourimbah and Gosford campus
- Newcastle and Sydney Airport - Two international airports connecting you to major cities within Australia or overseas destinations. It is only 61km to Sydney Airport or 83km to Newcastle Airport.
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Job opportunities
The Central Coast is home to a growing number of industries.
Work while you study
As the only university in the region, we have strong industry partnerships. These partnerships ensure you can collaborate with leading industries during your studies. Our careers service also helps students find part-time work while they study.
Our campuses
Our friendly, secure campuses provide innovative facilities to enhance your study experience in Australia. Learn from world-class educators and connect with local and international students, immersing yourself in Australian culture and lifestyle.
Central Coast (Ourimbah)
Halfway between Newcastle and Sydney sits the Central Coast region, with beautiful waterways, national parks, and coastal towns.
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Central Coast (Gosford)
Situated at Gosford Hospital, our Central Coast Clinical School is a nation-leading health, medicine and wellbeing teaching and education facility, operating alongside the Central Coast Research Institute.
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Newcastle (City)
Situated in the city's bustling CBD, this campus provides integral links with industry for creativity, business, and law.
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Newcastle (Callaghan)
The original and main campus, Newcastle (Callaghan) is a beautiful mix of award-winning architectural works sitting across 140 hectares in a lush, natural setting.
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Sydney (City)
Located in the heart of Sydney's vibrant CBD, our campus offers world-class facilities and cutting-edge postgraduate programs in IT, Business, and Accounting.
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Accommodation
Feel at home with our support and regular events, whether you are living on campus, off campus, or in a nearby homestay.
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Find your community
Join a welcoming, inspiring community with diverse opportunities on and off campus.
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International Student support
Enhance your experience with academic, language, financial, and health services.
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Living in Australia
In every corner of Australia you’ll find unique experiences and landscapes bursting with colour, culture and natural beauty.
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