Griffith University offers something for everyone: five beautiful campuses in urban Brisbane as well as a Gold Coast campus for the nature enthusiasts (just an hour from Brisbane); a vast range of courses to choose from, ranging from fine arts and music to tourism and hospitality to international relations; and the vibrant multicultural city of Brisbane, home to two million residents and endless cultural opportunities, at your fingertips. All told, the university enrolls a total of 26,000 students and offers a plethora of social and cultural clubs and activities, offering program participants plenty of opportunities to get to know Australian students as well as students from around the globe. Arcadia University participants will also get to know one another through participation in various Arcadia-organized events and extended excursions. In terms of academics, students are expected to enroll in four courses each semester from the vast array on offer.
| Price: | $$$ |
| Student Rating: | Housing: | Student dorms, Apartments |
| Terms: | Fall, Spring |
| Funding Options: | Scholarships |
| Languages: | English |
Participants may study at any of Griffith University's five campuses. While you'll find subjects like English, political science, and psychology at most campuses, some academic offerings clearly work in tandem with a particular campus' setting. For instance, the Southbank campus, which houses the Queensland Conservatorium of Music and Queensland College, is situated smack in the middle of Brisbane's cultural and entertainment district. The Nathan Campus, completely surrounded by natural bushland, offers an array of environmental science courses. Students interested in hospitality and tourism may prefer to study at the Gold Coast campus, located in one of Australia's premier tourist destinations. Regardless of where, and what, you choose to study, participants are expected to enroll in four courses each semester, earning a total of sixteen credits per semester, or 32 per academic year.
Application Process: The deadline for applying for the fall semester or academic year is March 15; the deadline for the spring semester is November 15. Prospective participants may apply online, or can download the application form online and send it via regular mail. A form completed by the Study Abroad Advisor at the applicants' home universities, as well as one academic letter of recommendation, are required; both forms can be downloaded online. Applicants must also submit an official transcript from their home universities, as well was eight full-face passport photos (some programs require more).
Tuition and fees for the fall or spring semester: $16,380
Tuition and fees for the academic year: $27,980
The tuition portion of the total fee includes tuition for a full arts and most social science academic course load, pre-program advisory services, orientation, complete support services from on-site staff during the program, an International Student Identity Card (ISIC), health and accident insurance, post-program follow-up, and transcripts. The housing portion of the total fee covers shared accommodations. Students may have the option to participate in a homestay for an additional fee. Arcadia University awards millions of dollars in scholarships annually; typically granting scholarships of $500-$2,000 per student based on need. See Web site for details on how to apply for a scholarship.
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