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Community and surrounds Griffith University is the ideal location to combine study with a great lifestyle. With five campuses in the dynamic Brisbane-Gold Coast region you have ready access to capital city social, cultural and recreational facilities and the attractions of the State’s top surfside tourist destination. Brisbane Gold Coast Logan Climate Queensland’s subtropical climate is perfect, with typically mild winters and warm summers. Temperatures average between 9°C and 20°C in winter and 21°C and 32°C in summer. Cost of living and accommodation You will require approximately AUD$15,000 - $18,000 (dependant upon your program) to meet your expenses each year for accommodation, textbooks and other study materials, as well as your personal expenses. The personal expenses may include transport, entertainment and recreation costs. However, this amount will not cover additional major expenses such as the purchase of a car, television, stereo or computer. Some important things to know: Books and other study costs We recommend you bring at least AUD$3,000 with you to meet your establishment costs (for example, bonds on rental property, telephone connection charges and textbooks). Your study program may involve additional incidental expenses such as materials or field trips, which you will be informed about at the beginning of your classes. For example, if you undertake Queensland College of Art courses, you can expect to spend between AUD$1500 and AUD$2500 per year on materials and art supplies. Depending on which campus you choose to study at you will have a number of accommodation options that are available to you: On-Campus: is student accommodation that is provided in residential colleges on site at the Nathan, Mt Gravatt and Gold Coast campuses. Off-Campus: includes a variety of rental accommodation options such as - houses, apartments/flats or units, hostels and share accommodation. Homestay: is accommodation offered to students by families who live within commuting distance of Griffith University and provides a supportive family environment to students new to Australia. However, it should not be considered a substitute for temporary accommodation as the minimum duration for homestay is 4 weeks, and payment is required in advance. Campus descriptions A dynamic, modern campus in native bushland, the Gold Coast campus is minutes from the Gold Coast’s famous beaches. Logan campus, opened in 1998 offers key academic programs in one of Australia’s most rapidly developing regions. The Mt Gravatt campus is situated in a native bushland setting, adjacent to the Nathan campus. The original Griffith campus, Nathan is situated in native bushland on the edge of Toohey Forest. South Bank: Located in state-of-the-art facilities in South Bank’s cultural precinct, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University is one of Australia’s leading music institutions. One of the oldest visual arts and design colleges in Australia, the Queensland College of Art Griffith University is located in South Bank’s cultural precinct in a multi-million dollar complex. International student population Griffith University, established in 1971, is one of Australia’s leading universities. It has over 3,200 teaching staff, 34,000 students including more than 7,000 international students from over 114 nations. Family and community services University services and facilities include:
Childcare facilities Brisbane campuses - At the Nathan campus there are two childcare centres, family day care, after school care, holiday care and holiday adventure programs for high school students. For further information please contact: Childcare facilities are also available at several centres near to the Logan, Mt Gravatt, Gold Coast, Queensland College of Art and Queensland Conservatorium campuses. You will be required to pay fees for these facilities. Facilities for special needs Griffith’s Disabilities Service coordinates the diverse services required by students with disabilities, so that they can access and participate in the learning environment while at university. Prospective students should contact the Disabilities Service on +61 (0)7 3735 5493. Foods for different cultures Most types of food are available in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast, including Halal food. There are plenty of places to shop for food or eat out. For example, Queen Street Mall in the city offers a diverse cluster of restaurants that offer modern Asian, Australian and European menus. The Mall's eateries are open very late and are licensed. The large indoor/outdoor dining areas promote a vibrant cosmopolitan vibe having everyday prices and niche bars and pubs. Religious facilities Most world religions have places for worship based in Brisbane or the Gold Coast. For example there’s a mosque and Christian churches just near Griffith’s Gold Coast campus. There’s a Multifaith Centre at the Nathan campus of Griffith, anyone can go there, whatever religion you are, you are always welcome. Transport University bus transport Public transport There is also a regular train and bus service between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, which takes a commuting time of just over one hour.
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