Applying to the University of the Sunshine Coast

How to apply
Complete this form on screen, or print and complete it. Please email the completed form
and scans of the supporting documents listed below to [email protected]

If you do not have access to a scanner, please take a clear photo of each page and
document on your phone, and email the images to [email protected]

If neither of these are possible please post your forms and original documents to us as hard
copy. Please post to Study Options, 83 Alma Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2DP.

Supporting documents required for undergraduate (bachelors) applications:

1. A photocopy of the personal details page of your passport
2. IF APPLYING BEFORE COMPLETION OF SCHOOL LEAVING QUALIFICATIONS (EG: A-
LEVELS, IB, PRE-U DIPLOMA): Original certificates/evidence of GCSE and AS Level
results (or equivalents) plus details of final predicted grades. Predicted grades must
be official predictions, issued on school/college letterhead and signed by an
appropriate person (head of careers, head of year etc).
3. IF APPLYING AFTER COMPLETION OF SCHOOL LEAVING QUALIFICATIONS (EG: A-
LEVELS, IB, PRE-U DIPLOMA): Original certificates for GCSE and school-leaving
qualifications.
4. A personal statement (please aim for a maximum of 400-500 words).

Supporting documents required for postgraduate (masters) applications:

1. A photocopy of the personal details page of your passport
2. Original academic transcripts for each year of your degree (a transcript is an
official list, issued by the university, of the subjects you've studied and the grades
obtained). Transcripts should carry an explanation of the university's grading system
on the back. If they don't, please provide one separately.
3. Original bachelors completion certificate.
4. A CV, detailing any relevant work experience.
5. A personal statement (please aim for a maximum of 400-500 words).

Application notes
1. If further material or documents are required, Study Options will be in touch to
request these after we have received and checked the application.
2. All academic documents must be submitted as originals, we can’t accept
photocopies. We’ll make certified copies to send with your application, and will
return the originals by recorded delivery. To ensure their safe arrival, please send
your documents to us by recorded delivery.
3. Please use this form to apply for undergraduate (bachelor) degrees and
postgraduate degrees by coursework (masters and graduate diplomas). Do not use
this form if you are a research student, or if you are a citizen or permanent
resident of Australia or New Zealand.

If you have any questions or problems making your application please contact a student
advisor at Study Options on 020 7353 7200 or [email protected]
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
APPLICATION FORM

To complete this form: Please return form to:

• Answer all questions on the form—No application fee USC International
• Use BLOCK LETTERS and tick check boxes where required University of the Sunshine Coast—ML17
• MAROOCHYDORE DC QLD 4558 AUSTRALIA
Email: [email protected]
Study Abroad applicants please use the Study Abroad Application Form.
Higher Degree by Research application information is available from the USC website
www.usc.edu.au/internationalapply

1.0 PERSONAL DETAILS

Have you been previously enrolled at the University of the Sunshine Coast? No Yes—Student ID number:

Title: Mr Mrs Miss Ms Dr Other: Date of birth: day month year Sex: Male Female
(as shown on passport) (eg 21 / January / 1979)

Family name: Given names:

Country of birth: Citizenship:

Passport number: Date of issue: dd/mm/yyyy Country of issue:

Language spoken at home:

What visa are you applying for? Student visa Extension to Student visa: Other:

USC to arrange OSHC*? No Yes Type of cover: Single cover Dual family# Multi family† I will arrange my own OSHC cover

Global Assistance.

† More than one dependant which can only include one adult spouse or recognised de-facto partner and one or more dependant children accompanying the valid Student visa holder.

Address / contact details

Number and street:

Town/City: State: Country:

Postcode/Zip: Email:

Telephone: country area local number Mobile:

Permanent Address in home country (if different from above)

Number and street: Town/City: State:

Country: Postcode/Zip: Telephone: country area local number

2.0 ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

How do you intend to meet USC’s English language requirement?

Score: Date: dd/mm/yyyy

3.0 USC STUDY LOCATION AND PROGRAM

USC Sunshine Coast USC SouthBank USC Caboolture USC Fraser Coast USC Gympie

Preference Name of degree program Semester / Trimester Year

1 1 2 ____

2 1 2 ____

3 1 2 ____

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APPLICATION FORM

4.0 PREVIOUS and CURRENT SECONDARY and POST-SECONDARY STUDIES (eg High School, TAFE, University)
Institution / School Year completed Language of Country
or year to be instruction
completed

previous studies

current studies

Academic credit transfer: Do you want to claim credit? No Yes

No Yes

5.0 SUPPORT SERVICES

No Yes Hearing Learning Mobility Vision Medical Other:

6.0 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

CHECKLIST
All information supplied in this application form and any supporting documentation must be true and
Complete all sections of this
application form
Submitted documents supporting this application become the property of the University and will not
be returned to the applicant.
USC reserves the right to vary or reverse any decision regarding admission or enrolment made on the
basis of incorrect or incomplete information.
Where an application has been submitted to USC and/or where funding is provided via a third party
Attach employment history
regarding the application and enrolment at USC.
Read and sign the Terms
and Conditions
study rights.
I heard about USC from:
certain circumstances the Australian Government and/or designated authorities authorised by the
Information Privacy – Governing policy available at
www.usc.edu.au/privacyplan
pursuant to obligations under the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and the
National Code 2018.
HOME INSTITUTION / AGENT DETAILS

Form will constitute part of the written agreement between the student and USC. Applicants should

entering into a written agreement with USC.

that I agree to the terms and conditions as outlined in section 6.0 above.

Signature: Date:

Name:

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STUDENT DECLARATION
Name:

Date of birth: Nationality:

Mobile: Landline:

Email:

Who will fund your tuition fees and living costs? Please give further details below:

Have you ever been refused a visa for Australia or another country? Yes
☐ No
☐
Do you have any health issues that may affect your application for a
student visa?
Yes
☐ No
☐
Will you have any family members joining you? If so please state
name, age and relationship to you in the box below.
Yes
☐ No
☐

• I declare that I have read and understand the information relating to the cost of living in
Australia at:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/web-evidentiary-tool
and I have access to sufficient funds to cover all associated costs with my study, travel to and
from Australia, living expenses for the duration of my studies for myself and my family
members (if applicable) for the total period of my stay in Australia.

• I understand that the tuition fees do not include expenses such as textbooks, stationery and
additional programme specific requirements.

• I understand that in the event that I have insufficient funds to cover all associated study and
living costs, I will not seek assistance from the University or the Australian government.

• I understand that in the event that I have insufficient funds to cover all associated study and
living costs, the University reserves the rights to terminate my enrolment and eCoE.

• I hereby certify that all the statements made on this declaration of finances are true and
correct.

Student signature:

Name:

Date:

Please return this declaration with your application form(s)