Travel overseas for a semester or two at a partner institution. It's an amazing way to see the world, experience a new culture, learn, and gain confidence. You'll remain enrolled as a UniSC student, and pay tuition at UniSC. While overseas you study courses that may be credited towards your UniSC degree and those offered in English.
Eligibility
You can apply for a student exchange if you:
- are 18 years of age before the commencement of your travel,
- are enrolled in a UniSC undergraduate degree that allows you to study overseas.
Note: you can check your eligibility under program requirements under the entry requirements tab on your program page, - have successfully completed eight courses at UniSC before you commence your travel, ,
- have a minimum GPA of 4.5 (or minimum GPA requirement of 5.0 for Japanese In-country language studies), and
- return to UniSC with at least one course remaining to complete your degree.
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
- Vienna University of Applied Sciences, Vienna (Business focus)
Courses, housing - Kufstein University of Applied Sciences (Business focus)
Courses, housing, exchange information
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
- Masaryk University, Brno (Arts, Business, Law and Science focus)
Courses, housing, FAQs
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
- IDRAC Business School, Lyon (Business focus)
- Paris School of Business, Paris (Business study focus)
Courses, housing, exchange information
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 (International Business focus)
Courses, student life - Emden/Leer University of Applied Sciences, Emden
Courses, housing - European University Viadrina, Frankfurt (Oder)
(Social and Cultural Sciences, Business Administration and Economics, Digital Studies focus)
Courses, housing, student life - Fulda University of Applied Sciences, Fulda
Computer Science, Business, Health Science, Social and Cultural Sciences focus
Courses, housing, student life, International Course in Business - Furtwangen University of Applied Sciences, Furtwangen (Business focus)
Courses, housing - Koblenz University of Applied Sciences, Koblenz (Business focus)
Courses, student life - Munich University of Applied Sciences, Munich
Technology and Engineering, Business, Tourism Management, Social Sciences focus
Courses, housing, student life - University of Applied Sciences Stralsund, Stralsund (Business, Science and Technology focus)
Courses, housing - University of Kassel, Kassel
Human Sciences, Social Sciences, Economics and Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering
Courses, housing, student life - University of Mannheim, Mannheim
Business, Economics, Social Sciences focus
Courses. housing - University of Applied Sciences Augsburg
Computer Science, Business, Engineering, Design
Courses. housing, student life
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
- TU Darmstadt
- Goethe-Universität Frankfurt
- Justus-Liebig-Universität Gießen
- Universität Kassel
- Philipps-Universität Marburg
- Hochschule Geisenheim
- Hochschule Darmstadt
- Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences
- Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen
- Hochschule Fulda
- Hochschule RheinMain
- Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst
- Hochschule für Gestaltung Offenbach
- Städelschule
More information
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
- University Institute of Modern Languages, IULM Milan (Business study focus)
Courses, student life, housing
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
- Akita International University, Akita
Various Language Studies, Business, Arts, Science focus
Courses, housing - Nagasaki University, Nagasaki
Various Language Studies, Business, Arts, Science focus
Courses. housing, student life - Hokkaido University
Japanese language, Society and Science, Technology, and Environment
Courses, housing, student life
In-Country Language Programs
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.
- Doshisha University (In-Country Language Studies Only)
Courses, housing, student life - Musashino University (In-Country Language Studies Only)
- Nagasaki University (In-Country Language Studies Only)
Courses, housing, student life
- Nagoya University of Foreign Studies (In-Country Language Studies Only)
Courses, housing, student life - Ritsumeikan University (In-Country Language Studies Only)
Courses, housing, student life - Toyo University (In-Country Language Studies Only)
NEST program, housing, student life - Hokkaido University (In-Country Language Studies Only)
Courses, housing, student life
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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
- Fontys International Business School (Business focus)
Courses, housing, student life
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
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Economics and Management, Engineering, Sciences, Health Sciences focus
Courses, student life and housing
- NLA University College
Journalism, Intercultural Studies focus
Courses, student life
- University College of Southeast Norway
Business, Law, Design, Engineering, Exercise and Health, Outdoor Education, Sports Studies focus. Courses are offered in packages. Reach out to by email to semesteros@usc.edu.au for more information.
Courses, housing, student life - Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL)
Outdoor Education, Business and Tourism, Environmental Science focus
Courses, housing, student life - Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, Oslo (Sports Management focus)
Courses, housing, exchange information
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
- Pablo de Olavide, Seville (International Business and Communication study focus)
- courses, housing, brochures
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
- Umeå University, Umeå
Arts, Science, Business focus
Courses, housing, student life, FAQ
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
- University of Applied Sciences, FH Graubünden
Courses, housing, student life - Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
School of Engineering and Architecture and the School of Business Faculties only.
United States of America (USA)
Semester dates (approximate): 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
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Adelphi University, New York
Courses, course search, housing, student life, FAQs - Baldwin-Wallace University, Ohio
Courses, housing, student life, FAQs -
Elon University, North Carolina
Courses, housing, student life, FAQs
- Goucher College, Maryland
Courses, housing, student life - Grand Valley State University, Michigan
Courses, housing, student life - Moravian University, Pennsylvania
Courses, housing, student life - Niagara University, New York
Courses, housing, student life, FAQs - North Dakota State University, North Dakota
Courses, housing, student life - Pace University, New York
Courses, housing, student life - Rider University, New Jersey
Courses, housing, student life
- Salve Regina University, Rhode Island
Courses, housing, student life - State University of New York, Fredonia, New York
Courses, housing, student life - St. Norbert College, Wisconsin
Courses, housing, student life - University of North Dakota, North Dakota
Courses, housing, student life - University of Wyoming, Wyoming
Courses, housing, student life
Funding and scholarships
When you study on exchange you pay fees as per UniSC's program fees but there's funding support available. Explore these opportunities and discuss them when you meet with your consultant.
Government loans - OS-HELP
OS-HELP is a Commonwealth Government loan program that provides financial assistance to eligible students wishing to undertake part of their Commonwealth Supported program overseas. Learn more about OS-HELP.
Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program
Funded by the Department of Education and Training and Cheung Kong Group, this scholarship offers a single payment of A$6,000 to support Australian and international undergraduate students to participate in educational exchange between undergraduate students in Australia and Asia.
Note: To be eligible, applicants must meet the funding body’s eligibility requirements. Scholarship availability is subject to change at any time.
New Colombo Plan Scholarships
The New Colombo Plan (NCP) is more than a student exchange. This signature initiative of the Australian Government includes a prestigious scholarship for Australian undergraduate students to travel in the Indo-Pacific region, including study at a host university, internship experiences, opportunities to learn the local language and network with leaders in government, business and civil society. Participants join an active alumni with opportunities extending long after travel.
Student stories
A semester in Paris fulfil a lifelong dream for business student
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Breaking barriers, crossing borders: how a scholarship has allowed two students to take on the world
Two UniSC students have been given the chance to study overseas while pursuing unique opportunities like challenging gender perceptions through toys in Malaysia and promoting sustainability in the Pacific - after being awarded scholarships through the New Colombo Plan.
Studying overseas at Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Hear from Jack, a Bachelor of Business student who is completing a year abroad at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.