University of the Sunshine Coast (USC)

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Available places: This university is not available during the 2025/2026 academic year.

Established: 1996
Number of students: 14,089 (1,942 international students from 80+ countries)
Campus: The USC campus is located in Sippy Downs on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. The campus sits on a 100-hectare designated wildlife reserve, providing sanctuary to native Australian wildlife, including the resident Eastern Grey Kangaroos, reptiles, and birds.
Student life: USC students receive a high-quality educational experience, while enjoying the relaxed lifestyle that the Sunshine Coast offers. Our students benefit from a friendly and supportive campus environment, access to highly qualified teaching staff, personal attention, and modern technology and facilities.

About Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast encompasses Australia’s best east coast qualities and offers many lifestyle benefits, including beautiful beaches and stunning hinterland, a warm climate, and a relaxed and friendly community. Approximately 328,000 people call the Sunshine Coast their home, making it the third most populous region in Queensland. It is one of Australia’s premier beach destinations and there is something to do for everyone.

Information from University of Sunshine Coast

Restrictions

Exchange students may only take courses offered on the Study Abroad Course Choices list.
Exchange students may only study Undergraduate courses.

Courses

Course levels:
Undergraduate studies: Course levels 100-300

Course information: Study Abroad courses | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia (usc.edu.au)

Full time studies (corresponding to 30 hp):

48 units (4 courses)

Academic year

Semester 2: July – November
Semester 1: February – June

Additional costs

As an exchange student, you do not need to pay tuition fees. However, additional costs may incur.

Student visa – base cost 1600 Australian Dollars (Roughly 10500 SEK)
It is compulsory to obtain a visa to study in Australia

Accommodation

No accommodation is offered through the university. Information regarding how to find accommodation is found here: Accommodation and housing | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia (usc.edu.au)

Student support

Study with disabilities (umu.se)

Disability and accessibility (usc.edu.au)

Additional information

International Students | UniSC | University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia (usc.edu.au)

Student grants and loans for studies outside of Sweden

You may be entitled to student grants and loans from CSN when studying abroad.

As the cost of living and accommodation may be higher abroad, you can apply for an extra loan known as an additional loan for studies abroad.

You can also apply for an additional loan to cover additional costs, i.e. travel and insurance costs.

Latest update: 2024-10-14