Applying for admission
Bachelor, International Foundation Pathway (IFP) and Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) programs
To apply for a Bachelor, International Foundation Pathway (IFP) or Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) program, International students need to:
Lodge the completed application form with supporting documentation to USC International by the due date or a soon as possible.
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.
When to apply
* Applications will be accepted after the above dates, though please submit your application as soon as possible.
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.
Recognition of prior studies (advanced standing)
Advanced standing may be given to you if you have partly or fully completed a recognised course/program at College or University. This can reduce the number of courses needed to complete your degree. The amount of advanced standing given depends on what subjects/courses you have studied and the program for which you apply.
To be considered for advanced standing, please include detailed supporting documentation about your prior studies, including subject/course descriptions, with your application. Please also complete the Application for Credit (PDF 65KB) and print and return this as part of your application.
Honours programs
To apply for an honours program, you must first contact the relevant faculty to discuss your intended research topic and the availability of a supervisor.
After you have confirmed that a suitable topic is available, complete an International Honours Application Form (PDF 137KB). Lodge the completed application form with supporting documentation to USC International by the due date.
When to apply
* Applications will be accepted after the above dates, though please submit your application as soon as possible.
On campus postgraduate coursework programs
To apply for an on campus Postgraduate coursework program, International students need to:
Lodge the completed application form with supporting documentation to USC International by the due date or a soon as possible.
Online postgraduate coursework programs
To apply for an online postgraduate coursework program, complete and submit the Postgraduate Coursework Application Form (PDF 88KB). Lodge the completed application form with supporting documentation to the Faculty of Business by the due date.
When to apply
- Applications for study in Session 2, 2008 should be lodged by 31 May 2008 *
- Applications for study in Session 3, 2008 should be lodged by 30 September 2008 *
- Applications for study in Session 1, 2009 should be lodged by 31 January 2009 *
- Applications for study in Session 2, 2009 should be lodged by 31 May 2009 *
- Applications for study in Session 3, 2009 should be lodged by 30 Sep 2009 *
* Applications will be accepted after the above dates, though please submit your application as soon as possible.
To apply for 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
You will need to develop a research proposal together with your intended supervisor before submitting an application.
To apply, complete and submit a Higher Degree by Research Application Form (Word 317KB). Lodge the completed application form with supporting documentation to the Faculty of Business.
When to apply
You may apply at any time as entry dates to higher degrees by research are flexible. Only complete applications will be considered by the Graduate Studies Sub-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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