Study Abroad Library

The University of the Sunshine Coast

The University of the Sunshine Coast is a favorite with students because of its affordability, 5 star academic ranking, personalized support, magnificent location and semi-tropical climate. 150+ academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels are available in the Faculties of Arts & Social Sciences; Business; and Science, Health and Education. USC is 100 km (about 66 miles) north of Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, and about 6 miles from the pristine beaches of the Sunshine Coast. Situated next to the Mooloolah River National Park, USC offers students a truly Australian experience. The campus is home to Eastern Gray kangaroos and a wide variety of other Australian wildlife and vegetation. Australian students are housed with internationals from around the world in resort-style accommodation adjacent to campus. Small class sizes and social activities make it easy to meet both Aussie and other international students. Affordable superior resort-style student accommodation is adjacent to campus in a magnificent natural setting bordering the residential community of Chancellor Park. Australian students are housed with international students, four students per apartment. Each student enjoys his/her own bedroom, bathroom and telephone. Students share the common kitchen and living area. Amenities include swimming pools, basketball, tennis, recreation rooms, community barbeque pits. Apartments are fully equipped. USC's relatively small student population of around 5,800 affords students the benefits of small class sizes, easy access to faculty members and personalized support services that are second to none.

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Subject Type

  • Accounting
  • Applied Science
  • Arts
  • Asian and Asian American Studies
  • Asian Studies
  • Australian Studies
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology (General)
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Biotechnology
  • Comm. (Radio, TV, & Film)
  • Communications
  • Community Service
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Science / IT
  • Counseling
  • Creative Writing
  • Design
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering (Computer)
  • English as a Second Language
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Management Systems / Policy
  • Environmental Risk
  • Environmental Studies
  • Ethnic Studies
  • European Studies (includes Politics)
  • Finance
  • Food Science and Nutrition
  • Foreign Language
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Administration
  • Health Sciences
  • Human Res. Management
  • Humanities
  • Information Studies
  • Information Systems
  • Intensive Language
  • International Business
  • International Policy and Diplomacy
  • Internship Programs
  • Japanese
  • Journalism / Broadcasting
  • Legal Studies
  • Management
  • Management Information Systems
  • Marketing, Ad., & PR
  • Media and Cultural Studies
  • Media Relations
  • Molecular Biology
  • Network Administration
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Occupational, Environ. Health
  • Philippine Studies
  • Physical Therapy
  • Physics
  • Political Science/Politics
  • Pre-Law
  • Psychology
  • Public / Community Service Sciences
  • Public Admin, Public Policy, Govt
  • Public Health
  • Public Management
  • Pure Science
  • Research Study
  • Science
  • Social Policy
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Sports Science
  • Sustainable Development
  • Technology
  • Travel / Tourism
  • TV and Media Production
  • Urban & Regional Planning
  • Visual Arts
  • Web Design

Cost in US$

USD 9,145

Cost Includes

Included in the USD 9,145 estimate are 2010 study abroad tuition at USC for one semester, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for students requiring it for their student visa, science lab fees, superior resort-style accommodation next to campus for one semester, round trip airport pickup. The USD amount was calculated on an exchange rate of 1 AUD - 0.80 USD, the rate in effect as of June 10, 2009. The rate of exchange fluctuates daily. The costs listed are subject to change and are estimated based on the best information available today. Food allowance, daily living expenses, flights and student visa are not included.

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