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USAC Australia: Gold Coast and Brisbane - Undergraduate and Graduate Courses (Outgoing Program)

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  • Locations: Brisbane, Australia; Gold Coast, Australia
  • Program Terms: Calendar Year, Fall, Winter-Spring
  • Homepage: Click to visit
  • Program Sponsor: USAC 
Dates / Deadlines:
Dates / Deadlines:
Term Year App Deadline Decision Date Start Date End Date
Fall 2021 06/01/2021 ** Rolling Admission 07/12/2021 10/30/2021
Winter-Spring 2022 10/15/2021 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA
Calendar Year 2021 10/15/2021 ** Rolling Admission TBA TBA

** Application materials may be reviewed prior to the program's application deadline. (Please note: if all of your boxes are checked-off, your application is complete.) In most cases, for applicants applying to programs led by PSU faculty, interviews and final selection will take place after the program deadline.
Fact Sheet:
Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Fulfills University Studies Requirement: Yes, Reporting Live Supplemental Course
Program Description:
 


Program OverviewUSAC Griffith Australia

Choose from a comprehensive range of courses, including specializations in Criminology, Tourism and Sport Management, Asia-Pacific Studies, and Environmental Science. Get a true taste of Australian culture while enjoying vibrant cities with access to magnificent beaches, pristine rain forest, and the Great Barrier Reef.

Program Focus

The Gold Coast and Brisbane program is ideal if you want to live and study near some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches and rain forest and are looking for a wide range of courses in diverse disciplines. The program is located along the east coast of Australia which places you in the perfect location to head north, south, or west to explore the best of what Australia has to offer. At Griffith University you will find innovative and popular classes—from Multimedia Telecommunications to Internet Computing, Biomolecular Science to Visual Media, International Relations to Banking and Finance.

As you may already realize, Australian semesters differ from those in the US. You may participate in one or two semesters; Semester 1 runs from February to June and Semester 2 runs from July to November. You are welcome to study at any one of Griffith University's five campus locations. There is a campus on the Gold Coast and four in the Brisbane area: Southbank, Nathan, Mt. Gravatt, and Logan. Each campus offers a wide range of course options, provides study abroad students with academic and personal support, and gives students the opportunity to participate in various clubs and activities.
 

FACT SHEET
Education Abroad Advisor Make an appointment with Rachel Landers at any time!
Get Started Attend or watch an Ed Abroad 101 Session
Program Provider USAC: University Studies Abroad Consortium
Program Dates Current USAC Calendar

Note:
Fall Semester with USAC = Fall Quarter at PSU
Spring Semester with USAC = Winter & Spring Quarters at PSU*
Areas of Study Explore the courses offered on this program

This program is a good fit for the following majors:
  • Economics
  • Engineering 
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Humanities
  • International Studies
  • Marketing
  • Media
  • Most Majors
  • Pacific Studies
Credits Students enroll in 12 to 16 semester credits (18 to 24 quarter credits).
Capstone Option Reporting Live Capstone available during Fall & Spring Terms
Language of Instruction  English
Host Country Language  English
Housing Apartment and Residence Hall
Class Standing Eligibility
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
  • Post-Baccalaureate
Minimum GPA Requirements Undergraduate: 2.50

Must be in Satisfactory Academic Standing.
Language Requirement No previous language study required
Program Fee Click here to view the USAC Program Fee
PSU Fees Click here to view PSU Fees

Application Fee:
All applications include a $50 non-refundable fee due on the application deadline. Students who do not intend to complete a program application are required to withdraw before the deadline, otherwise, the $50 application fee will
be assessed to the students' account. 
Scholarships

USAC Program Fee Includes the following:

  • Tuition and fees
  • Host university housing information assistance
  • Personalized pre-departure advising
  • Immigration visa guidance
  • Parental support and advisement
  • Scholarship advising and assistance
  • Transcript assistance
  • Mandatory Australian student health insurance (OSHC)
  • Griffith University mandatory on-site orientation
  • Dedicated Griffith University student advisors
  • Griffith University support services