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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
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.
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 Samantha Wollitzer,
working days − study for up to four University of Applied Sciences Augsburg
− Paper applications months (the USC
The USC prepared an introduction week for all international
can take 4-6 weeks study program is 16 students, which helped a lot. They supported us in every way
− Work in Australia weeks in duration) they could, and they try to guide us through our studies. I never
up to 20 hours per − leave and re-enter felt lost!
week while you Australia any
The study system is very different to the one in Germany.
study number of times During the semester I wrote several assignments, prepared for
− Please note OSHC while the visa is valid group presentations and did some mid-semester-tests. These
insurance cover − Applicants can gathered points count in the end of the semester and therefore
from an Australian obtain their own in two courses I don’t even have an exam. I like this system,
insurance provider travel insurance because I can keep the information better, when I work on
for this type of academic texts throughout the semester. I also learned how to
visa is required. do research on academic readings and how to reference
correctly.
Please refer to www.homeaffairs.gov.au for up to date Furthermore, the campus is enjoyable. I just feel happy when I
information as changes can occur. Processing times see the kangaroos hopping around the campus. Additionally,
and requirements can differ according to nationality. here are many Cafes with good coffee and good food. It is quite
big compared to Augsburg and the people are very friendly.
For more student stories, please visit the USC
International Student Blog
uscinternational.wordpress.com
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
Off-campus accommodation
Students who are enrolled at the USC partner Student Services and Amenities between A$120-A$180 (per
university and submit their applications via their fee free of charge week)
International Office will receive a 15% partial
scholarship (from semester 2, 2018) 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
* Please note fees are subject to change
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
The Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz (BAFöG), different foundations and DAAD offers stipends for German
students studying overseas
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
Bundesausbildungsförderungsgesetz (BAFöG)
(DAAD)
Auslandsbafög DAAD
Bafög offers financial support for German students, funds the further academic development of
i.e. 1,000 Euro travel costs, up to 4,600 Euro towards outstanding German students, interns, student
tuition fees and up to 650 Euro per month for living trainee, postgraduates, young academics and
costs. (Please note that students who are not eligible forresearchers
Inlandsbafög may still be able to receive Auslandsbafög.) For more information please visit the DAAD
For more information please visit the Auslandsbafög Homepage
website.
DAAD Jahresstipendium – 1 year Scholarship - once
Stipendien per education period (Bachelor, Master, PhD)
There are a number of organisations in Germany which For more information click: Scholarships
offer a range of stipends. Find out more here: Please also contact your International Office for
studieren.de/stipendien funding options.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS START YOUR VIRTUAL TOUR
ON-CAMPUS Get to know the
beautiful Sunshine
Student Accommodation is located just a few
Coast campus by taking
minutes’ walk from campus and includes facilities
this online and fully
such as swimming pools, tennis court, games rooms responsive tour that
and barbeques. More information can be found on showcases all the key
the homepages of the following Accommodation landmarks through 360-
providers: degree panoramic
• UniCentral images.
• Varsity Apartments WWW.USC.EDU.AU/TOUR
• 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
OFF-CAMPUS
Saving Club, The Surf Club Mooloolaba, Sunshine
• Homestay: stay with a local family Coast Clippers Basketball, Buderim Indoor Sports
• Rent a flat, apartment or a room in Sippy Downs, Centre, Maroochy Squash Courts, Kawana Boxing
Buderim, Mooloolaba, Alexandra Headland, Club and CrossFit Maroochydore.
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)
• Social sport (Volleyball, Soccer, Basketball,
EVENTS
Badminton)
• Festivals: Maroochy Music and Visual Arts Festival,
• Uni Club
Noosa Craft Beer Festival, Noosa Jazz Festival,
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
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
USC INTERNATIONAL ON FACEBOOK,
YOUTUBE AND INSTAGRAM
Brisbane
Fraser Skyline
Island Rainforest • Like USC International on Facebook
www.facebook.com/USCInternational
• Get information about events and activities held
on campus, on the Sunshine Coast and Australia
international@usc.edu.au
• Watch Videos about Student Life at USC
www.youtube.com/unisunshinecoast
www.usc.edu.au/topupdownunder
• USC International Student Blog
uscinternational.wordpress.com
• The Sunshine Coast is 90 km north of Brisbane. • Follow us on Instagram @uscinternational
The train takes approx. 1.5 – 2 hrs from the Coast
to Brisbane’s CBD
Contact us
• Fly to Sydney in 1.15hrs, Adelaide or Melbourne For information about any of the programs
in 2.25hrs from the Sunshine Coast Airport. and how to apply please contact:
• About 350,000 people live on the Sunshine Coast
USC International
• Relaxed lifestyle and mild climate all year University of the Sunshine Coast
around. The average temperature in summer Maroochydore DC QLD 4558
(December – February) is around 17-28 degrees Australia
and in winter (June – August) it is 7-22 degrees Tel: +61 7 5430 2843
• The Sunshine Coast offers a variety of National Fax: +61 7 5430 2836
Parks, Surfing beaches, Restaurants, Cafes, Clubs international@usc.edu.au
and much more. www.usc.edu.au/international
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