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Study Opportunities Sunshine Coast, Australia
Study Opportunities
Sunshine Coast, Australia

                                                          assessments required to complete a Diploma. The
                                                          courses have the same assessment requirements as if
                                                          you study the courses via the Study Abroad program.
                                                          • You can complete a Diploma in only one semester
                                                            (4 courses) if you have completed at least one
                                                            semester of your home degree. USC credits 30
                                                            ECTS of your completed modules towards the
                                                            Diploma.
                                                          USC offers the following Diploma Programs:
                                                             − Diploma in Business
WHY STUDY AT USC                                             − Diploma in Communication
• Five-star teaching quality, graduate                       − Diploma in General Studies
  satisfaction, student support, learning                    − Diploma in Social Science
  resources and skill development*                           − Diploma in Sport and Fitness
• Personal attention and academic support
                                                          BENEFITS OF COMPLETING A DIPLOMA
• Small class sizes
                                                          OR DEGREE INSTEAD OF STUDY ABROAD
• Enjoyable and relaxing learning
  environment on a modern Australian                      • You will receive an Australian university
  campus                                                    qualification certificate additionally to the
• Easy application process and online                       academic transcript
  course enrolment                                        • You can participate in a completion ceremony at
• Study Abroad on the undergraduate or                      the end of the program and wear the graduation
  postgraduate level                                        robe
• Opportunity to obtain a USC Diploma or                  • You will receive discounts on public transport
  Degree in a short period of time with                   All the above benefits are currently not available to
  recognition of prior learning                           Study Abroad enrolled students as Study Abroad is a
• Quality lifestyle in a safe environment                 non-award program.
• 10 km from sandy beaches and 90 km
  from Brisbane
                                                          USC BACHELOR OR MASTER DEGREE
* Source: Good Universities Guide 2018                    You can also consider completing a Bachelor or
                                                          Master degree in a short period of time. With full
STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM                                      credit transfer you could complete a Bachelor in two
                                                          semesters or a Master degree in only one semester.
The Study Abroad Program offers you the chance to         For more information and details on how to
study 3 or 4 courses at USC for one semester and earn     apply please contact USC International.
credit towards your home degree.

DIPLOMA PROGRAM
The Diploma is a great alternative to the Study Abroad
program as you can complete an Australian
qualification. The courses you can study are similar to
Study Abroad courses, are on the Bachelor level and in
different disciplines. There are no additional
Study Opportunities Sunshine Coast, Australia
USC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS                                 HOW TO APPLY
 Academic                   English language entry     •   USC has no application deadline for most of our
 requirements               requirements                   programs
 Undergraduate:             − USC accepts the          •   USC recommends submitting your application
 − have successfully          IELTS and TOEFL              by November/December for semester 1
   completed at least         among other English          (February - June) or May/June for semester 2
   one semester of            language proficiency         (July - November)
   study at a                 tests:
   recognised tertiary        USC’s English language   •   USC will consider and accept late applications if
   institution (check         requirements                 enough time remains for you to arrange the
   with your home                                          appropriate visa and flights, ensuring you will
   institution              − USC also accepts the         reach USC in time for Orientation
   regarding credit           DAAD Certificate or      •   Please submit the following documents via your
   transfer)                  a recommendation             home university`s International Office:
 Postgraduate:                letter from your
                              university                    −   Application form:
 – please contact USC
                              confirming your                   o Study Abroad Program
 International
                              language skills                   o Diploma Program
                                                                o Bachelor or Master Program
                                                            −   Official certified academic transcript of all
                                                                completed studies (showing completed
WHAT COURSES (MODULES) CAN YOU STUDY?
                                                                courses with titles in English, grades and
• For Study Abroad select your courses here                     ECTS)
• Each course list is divided into semesters,               −   English language proficiency certificate
  faculties and schools and contains:                       −   Copy of passport
    • Pre-approved courses – which do not require
      our approval for enrolment                       APPLICATION PROCESS
    • Courses requiring approval – some courses        STEP 1: Submit the completed application form
      have prerequisites and your eligibility must     together with your supporting documents to your
      be assessed before you can be approved for       International Office at your home university.
      enrolment in these courses                       Please ask the International Office to send us the
    • The standard full-time enrolment for Study       documents via email to study@usc.edu.au. If your
      Abroad is three or four courses and for the      home university sends us the documents, we will not
      Diploma Program four courses per semester        need to receive the hard copies via postal mail.
• For the Diploma visit the program website            STEP 2: Within a few days you will receive a letter of
                                                       offer. Upon acceptance of the unconditional offer
• If you complete a Bachelor or Master Degree with     and payment of the tuition fee online you will be
  credit transfer, USC will provide you with           issued with a Confirmation of Enrolment document
  information regarding the courses you will need      (eCoE). You will need the eCoE to apply for the
  to complete.                                         Student Visa.
• Course Credit value: all undergraduate courses       STEP 3: You will receive an email with your login
  are valued with 12 units which can be compared       details which will allow you to enroll in courses
  to 7.5 ECTS each                                     online.
• After you completed your semester at USC we          STEP 4: Before semester start Student Services will
  will send the official academic transcript of        send you an e-mail regarding ‘Orientation week’ and
  grades to your home institution                      how to get prepared for your studies at USC.
• If you complete a Diploma or Degree you will also    STEP 5: Book your flights and accommodation.
  receive an award certificate.
Study Opportunities Sunshine Coast, Australia
SUPPORT SERVICES                                          IMPORTANT DATES
                                                          Academic calendar dates are subject to change, please
•      USC International
                                                          check semester dates.
•      Student Services and Engagement and Student
       Wellbeing: Offer academic skills services,          Semester 1, 2019               25 February – 21 June
       counselling service, accommodation assistance,      18 – 22 February               Orientation week
       and many more services free of charge. We
                                                           25 February                    Classes commence
       recommend you to join our workshops to learn
       about academic writing, Harvard style               15 - 19 April                  Mid-semester break
       referencing and writing Business Reports or         10 – 21 June                   Exam period
       Essays. USC also offers a free English for
       Academic Study program (4 weeks for students        Semester 2, 2019               22 July – 15 November
       from non-English speaking backgrounds)
                                                           15 – 19 July                   Orientation week
•      Support for career development
                                                           22 July                        Classes commence
•      Student Guild
                                                           23 -27 September               Mid-semester break
                                                           04 -15 November                Exam period
VISA REQUIREMENTS
    Student Visa              Working Holiday Visa
    German citizens can       This visa allows you to:
    apply for their Student   − stay in Australia for
    Visa using the online       up to 12 months
    or e-visa service         − work in Australia,
    − Online or e-visa          generally for up to
      service takes             six months with each
      usually three             employer
      working days            − study for up to four
    − Paper applications        months (the USC
      can take 4-6 weeks        study program is 16                            Alexander Kaufeld,
                                                                                  HS Flensburg,
    − Work in Australia         weeks in duration)
                                                                         Double Bachelor Degree Program
      up to 20 hours per      − leave and re-enter
      week while you            Australia any              The USC campus itself is very modern and overall gives of a very
      study                                                relaxing vibe, not just perfect for studying but also great for the
                                number of times
                                                           much-needed breaks from studying where you can either just
    − Please note OSHC          while the visa is valid    relax for a bit out in nature and watch the kangaroos or meet
      insurance cover         − Applicants can             your friends in one of the many cafés and just socialise a little.
      from an Australian        obtain their own           The lectures at USC are very well structured and the facilities like
      insurance provider        travel insurance           lecture theatres and computer labs are also very modern and
      for this type of                                     offer easy 24-hour-access. Since most of the lectures are being
      visa is required.                                    recorded and can later be viewed online you have some leeway
                                                           to study in a way that fits you the best. The tuts are usually held
                                                           in small groups and have a very laid-back atmosphere. The tutors
Please refer to www.homeaffairs.gov.au for up to date      are very friendly and eager to support you with your efforts to
information as changes can occur. Processing times         successfully graduate classes. The teaching staff does in general
and requirements can differ according to nationality.      engage with you on eye level.
                                                           What are you still waiting for? Sign up for your studies at USC,
                                                           start the adventure of your lifetime and make memories that
                                                           you will still be talking about when you have grandchildren.

                                                                For more student stories, please visit the USC
                                                                         International Student Blog
                                                                      uscinternational.wordpress.com
Study Opportunities Sunshine Coast, Australia
FEES, STUDY AND LIVING COST

 Study fees for 2019*                                Course related costs                Living costs

 - Study Abroad Undergraduate                        Textbooks: new textbooks can        USC suggests A$360 per week
   A$11,000 per semester                             be quite expensive, but second-     covering rent, food, public
 - Study Abroad Postgraduate                         hand books are available at the     transport and other costs
   A$13,300 per semester                             Student Guild hub. Or search for    (depending on personal
                                                     second hand books on Gumtree,       lifestyle)
 - Diploma A$11,000 per semester                     the Co-op book store on
 - Bachelor Degree from A$11,600 per                 campus, on Facebook or              On-campus accommodation
   semester                                          StudentVIP. Of course, you can      between A$180-A$225 (per
 - Master Degree A$13,300 per                        also borrow them at the library.    week)
   semester
 Students who are enrolled at the USC partner        Student Services and Amenities      Off-campus accommodation
 university and submit their applications via        fee free of charge                  between A$120-A$180 (per
 their International Office will receive a 15%                                           week)
 partial scholarship on the above tuition fees by
 USC.

 OSHC                                                Additional material: only applies
 OSHC is compulsory for all students who study in    to students who study Science
 Australia on a Student Visa. You can find further   related courses – laboratory
 details at: www.oshcallianzassistance.com.au        coats or design students A$60-
 • OSHC cover is not required for students with
                                                     100 per semester
    Working Holiday Visa

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz (BAFöG), different foundations and DAAD offers stipends for German
students studying overseas
 Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz (BAFöG)                         Deutscher      Akademischer      Austauschdienst
                                                                   (DAAD)

 Auslandsbafög                                             DAAD Stipends NEW
 Bafög offers financial support for German students,       Funding for students from University of Applied
 i.e. 1,000 Euro travel costs, up to 4,600 Euro towards    Sciences in Germany for their semester abroad. For
 tuition fees and up to 650 Euro per month for living      more information please visit the DAAD Website
 costs. (Please note that students who are not eligible forhere:
 Inlandsbafög may still be able to receive Auslandsbafög.) https://www.daad.de/ausland/studieren/stipendiu
 For more information please visit the Auslandsbafög m/de/70-stipendien-finden-und-
 website.                                                  bewerben/?status=&target=&subjectGrps=&daad=&
                                                           q=&page=1&detail=57478124
 Stipendien
 There are a number of organisations in Germany which DAAD Jahresstipendium – 1 year Scholarship - once
 offer a range of stipends. Find out more here: per education period (Bachelor, Master, PhD)
 studieren.de/stipendien                                   For more information click: Scholarships
                                                                   Please also contact your International Office for
                                                                   funding options.
Study Opportunities Sunshine Coast, Australia
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS                                           TAKE A USC CAMPUS TOUR
ON-CAMPUS                                                                              Get to know the
Student Accommodation is located just a few                                            beautiful Sunshine
minutes’ walk from campus and includes facilities                                      Coast campus by
such as swimming pools, tennis court, games rooms                                      joining Andre and
                                                                                       discover the interesting
and barbeques. More information can be found on
                                                                                       study options offered
the homepages of the following Accommodation
                                                                                       at USC.
providers:
• UniCentral                                               USC INTERNATIONAL CAMPUS TOUR 2018
• Varsity Apartments
• The Village                                          BE PART OF OUR COMMUNITY
                                                       CLUBS AND EVENTS
                                                       • Join a club or society to become part of the local
                                                          community
                                                       • USC and the Sunshine Coast has many clubs and
                                                          societies that offer extra-curricular activities such
                                                          as: clubs at USC including USC Activate, USC
                                                          Student Guild, Active minds, Humans of USC
                                                       • Clubs on the Sunshine Coast
                                                       Local Clubs include Alexandra Headland Surf Life
                                                       Saving Club, The Surf Club Mooloolaba, Sunshine
OFF-CAMPUS                                             Coast Clippers Basketball, Buderim Indoor Sports
• Homestay: stay with a local family                   Centre, Maroochy Squash Courts, Kawana Boxing
                                                       Club and CrossFit Maroochydore.
• Rent a flat, apartment or a room in Sippy Downs,
  Buderim, Mooloolaba, Alexandra Headland,
  Maroochydore or Kawana
• More information can be found here:
  Easy roommate, Gumtree, Flatmates or RealEstate

FACILITIES AT USC
•   Sporting facilities (swimming pool, gym, indoor
    sports stadium, athletics track, playing fields)
                                                       EVENTS
•   Social sport (Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball,
                                                       • Festivals: Maroochy Music and Visual Arts Festival,
    Badminton)
                                                         Noosa Craft Beer Festival, Noosa Jazz Festival,
•   Uni Club                                             Woodfork Folk Festival
                                                       • Sporting events: Noosa Triathlon, Mooloolaba
                                                         Triathlon, Sunshine Coast Marathon, Paddle in
                                                         Pink, Kawana Aquathon
                                                       • Markets: Eumundi market, Noosa Farmer Market,
                                                         Peregian Beach Market, Cotton Tree Market,
                                                         Caloundra Street Fair
                                                       • Shows: Nambour Showgrounds, Mooloolaba
                                                         Christmas Lights Boat Parade, Maleny Wood Expo
                                                       • More information on Sunshine Coast Events
Study Opportunities Sunshine Coast, Australia
LOCATION
UNIVERSITY OF THE SUNSHINE COAST
The USC Sippy Downs campus is located in a new
education precinct close to shopping, banks, medical
services, parklands, national parks and much more.
The campus is 10 km from the beach side and most
coastal townships, which can be easily reached by
public bus within 15 minutes.
 • The campus is on the edge of the Mooloolah
   River National Park and is home to kangaroos
   and a variety of distinctive Australian flora and
   fauna
 Mooloolaba Beach

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                                                        YOUTUBE AND INSTAGRAM
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 Fraser    Skyline
        Island Rainforest                                 www.facebook.com/USCInternational
                                                        • Watch Videos about Student Life at USC
                                                          www.youtube.com/unisunshinecoast
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                                                          uscinternational.wordpress.com
                                                        • Follow us on Instagram @usc.international

                                                        TAKE A VIRTUAL USC 360-DEGREE TOUR
                                                        •   www.usc.edu.au/tour
 • The Sunshine Coast is 90 km north of Brisbane.
   The train takes approx. 1.5 – 2 hrs from the Coast
   to Brisbane’s CBD                                                         Contact us
                                                             For information about any of the programs
 • Fly to Sydney in 1.15hrs, Adelaide or Melbourne                and how to apply please contact:
   in 2.25hrs from the Sunshine Coast Airport.
                                                                         USC International
 • About 350,000 people live on the Sunshine Coast
                                                                  University of the Sunshine Coast
 • Relaxed lifestyle and mild climate all year                     Maroochydore DC QLD 4558
   around. The average temperature in summer                                  Australia
   (December – February) is around 17-28 degrees                       Tel: +61 7 5430 2843
   and in winter (June – August) it is 7-22 degrees                    Fax: +61 7 5430 2836
 • The Sunshine Coast offers a variety of National
                                                                   international@usc.edu.au
   Parks, Surfing beaches, Restaurants, Cafes, Clubs
                                                                  www.usc.edu.au/international
   and much more.
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