Gold Coast

What you need to know as a new student in Gold Coast

Australia

Explore Communities for New Students in Gold Coast for 2025

Join WhatsApp and Facebook groups to connect with other new students relocating to Gold Coast. Exchange tips, find housing, and start building friendships even before your arrival as a new student. The groups below are shared by fellow students. Do you know of any groups we should add? Feel free to contact us!

About Gold Coast

The Gold Coast, in Australia, is famous for its golden beaches, world-class surfing, and exciting theme parks like Dreamworld and Sea World. The city also offers lush hinterlands, such as Lamington National Park, making it a mix of adventure and relaxation.

Upcoming Events for new students in Gold Coast

Are you a new student moving to a new environment to study? The Student Life is here to make your transition as smooth as possible. How? We organize events to help new students adjust, make friends, and start their social lives before classes begin. We provide opportunities to experience the local culture, meet people, and create lasting memories for the semester. Check out the events below and kickstart your social life in the best way possible.
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O-Week Festival 2025
The biggest party of the semester has arrived: the O-Week Festival! It’s the best way to wrap up the orientation period with the combined university party of the year! After all the stress of settling in, sorting housing and surviving the first week of classes, this is the perfect time to meet with all new students from GU, BU, SCU and many more!
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Welcome Gathering 2025
Register for the most important welcome event of the semester! This is your chance to connect, socialize, and create unforgettable memories with fellow new students. Secure your ticket to gain access to the WhatsApp Community for all new students and the Virtual Meetup—start making friends and meeting people weeks before you arrive!

Experiences from other students

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