Semester on the Gold Coast

Program Information

World class academics and state-of-the-art facilities – 10 minutes from some of the most beautiful white sand beaches in Australia.

Gold Coast is one of Australia’s fastest-growing cities, known for its beautiful beaches, sporting events, and outdoor activities. And, the city is located near some of Australia’s most valued treasures, including the Great Barrier Reef, inland mountains, and tropical rainforests. As a study abroad student, you’ll spend a semester in the sun at Bond University, one of the most highly ranked and modern universities in Australia.

A surfer's paradise – 10 minutes from the beach, the Gold Coast has some of the best surfing in the world. The weather is warm and sunny year-round.

Cutting edge courses – from Multimedia Design to Sustainable Development, courses use the newest technology and professors think outside the box.

Small, compact campus – with 4,000 students on campus, you’ll get to know everybody and make friends from around the world.

Highlights and Excursions

  • Culture and Adventure Orientation
  • Ocean is 10 minutes away!
  • Semesters begin in September, January, and May, similar to the US system
  • Small student body; 4,000 students
  • Innovative curriculum
  • Extensive sports facilities on-campus

Housing

  • On-campus residence halls w/meal plan, internet, social activities
  • Off-campus apartments, furnished, w/optional meal plan, internet

Curriculum

Courses include advertising, biomedical science, business, communication, criminology, cultural studies, psychology, information systems, international relations, law, multimedia and sports management.

For a complete list of course offerings, please click here.

Campus Setting

Suburban

Average Course Load
4 courses (16 credits)

GPA Requirement

2.5/4.0

Language of Instruction

English

Program Dates

Spring 2011:

Application Deadline: October 15, 2010
Australia Orientation: January 5-10
Arrival on Campus: January 10
Campus Orientation: January 10-14
Classes Begin: January 17
Classes End: April 26
Exams: April 14-26
Departure: April 27

 

Summer 2011*:

Application Deadline: March 15, 2011
May 9 - August 20

Fall 2011*:
Application Deadline: June 15, 2011
September 5 - December 18

*Dates subject to change.

 

Cost

$17,660*

*Cost may change at any time due to the current exchange rate.

Included

  • Culture and Adventure Orientation
  • Tuition
  • Housing and optional meal plan (10 meals per week)
  • Pre-departure and onsite orientation
  • Airport pick-up
  • Medical & accident insurance
  • Student Union fees / gym membership

How to Apply

  • Fill out the IEP Application and review information on the Apply page.
  • Pay a $200 deposit to International Education Programs.
  • Send an official transcript from your home institution to the address below.

 

Send the above materials to:

International Education Programs
Jacksonville University
2800 University Blvd North
Gooding 105
Jacksonville, Florida 32211

Past Students

"I studied for a year in Australia. I loved it so much I decided to move here for another eighteen months to finish all the travel left on my list."

Elizabeth R.