Earn Your Degree at Griffith University

  Australia

• Gold Coast: 
Gold Coast
• Brisbane: 
Brisbane

Description: AustraLearn has developed a website specifically designed for individuals seeking degree programs abroad.

As the application center for 33 universities in Australia and New Zealand, AustraLearn assists all U.S. and Canadian students with finding, applying to, and enrolling in a degree program overseas. From start to finish, we provide you FREE support and enrollment assistance while you seek your degree in any field of study..

We are here for you on behalf of the universities as your central contact in the U.S. and Canada. They trust us to give you the information you need, when you need it, and financially support us to work on their behalf.

* We are financially supported by the universities so that all of our services can be FREE to you; we assist with the application, enrollment, financial aid, and student visa process.
* We are your central contact; we simplify the process by being your application center on your side of the world.
* You receive quicker responses to all your concerns and questions via direct personal contacts. The universities trust us to give you the information you need, when you need it.
* Many of the institutions we work with are ranked within the top 500 world-wide and 7 are in the top 50.
* The university is more apt to look at an application submitted by AustraLearn, because they know it has been reviewed by our staff and is complete upon arrival.

AustraLearn will facilitate your direct enrollment at Griffith University to earn a bachelor's, master's or PhD degree. Griffith University is a Government funded multi-campus university with an international reputation for teaching and research. It is a dynamic institution developing courses which equip graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to meet the challenges that today's internationalized world brings in industry, business, government or academic research. Griffith is an attractive study environment for North American students and one in which they generally flourish. Although in many respects it is a large institution, within each campus a real sense of community is established.

Griffith is one of the best located universities in Australia: four of the University's six campuses are within 10 minutes of the center of Brisbane City while another is located within minutes of the Gold Coast and its world famous surfing beaches. Queensland has a perfect climate of mild winters and warm summers; it has beautiful forests and coral reefs; and it is safe and secure with a clean environment. There are many recreational activities in Queensland. At the beaches there is swimming, snorkeling and diving. Brisbane and the Gold Coast offer many markets for browsing and shopping. There are forests for walking and camping, and mountains for climbing.

Highlights: Why study in Australia or New Zealand?

In addition to being exciting destinations that many people dream of visiting for a vacation, both Australia and New Zealand offer both personal and professionally rewarding educational opportunities for American and Canadian students.

Unprecedented Popularity

Both New Zealand and Australia are the fastest growing study abroad destinations for North Americans. In 2002, nearly 185,000 international students were enrolled at universities in Australia to earn their degree, and that number is increasing by 30% a year. In New Zealand, international student numbers are growing at over 40% per year.

International Recognition and Accreditation

A degree you earn in either country is recognized internationally and all universities are accredited and highly regulated by their respective governments, ensuring you of the highest quality education experience. In fact, both the Canadian and U.S. Departments of Education recognize the Australian and New Zealand higher education systems as among the very best in the world.

An Affordable Option

Earning a degree is very affordable, as tuition and fees plus cost of living are in most cases less than the USA and Europe. A favorable exchange rate continues to benefits students, especially Americans. Plus, you can take advantage of U.S. or Canadian government financial aid to help fund your studies.

Thousands of Choices

If there is something you want to study, you can find it at the universities in these countries. Thousands of majors and degree specialties are offered at the bachelor, master's, doctoral and other levels. A degree earned internationally-- particularly in countries as highly regarded and respected as Australia and New Zealand are-- will enhance your future employment opportunities and career advancement.

The Griffith University International Student Association (ISA) is funded by the University and regularly provides excursions and activities for students at greatly subsidized cost. The University provides a dynamic sport and recreation service that includes adventure programs, recreation activities, short courses, adventure holidays and University sport. Choices range from the University Volleyball Team to the Scuba Diving Club to a ski trip or the chance to compete in the National University Games.

Learn to surf with the Boardriders Club, take a stroll through the regions rainforest with the Bushwalking Society or get your diving certificate with the Diving Club. Whatever your interest, Griffith has over 100 clubs to get you out and about to enjoy the active Aussie lifestyle.

The Gold Coast Student Guild's new entertainment facility located on campus regularly hosts top local bands and is the social center for local and international students alike.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Cost in US$: varies by degree

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Australia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is 1- 2 weeks

Post-Program Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Alumni Network

AustraLearn's Mission Statement: AustraLearn seeks to foster the development of future leaders, who, through international awareness, gain a greater respect for and understanding of the relationship which exists between North America, Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific in the context of the larger global community.

Year Founded: 1989