Students from other universities

Cross-institutional study is offered to students from other universities who wish to enrol in courses at USC so that on their successful completion, can be credited towards a program at their home university.

If English is not your first language, you need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program.

How to apply

Step 1

Select your course(s).

Step 2

Ensure you have reviewed the selected course and any prerequisites.

Note: If the course has prerequisite study requirements or enrolment restrictions your official academic transcript will be reviewed by the USC Program/Course Coordinator to check your eligibility for admission and you may be contacted for additional information.

Step 3

Domestic students *

Submit the completed Application for Cross-Institutional Study form with supporting documentation to Student Central by the due date.

Incomplete applications, including incomplete Section 9.0 Home Institution approval, and / or without a copy of your full official academic transcript will not be processed.

Please note: If you wish to study in more than one study period e.g. Semester 1 and 2, you must submit a separate application form for each of them.

* Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens and holders of an Australian Permanent Visa including Permanent Humanitarian Visas.

International students

For cross-institutional studies, international applicants should apply via the International Application Portal.

Current USC students

As a current USC student, you may be eligible to study courses from another domestic university and have those courses credited towards your USC degree program. Cross-Institutional study is normally permitted only in extenuating circumstances. The USC policy on Cross-Institutional studies can be found here: Applications and approval for cross-institutional study.

Approval for cross-institutional study may only be given in the following circumstances:

(a) Where the student has failed a course, which is a prerequisite and is unable to progress at a satisfactory rate in the next teaching period, and there is no suitable course offered within the University to enable the student to repeat the failed course in the next teaching period;

(b) Where a student requires 24 units or fewer in order to complete the program requirements, and where one or more courses which would enable the student to satisfy the program requirements is not offered in the next teaching period;

(c) the selected course(s) is in a discipline not offered by the University and will be credited against elective components within the program; or

(d) there are immediate educational or personal reasons, such as relocation, carer responsibilities, medical or employment commitments that prohibit a student from undertaking studies at USC. Such an application would need to be supported by evidence, such as correspondence from an employer or health practitioner, statement of support from Student Wellbeing and/or a Statutory Declaration.

How to apply

Step 1

If you are choosing an equivalent required course(s) use course descriptions to compare the course learning outcomes, which must be similar. If you are applying for an elective course, please indicate on the form either Introductory level elective or Developing and Graduate level elective. Ensure you are aware of when the course is offered and that you can meet the relevant application deadline for the other institution. Allow two weeks prior to the application deadline of the host institution.

Step 2

Submit the Cross Institutional Study Approval form WITH course outlines for consideration to Student Central. You may also submit this electronically.

You will receive an e-mail from Student Central to confirm the outcome of your application. Your application will be returned, if you have not met the circumstances listed above.

Step 3

Complete documentation required by the other institution and enrol with that institution.

Step 4

Once you have completed your cross-institutional study, provide an official statement of Academic Record to Student Central as soon as possible, for course credit to be processed. If you decide not to take the Cross Institutional course, please advise Student Central in writing as soon as possible.