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Exchange programs

The Study Overseas program is UniSC's reciprocal exchange program that allows you to spend one semester at one of UniSC's 70 partner institutions located around the world. You can choose to study in The Americas, Europe or Asia, while earning credit towards your UniSC degree.

You can browse through our list of partner institutions below to research potential institutions and the courses they offer by using the links to visit their websites. You can use this list to gain an understanding of the types of institutions on offer for the Study Overseas program.

The actual partner institutions available during any given semester may differ from this list and Study Overseas applicants will be advised accordingly as part of the Study Overseas application process.

* To be eligible, applicants must meet the funding body’s eligibility requirements. Scholarship availability is subject to change at any time.

USA

Approximate semester dates: January–May, August–December
Language of instruction: English, Spanish
Full-time study load: 12-15 credits per semester
Currency: US Dollar
Embassy: Embassy of the United States of America in Australia
Partner institutions:

Adelphi University, New York

Main areas of study: All Study Areas

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Baldwin-Wallace University, Ohio

Main areas of study: All Study Areas

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Elon University, North Carolina

Main areas of study: All Study Areas

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Goucher College, Maryland

Main areas of study: All Study Areas

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Grand Valley State University, Michigan

Main areas of study: All Study Areas

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Moravian University, Pennsylvania

Main areas of study: All Study Areas

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Niagara University, New York

Main areas of study: All Study Areas

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North Dakota State University, North Dakota

Main areas of study: All Study Areas

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Pace University, New York

Main areas of study: All Study Areas

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Rider University, New Jersey

Main areas of study: All Study Areas

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Salve Regina University, Rhode Island

Main areas of study: All Study Areas

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State University of New York, Fredonia, New York

Main areas of study: All Study Areas

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St. Norbert College, Wisconsin

Main areas of study: All Study Areas

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University of North Dakota, North Dakota

Main areas of study: All Study Areas

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University of Wyoming, Wyoming

Main areas of study: All Study Areas

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Austria

Approximate semester dates: March–June, October–January
Language of instruction: English, German
Full-time study load: 26-30 ECTS per semester
Currency: Euro
Embassy: Austrian Embassy in Australia
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Vienna University of Applied Sciences, Vienna

Main areas of study: Business Only

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Kufstein University of Applied Sciences

Main areas of study: Business

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Czech Republic

Approximate semester dates: February–May, September–December
Language of instruction: English, Czech
Full-time study load: minimum of 20 ECTS per semester
Currency: Czech Koruna
Embassy: Embassy of the Czech Republic in Australia
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Masaryk University, Brno

Main areas of study: Arts, Business, Law, Science

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France

Approximate semester dates: January–May, September–January
Language of instruction: English, French
Full-time study load: 30 ECTS per semester
Currency: Euro
Embassy: Embassy of France in Australia
Partner institutions:

IDRAC Business School, Lyon

Main areas of study: Business

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Paris School of Business, Paris

Main areas of study: Business

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Spain

Approximate semester dates: January–May, October–December
Language of instruction: English, Spanish
Full-time study load: 30 ECTS per semester
Currency: Euro
Embassy: Embassy of Spain in Australia
Partner institution:

Pablo de Olavide University, Seville

Main areas of study: International Business, Communication

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Germany

Approximate semester dates: February–May, August–December (varies greatly, visit institution website for exact dates)
Language of instruction: English, German
Full-time study load: 26-30 ECTS per semester
Currency: Euro
Embassy: German Embassy in Australia
Partner institutions:

Bremen University of Applied Sciences, Bremen

Main areas of study: International Business

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Emden/Leer University of Applied Sciences, Emden

Main areas of study: Business Only

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European University Viadrina, Frankfurt (Oder)

Main areas of study: Social and Cultural Sciences, Business Administration and Economics, Digital Studies

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Fulda University of Applied Sciences, Fulda

Main areas of study: Computer Science, Business, Health Science, Social and Cultural Sciences

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Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences, Furtwangen

Main areas of study: Business and Engineering

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Koblenz University of Applied Sciences, Koblenz

Main areas of study: Business

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Munich University of Applied Sciences, Munich

Main areas of study: Technology and Engineering, Business, Tourism Management, Social Sciences

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University of Applied Sciences Stralsund, Stralsund

Main areas of study: Business, Science and Technology

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University of Kassel, Kassel

Main areas of study: Human Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics and Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering

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University of Mannheim, Mannheim

Main areas of study: Business, Economics, Social Sciences

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University of Applied Sciences Augsburg

Main areas of study: Computer Science, Business, Engineering, Design

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Hessen Exchange Program

Under the Hessen-Queensland Program, Queensland students are offered the opportunity to study at one of several universities in Hessen. The Hessen Universities are a unique opportunity to learn interactively with a group of local and international students. Students gain experience in studying and living in Germany, whilst earning credit towards their degree.

Main areas of study: Arts, Business, Architecture, Design, Computer Science

Eligible universities within the Hessen Program:

 

Find out more: Visit the Hessen website.

Netherlands

Approximate semester dates: January–June, August–December
Language of instruction: English, Dutch
Full-time study load: 30 ECTS per semester
Currency: Euro
Embassy: Embassy of Netherlands in Australia
Partner institutions:

Fontys International Business School

Main areas of study: Business Only

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Norway

Approximate semester dates: January–June, August–December
Language of instruction: English, Norwegian
Full-time study load: 30 ECTS per semester
Currency: Norwegian krone
Embassy: Embassy of Norway in Australia
Partner institutions:

Norwegian University of Science & Technology (NTNU)

Main areas of study: Economics and Management, Engineering, Sciences, Health Sciences

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NLA University College

Main Areas of study: Journalism, Intercultural Studies

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University College of Southeast Norway

Main areas of study: Business, Law, Design, Engineering, Exercise and Health, Outdoor Education, Sports Studies.

Courses are offered in packages, for more information please reach out to Semesteros@usc.edu.au.

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Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL)

Main areas of study: Outdoor Education, Business & Tourism, Environmental Science

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Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo

Main areas of study: Sports Management

Courses are offered in packages, for more information please reach out to Semesteros@usc.edu.au.

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Italy

Approximate semester dates: March-June, October-January
Language of instruction: English, Italian
Full-time study load: 30 Credit per semester
Currency: Euro
Embassy: Embassy of Italy in Australia
Partner institution:

University Institute of Modern Languages, IULM Milan

Main areas of study: Business

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Sweden

Approximate semester dates: January–June, September–January
Language of instruction: English, Swedish
Full-time study load: 30 ECTS per semester
Currency: Swedish Kronor
Embassy: Embassy of Sweden in Australia
Partner institution:

Umeå University, Umeå

Main areas of study: Arts, Science, Business

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Switzerland

Approximate semester dates: February–May, September–January
Language of instruction: English, German
Full-time study load: 24-30 ECTS per semester
Currency: Swiss franc
Embassy: Embassy of Switzerland in Australia
Partner institutions:

University of Applied Sciences, FH Graubünden

Main areas of study: Tourism, Management, Media and Digital Business

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Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Main areas of study: School of Engineering and Architecture and the School of Business Faculties only.

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Japan

Approximate semester dates: April–July, August–December (varies greatly, visit institution website for exact dates)
Language of instruction: English/Japanese
Full-time study load: 12-16 Credits
Currency: Japanese Yen
Embassy: Japanese Embassy in Australia
Partner institutions:

Akita International University, Akita

Main areas of study: Various Language Studies, Business, Arts, Science

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Nagasaki University, Nagasaki

Main areas of study: Various Language Studies, Business, Arts, Science

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Hokkaido University

Main areas of study: Japanese language, Society and Science, Technology, and Environment

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South Korea

Approximate semester dates: March–June, August–December
Language of instruction: English, Korean
Full-time study load: Varies, 12-15 Credits per semester
Currency: South Korean Won
Embassy: Embassy of Republic of Korea in Australia
Partner institutions:

Dankook University, Yongin

Main areas of study: Business, Law, Engineering, Arts

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Konkuk University, Seoul

Main areas of study: Business, Computer Science & Engineering, Arts, Science

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Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul/Suwon

Main areas of study: TBD

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Hong Kong

Approximate semester dates: January-May, September-December
Language of instruction: Chinese, English
Full-time study load: 15 Credits
Currency: Hong Kong Dollar
Embassy: Embassy of Hong kong in Australia
Partner institutions:

Tung Wah college

Main areas of study: TBD

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Students taking part in an In-Country Language program will be enrolled into the relevant In-Country Language course at UniSC (eg. JPN300, JPN301) and must comply with the requirements of the course outline. Any questions regarding the course should be directed to the relevant course coordinator as written on the course outline.

Japan

Approximate semester dates: April–July, August–December (varies greatly, visit institution website for exact dates)
Language of instruction: Japanese
Full-time study load: 16 Credits
Currency: Japanese Yen
Embassy: Japanese Embassy in Australia
Partner institutions:

Doshisha University

Main areas of study: In-Country Language Studies Only

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Musashino University

Main areas of study: In-Country Language Studies Only

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Nagasaki University

Main areas of study: In-Country Language Studies Only

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Nagoya University of Foreign Studies

Main areas of study: In-Country Language Studies Only

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Ritsumeikan University

Main areas of study: In-Country Language Studies Only

Note: Ritsumeikan University has a 5.25 GPA requirement 

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Toyo University

Main areas of study: In-Country Language Studies Only

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Hokkaido University

Main areas of study: In-Country Language Studies Only

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