AIFS Study Abroad in the Gold Coast, Australia

Spend a semester or academic year on the gorgeous Gold Coast in the north-eastern Australian state of Queensland! Home to pristine golden beaches, rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef, Queensland combines natural wonder with a thriving nightlife and art scene.

You’ll earn up to 16 credits per semester through a variety of courses offered at Bond University, an Australian university that follows U.S. term start and end dates. Courses are taught in English.

Volunteer opportunities are available through Bond University societies and clubs, including the Bond University United Nations Students Associate, the Student Philanthropy Council and the Bond Indigenous Awareness Society.

You’ll enjoy cultural and social activities including:

·     Surf lessons

·     Rainforest tour

·     Food and wine tours

·     Hiking and kayaking

·     Trip to North Stradbroke Island

·     Trip to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary

·     Tickets to sporting events.

Program Highlights

·      Take advantage of an inclusive program, with housing, a meal plan and support from an on-site Resident Director included.

·      Enjoy AIFS organized social/cultural activities, excursions, and field trips.

·      Book our optional AIFS Flight Package, which includes round-trip flights and airport transfers.

·      Earn up to 16 credits from Bond University, the only Australian university that follows the U.S. semester calendar.

·      Enjoy surf lessons, a rainforest tour and a trip to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.

Over 50% of our study abroad participants receive financial support from AIFS in the form of scholarships or grants.