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Do you want to travel overseas, experience different cultures and continue to study at USC? USC's award-winning GO Program gives you the opportunity to do both.

If you are an enrolled domestic or international student you can study overseas as part of your undergraduate degree at partner institutions located around the world.

Visit the GO Program on USC's Portal (USC student log-in required) for more information.

Information sessions will also be held at the beginning of each semester.

GO Program news

  • The GO Program now has a blog, read about students' experiences on the GO Program.
  • Study in the USA—exciting exchange places are still available for Semester 2, 2010. Make an appointment to find out more today! GOProgram@usc.edu.au
  • Students now have the opportunity to study in Turkey at Yeditepe University (PDF 405KB). * Exchange places are available from semester 2, 2010. Contact the GO Program coordinator.

 

* For PDF documents you must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, which can be downloaded from the Adobe Download page.

Going overseas

Why study overseas?

The GO Program allows you to enjoy an overseas travel experience and earn credit towards your undergraduate degree. The GO Program provides exciting opportunities for you to:

  • experience and understand other cultures
  • gain language skills
  • develop a competitive edge in the job market
  • build networks for travel and friendship

Follow the progress of USC student Caitlin Woods, who is currently studying at FH Koblenz RheinAhr in Germany.

Where can I study overseas?

USC has exchange partnerships with over 70 institutions in:

  • North, Central and South America
  • Europe
  • Asia

Study destinations and partner institutions are subject to change at any time, so be flexible when choosing an exchange destination.

What can I study overseas?

Visit the GO Program on USC's Portal (USC student log-in required) for what courses are available at our partner institutions.

Many institutions in non-English speaking countries offer classes in English or study in the host country's language with our In-country Language Program. *

* Language proficiency is required

Application deadlines *
  • GO Program to North America, for study in the semester commencing August/September 2010, applications close on 26 February 2010 
  • Go Program to all other destinations, for study in the semester commencing August/September 2010, applications close on 19 March 2010
  • In-country language program to Italy and Japan, for study in 2011, applications close in August 2010

* Late applications may be considered. Contact the Global Opportunities Program Coordinator as soon as possible.

Where will I live?

In most cases you will have the option of living:

  • in a residential college on campus
  • accommodation close to the university
  • with a host family—the best way to understand a country’s culture, language and customs
How long can I go?

You can study overseas for:

  • a short-term program (a few weeks)
  • one semester
  • a full academic year, dependent on USC's agreement with the host University
What happens to my USC enrolment?

During your GO Program semester you will remain enrolled at USC. You will be required to do the equivalent of 4 courses (0.500 EFTSL) * of study overseas.

The census date for withdrawal without financial or academic penalty is USC's Semester 1 or 2 census date.

* EFTSL: Equivalent Full-Time Student Load. One year of full-time study equates to 1.000 EFTSL.

How much does it cost?

As you remain enrolled as a USC student your fees are paid under the same arrangements that apply to your current USC degree:

  • students eligible to pay fees under HECS or HECS-HELP pay student contributions
  • students who are not eligible to pay fees under HECS or HECS-HELP pay full tuition fees
  • students on an international student visa pay fees based on their program of enrolment

You will need to budget for your own travel and living expenses (including accommodation and health insurance). Costs will vary depending on the country in which you choose to study.

Grants, scholarships and loans

USC and the Australian Government have grants, scholarships and loans available to help support your study overseas.

Eligible students can apply for the following grants, scholarship and loans:

Who can apply?

To be eligible to apply for the GO Program you will:

  • be enrolled in a full-time USC undergraduate degree program
  • have completed eight courses in your degree
  • be able to finish the last four courses of your degree at USC
  • have at least an academic average GPA of 4.5
  • have your faculty's approval
  • meet appropriate language requirements, for in-country language programs in Indonesia, Italy and Japan.
International students

International students on a student visa and who are enrolled in an USC award program are eligible to participate in the GO program. However, international students studying at USC on a student visa must not enrol in additional courses on the GO Program that will lengthen their period of enrolment. To do so would breach visa conditions.

For more information about student visa regulations please contact the International Student Services Coordinator

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