Environmental Studies Study Abroad Programs in Gold Coast, Australia

Spend one or two semesters in the “Sunshine State” of Australia, where a year has an average of 300 sunny days! The Gold Coast and Brisbane program is an ideal study abroad experience if you love the outdoors. Based along the country’s east coast, this program lets you explore beaches, a coral reef system, rainforests, and scenic highways. The host institution is Griffith University, where you take courses in various disciplines including Visual Media, Multimedia Telecommunications, Biomolecular Science, Banking and Finance, and International Relations. Australian semesters are different from the American academic calendar. The first semester runs from February to June and the second semester runs from July to November. You can attend any Griffith University campus: on the Gold Coast and several in the Brisbane area - Mt. Gravatt, Nathan, and Southbank. Each campus is unique and offers a wide range of course options, as well as academic and personal support. You can also participate in student activities and clubs.

With a welcoming student population and five campuses in southeast Queensland, Griffith University presents students with the opportunity to choose from a wide range of course offerings. Experience studying at the university’s largest campus on the beautiful Gold Coast. Leading programs in environmental studies, education, political science, and more – along with an impressive internship program – make it easy for students to continue their field of study while discovering all that Australia has to offer. The program features high-quality beachside housing in Broadbeach or an option to live in fully-furnished on-campus apartments.

CIS Abroad Study and Intern Abroad programs are some of the most affordable, comprehensive program packages available. We also don't cut any corners by offering everything you would expect from an overseas program: tuition, housing, support, insurance, excursions, social and cultural activities, and airport pick-up – all considered the core of our package. Some programs also include all or most meals, extensive off-site orientations/excursions, transportation passes, and more. Whether you want to study for a year, semester, or summer, intern for a month to a year, or take an intensive foreign language course for a couple of weeks, CIS Abroad has the perfect program for you at the best value! "You're Going Places with CIS Abroad!"

Explore and experience Australia's Gold Coast with API Abroad! Through API, students can get the "Down Under" experience with internship and study abroad opportunities. On the Gold Coast, they will see how the other side of the globe lives and how passionate the Aussies are about their sports, arts, and culture. Excursions include attending an AFL Game, going to Byron Bay, seeing the Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef, and meeting some unique wildlife at the Gold Coast Wildlife Sanctuary. Located on the beautiful beaches of Australia and just 41 miles south of the Capital of Queensland, the Gold Coast offers many different opportunities for students to live and learn the Aussie way. Students, together with 10 million others, visit the Gold Coast yearly, which leads to a $4.4 billion tourism industry in Australia. Be a part of the Aussie way and look into the API experience on the Gold Coast!

A study abroad experience is transformative—just ask one of the thousands of students who have chosen to spend four months living and learning overseas at Bond University. Broaden your horizons, make lasting connections, and best of all, see what the world has to offer without stalling or compromising the quality of your education. A study abroad semester at Bond University allows you to seamlessly blend sun, surf, and a laid-back Australian lifestyle with an internationally recognized, award-winning experience. Receive personalized attention and boundless opportunities from day one of your studies, learning from world-class academics who are experts in their respective fields. Plus, with the beach right around the corner and a welcoming student cohort comprising over 90 nationalities, forever cherish the time you spend both in and outside the classroom!