Australia Gold Coast

Program Site
Located on Australia's Gold Coast, Bond University is an hour's drive from Brisbane, with easy access to attractions such as the Great Barrier Reef, some of the world's finest beaches, and the large rain forest areas of the north. The university was established in 1987 as the first private institution in Australia, and is accredited through the Australian Vice-Chancellor's Committee. Bond University has the highest percentage of Ph.D. qualified faculty of any Australian university, with an extremely favorable faculty-student ratio and an international student body. Bond University is the only Australian university which offers three trimesters in each academic year, enabling direct enrollment in the program, either in the fall, spring, or summer each year. Its state-of-the-art facilities include advanced computing and information systems as well as an excellent library and sports center.
Academic Program Highlights
Qualified students may choose their courses from the entire curriculum offered at Bond University which includes such areas of study as Asian and Australian Studies, Communications (including Film and Television), Business and Management, and a variety of liberal arts courses. Students typically receive 12-16 credits per trimester. The language of instruction is English, with language courses available in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, and Spanish.
Program Duration (Trimester Schedule)
September 9 - December 21 (1^st session)
January 14 - April 30 (2^nd session)
May 11 - August 23 (3^rd session)
Application Deadlines*
Early-June (1^st session)
Early-November (2^nd session)
Early-March (3^rd session)
*Note: Contact Rio Salado College for exact dates.
Recommended Credits
12 - 16 credits
Transcripts
For all courses taken at the Bond University where there are equivalent courses in the MCCCD, the official record for those credits will be posted on the MCCCD, Rio Salado College, transcript.
Eligibility
A 2.5 GPA is required, as well as transcripts and 3 letters of recommendation for admission.
Student Life
Students live on campus, and can choose from three types of residence halls: the Hotel Tower student residence, the Dormitory Residence and the Twin/Triple Residence. Some residences have a telephone, air-conditioning, and private showers. Resident Tutor Fellows live in the residence halls and assist with academic and personal matters. All students have access to internet facilities, e-mail, and computer networks, and facilities include a medial center, bank, restaurants, and a sporting complex, which includes an Olympic-size swimming pool. Fourteen meals per week are provided in the program cost. Students have the opportunity to participate in team sports and student organizations ranging from the dram club to equestrian riding. A trained staff of student advisors is available to students and help plan various field trips and extracurricular activities.
Costs
The cost of a semester may vary as changes occur in the economies and currencies of the U.S. and Australia. The factors listed below are used to calculate program costs.

Tuition at Rio Salado College (assessed according to the student's residency status).

Program costs in Australia, including instruction, housing, application and orientation fees, insurance, books and field trips.

Transportation to Australia.

Financial Aid
Any financial aid for which students are eligible during the course of their study at Rio Salado College, including Pell Grants, can be used toward the cost of the program in Australia.
For More Information
Office of International Education
Rio Salado College
2323 W. 14^th St.
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480) 517-8416
(480) 517-8849 Fax
Contact: Erma Abeyta, Director of International Programs
OIE@riomail.maricopa.edu