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Universities on the Gold Coast 2026 Guide
Find the best universities on the Gold Coast including Griffith, Bond and Southern Cross. Complete 2026 guide to higher education and TAFE options.
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Gold Coast Universities 2026, Overview
The Gold Coast has grown from a tourism-dependent city to a more diversified economy with a growing higher education sector. Its universities serve both local students and a significant international student cohort attracted by the Gold Coast's lifestyle and affordability relative to Sydney and Melbourne. Here's a complete guide to universities on the Gold Coast.
Universities on the Gold Coast
- Griffith University (Gold Coast), Parklands Drive, Southport (Gold Coast campus). Gold Coast's largest university. Strong in health sciences, business, arts, law and tourism management. The Gold Coast campus is well-connected to the Gold Coast light rail (G:link) at Smith Street. griffith.edu.au
- Bond University, University Drive, Robina. Australia's only private not-for-profit university. Operating on a trimester system (3 semesters per year), Bond allows students to complete degrees faster. Known for law, business and film programs in a residential campus setting. Higher tuition fees than public universities. bond.edu.au
- Southern Cross University (Gold Coast), Hotel School, Bilinga; some Gold Coast programs also available. Southern Cross has programs in health, business and social work accessible to Gold Coast students. scu.edu.au
- Torrens University (Gold Coast), Select programs delivered on the Gold Coast. Business, design and hospitality programs. torrens.edu.au
TAFE Queensland East Coast (Gold Coast)
TAFE Queensland East Coast operates campuses at Coomera and Southport on the Gold Coast. Programs in business, community services, hospitality, construction and IT. Enrol at tafeqld.edu.au.
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