Gold Coast, Australia
USAC Program
Email Address - usac@unr.edu
Website - http://usac.unr.edu
Program Dates
Academic year runs from February to November,
Divided into two, 17-week-long semesters:
Submit an application before the Application Deadline.
University Affiliation - Griffith University, one of Australia's top ten universities
Curriculum Type - Full Curriculum Studies
GPA Requirement - 2.75
Various campuses in the state of Queensland:
Brisbane
Gold Coast
Logan
Brisbane - Capital city of Queensland, has a population of over 1.5 million people. Located in the southeastern corner of the state and set on the Brisbane river, the city has a subtropical climate with mild winters and warm summers. The city is surrounded by: forests, beaches, national parks, and mountain resorts. There are four campuses within the Brisbane area:
Gold Coast - The city is about 50 miles southeast of Brisbane and has a population of 400,000. It is a multicultural city, which boasts many national parks and is famous for its miles of surfing beaches and rainforest. Gold Coast has been coined "Australia's playground." One campus:
- Gold Coast (GC0), with over 8,000 students. Areas of study: Arts and Sciences, Business, Nursing, Law, Tourism and Hotel Marnagement
Logan - The third largest city in Queensland, with a population of 170,000, is located right between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. It has one campus:
- Logan (L), with over 2,000 students, it is the newest of Griffith.s campuses. Areas of study: Arts and Sciences, Business, Nursing
Web site for course descriptions at Griffith University- www.gu.edu.au/students/
Types of Accommodation
Mt. Gravett (MG)- fully catered accommodations, single occupancy
Nathan (N)- self catered and fully catered accommodations available, single occupancy
Queensland College of Art (QCA)- No on campus accommodation available, students can apply for accommodation at Mt. Gravett or Nathan campuses. Assistance available for finding off campus housing
Queensland Conservatorium (QC)- No on campus accommodation available, students can apply for accommodation at Mt. Gravett or Nathan campuses. Assistance available for finding off campus housing
Gold Coast or Logan- Students receive assistance finding off-campus lodging in apartments or shared houses.
Program Fees
2008 - $7,280 per semester, $14,560 for the full year
* Does not include room and board, personal expenses, textbooks, and airfare
Loyola Fees - $1000 for the year or semester, $500 for summer programs
Aid Transfer - Federal Stafford Loan, Federal PLUS Loans, Alternative Loans, Federal Pell Grant, IL Monetary Award Program Grant (MAP)
