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Queensland, Australia
The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) in Queensland is located in one of Australia’s most beautiful regions, which features world-class surfing beaches, national parks, state forests and a sub-tropic climate. The USC campus is within a 10-minute drive from the beach and one hour from the Queensland capital, Brisbane. The campus borders the Moolooah River National Park, which is home to families of wild kangaroos, rare native birds and frogs.
The Sunshine Coast region is alive with restaurants, night clubs, art galleries, sporting facilities and cultural opportunities; many within 15 minutes of campus. Many world-class tourist attractions are also easily accessible from the USC campus.
USC offers a wide range of courses in arts and social sciences, business and science, and its staff has one of the best academic profiles in Australia. Many courses offer insight into Australian society from historical, social and cultural perspectives.
A fully equipped student apartment complex is located adjacent to the USC campus. Facilities include a swimming pool, tennis court, game rooms, barbeques and on-site management.
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City, Country |
Queensland, Australia |
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Language of Instruction |
English |
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Subjects of Study |
Full Range of Courses Offered |
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Eligibility & Admission |
3 Semesters of College Level Study Cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Two professor recommendations |
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Semester Available |
Fall & Spring |
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Credits Earned/Term |
16 |
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Application Deadline |
Fall Semester - March 1st Spring Semester - October 1st |
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Program Dates |
Fall Semester
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Program Costs |
Fees(to be paid to Canisius): Canisius tuition (Approx. $15,990) and study abroad fee ($500). These fees include pre-departure and in-country orientation, Australian Health Insurance, program costs, and tuition. Additional Fees: The following estimated expenses are not included in your program fee; however they should be factored into the overall cost of your experience abroad: passport ($135), Australian visa at approx. $535 AU ($589), airport pick-up at approx. $40 AU ($44), round-trip airfare to Brisbane at about $1,800, spending/travel money varies widely. Self-catering apartments at Varsity Apartments (share-basis for 20 weeks) are estimated at $3700 AU ($4070) (w/o air conditioning) $3900 AU (with air conditioning) ($4290). Students weekly, fortnightly, or monthly and can pay using direct debit (3% will be charged for bank fees). A housing deposit of $475 AU ($523) is required. This deposit includes two weeks rent, $40 internet connection fee, $25 ID Card, and $20 phone credit. Students will pay a security bond of $740 or $780 AU ($814 or 858) two weeks before arrival or at check-in. A cleaning fee of $200 AU ($220) will be deducted from the security bond. The remainder of the bond is refundable if no damages are determined at the end of the term. Currency conversion estimated at $1.00 AU = $1.10 U.S. Program cost subject to currency fluctuation. |
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Program Highlights |
Internship available, optional excursions, week-long orientation |
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Accommodations |
Apartments with single room and private bath; |
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Travel Information |
Assistance with flight through travel agent |
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Host Website |
University of the Sunshine Coast |
