Griffith University

About Griffith University

Since 1975, Griffith University in Queensland has been providing international students with quality education and guidance to ensure they maximise their educational experience in Australia. A leading Australian university, Griffith offers over 200 degree options to its 50,000-plus student population drawn from all over the globe.

The university is regularly ranked in the top two percent of universities worldwide, by some of the most credible university rankings such as the Times Higher Education World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings and the US News Best Global Universities. Students benefit from Griffith’s quality teaching and vibrant research culture that encourages students to reach the forefront of discovery and make a difference to the world.

Griffith University imparts an international focus to all of its degrees on offer, from architecture, business, criminology and education to humanities, social science, medicine, music and much more. A degree from Griffith opens up a worldwide network of contacts and an entry into an alumni body of over 200,000 graduates all around the world.

Griffith operates out of four campuses in sunny Queensland, including a growing digital campus and is set to expand its footprint into Brisbane’s vibrant CBD in 2027 with the transformation of the iconic Treasury Building into a hub for business, IT and law. In addition to the 100 social clubs that cater to different interests on campus, students can also take advantage of Queensland’s beautiful climate to explore an outdoor lifestyle. Students can visit the world class beaches, go on beautiful hinterland hikes and check out the numerous urban precincts peppered throughout the region.

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Graduate outcomes

Griffith University graduates are thriving around the world in a wide variety of professions across multiple fields, from artists to CEOs, ground-breaking medical researchers to globally acclaimed musicians, from marine biologists to multimedia designers and much more. The university’s numerous industry partnerships provide students the opportunity to explore practical work opportunities, thus equipping them to have rewarding careers.

Careers and Employment Service

Griffith’s team of accredited and qualified Career Development Practitioners are available to assist students with marketing themselves to employers, preparing for job interviews and finding suitable employment while studying.

Industry placements

At Griffith University, students can access work placement opportunities that earn credits towards their degrees. Students can also gain experience in their chosen industry, build a credible portfolio and develop critical networks through the university’s work-integrated learning (WIL) programs and key industry links.

Industry events

Griffith University organises events and functions on-campus, giving students the opportunity to interact with potential employers.

Industry Mentoring Program

For more than a quarter of a century now, Griffith’s award-winning Industry Mentoring Program has connected graduates with industry professionals based in South East Queensland, interstate and internationally.

High profile partners

Griffith University’s vast network of partners offer unique learning experiences for students and connect them with industry to enable them to work on research projects and solve problems.

What's new

Griffith has ranked 1st in Australia and 2nd in the world in the prestigious 2026 Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings. These results demonstrate Griffith's commitment to creating a brighter future for all through meaningful, impactful and measurable action.

Students of Griffith University benefit from academic programs informed by expert knowledge, world-class research and industry connections. Griffith is an institution that lives by its professed values and is recognised worldwide for its commitment to sustainable development. Ranked against the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Griffith placed equal first in the world for SDG 14 Life Below Water, after achieving a rank of fourth in 2025. Griffith ranked first in Australia for four SDGs: 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy, 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities, 14 – Life Below Water and 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions.

Further reinforcing our growing international reputation, Griffith also climbed 38 places to 230^th globally in the 2027 QS World University Rankings—the strongest improvement of any Australian university in the world's top 250.