Description

On Semester on the Gold Coast, you'll spend a semester in the sun at one of the most highly ranked and modern universities in Australia. The year-round tropical climate isn't bad either! Bond University is unique among Australian universities in that its academic calendar aligns with the US university calendar. You will experience:

* Small class sizes - the student to faculty ratio is 11:1. Amazing!

* Cutting-edge courses - Bond University received 5 out of 5 stars in Australia's Good Universities Guide for quality of teaching. Courses use the newest technology, and professors think outside the box.

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

* Olympic-size pool and state-of-the-art gym on campus - The sports facilities on campus include these and more. You can even get a free consultation with a personal trainer.

* 6-day CISabroad Great Barrier Reef Culture and Adventure Program - When you arrive in Australia, we'll give you a great orientation to the Great Barrier Reef and beyond.

Highlights

* 6-day Great Barrier Reef Culture and Adventure Program
* Semesters begin in September, January, and May, similar to the US system
* Modern campus with all buildings located centrally
* Small student body of 4,000 students
* Innovative curriculum: courses in advertising, biomedical science, business, communication, criminology, psychology, information systems, international relations, law, multimedia, sports management, and more
* Meal plan available
* Shared dorm rooms: our students are placed in shared rooms (with attached bathroom) on campus, or in studio apartments off campus
* Extensive sports facilities on campus
* Ocean is 15 minutes away!

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Cost in US$:

Please contact CISabroad

Program Fees Include:

* Australia Orientation - 6 days/5 nights in Cairns
* Full-time tuition and fees
* Housing (residence halls, apartments)
* Meal plan (10 meals per week)
* Medical and accident insurance
* CISabroad support services before, during, and after the program
* Academic advising
* Financial aid counseling
* Assistance with travel arrangements
* Predeparture orientation
* Airport pickup
* Bond University orientation
* On-site Support
* Internet connection and laundry facilities
* Bond University student council membership
* Student Union fees/gym membership
* Bond University official transcript
* Carbon offset of travel

Experience Required

no

Typical Living Arrangements

• Dormitory
• Apartment/Flat

Scholarships are Available

Grants (Automatically Awarded): * CISabroad Early Bird Grant: You will automatically receive USD 100 off if you apply by Sep 23rd for a spring semester program or December 31st for a fall semester program! * CISabroad CPA (Cooperating Partner Alliance) Grant: Automatically receive USD 250 off a semester program or USD 100 off a summer or short-term program if your school is an affiliate. Please check list at CISabroad website. * CISabroad Bring a Friend Grant: You and your friend receive USD 250 for a semester program or USD 100 for a summer, short-term or internship program. * CISabroad Go Again Grant: Got the travel bug and want to go again on another CISabroad program? Get USD 250 off a semester or USD 100 off a summer program. *CISabroad Diversity Abroad Grant, CIS Gilman Grant, CIS Golden Key Grant: If you receive a Diversity Abroad scholarship, Gilman Grant, or Golden Key Award for your CISabroad program, we'll give you an additional $500 grant, just to say congrats! For all of the following scholarships, Please be sure to fill out the CIS scholarship application form by May 1 for a fall program, November 1 for a Spring Program, or May 1 For a summer program. Please visit CISabroad website. * CISabroad Leadership Scholarship: Receive USD 250- USD 500 off a semester program or USD 100-USD 200 off a summer program * CISabroad Photo Journalist Scholarship Receive USD 100 off plus a digital camera for semester or summer program * CISabroad Correspondent Scholarship (semester programs only) Receive USD 500-USD 1,000 off for blogging regularly about your experience overseas * CISabroad Green Scholarship Receive USD 250-USD 500 off a semester or USD 100-USD 200 off a summer program for volunteering in an eco-friendly capacity and presenting on your experience while back home Please check CISabroad website for a more up to date info.

Application Process Involves

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

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

CISabroad's Mission Statement

To provide innovative education programs that broaden academic perspectives, promote global awareness, and encourage personal development while laying the foundation for participants to become engaged world citizens.

Year Founded

2000