Arcadia University: Griffith University in Australia
Location
Australia: Brisbane, Gold Coast
Description
Griffith University offers you an incredible amount of diversity as a study abroad destination, with a variety of courses and extracurriculars to choose from. With five campuses spread from the arts and music precinct of the Southbank in Brisbane, to the forested suburban campuses of Nathan and Mt Gravatt, and finally to the modern Gold Coast Campus, Griffith offers campus environments to suit your own tastes and interests.
The diversity of campus locations is matched by the range of courses available to you. World-class music and fine arts are available on the Southbank. Education, environmental science, and international studies are just some of the course offerings you will find at the Nathan and Mt Gravatt campuses, which are only a couple of miles apart and connected by frequent shuttle bus service as well as a walking path through the Toohey Forest Reserve. Students interested in media and communications as well as business, with a particular emphasis on tourism and hospitality, find the Gold Coast campus to be an ideal destination. Whichever campus you choose, we'll find you accommodation which will support you in making the most out of your experience academically and culturally.
Credits
Courses may be selected among various departments. You will earn the following hours of credit.
* Fall and spring semester: 16 credits.
* Academic year: 32 credits.
Admission Requirements
GPA Requirements: 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.
You must be in good academic standing and not on disciplinary probation. You need to submit a complete application including a transcript, letter of recommendation, and an advisor's form before your application will be considered.
Highlights
An Arcadia program isn't just about enrolling you in an overseas institution however. It's about all of the services we provide. Before you go, you can contact our program manager for advice on the application process, choosing courses, or simply what you should pack. Once you arrive, our Australia staff will lead an orientation program along the Mornington Peninsula and in Melbourne that will introduce you to the culture, history and politics of Australia as well as preparing you for the academic challenges of studying in a different educational system. During the semester, Arcadia's staff will plan excursions and activities designed to expand your understanding of Australian culture and help you integrate into university life.
Griffith has earned particular recognition for its offerings in Asian and Australian studies, communications, and environmental science. During your studies at Griffith, you'll become a fully enrolled member of the student body and have the opportunity to experience Australian higher education and student life first-hand.