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Griffith University, Australia
Website
https://www.griffith.edu.au/international/global-mobility/inbound
City Information
Based on Australia's world-famous Gold Coast, Southport is the central business district for the City of Gold Coast. Southport has a humid subtropical climate with humid, wet summers and warm winters. Southport blends its status as a central business district with its history as the quintessential seaside destination to create a dynamic mix of city life and natural beauty. It has a population of under 40,000 and is approx 1hr 30min from Brisbane, which is the nearest major city.
University Information
Founded in 1971, Griffith University is a public research university based in Queensland, Australia. The university is named after Sir Samuel Walker Griffith, who was twice president of Australia and was the principal author of the Australian constitution. QS ranks the university in the 'Top 50 under 50' rankings of new universities. Liverpool students on exchange study at the Gold Coast campus which is located just minutes from the regions world-famous beaches. The campus has more than 18,000 students enrolled in a wide variety of subjects.
Additional Information
Please note, we have taken the estimated cost of living below from the partners website as a guide but it is important to do your own research too. You will also need to consider other potential additional costs such as VISAs, flights and health insurance too. You can find out more about what additional costs you should consider via our funding page, here.
Please note that Liverpool Semester 2 equates to Semester 1 at Australian partner universities
Summary Table
| Competitiveness | Less competitive |
|---|---|
| Minimum Academic Average needed for Year Abroad | 60% |
| Number of places open for semester abroad | 1 |
| Number of places open for year abroad | 2 |
| Number of places open for summer abroad | N/A |
| Semester Abroad only: Do UK Students Need a Visa? | Yes |
|
Total estimated cost per semester in local currency (check xe.com for current exchange rates) |
10,000 AUD per semester. |
| City type | Very large city (1m+) |
| Campus Type(s) | Suburban |
| Where do exchange students normally live? | Mixture of university halls of residence & private off-campus accommodation |
| Are exchange students guaranteed a place in University halls of residence? | No |
| Which UoL semester would a student normally spend at this partner? | Full academic year,Semester 2 |
| Term Dates |
Semester 1: July to November Semester 2: February to June |
| Link to module information | https://www.griffith.edu.au/international/global-mobility/inbound/study-options |
Check www.xe.com for current exchange rates.