All international students are encouraged and welcome to apply!
The English Excellence Scholarship is open at the University of the Sunshine Coast from 2022-2023.
The English Excellence Scholarship at the University of the Sunshine Coast is now available for students if they are commencing international students who have achieved higher than required results in a recognized English language proficiency test.
The University of the Sunshine Coast officially announced the upcoming class scholarships. It is considered to be one of the top institutions around the globe.
The University of the Sunshine Coast was founded in 1996 as the Sunshine Coast University College, it was later renamed the University of the Sunshine Coast in 1999. It currently functions in Sunshine Coast, Australia.
The University of the Sunshine Coast offers such scholarships yearly to welcome students to the campus.
English Excellence Scholarship will open the door to new and better opportunities for selected students and expose them to advanced learning in undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs.
Keep reading to learn about University of the Sunshine Coast's acceptance rate, GPA requirements, eligibility and selection criteria, and other helpful information.
You will find the link to apply below.
University of the Sunshine Coast Australia English Excellence Scholarships 2023 is available to undertake Undergraduate level programs at University of the Sunshine Coast.
Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.
This 20% tuition fee reduction applies to the officially scheduled and published tuition fees for the relevant program and study period.
All Nationalities
The English Excellence Scholarship is awarded to commencing international students who have achieved higher than required results in a recognised English language proficiency test.
To enter a UniSC program as an international student, there are entry requirements that you must:
be at least 18 years old when the program commences
meet the program admissions requirements
meet the English language requirements
As part of your application, you will need to provide supporting documentation, (e.g. evidence of any previous studies or qualifications).
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSUNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTSPOSTGRADUATE AND HDR ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTSUniSC offers credit for some or all of your home country qualifications or prior learning. This means that international students can, under specified conditions, gain credit for previous study and qualifications towards a UniSC qualification.
For more detailed information, visit the Credit transfer page.
English proficiency test results are regarded as valid for two years from the test date. Where more than one English proficiency test result has been submitted for assessment, USC may base its assessment on the most recent test.
These lists are not exhaustive. Other proof of English proficiency may be considered and applications are assessed individually.
Students progressing from the Tertiary Preparation Pathway (TPP) program to an undergraduate program, will need to demonstrate the English language proficiency required for entry to the relevant undergraduate program as indicated in either Table 1 or 2.
Students progressing from the Postgraduate Qualifying Pathway (PQP) program to a postgraduate program, will need to demonstrate the English language proficiency required for entry to the relevant postgraduate program as indicated in either Table 1 or 2.
Test or other preparation | Undergraduate (including undergraduate Study Abroad and TPP) | Postgraduate coursework (including PQP, postgraduate Study Abroad and Honours) | Higher Degrees by Research (including Master by Research and Doctoral degrees) |
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IELTS (Academic) | Overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each subtest | Overall score of 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each subtest | Overall score of 6.5 with minimum 6.0 in each subtest |
TOEFL iBT | Overall score of 76 with minimum score of 18 for writing | Overall score of 85 with minimum score of 21 for writing | Overall score of 85 with minimum score of 21 for writing |
TOEFL: Paper-based | Overall score of 550 with minimum essay score of 4 | Overall score of 575 with minimum essay score of 4 | Overall score of 575 with minimum essay score of 4 |
Pearson Test of English | Overall score of 50 with no subscore less than 50 | Overall score of 58 with no subscore less than 54 | Overall score of 58 with no subscore less than 54 |
Language of Instruction English (LOI)* | Minimum 1 year full-time tertiary study, or 1 year full-time other post-secondary study, or 2 years full-time secondary study where the language of instruction is English, successfully completed in last 5 years in one of the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States of America Study completed in countries that don't appear in this list will be considered on a case by case basis. | Minimum 2 year full-time tertiary study, or 2 year full-time other post-secondary study where the language of instruction is English, successfully completed in the last 5 years in one of the of the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom and United States of America Study completed in countries that don't appear in this list will be considered in a case by case basis. | Minimum 2 years full-time tertiary (university level) study where the language of instruction is English, successfully completed in the last 5 years in one of the of following countries: Study completed in countries that don't appear in this list will be considered in a case by case basis. |
C1 Advanced/C2 Proficiency Note: Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) prior to Nov 2021 | Overall score of 169 or above with no less than 162 in each skill | Overall score of 177 or above with no less than 169 in each skill | Overall score of 177 or above with no less than 169 in each skill |
ISLPR (IIAA accredited)- (previously ASLPR) | 3 in all four skill areas | - | - |
Global Assessment Certificate (GAC) | Successful completion with a minimum GPA of 2.3 | - | - |
USC's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 2 | Successful completion | Successful completion | Successful completion |
USC's English for Academic Purposes (EAP) 3 | Successful completion | Successful completion | Successful completion |
*Meeting this requirement is usually sufficient however, the University reserves the right to ask for additional evidence of proficiency in certain instances.
If you are applying via a registered UniSC agent, they will submit an application on our behalf. Contact your nominated UniSC agent for further information.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICATION PORTAL For more information, including terms and conditions, contact the International Office or your preferred UniSC agent.
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