Program Information: University of the Sunshine Coast

About the University of the Sunshine Coast

The USC is considered an outstanding performer in higher education. With a current student enrollment of 5,800 students from over 50 different countries, USC is one of the fastest growing campuses in Australia. You can study a wide-range of subjects including: accounting, Australian studies, cultural studies, biomedical sciences, communications, computer-based art & design, environmental science, human resource management, information systems, international studies, management, marine studies, marketing, microbiology, public health, sports and exercise science, tourism and much more.

Housing

There are no on-campus housing units at USC; however, students live in apartments that are within walking distance from the USC campus. 

Students can either book their accommodations online directly through the provider or access support through the International Office for a nominal fee.

Academic Program & Courses

Access the USC Course Handbook for a list of available courses and course descriptions.

• Fall (semester 2): mid-July—November (19 weeks)
• Winter (semester 1): mid-February—June (19 weeks)
• Academic Year: mid-February—November (approx. 40 weeks)

Glossary of Terms:

• Units = US class
• Course = US major
• Faculties = US school or college  (e.g., the Faculty of Engineering is the School of Engineering)
• Tutorial = Class of 5-25 students where an academic leads group discussions and students make individual or group presentations.

Access a list of courses other GVSU students have taken and current course equivalencies.

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