Description

Spend a semester or an academic year studying at one of Australia's top Universities. Located in the beautiful Gold Coast, Bond University offers a study abroad experience that is different from studying at other Australian universities. With a modern purpose-built campus enrolling 2,700 students, a student-staff ratio of ten to one, and small class sizes, students will have an intimate campus experience unlike any other. You'll find courses in business, communications, psychology, and the health sciences. Many of them have a specific focus on Australia, particularly courses in the social sciences and humanities.

Orientation and Cultural Programs

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.

It's almost impossible to explain in words the educational and cultural experience that study abroad can be and Arcadia is there to help you get the most out of the experience.

Credits
Courses may be selected among various departments. You will earn the following hours of credit.
* Fall, spring and summer 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

Outside the classroom you'll find that Bond's location on the Gold Coast is ideal for exploring the environment that makes Australia so unique. Ocean beaches, temperate rainforests, and Brisbane, with its 1.7 million people, are all within easy reach by bus. On campus, you'll find a wide variety of recreational facilities and modern housing that's within a five minute walk of your classes.

The final attribute that makes Bond unique is its academic calendar. With three full semesters every year, one starting in September, one in January, and one in May, Bond offers you the flexibility to study in Australia without missing the opportunity for a summer internship or job back at home.

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Inquire about specific costs.

Program Fees Include:

* Tuition
* Guaranteed housing
* Overseas orientation program
* Medical insurance
* Arcadia University transcript
* Pre-departure advising and support
* Cultural excursions
* Safety and security management plans

Experience Required

no

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Apartment/Flat
• Group living
• Independent living

Participants Travel

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume
• Transcript

Arcadia University: The College of Global Studies's Mission Statement

The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University advances the University's mission to prepare students for life in a rapidly changing global society. Because international learning is an essential component of an effective undergraduate education, Arcadia is committed to providing high-quality, academically sound and experientially rich study abroad programs and support services to a wide range of students and institutions. Aspects of this mission have existed throughout the history of The College of Global Studies at Arcadia University and today the mission is at the core of everything we do. One of the ways we apply it to our programs is through the Arcadia Commitment.

Year Founded

1853