Griffith University

Griffith University has a range of internationally focused degrees that prepare students for remarkable careers. Ranked among the top 3% of universities worldwide, Griffith offers personal and learning support to help students develop academic and research skills, and manage life while studying.

Griffith teaches across three trimesters each year, with intakes available in February, July and October.

Popular study areas include:

• Business and government
• Criminology and law
• Education
• Engineering and IT
• Environment, planning and architecture
• Humanities and languages
• Medicine, dentistry and health
• Music
• Science and aviation
• Visual and creative arts

For more information visit Study.

No matter what level of study students have completed, or what English level you have, Griffith has a range of study options and pathways to help students achieve their study goals. If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements, you may complete the Direct Entry Program at Griffith English Language Institute.

Scholarships

Griffith University offers an exciting and generous range of scholarships to support international students in undergraduate, postgraduate, research and pathway programs. The scholarships recognise remarkable students with outstanding academic achievements and the potential to make a positive contribution to Griffith and the community.

For more information visit Scholarships.

Life in Queensland

Life at university is about more than just study. International students choose South East Queensland, Australia, not only for the quality education, but for its superb subtropical climate, welcoming environment and mixture of natural wonders and vibrant city life. Spanning three major cities in Queensland (Gold Coast, Logan and Brisbane), Griffith’s five campuses are perfectly situated with immediate access to some of the best shopping, multicultural dining and entertainment precincts in Australia.

Brisbane

Home to more than two million people, Brisbane is a vibrant, expanding city, offering world-class education, a beautiful climate and superb lifestyle. It is an ideal place to study and develop your career.

Gold Coast

Spanning nearly 60 km of coastline with some of the best beaches on the planet, the Gold Coast is one of Australia’s leading vacation destinations. Home to more than 500,000 residents, beautiful beaches, excellent quality of life and friendly people make the Gold Coast a popular study destination.

Logan

Ideally positioned between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Logan is home to more than 300,000 residents from more than 160 different cultures. With around half of all residents aged 30 or younger, Logan celebrates youth and diversity, making it a great place to live and study.

Explore Griffith’s location in Australia.

Griffith University is a research-intensive university that fosters industry, community, government, national and international research collaborations. Undertake research at Griffith and be part of an elite group of researchers who are thinking globally and discovering new world solutions.

Griffith have over 2,600 researchers working across more than 30 research centres and institutes. World-class experts use state-of-the-art facilities to develop new knowledge in a range of specialist areas that will lead to novel and exciting solutions to benefit society and the environment, as well as influence governance and policy development.

Research centres and institutes: Explore multidisciplinary collaborations with researchers across 30+ research centres and institutes, exploring extensive and varied discipline areas.

Above world standard: The most recent analysis of Excellence in Research for Australia in 2015 found 98% of Griffith research outputs were in disciplines rated at world standard or above.

Research support: Students are supported with research training workshops and a comprehensive suite of library services ranging from research and data management tools to extensive borrowing privileges.

Outstanding resources: Researchers are provided with state-of-the-art facilities, support services and research environments that best accommodate their needs.

Scholarships: Griffith offer a number of higher degree research scholarships each year to help you with the cost of tuition and/or living expenses for the duration of your research study.

International links: Griffith researchers are well connected and collaborative, with over 5,000 national partners and over 200 international research agreements.

For more information visit Research study.

Meet new people, make friends, enjoy the Australian lifestyle and, most importantly, have fun! Griffith want you to have the best possible experience with your studies and enjoy your time at university.

Griffith Mates: Enjoy the most memorable years of your life with the Griffith Mates. The Mates are a diverse peer-support network for international students, with members who speak over 30 languages.

Sport and fitness: Griffith offers a variety of sporting facilities and competitions. Join social sport competitions and enjoy discount student memberships for facilities including on-campus gyms, Mt Gravatt Tennis Centre and swimming pools at Mt Gravatt and Gold Coast campuses.

Griffith volunteer community: With Griffith’s Bush Care and Beach Care groups students can help restore the Australian environment, see the wildlife and beautiful beaches.

International Student Buddy Program: Meet current students for a weekly coffee and a chat in a safe and comfortable environment in which you can ask questions about Griffith and Australia, as well as practise your English.

Student support: Access Griffith’s diverse range of student support initiatives, including programs and staff dedicated specifically to helping international students.

Campuses: Spanning three cities in South East Queensland, Griffith’s campuses are located at Gold Coast and Logan as well as Nathan, Mt Gravatt and South Bank in Brisbane. Griffith offers a wide range of modern spaces to suit every study need as well as facilities and services to help make university life easier and enjoyable. 

Griffith University graduates are well equipped for the new world of work. With a 5-star employability rating*, Griffith includes real-life industry experiences in their degrees and have a great range of employability initiatives to help students be job-ready.

Work-integrated learning programs:  Gain practical experience while studying, build a portfolio and develop networks through internships and industry placements.

Community Internship course: Make a difference in a local community organisation while developing a range of professional and personal skills.

Careers and Employment Service: Plan your career, become job ready and find work while you study and after you graduate. Get help with resumes, cover letters, interview preparation and job search techniques.

Griffith Honours College: an extracurricular program that provides experiences to increase your employability and graduate opportunities. Griffith is the only university in Australia with an honours college.

Leadership programs: Join leadership programs including the Griffith Business School Student Leadership Program, Griffith Honours College or Griffith Mates.

Exchange and short-term programs: Go global by participating in an overseas program, which is fully structured and supported by a dedicated Global Mobility team.

Industry Mentoring Program: Griffith finds you a suitable mentor to support and guide your career development, allowing you to engage with students, alumni and industry professionals.

Internships and industry placements: Gain industry experience, observe professionals and ask questions to become career ready. Griffith offers internship and industry networking opportunities in nearly all study areas.

For more information, visit Employability.

*2017 QS Stars University Ratings

Read through these steps to understand how to successfully apply to Griffith University.

1. Choose the program you want to study

If you are applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate program, search for your program on the degree and career finder to check you meet the academic and English language entry requirements.

2. Check if you are eligible for credit

If you have existing formal qualifications or relevant work experience, you may be eligible to receive credit towards your program. Find out if you are eligible for credit.

3. Prepare supporting documentation

Prepare supporting documentation including:

• a certified* copy of your academic results (translated into English if applicable)
• a certified* copy of your English test results (if available) and
• if you are applying for a music or visual arts degree you may need to submit a portfolio of work, or audition (see individual program for details)

Sponsored students must also supply documents confirming:

• sponsor
• program(s) being supported
• duration of support
• inclusions such as tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover

* To certify your results, a Justice of the Peace or other public notary—lawyer, policeman, solicitor, embassy official—must see your original documents, and sign and stamp the copies for you.

4. Apply

You can apply to Griffith University a number of ways:

• directly through Griffith University’s  International Application System
• an international agent or provider
• QTAC or UAC (only if you are currently studying at an Australian high school)

 Visit international applications for recommended application dates.

5. Accept the offer

Once you have a Letter of Offer, you can accept by

• returning evidence of meeting any outstanding conditions in your Letter of Offer
• formally accepting your offer
• paying your total deposit fee.