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Study overseas (GO Program)
Would you like to travel overseas, experience different cultures and still study at USC?
USC's award-winning GO Program gives you the chance to do both.
If you are an enrolled domestic or international student you can study overseas as part of your undergraduate degree at USC partner institutions around the world.
Information sessions are also held at the start of each semester.
Why study overseas?
USC's 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
Where can I study overseas?
USC has exchange partnerships with more than 70 institutions across North America, South America, Europe and Asia.
Choose to study in a number of destinations:*
- North America – USA
- South America – Brazil, Ecuador and Mexico
- Europe – Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands (Holland), Norway, Spain and Sweden
- Asia – China, Japan and Korea
*Study destinations and partner institutions are subject to change at any time.
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What can I study overseas?
Visit the GO Program on USC's Portal (USC student log-in required) for courses available at our partner institutions.
Many institutions in non-English speaking countries offer classes in English.
You can also 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 Jan/Feb 2012, applications close 12th August 2011
- Go Program to all other destinations, for study in the semester commencing Jan/Feb 2012, applications close 19th August 2011
- In-country language program to Italy and Japan, for study in 2012, applications close 19th August 2011
To apply, 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
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How long can I go?
You can study overseas for:
- a short-term program (a few weeks)
- one semester
- a full academic year *
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 at USC, your fees are paid under the same arrangements as 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 destination you choose.
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Grants, scholarships and loans
USC and the Australian Government have grants, scholarships and loans available to support your study overseas.
Eligible students can apply for the following grants, scholarship and loans:
- Overseas study grants
- USC Overseas Study Grant worth A$3,000
- OS-HELP
- OS-HELP Commonwealth Government loan for financial assistance (up to A$5,611 in 2011) to eligible students
- Other grants
- Endeavour Award scholarships funded by DEEWR — for specific countries
Who can apply?
To apply for the GO Program you need to:
- be 18 at the time of commencement in your GO Program semester
- 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
- complete courses overseas that meet your minimum program requirements
- meet appropriate language requirements for in-country language programs in Indonesia, Italy and Japan
International students
International students on a student visa who are enrolled in a USC award program:
- are eligible to participate in the GO program
- must not enrol in additional courses on the GO Program which will lengthen their period of enrolment (to do so would breach visa conditions).
For more Student Visa information contact the International Student Services Coordinator.
More information
For more information visit GO Program FAQ's.
Future USC students
Current USC students
- Book a consultation with the Global Opportunities Program Coordinator (Consultation times: Tuesday and Thursday 2-4pm, Level 1, ICT Building)
- Attend one of the GO Program information sessions held on campus
- Visit the GO Program on USC's Portal (USC student log-in required)
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