Bond University
Bond University achieves mixed results in world rankings of universities, with a greater focus on teaching quality and student services.
Griffith University
Griffith University is ranked third in Queensland and in the top 20 in Australia. It's behind UQ and QUT but ahead of JCU, USC and UniSQ.
Southern Cross University
Southern Cross University (SCU) is a regional uni recognised for academic research in world rankings of Australian universities.
How many universities are on the Gold Coast?
The Gold Coast is home to campuses from three universities: Griffith University, Bond University, and Southern Cross University. Griffith’s Gold Coast campus, the largest in the area, offers a wide range of programs and state-of-the-art facilities in the Health and Knowledge Precinct.
Bond University, located in Robina, is the only university based on the Gold Coast. It is smaller and private, catering to students with personalised education. Southern Cross University, headquartered in Lismore, operates a campus in Coolangatta.
Does the Gold Coast have a university?
Yes, the Gold Coast has three universities with major campuses: Griffith University, Bond University, and Southern Cross University. Each offers a wide range of courses.
- Griffith’s Gold Coast campus, its largest, located minutes from the beach in the Health and Knowledge Precinct near Southport.
- Bond University, based in Robina, is the only university headquartered on the Gold Coast. Its campus is about a 10-minute drive from Burleigh Heads.
- Southern Cross University’s Coolangatta campus is its largest and is located just 400 metres from North Kirra Beach. Students enjoy stunning ocean views and easy access to the beach.
All three campuses are the largest for their respective universities, making the Gold Coast a vibrant hub for tertiary education.