Applying for admission
International Foundation Pathway (IFP), Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) and Undergraduate degree programs
Step 1 - Complete an application form
Complete an application form or apply via one of our overseas representatives.
Step 2 - Apply for recognition of prior studies (advanced standing / credit)
You may be eligible for the transfer of Academic credit if you have partly or fully completed a recognised course/program at a post-secondary institution in your home country or in Australia. This may reduce the number of courses needed to complete your USC degree.
The amount of credit given depends on what subjects/courses you have studied and the program for which you apply.
To apply:
Step 3 - Submit completed application form
USC will accept applications any time prior to the start of your program, however as the Student Visa application process can take time, we recommend that you take this into account in your planning. This will ensure you are able to obtain your visa in time to commence.
International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia, must apply for entry through the Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) website. Your school will provide you with full details on how to apply through QTAC.
Step 4 - What happens next?
You will normally receive an email acknowledging receipt of your application within 48 hours and a decision regarding your application within 72 hours (this will be longer if advanced standing needs to be assessed).
If you do not have an email address, please allow extra time to receive notification by post. Delays will occur if you do not include all required supporting documentation with your application.
Honours programs
Step 1 - Contact the relevant faculty
Contact the relevant faculty to discuss your intended research topic and the availability of a supervisor.
Step 2 - Complete an application form
After you have confirmed that a suitable topic is available:
Step 3 - Submit completed application form
USC will accept applications any time prior to the start of your program, however as the Student Visa application process can take time, we recommend that you take this into account in your planning. This will ensure you are able to obtain your visa in time to commence.
On campus postgraduate coursework programs
Step 1 - Complete an application form
Complete an application form or apply via one of our overseas representatives.
Step 2 - Submit completed application form
USC will accept applications any time prior to the start of your program, however as the Student Visa application process can take time, we recommend that you take this into account in your planning. This will ensure you are able to obtain your visa in time to commence.
Online postgraduate coursework programs
Step 1 - Complete an application form
Complete an application form or apply via one of our overseas representatives.
Step 2 - Submit completed application form
Masters by Research and Higher Degrees by Research
Step 1 - Contact the relevant faculty
To apply for a Masters by Research or a Higher Degree by Research, you must first contact the relevant faculty to discuss your intended research topic and a possible supervisor.
Entry is highly competitive and depends on:
- your academic background
- the submission of a suitable research proposal
- the availability of a supervisor
- the availability of resources to support your proposed research topic
Step 2 - Develop a research proposal
You will need to develop a research proposal together with your intended supervisor before submitting an application.
Step 3 - Complete an application form
Complete an application form or apply via one of our overseas representatives.
Step 4 - Submit completed application form
You may apply at any time as entry dates to higher degrees by research are flexible. Only complete applications will be considered by the Research Degrees Committee, which meets approximately every six weeks.
AusAID applicants
Please refer to the information and application procedure on the AusAID website.
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