University of the Sunshine Coast

Accessibility

• The UniSC AccessAbility Office provide a wide range of accessibility supports for students.
• Exchange students requiring adjustments will receive advice and support before their arrival to ensure they have everything they need to study and thrive at UniSC.

Course catalogue

• For courses available to exchange students, please see the lists, according to trimester:
  • Trimester 1 course list
  • Trimester 2 course list
    • Click on the course code you are interested in, then select Course Detail to view the course outline/syllabus. 

Credits

Credits at UniSC:

• Full-time option (7.5 UVic units): 48 units per term at UniSC

Course Evaluations at UVic: 

• Before departure, UVic students will be able to submit exchange courses to UVic for evaluation. The results will indicate how many UVic units each exchange course is worth, as well as the course equivalency.
• Students must use the evaluation results to ensure their exchange courses credits add up to the equivalent UVic units. The total number of units for each exchange term should be 4.5 UVic units for part-time exchange or 7.5 UVic units for full-time exchange.
• This course evaluation process will be made available and explained in detail during the pre-departure session in early October for Spring exchange terms and in late March for Fall exchange terms. Evaluations take 2-6 weeks to complete and will be emailed to students. 
• Course evaluations results are tentative until the end of the exchange term, when a second, final evaluation is conducted by OREM using the students’ exchange transcript, and the results are applied to their UVic record. 

Exchange credit history

• Please note that as UniSC is a new exchange partner, we cannot provide an exchange credit history at this time.
• After being accepted into the ICS Exchange Program, students will have the chance to submit exchange courses to UVic for evaluation. The results will provide updated unit and credit equivalency information. 

Housing

• On-campus housing: Unavailable 
  • Please note that UniSC does not provide on-campus student accommodation.

• Off-campus housing: Available
  • Students can arrange private, off-campus housing for the duration of their exchange, with many options within walking distance to the UniSC Sunshine Coast campus.
  • Learn more about finding accommodation and housing through the UniSC website.

Medical insurance, immigration & arrival

Medical Insurance:

• The Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is mandatory for all exchange students in Australia, and required for the immigration process. 
• Learn more about arranging OSHC and making payments.

Immigration documents:

• After UniSC extends their exchange offer, they will provide students with an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), which will be used to apply for a student visa. 
• More information about the sub-class 500 visa is available on UniSC's Before You Arrive page
• For further information about immigration, please visit the Australian Department of Home Affairs website. 

Arrival:

• To get connected with international students at UniSC, please check out the UniBuddy chat platform
• UniSC offers an extensive orientation program at the start of each semester to help students settle in.

SDGs-in-Action

Add a United Nations CIFAL qualification to your international experience (and your CV!) by taking the SDGs-In-Action challenge.  Below are resources and some of the many ways to get involved at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

• Explore the different ways to enhance your learning outside the classroom, and get involved at UniSC during your exchange.
• Check out the student-led, not-for-profit UniSC Student Guild to join clubs and take part in volunteer work with local organizations.