Study Abroad at UniSC | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia

Study location: 

Commence:

Sunshine Coast

Semester 1 (February) or;

Semester 2 (July)

Program length (full-time): 

One semester (with credit)

Two semesters (without credit)

I am a US student. How many credits will I get for my studies at UniSC?

Credit at UniSC, as for most Australian universities, is not directly linked to the number of hours a student attends class for a given course. This means that the concept of ‘credit hours’ does not exist at UniSC or other Australian universities.

In general, most UniSC courses have an equal credit weighting or ‘unit’ value worth 12 points regardless of the course level or the number of teaching contact hours (some exceptions apply). Whether courses are introductory or developing and graduate level, or whether they have 3 teaching contact hours or 6 teaching contact hours, the number of units or credits for each course is 12. There may be some exceptions to this general rule.

Commonly, US institutions award 3 or 4 credits per approved course undertaken at UniSC, or 12 to 16 credits, for a full-time course workload per study period.

How do I apply to study?

If you are currently studying at a US institution, we would recommend you to contact your International Office at the first instance to discuss your Study Abroad opportunities at UniSC. You can find out more about applying to study at UniSC by heading to our international Apply Now page.

What are my accommodation options at UniSC?

There are a variety of accommodation options close to campus whether you want to live in a student village, share a house or find a place of your own.

Many students studying at the UniSC Sunshine Coast campus choose to live in one of the three privately owned, fully furnished accommodation complexes that are conveniently located next to the University. UniCentral, Varsity Apartments and The Village all offer modern self-contained accommodation in resort-style complexes and are linked by a pathway to the campus, just an easy three-minute walk away. You can read more about accommodation here.

What are some of the support services available at UniSC?

There are a number of different support services available to you at UniSC. From study and career support, through to counselling and other student services, you’ll have the assistance you need to thrive, and excel in your studies.

Orientation and Welcome events: Orientation at UniSC is held the week before the start of each semester. UniSC also hosts Connect Week in Week 2, which gives students an opportunity to get to know fellow students and attend workshops, events and much more. Student Guild also hosts a range of activities including movie nights, trips and much more.

Academic and study support: UniSC offers learning resources including online advice, one-to-one support and academic skills workshops.

Health and well-being: Take care of yourself while studying in UniSC’s range of health and well-being services.

Careers and employment: Arm yourself with the information and advice you need to get your career heading in the right direction.

Student Success: The Student Success team can connect you with resources to help you become a more successful student.

Counselling: A free, confidential counselling service with a qualified psychologist is available to all students.

Disability and equity: If your studies are affected by a disability, learning disorder, injury or illness, AccessAbility Services can provide assistance, advocacy and academic support.