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Study Abroad

An international student sits on a nearby beach, reading her textbook.

USC's Study Abroad Program is an exceptional educational and intercultural experience, allowing you to study at Australia's newest and fastest growing university, while living on the picturesque Sunshine Coast.

As an international student, Study Abroad allows you to earn credit toward your home degree while living and studying in Australia.

You can join the Study Abroad program for one or two semesters and at the same time experience different cultures and make long lasting Australian and international friendships.

You can:

  • Earn credit towards your home degree
  • Enrol for one or two semesters
  • Choose from a wide range of courses
  • Pre-register your courses online before you arrive
  • Immerse yourself in the Australian lifestyle
  • Make long-lasting friendships

Study Abroad is available to:

  • Secondary school graduates
  • University or college students

For more information:

Study Abroad course list

2012 Study Abroad Undergraduate course list

2012 Study Abroad Postgradaute course list is available on request.

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Study Abroad entry requirements

Study Abroad Undergraduate applicants must have:

  • completed at least one full-time year of study at an accredited tertiary institution or successfully completed senior secondary school studies at a similar level to Australian Year 12, and
  • achieved at least a passing grade average, and
  • met our minimum English language requirements, if English is not their first language.

Study Abroad Postgraduate applicants are assessed on a case by case basis.

If you are currently enrolled at an accredited tertiary institution, you should check with your home institution regarding credit transfer for courses studied at USC, prior to commencing your Study Abroad program.

Study Abroad fees

CRICOS code Program Program fee per semester ** 2012 entry dates
026639B Study Abroad Undergraduate (one semester) A$8,600 Semester 1 or 2
026639B Study Abroad Postgraduate (one session) A$10,500 Session 3 (Academic Calendar Session 8)
056828D Study Abroad (two semesters) A$8,600 Semester 1 or 2

 

Notes
  1. **Tuition fees are reviewed each calendar year. The fee you must pay for a given semester/session or semester/session is that which has been approved by USC for the calendar year within which the semester falls.
  2. The increase in tuition fees from one calendar year to the next will be no more than 10 percent.
  3. All prices quoted are in Australian Dollars (A$).
  4. Tuition fees quoted do not include visa application fees.
  5. Program details are subject to change.
  6. For semester dates refer to the academic calendar.
  7. Refer to the Student Fees and Charges Policy for information about administrative fees that may apply.

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

  • ABN 28 441 859 157 |
  • CRICOS Provider No 01595D |
  • Updated: 17 Jan 2012