Full Curriculum on the Gold Coast

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What's Included

API invites you to study abroad with API on the Gold Coast of Australia at Griffith University. Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, Griffith is renowned for its excellence in teaching and high student satisfaction ratings. You can select from a broad range of courses across a wide spectrum of academic disciplines, including business (AACSB accredited), criminology, creative and visual arts, education, engineering, health, music, natural sciences, social sciences, tourism and hospitality (ranked #1 in Australia!), and more! This program also offers several additional features, including honors coursework and internship opportunities.

Earn valuable credit, enroll in classes alongside students from across the world, experience warm Australian hospitality, and experience life on the Gold Coast, known for its long sandy beaches and nearby natural wonders!

What's Included?

Highlights

Pre Departure Services

Advising

APIConnect Platform

Orientation Materials and Resources

API Alumni Network

Scholarships

On Site Services

Airport Reception

On-Site Orientation

Housing

Resident Coordinator

Tuition

Medical and Life Insurance

Excursions

Social and Cultural Activities

Welcome and Farewell Group Meals

Volunteer Opportunities

Re-Entry Services

Re-Entry Materials and Support

Post-Program Evaluation

Transcript

Alumni Network and API Ambassador Program
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Application Requirements

  • Minimum 2.5 G.P.A.
  • Open to first year students, sophomores, juniors, and seniors
  • Completed API application
  • University Approval Form
  • Official transcript
  • Entry requirement: valid passport with student visa
Dates & Fees
Session Program Dates Program Cost Application Deadline Extended Application Deadline Payment Deadline
Fall Jul 6, 2023 - Oct 29, 2023 $22,500 May 15, 2023 No Extension Jun 15, 2023
Spring Feb, 2024 - Jun, 2024 $22,900 Nov 30, 2023 No Extension Dec 30, 2023
Excursions

API students participate in excursions designed to help familiarize them with the culture and surrounding areas of their host city and country. The following is a listing of potential excursions for API Gold Coast programs. API may need to modify the excursions offered in a given term due to travel restrictions or health and safety concerns.

  • Byron Bay - Orientation Program

    API Brisbane students will begin their program with a 2.5-day arrival orientation in Byron Bay. This orientation will provide the opportunity to get to know fellow participants, API and university procedures and rules, to explore the new region and to allow for a smoother transition into Australian life. Students will spend two nights together in a hostel before moving into their semester housing on day three.

  • AFL (Australian Football League) Game

    AFL (Australian football) is unlike any other sport in the world. Originating in Victoria, it has spread around the country over the last hundred years. Enjoy your first AFL game at The Sydney Cricket Ground.

  • Cairns

    Students fly to Cairns for a three night adventure. Activities include a whole day out on the Great Barrier Reef, an Aboriginal cultural experience, a wildlife experience with a Koala photo included, and a visit to the world’s oldest rainforest!

  • Gold Coast Hinterland

    On this guided tour of the Gold Coast Hinterland, students will check out the stunning waterfalls and experience guided rainforest walks in Springbrook National Park.

  • Stradbroke Island

    Students will explore the world’s second largest sand island, known as “Straddie," where they can see the untouched beauty of the beaches, rugged coastline, lakes, and spot the wildlife including koalas, kangaroos, turtles and dolphins. When in season, students may even see whales!

  • Wildlife Conservation OR Environmental Conservation

    Students will participate in an API Gives Back activity involving wildlife conservation or environmental conservation. This may involve e-adoption of an endangered species, tree planting, or participation in “Clean Up Australia Day”.

  • Wildlife Sanctuary

    Voted one of the top tourist destinations on the Gold Coast, this trip allows students to visit with unique Australian wildlife such as kangaroos, koalas, dingoes, and wombats!

  • Byron Bay - Orientation Program

    API Brisbane students will begin their program with a 2.5-day arrival orientation in Byron Bay. This orientation will provide the opportunity to get to know fellow participants, API and university procedures and rules, to explore the new region and to allow for a smoother transition into Australian life. Students will spend two nights together in a hostel before moving into their semester housing on day three.

  • AFL (Australian Football League) Game

    AFL (Australian football) is unlike any other sport in the world. Originating in Victoria, it has spread around the country over the last hundred years. Enjoy your first AFL game at The Sydney Cricket Ground.

  • Cairns

    Students fly to Cairns for a three night adventure. Activities include a whole day out on the Great Barrier Reef, an Aboriginal cultural experience, a wildlife experience with a Koala photo included, and a visit to the world’s oldest rainforest!

  • Gold Coast Hinterland

    On this guided tour of the Gold Coast Hinterland, students will check out the stunning waterfalls and experience guided rainforest walks in Springbrook National Park.

  • Stradbroke Island

    Students will explore the world’s second largest sand island, known as “Straddie," where they can see the untouched beauty of the beaches, rugged coastline, lakes, and spot the wildlife including koalas, kangaroos, turtles and dolphins. When in season, students may even see whales!

  • Wildlife Conservation OR Environmental Conservation

    Students will participate in an API Gives Back activity involving wildlife conservation or environmental conservation. This may involve e-adoption of an endangered species, tree planting, or participation in “Clean Up Australia Day”.

  • Wildlife Sanctuary

    Voted one of the top tourist destinations on the Gold Coast, this trip allows students to visit with unique Australian wildlife such as kangaroos, koalas, dingoes, and wombats!

Program Details

What You’ll Study

TOTAL CREDITS - 12-16 credits per trimester

API students at Griffith will be able to take courses in a number of subject areas, including business, criminology, creative and visual arts, education, engineering, health, music, sciences, tourism and hospitality, and more! Students can take courses at the Brisbane campuses (Nathan, South Bank, Mt. Gravatt), or the Gold Coast Campus. Griffith University also holds AACSB accreditation.

Griffith University features an Honors College program (extracurricular), as well as a community internship offering (for credit). For more information on these options, contact the API Australia Program Manager.

TRANSCRIPTS

API students receive a transcript from Griffith University upon completion of their program.

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    Stephanni Greenan

    Stephanni Greenan will be your Program Coordinator and will help you prepare to go abroad!

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    Joshua Kennedy

    Joshua Kennedy is the Brisbane and Gold Coast Resident Director and will be there for you during your stay abroad.
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Courses
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COURSE OFFERINGS

COURSE INFORMATION

Courses at Griffith University consist of a mixture of lectures and tutorials. Laboratory and field experience may also be key components of specific subjects. Generally, lectures meet 1-2 times per week in large lecture halls, whereas tutorials are typically conducted once per week in smaller groups. Self-directed study and outside reading are also important components of the course structure.

CREDIT INFORMATION

Griffith University (Brisbane) in Australia operates on a credit ‘point’ system. A typical course at Griffith is equal to 10 credit points. Full-time status is 40 credits (typically 4 subjects). 1 subject at Griffith University is equivalent to 3-4 U.S. semester credits or 4-6 U.S. quarter credits. Students should be sure to check equivalencies with their home university in order to maintain their full-time enrollment (12 U.S. credits). CRICOS: 00233E | TEQSA: PRV12076

Courses at Griffith University

For the most up-to-date course availability on this program, explore our Class Finder. Sort courses by term, area of study, and more!

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Courses at Griffith University

For the most up-to-date course availability on this program, explore our Class Finder. Sort courses by term, area of study, and more!

Click here to find courses, syllabi, and more!

Courses at Griffith University

For the most up-to-date course availability on this program, explore our Class Finder. Sort courses by term, area of study, and more!

Click here to find courses, syllabi, and more!

Highlights
  • AACSB accreditation
  • Trimester program
  • Special certificate and research programs
  • Internship opportunities
  • Access Honors College
  • Highly ranked as a young university, placing in the QS University Rankings Top 50 Under 50.
  • Griffith is ranked as the top creative arts school in Australia
  • Griffith University (CRICOS: 00233E | TEQSA: PRV12076)
Housing

All API Gold Coast students will be housed close to each other in student halls of residence on/near campus. Students will have their own private bedrooms, and share common areas such as a kitchen, dining/lounge room, and bathroom facilities with their flatmates. Self-catered options available at the Gold Coast campus. The housing cost includes utilities, linens, WIFI and kitchen supplies (in most placements).

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