STUDY ABROAD 2015

1 Why should you study with USQ?

USQ is the MOST We are right there multicultural with university per capita in Australia. universitiesaustralia.edu.au, 2014 Regardless of whether you study online Over 90 nationalities are represented or on-campus, our focus is to provide across our three Australian campuses. you with personalised support. That’s There are almost 27 000 why every student has their very own USQ students who are completing Student Relationship Officer (SRO) their studies in Australia or who will be there to support you in their home country. on your journey, help you through Come and join us too! the challenging spots and celebrate your successes!

You don’t have to fit into a student You stereotype Whether you are choosing your choose first career path, want to improve how you your current situation or are looking to broaden your horizons and study study something you love, we’re ready to work alongside you to see your goals fulfilled.

With three campuses available to study on-campus or online, as well Credit for your as partner institutions all around the world, it’s easier than ever for study experience to fit in with your life, rather than We understand that people take the other way around. different paths before studying at uni, so we recognise that you may have previous work and study experiences that may count towards your USQ degree, allowing you to graduate earlier.

USQ acknowledges the Giabal and Jarowair of Toowoomba; the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul of Springfield; and the Butchulla of Fraser Coast; traditional owners of the lands where each USQ campus is located. Contents

The USQ difference 2 Accommodation 14

Why study with USQ? 2 Before you leave home 15

USQ locations 4 Legal requirements 16

Facilities 6 USQ support 18

Experience Queensland lifestyle 7 How to apply? 20

Study Abroad and Exchange programs 8 Application form 21

Indigenous Australian summer program 10

Areas of study by campus 11

1 The USQ difference

What really sets USQ apart from the crowd is our dedication to support you throughout your studies. From the moment you enrol with us, you’ll have your very own Student Relationship Officer (SRO) to answer all of your questions and help you through your journey as a USQ student.

Whether you have already made the decision to study in Australia, want to immerse yourself in another culture or are looking to broaden your horizons and study something you love, we’re ready to work alongside you to see your goals fulfilled.

As a Study Abroad or Exchange student, you can enrol in any course from any one of our study areas which include:

Business and Commerce Humanities and Communication

Creative Arts and Media Information Technology

Education Law and Justice

Engineering and Built Environment Sciences

Health and Community

It is entirely up to you. Many of our degrees are offered over three semesters, which means you can study some subjects over the Australian summer. You are in charge of your learning. This brochure is designed to answer some of your immediate questions; however, we would love to talk with you.

Why study with USQ?

We provide you with the opportunity to gain a global perspective. Not only will you be studying with students from other cultural backgrounds, our courses are designed, developed and evaluated with a global perspective. You will receive more personalised attention and support throughout your studies, this is part of USQ’s point of difference. You will be studying in a safe and friendly environment with modern facilities and a low cost of living. You may receive credit for the study you complete at USQ. Study for one or two semesters and receive credit for your studies when you return home to your university or higher education institution. You will learn from experienced and highly qualified academics, recognised throughout the world for their excellence in teaching.

2 | www.usq.edu.au/international | +61 7 4631 5543 3 USQ Locations USQ has three main campuses located in Australia’s sunshine state, Queensland.

USQ Fraser Coast

Fraser Island

Queensland

Sunshine Coast

USQ Toowoomba USQ Springfield Brisbane

Gold Coast

Location and weather

USQ Toowoomba USQ Springfield USQ Fraser Coast Summer 27˚C / 80˚F 27˚C / 80˚F 29˚C / 84˚F Climate Winter 13˚C / 56˚F 13˚C / 56˚F 22˚C / 72˚F Brisbane CBD 2 hours Brisbane CBD 45 minutes Brisbane CBD 4 hours

Travel times Gold Coast 2½ hours Gold Coast 1½ hours Gold Coast 4½ hours by car1 Sunshine Coast 3 hours Sunshine Coast 2 hours Sunshine Coast 2½ hours Cairns 18 hours Fraser Coast Airport has direct daily flights to Travel times by air Brisbane and takes approx. 45 minutes by air.

1 Subject to traffic conditions.

4 USQ Toowoomba USQ Springfield

Toowoomba is located in the heart of the Darling Downs and is one Founded in 2006 in the heart of the rapidly expanding region in of Australia’s largest inland cities, situated just a two hours’ drive Australia, USQ Springfield is one of Australia’s youngest and fastest- west of Brisbane. USQ Toowoomba provides a perfect sanctuary growing university campuses. 2014 will see the campus double in for completing your studies, as it offers you the benefits of a city size, with new courses offered on-campus from 2015. Our campus environment, while having a relaxed country atmosphere. will grow with the community. The new Springfield train line will get you to the Brisbane city centre in just under 40 minutes. USQ Toowoomba is a fun, vibrant campus, and you’ll find plenty of ways to unwind on-campus and around town. There are cafes USQ Springfield is the only campus in Queensland where you can and eateries, events, shopping centres, and a huge range of sports study all aspects of broadcast radio, including journalism. It is also and social clubs just waiting for you to join. By studying on-campus home to the Institute for Resilient Regions, one of USQ’s major at USQ Toowoomba, you will have access to advanced facilities, research facilities. including contemporary lecture theatres, a performing arts theatre, science and engineering laboratories, the Japanese gardens, and For further information about living and studying in Springfield, various sporting facilities, just to name a few. visit www.usq.edu.au/springfield

For further information about living and studying in Toowoomba, visit www.usq.edu.au/toowoomba

USQ Fraser Coast Online / distance education

USQ Fraser Coast provides the ideal university experience for Studying online provides you with the opportunity to learn, students seeking to study in the relaxed seaside town of Hervey Bay regardless of your location, in the same supportive and challenging in the supportive and personalised study environment of USQ. Our environment as that provided to our on-campus students. We are students have the ideal balance between university study and all one of Australia’s leading providers of online education, with more that a coastal lifestyle provides. than 70 percent of our students completing their study online.

Hervey Bay provides great sporting and recreational facilities, health At USQ, online doesn’t mean that you will feel distant. We provide services, shopping and restaurants, plus a perfect climate. a high level of individual support and assistance, and technology means our study community is as close as your computer, portable We offer on-campus study for the degrees in highest demand in device or smartphone. We have worked hard to make sure that the region, and also provide support services for online students. you feel connected by ensuring easy access to lots of resources USQ Fraser Coast offers some degrees in supported mode, which and materials, and making communication between you and combines the benefits of online study with the support of on- your lecturer or fellow class mates easy through our online campus tutorials and practicals. USQStudyDesk platform.

For further information about living and studying in Hervey Bay, For further information about studying online, visit visit www.usq.edu.au/frasercoast www.usq.edu.au/online

5 Facilities

USQ Toowoomba USQ Springfield USQ Fraser Coast Technologically advanced lecture theatres    24-hour computer laboratories    Wireless internet access    Library    Multimedia studios   24/7 on-campus radio station  Bank/Credit Union  Automated Teller Machine   Bookshop    Post Office  Cafe    Medical services  Counselling services    Sporting facilities    Gardens  1  2 Religious facilities  3  4 24-hour on-campus security  Student assistance hotline    On-campus accommodation   Public transport i.e. buses, trains and/or taxis    Parking  5   5

1 Including a traditional Japanese Garden.

2 Direct access to 24-hectare parklands.

3 Including a Muslim prayer room and multi-faith chaplain.

4 Including a multi-faith prayer room.

5 Free parking is available on this campus.

6 | www.usq.edu.au/international | +61 7 4631 5543 Experience Queensland lifestyle

Queensland offers some of Australia’s most diverse holiday experiences. In Queensland you can experience magnificent beaches, lush green rainforests, the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, tropical islands, exciting cities and the Outback. Increasing numbers of international students are choosing Queensland as their study destination. People in Queensland have a wide variety of beliefs, philosophies and practices, and live harmoniously with personal freedoms and rights protected by law.

Queensland is Australia’s second-largest state in area, taking up almost one quarter of the entire continent. From a global perspective, Queensland is seven times larger than Great Britain and more than double the size of Texas. The spectacular coastline of Queensland stretches for more than 2000 kilometres, offering numerous tourist-friendly beach resort towns nestled amongst vast untouched reaches of pristine golden beaches.

Queensland’s sub-tropical climate means moderate year-round temperatures, sunny and mild winters and a short summer wet season from December to February.

Things to do and see in the Sunshine State Whitsundays Host farms The Whitsunday region – 74 tropical islands, safe and superb A farm-stay will see you milking cows, hand-feeding farm sailing waters, the Great Barrier Reef’s underwater gardens animals, exploring on horseback and swimming in crystal- – is one of Australia’s most spectacular and diverse aquatic clear waterholes. Life in the great Outback is best experienced playgrounds. on a station (vast properties for rearing livestock). Explore by horseback, participate in rural life, camp out under the stars, or Fraser Island enjoy the peace from a wide-open Queensland veranda. World Heritage-listed Fraser Island lies off the coast of Hervey Bay. The biggest sand island in the world features Australia’s Carnarvon Gorge purest breed of dingo and is the only place in the world where Aboriginal art sites, gorges of lush rainforest and striking rainforest grows in sand. sandstone cliffs are just a few of the hidden treasures to explore along the bushwalking tracks of Carnarvon Gorge National Park. Sunshine Coast With its unspoilt and uncrowded coast and hinterland, the The Bunya Mountains Sunshine Coast has long been a favourite holiday destination Retreat for a day trip or a weekend away and get up close to the for Australians. The region’s natural attractions – beaches, abundant Australian wildlife in the Bunya Mountains National mountains, rainforests, rivers and lakes – are pristine, offering a Park. Brightly coloured parrots, scrub turkeys, kookaburras and wide range of both leisurely and action-packed entertainment. wallabies are commonly seen. Theme parks (such as Australia Zoo, made famous by Steve ‘the Crocodile Man’ Irwin), tours, fishing, boating, restaurants/cafes and shopping are also highlights.

Gold Coast Queensland’s Gold Coast is famous worldwide – never-ending beaches, immaculate rainforests, exciting entertainment and relaxed lifestyle. The Gold Coast is a favourite playground for international visitors and Australians alike.

7 Study Abroad and Exchange programs

It is widely acknowledged that organisations are now seeking employees with skills and characteristics that enable them to be more competitive in the international arena. Graduates now require intercultural competencies and international experience to make them more employable.

The Study Abroad and Exchange programs at USQ offer you the opportunity to study on-campus in Australia for one or two semesters and receive credit for your studies when returning to your university or higher education institution. Study Abroad and Exchange students receive all the benefits and privileges of any student of the University.

What is the difference between the Study Abroad and Exchange programs?

Study Abroad program Exchange program TUITION FEES Study Abroad students pay fixed fees to USQ. Information is Exchange students do not pay tuition fees at USQ. Instead, available at www.usq.edu.au/international/study-abroad/ fees are paid to your home institution to make a place for the cost incoming USQ student. HOW TO APPLY Apply directly to USQ or via a Study Abroad Partner. For a full To apply for an Exchange program at USQ, your home university list of current Study Abroad Partners, please refer to www.usq. must have an exchange agreement with USQ. edu.au/international/study-abroad/usq-partners A full list of our exchange partner universities can be found at: www.usq.edu.au/international/study-abroad/exchange- partners

Detailed information about the Study Abroad or Exchange programs at USQ can be found at www.usq.edu.au/international/study-abroad

8 Study load Study Abroad and Exchange students can study a minimum of three and a maximum of four courses per semester. As a Study Abroad or Exchange student, you can take any course offered by USQ. Some subjects may require the successful completion of pre-requisites. Your course enrolment will be determined when USQ International has received your application, together with copies of your academic transcript. A list of USQ subjects, and when they are offered, are available at www.usq.edu.au/course/specification/current

Credit transfers For students who are already studying at a university in their home country, it is important that your institution approves of your intended enrolment at USQ to ensure smooth transfer of credit received whilst abroad. Before applying to USQ, discuss your options with your program adviser, dean of school or other appropriate person. They will advise you if your chosen courses will enhance your current studies. Official copies of your academic transcripts are sent to your home institution once you have completed your Study Abroad program at USQ.

Entry requirements To be accepted into the Study Abroad and Exchange Program at USQ, you will need to: • complete the USQ Study Abroad and Exchange application form and attach all supporting documentation • meet all pre-requisites and other course requirements for courses selected • be in good academic standing (for example GPA of 2.5 on a 4-point scale for the USA).

English language requirements If English is not your first language, you will have to show evidence of English language entry requirements. The most common English language proficiency tests are IELTS and TOEFL examinations. If you cannot sit one of these tests, USQ will accept the following tests/scores:

Country Score Denmark A grade of 7 or better at level B Senior High School English, within 5 years of the program commencement date Germany German students may submit a DAAD language test with no score lower than a B A grade of 8 or above on completion of 6 years of English at High School, within 5 years of the program Netherlands commencement date A grade of 4 or above in English in the upper secondary school, level 2, within 5 years of the program Norway commencement date Sweden A grade of 4 or above in English in the Senior School Studies, within 5 years of the program commencement date

Philipp Bruns

Exchange Student – Business Country of origin: Germany

With the small class sizes at USQ, the relationships between fellow students and course leaders are more personal. You always have the possibility to talk to the faculty staff in private. They are very helpful and are looking after their students.

USQ is a very multicultural university. It is interesting to exchange experiences and learn new things from people with so many different backgrounds.

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Welcome Areas of study by campus

Study area USQ Toowoomba USQ Fraser Coast USQ Springfield BUSINESS AND COMMERCE Accounting P P P Administrative Management P P Applied Computer Science P Business Administration P P Business Law P P Finance P P General Commerce P P P Human Resource Management P P Information Systems Development P Information Technology Management P International Business P P Management and Leadership P P Marketing P P P Marketing and Hospitality P P P Networking and Security P Supply Chain Management P P Sustainable Business P P Sustainable Economics and Policy P Tourism Management P P

CREATIVE ARTS AND MEDIA Applied Media P Creative Media P Music P Theatre P Visual Arts P

EDUCATION Early Childhood P P P Primary P P P Secondary P P P Special Education P P P Sports, Health and Physical Education (Primary) P P P Sports, Health and Physical Education (Secondary) P P P

11 Study area USQ Toowoomba USQ Fraser Coast USQ Springfield ENGINEERING AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT Agricultural Engineering P Civil Engineering P P Computer Systems Engineering P Construction P P Electrical and Electronic Engineering P Environmental Engineering P Geographic Information Systems P Instrumentation and Control Engineering P Mechanical Engineering P Mechatronic Engineering P Power Engineering P Surveying P

HEALTH AND COMMUNITY Biology P P Biomedical Science P P Health P Human Biology P P Human Physiology P Nursing P P Psychology P Psychology in Business P

HUMANITIES AND COMMUNICATION Anthropology P Archaeology P Asian Studies P Australian Studies P Behavioural Science P Child and Family Human Services P P Communication and Media Studies P P Community Welfare and Development P P Contemporary International Studies P Counselling P P English Literature P P History P P Human Resource Management P P Indigenous Studies P Indonesian Language P International Relations P Journalism P P Language and Culture P Popular Culture P Public Relations P Social Justice P Writing and Society P

12 Study area USQ Toowoomba USQ Fraser Coast USQ Springfield INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Applied Computer Science P Computer Systems Engineering P Computing P Creative Media (Multimedia) P Information Systems Development P Information Technology P Information Technology Management P Networking and Security P

LAW AND JUSTICE Law P P

SCIENCES Environment and Sustainability P Mathematics P Mathematics and Statistics P Wine Science P

13 Accommodation

Residential Colleges There are three Residential Colleges located at USQ Toowoomba. McGregor, Concannon and Steele Rudd colleges offer a room with a private or shared bathroom, meals, utilities, internet allowance, mentoring, and academic support programs included in the accommodation fees. A self-catered option is also available.

To apply for on-campus accommodation or for more information, please visit www.usq.edu.au/accommodation

Springfield Residential Village On-campus accommodation at USQ Springfield is available through the Education City’s Residential Village. Fees include a room in a self-contained two to seven-bedroom apartment with a shared bathroom, advanced security and surveillance systems, air-conditioning, cooking and laundry facilities, parking facilities, broadband wireless internet connection, mentoring, and academic support.

For more information, please visit www.greaterspringfield.com.au/education-city.php

Fraser Coast Contact the Welfare Officer (Fraser Coast) who can assist you in finding suitable accommodation. Find out more at www.usq.edu.au/frasercoast/accommodation Before you leave home

Once you have been granted a student visa, there are certain important tasks you need to do before you leave your country.

Book your flight to Australia

Book your flight to Australia. Make sure you arrive in time to attend your USQ Orientation.

Register for the free transport from the airport

Register for the free transport from the airport and complete our online booking form to arrange for USQ to meet you when arriving at the airport in Australia.

Book your accommodation

It is important to arrange your accommodation before arriving in Australia. You can choose between our on-campus Residential Colleges, or private, off-campus accommodation.

What to bring

We have a list on our website to remind you of the essential things to pack for your trip to Australia. Have a look at www.usq.edu.au/international/arrive/plan/what-to-bring

Learn about the cost of living in Australia

Visit www.studyinaustralia.gov.au for average living costs associated with living and studying in Australia.

15 Legal requirements

Visas Once you have accepted your offer, you will need to obtain a student visa so you can study in Australia. While in Australia, you will be responsible for ensuring both your visa and your passport remain valid during your stay. To learn more about applying for your visa, please refer to www.usq.edu.au/international/accept/visa Working while studying If you are intending to work in Australia, you can do so, but only once you begin your studies. Although permission to work in Australia is granted as part of your student visa application, there are some conditions that apply. To find out more about working while you study, please refer to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website www.immi.gov.au/students/students/working_while_studying/index.htm USQ Student Services offer numerous support services to students seeking employment. More information about these services is available in the ‘Careers Development’ section of our website www.usq.edu.au/current-students/services/careers Overseas Student Health Cover If you choose to study in Australia at USQ, you will need to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). This is health insurance that provides cover for the costs associated with out of and in-hospital medical treatment, pharmaceuticals and emergency ambulance assistance and transport. The Department of Immigration and Border Protection require all holders of a student visa to maintain OSHC during their entire stay in Australia. USQ’s preferred OSHC provider is Allianz Global Assistance. Your OSHC membership is initiated by USQ when you return your acceptance of offer form with payment of: • your first semester tuition fees (as a minimum) • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the length of your student visa. You will receive additional information about your Allianz Global Assistance OSHC membership during Orientation at USQ. Study requirements – full-time Australian Government regulations require international students studying on-campus in Australia to be studying full-time. To be in compliance with this, students must study at least three ‘on-campus’ subjects per semester. On-campus subjects are those that are delivered face-to-face and not externally. Course-related legal requirements In some Health and Education courses, there are legal requirements which may affect your studies: Working with children – Blue Card The Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian requires people who work with children (under 18 years of age) in particular categories of paid and voluntary employment or carrying on particular businesses to undergo screening through the ‘Working with Children Check’. If a person is eligible to work with children, they will receive a positive notice and a Working with Children Blue Card. Before you can attend your first professional experience placement, you must hold a valid Blue Card. It is essential that you don’t delay in lodging your application. The screening process can take up to 12 weeks or more, and we recommend that this be the first activity you undertake at the commencement of your studies. Further information is available at www.usq.edu.au/current-students/assessment/professional-experience/blue-card Immunisations for nursing clinical experience Before undertaking any nursing clinical experience, you must ensure that you have provided evidence of relevant immunisations. More information is available at www.usq.edu.au/current-students/assessment/health-placements

17 We understand it is a big step moving to a new country and experiencing a new culture, so we have made sure there are many staff and resources Support available if you ever need help.

Free airport reception Student life and transfer University isn’t just about studying! Make the most USQ wishes to make your arrival in Australia and of your time at USQ with Phoenix Central. Phoenix transfer to your choice of campus as smooth as Central can find something for every student to possible. To help us to ensure someone is waiting for get involved with, including a variety of clubs and you at the airport, we encourage you to complete societies, leadership opportunities, transitional the online Airport Reception and Transfer Request at support programs, as well as social, sporting and least three days prior to your arrival time. cultural activities. USQ Fraser Coast also provides free airport transfer shuttle from Fraser Coast Airport. To access the online form or for further information, religious services please visit www.usq.edu.au/international/ The Multicultural Centre endeavours to develop arrive/transport-from-airport or contact us via and implement projects which address main email: [email protected] contemporary issues relating to culture, language, racial discrimination and religion. The USQ Multicultural Centre also hosts a range of activities Student Services throughout the year to promote multiculturalism within the University and the local community. Student Services can provide you with a great variety of support whilst you are at USQ, such as USQ recognises the relevance of religion in the lives financial aid, childcare, accommodation, mental of many people. Through the Multifaith Chaplaincy health support, disability resources and many more. Services Centre, USQ provides support for staff and You will have access to career counselling to help students who wish to integrate their spiritual life you find the right career path to maximise your with their academic development. Chaplains are opportunities. USQ students can also receive free available from the most widely represented faiths, counselling from our professional counsellors to help and assistance is given to members of any religious you with any challenges you may face. group.

learning support 24-hour Student Assistance Hotline, and security services The Learning Centre can help you to develop your academic learning, and language and mathematic Your safety and wellbeing is very important to us– skills to increase your academic success at university. that is why we have created a Student Assistance Whether you are studying on-campus or online, the Hotline. This hotline is available to international Learning Centre can support you with online and students 24 hours a day, and can help you with face-to-face workshops, resources and consultations. problems, such as medical, legal, accommodation and cultural issues. If it is late and you need help, call 1800 689 410. This is a free call from landlines in Australia (standard call rates apply from mobile Meet-Up program phones). Meet-Up is a student-led program that brings Don’t forget – if you have an emergency requiring students together who are doing the same course. an ambulance, fire department or police, call000 The sessions can help you understand course immediately. content and develop learning skills, and are a way to use your study time more effectively. Sessions can If you are on-campus and need help, the Security also help you prepare for assignments and exams. Office assists in providing a safe and secure environment for you. Elena Altshul Exchange Student – Business Country of origin: Germany

USQ provided me with an excellent study abroad experience! Through its high-quality courses and excellent teaching manner, I could broaden my business skills. Studying at an international university like USQ gave me great experience with different cultures, and offered me an opportunity to make friends from countries all around the world. USQ offered me an original and varied range of courses that complemented my study in Germany.

19 +61 7 4635 9225 [email protected] oowoomba Queensland 4350 Complete the Study Abroad and Complete the Study Abroad Exchange application form. NOTE: On the application form, please an Exchange clearly mark whether you are student and nominate or Study Abroad which subjects you wish to take at USQ. Mail, fax or email your application to: Coordinator Study Abroad USQ International University of Southern Queensland T Australia Fax: Email: 2. 4. apply?

NOTE: All documents must be translated into English, and original documents must not be sent. Include with your application, certified copies of academic transcripts and (if required). English language results police officer or lawyer, A teacher, someone else of authority can certify your documents with an ink stamp clearly displaying their name and title. Make sure you meet the USQ you meet the Make sure and Exchange entry Study Abroad requirements. (see page 9)

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Welcome STUDY ABROAD/EXCHANGE APPLICATION FORM

Please tick the purpose of this application Exchange Study Abroad

1. Personal details (Please PRINT capital letters)

Preferred title (Mr / Mrs / Ms / Miss / Dr) ______Family name (as per passport)

Given name/s ______Preferred name ______

Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy) ______/ ______/______Gender Male Female Citizenship ______

Country of Birth______Email address ______

Telephone (Day)______(Mobile) ______(Home)______Fax No ______

Mailing address

Number and street ______

City ______State ______Postcode ______Country ______

Home address

Number and street ______

City ______State ______Postcode ______Country ______

NOTE: If you apply through an approved USQ Representative, all correspondence will be forwarded through the representative office. USQ Exchange Partner / USQ Study Abroad Partner Do you have a disability or impairment which may affect your studies? Yes No

Do you have any medical conditions or health issues that USQ should be aware of? Yes No

If yes, please provide details ______

2. Preferred study location NOTE: Not all Academic programs are available at all campuses

On-campus in Australia Toowoomba Fraser Coast Springfield

Duration 1 Semester Full Year

When do you want to start the program? Year ______Semester 1 (February) Semester 2 (July)

A student visa holder must study on-campus whilst in Australia.

3. English language proficiency

Was English the language of instruction in your:

High School/Year 12? yes No Office Use Only

Further Studies after High School/Year 12? yes No App No:

If you answered YES to the either of the above questions, please attach certified evidence from Accept Program the institution confirming the language of instruction. Conditional Accept If you answered NO to both of the above questions, you need to supply certified evidence of your English Language Proficiency: Refer to Faculty

TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language your score Reject

– Test of Written English your score Semester

ieLTS – International English Language Testing Service your score

GCE A/O Level General Paper (English) your score

Other (please specify) Signature Date / /

Student Signature ______Date ______/ ______/______

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I declare that the information supplied by me in this form and relevant attachments is true and correct. I understand that the University may vary or terminateof a place its at USQ offer or any subsequent agreement regarding study at USQ if any of the information provided by me is shown to be incorrect. I have read and accept the University’s fees, charges and refund policy (http://www.usq.edu.au/international). I understand that there are limited places availableapplication and that early will submission give me a better of this chance of obtaining a place in the program of my choice. I am aware of the applicable tuition fees and understand that I do not have to pay until I return the Acceptance of Offer Form included in the letter of offer from the University. USQ collects personal information for university purposes of providing tertiary education and related ancillary services and associatedof Southern functions Queensland pursuant Act 1998 and to the the University information on this form for the purposes of assessing your application and if applicable, processing your enrolment. USQcollects this information in accordance with the Commonwealth Higher Education Funding Act 1988, Higher Education Support Act 2003, the Education ServicesOverseas for Students Act 2000 ( 7. Terms and conditions conditions and Terms 7. heard about USQ about I heard How 6. Recommended friend/relative by 5. P 5. Y handbook I met a USQrepresentative country my in I 4. Further studies after high school high after studies Further 4. ( below for contact details). All email requests will receive a response within two working days. abide by USQ’s I to Overseas Students Where 2007. relevant USQ may give all or some of this information to other education providers to administer cross-institution enrolments; Representatives (agents approved USQ service departments, contracted agents to authorised or government state providers and their and or agencies commonwealth and partners) and to other organisations (including international entities) who provide sponsorship or funding for your studies to seek verification of informationprovide or information regarding your studies (and visas and overseas student health cover if applicable) or to enable surveys concerning your education to be undertaken,and other students enrolled in the same courses as you or as may be required by a Faculty to facilitate USQ’s provision of tertiary education services to you and otherstudents including in the future. Other than as set out above, personal information will not be disclosed without your consent unless required or authorised by law. P acknowledge and consent to the disclosures set out above and to the transfer of your personal information outside of Australia and communication via any available electronic means. I fax direct to USQ I USQ to direct fax

Welcome INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIAN SUMMER PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM

When do you want to start the program? Year

1. Personal details (Please PRINT capital letters)

Preferred title (Mr / Mrs / Ms / Miss / Dr) ______Family name (as per Passport) ______

Given name/s ______Preferred name ______

Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy) ______/ ______/ ______Gender Male Female Citizenship______

Country of Birth ______Email address ______

Telephone (Day)______(Mobile) ______(Home) ______Fax No ______

Mailing address

Number and street ______

City ______State ______Postcode ______Country ______

Home address

Number and street ______

City ______State ______Postcode ______Country ______

NOTE: If you apply through an approved USQ Representative, all correspondence will be forwarded through the representative office.

Do you have a disability or impairment or long-term medical condition which may affect your studies? Yes No

2. English language proficiency USQ Exchange Partner / USQ Study Abroad Partner Was English the language of instruction in your:

High School/Year 12? yes No

Further Studies after High School/Year 12? yes No

If you answered YES to the either of the above questions, please attach certified evidence from the institution confirming the language of instruction.

If you answered NO to both of the above questions, you need to supply certified evidence of your English Language Proficiency:

TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language your score Office Use Only – Test of Written English your score App No: ieLTS – International English Language Testing Service your score Accept Program GCE A/O Level General Paper (English) your score Conditional Accept Other (please specify) ______Refer to Faculty

Reject

Semester

Signature Student Signature ______Date ______/______/ ______Date / /

23 3. Further studies after high school (Including Bridging Preparatory Studies, English Language Programs, Tertiary Studies, Certificate/Advanced Certificate/Trade/Traineeship or other studies, or Post-Secondary Qualifications).

Name of Program/ Start Date Expected Completion Date Institution Country Language of Qualification (mm/yy) (mm/yy) Instruction

Ensure you have provided all academic transcripts received so far.

4. How I heard about USQ

Recommended by friend/relative Exhibition/Seminar IDP Education Australia in my country I met a USQ representative in my country Internet Newspaper Magazine Other

5. Accommodation Please indicate your accommodation preference (numbering 1–3)

Unisex dorm Girls-only dorm Twin-share room

Please note: while every effort will be made to accommodate your preference, places are limited

6. Terms and Conditions Please read the following terms and conditions and then sign this form

I declare that the information supplied by me in this form and relevant attachments is true and correct. I understand that the University may vary or terminate its offer of a place at USQ or any subsequent agreement regarding study at USQ if any of the information provided by me is shown to be incorrect. I have read and accept the University’s fees, charges and refund policy (http://www.usq.edu.au/international). I understand that there are limited places available and that early submission of this application will give me a better chance of obtaining a place in the program of my choice. I am aware of the applicable tuition fees and understand that I do not have to pay until I return the Acceptance of Offer Form included in the letter of offer from the University.

USQ collects personal information for university purposes of providing tertiary education and related ancillary services and associated functions pursuant to the University of Southern Queensland Act 1998 and the information on this form for the purposes of assessing your application and if applicable, processing your enrolment. USQ collects this information in accordance with the Commonwealth Higher Education Funding Act 1988, Higher Education Support Act 2003, the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), ESOS Regulations 2001 and the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2007. Where relevant USQ may give all or some of this information to other education providers to administer cross-institution enrolments; commonwealth and state government departments, agencies or their authorised agents or contracted service providers and to USQ approved Representatives (agents and partners) and to other organisations (including international entities) who provide sponsorship or funding for your studies to seek verification of information or provide information regarding your studies (and visas and overseas student health cover if applicable) or to enable surveys concerning your education to be undertaken, and other students enrolled in the same courses as you or as may be required by a Faculty to facilitate USQ’s provision of tertiary education services to you and other students including in the future. Other than as set out above, personal information will not be disclosed without your consent unless required or authorised by law. Please refer to USQ’s Privacy Policy and USQ’s Privacy Plan. To facilitate USQ’s provision of tertiary education and related ancillary services and associated functions, you acknowledge and consent to the disclosures set out above and to the transfer of your personal information outside of Australia and communication via any available electronic means. In handling any personal information disclosed to you by the university, you agree to use this information for purposes of your study at USQ only and to abide by USQ’s ICT Information Management and Security Policy and the ICT Standard for Use of ICT Resources Policy.

Signature ______Date ______/ ______/ ______

Lodging your Application USQ International Admissions University of Southern Queensland To ensure your application is processed without delay, please attach certified photocopies of academic transcripts and certificates (i.e. signed by a teacher, lawyer, your local USQ Toowoomba | QLD | 4350 Australia representative or other person in authority). If your documents are not in English, please attach Phone: +61 7 4631 2362 certified English-translated versions of your documents. Do not send original documents. +61 7 4635 9225 or Failure to include attachments may delay the processing of your application. Please note: USQ +61 7 4636 2211 does not charge an application fee. Email: [email protected] Lodge this application with your local USQ Agent or USQ Education Partner or, if none, mail/ web www.usq.edu.au/international fax direct to USQ International Admissions. University of Southern Queensland is a registered provider of education with the Australian Government

24 DISCOVER SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND

Discover Toowoomba and the Darling Downs

Known as the Garden City, Toowoomba has many attractions for locals and tourists, including the Cobb & Co Museum, Easterfest, Crows Nest Falls, and Carnival of Flowers featuring a Flower, Food and Wine Festival.

Discover Fraser Coast

Situated alongside the Great Sandy region, Fraser Coast has a lot to offer, including venturing across to Fraser Island, the world’s largest sand island.

Discover Springfield

With the Springfield region rapidly growing, it is worthwhile checking out what is on offer, including the major shopping precinct, regional parklands, and a soon-to-be swimming lagoon which will be developed this summer.

Queensland College of Wine Tourism

While in Queensland, don’t forget to check out the $8.5 million education and training facility for the Queensland wine tourism industry located in Stanthorpe, which is just under two hours’ drive from Toowoomba.

Other activities

If you’re thinking about going to events, festivals and expos, then check out the USQ events page to keep track of everything that is happening. www.usq.edu.au/current-students/life/Events +61 7 4631 5543 • [email protected] www.usq.edu.au/international Skype: usq.international

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The information contained in this brochure is correct at time of printing. However, you should check details are still correct before enrolling. CRICOS QLD 00244B NSW 02225M • TEQSA PRV12081 • USQ Photography (Cover photograph) • Ellipsis Media 97345