Study Abroad
USC’s Study Abroad program is a short semester-based program, allowing you the flexibility to study three or four courses (36 or 48 units) over one semester.
In this program you will:
- Experience a great option for high school leavers who want to study abroad without committing to a degree, or want to briefly study abroad, while earning credit towards a home degree
- Be provided with life-changing opportunities, but also an academic and cultural adventure – allowing you to move overseas, continue studying, while fully experiencing Australian culture
- Be located in the sunny state of Queensland on Australia’s east coast. USC is only a short drive north of the state’s capital, Brisbane
This program is only available to international students.
Location
CRICOS code
Duration
Full-time only Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
Estimated total feeStart
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
-
- Total courses
- 3 or 4
- Duration
- 0.5 years 0.5 years
- CRICOS code
- 026639B
- UniSC program code
- UU301
Study Abroad students are eligible to undertake 3 or 4 courses (36 or 48 units) per semester and can choose from a wide range of disciplines. For a full list of courses available with the Study Abroad program visit our Study Abroad course list.
How to choose your courses
- Read the 'Important Information' regarding choosing courses and relevant levels
- There are two main course choice lists:
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Choose the relevant semester and review each course to see which are of interest to you
- Nominate the 3 or 4 courses* that you wish to undertake via the Study Abroad application form
* The standard course load for this program is 3 or 4 courses (36 or 48 units). We recommend you choose more courses at the point of application, to be prepared for possible timetable clashes.
Study Abroad course approval
Requesting course approval from USC is easy! When we receive your complete application with your nominated courses, we will assess your eligibility and let you know by email which courses have been approved.
Remember, any course that is on the pre-approval list has already been approved by USC and you do not require further approval from us prior to enrolment.
For students applying via their home institution
If you are currently enrolled at a tertiary institution, you need to check with your home institution about the possibility of credit transfer for courses studied at USC.
Choose your courses and have them approved by USC and your home institution before you arrive.
Information for students interested in Study Abroad (Postgraduate)
USC offers a limited number of Postgraduate level courses to students who are currently enrolled in a Master level program at their institution or who have completed their undergraduate studies.
For more information, including tuition fees and a course list, contact the International Office.
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$8,475^ (three course option) or A$11,300^ (four course option)