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  • Locations: Gold Coast, Australia
  • Program Terms: Academic Year, Fall, Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: IFSA 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year U of A Application Deadline U of A Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2025 04/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission 07/01/2025 10/20/2025
Academic Year 2025-2026 04/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Spring 2026 11/01/2025 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** If you are applying for an external program, please note the U of A application deadline listed may be different than the external program provider's application deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Study Abroad Advisor: Bumpers College: Miranda Behrends, College of Architecture & Design: TBD, College of Education & Health Professions: Miranda Behrends, College of Engineering: Madison Barnes, Fulbright College: Katie Sabo, Walton College: Kat Stoddard Type of Program: External
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA: 2.5 Credit Hours Available: Between 12-18 Credit Hours
Area of Study: Advertising/Public Relations, Apparel Studies, Architecture, Art, Asian Studies, Astronomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Business (Accounting), Business (Economics), Business (Finance), Business (International), Business (Mktg & Logistics), Chemistry, Communication, Community Health Promotion, Comp Lit and Cultural Studies, Computer Science, Creative Writing, Criminal Justice, Earth Science, Education, Engineering, English, Environmental Soil & Water Sci, European Studies, Food, Human Nutrition & Hsptly, Gender Studies, Geography, Geology, Graphic Design, Health Science, History, Human Resource & Workforce Dev, Humanities, International Relations, Italian, Journalism, Mandarin, Mathematics, Music, Other Language, Philosophy, Physics, Plant Science, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Wildlife Habitat Program Duration: Academic Year, Semester
Credit Type: Transfer Credit Language of Instruction: English
Open to non-U of A students?: No Open to Graduate Students?: No
Click here for a definition of this term Automatic Discounts: $2,000/semester Housing Options: Apartment
COVID-19 Vaccination: Vendor strongly recommends (IFSA); https://studyabroad.uark.edu/pandemic-studyabroad/
Program Description:
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IFSA - GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY
Geotag  Gold Coast, Australia

WHY STUDY IN GOLD COAST?
A fast-growing metropolis and one of Australia’s most popular tourist destinations, Gold Coast is famous for sun, surf, and sand. The city features 70 kilometers of beautiful beaches, vast rainforest, and breathtaking scenery. More than just beaches, Gold Coast has more than 500 restaurants, major shopping centers, four major theme parks, and nightlife galore. It’s also a convenient gateway to area rainforests, natural wetlands, sugar cane farms, and outdoor recreation facilities.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Adventure-seekers, find your place under the sun on Australia’s fabled Gold Coast at a progressive university with top ranked business (AACSB accredited), criminal justice, tourism, physics, and a prestigious honors college. Art and music majors can hone their skills up the river in friendly, easy-going Brisbane at Queensland College of Art. Your semester includes unforgettable excursions and day trips to the Sunshine Coast, Lone Pine Sanctuary, and Gold Coast.

Visit IFSA Griffith University Partnership on the IFSA website for complete academic details including a list of classes and syllabi.

ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS
Program activities and excursions are designed to enhance your intercultural competence by developing your understanding of the local culture and people. While optional, they are included in your total program fee. Activities and excursions vary each term based on availability, but may include:
  • Burleigh National Park Visit
  • NACE Competencies Workshop
  • Whale Watching Tour
  • Celebration Dinner
  • Sunshine Coast & Hinterland Weekend
  • Lone Pine Sanctuary Visit
  • Gold Coast Hinterland Tour
 
 
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
  • Academic Support
  • Administrative Fees and Applications Fees
  • Activities and Excursions (including transportation and meals)
  • Education Fees
  • Guaranteed Housing
  • International Medical Insurance
  • Internet Access in Housing
  • Internship, Directed Research, and Volunteer Opportunities (on many programs)
  • Meals (on some programs)
  • Official Transcript with U.S. Credit Translation
  • On-site Orientation
  • On-site Staff Support (including in-person meetings and emergencies)
  • Prearrival Advising

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