The Complete Guide To Griffith University

1. Introduction

1.1 Background

Griffith University wrote its first chapters in 1975. The Griffith Story set off with 450 students under 1 campus. Since then, it has

• Established 5 physical and 1 Digital campuses
• Produced over 200,000 alumni and 200 degrees
• Awarded over 600 scholarships
• Placed in the top 2% of universities globally

Griffith University’s slogan is “Make it Matter.” This slogan emphasizes the idea that students at Griffith University are not just pursuing education but are also working towards creating a meaningful impact in the world.

Total student population	50,000
% of international students	17% from over 100 different countries (2023)
Teaching faculty-to-student ratio	Approximately 1:8

1.2 Griffith University (Sydney, Australia) ’s Rankings 2025

According to the QS World University Rankings, Griffith University ranks #255 globally. 

Among all its courses that ranked Top 200 on the  QS Subject Rankings:

QS Subject Category	Ranking For 2025
Hospitality and Leisure Management	#25
Nursing	#33
Archeaology	#51 – 100
Sports-Related Subject	#51 – 100
Dentistry	#51 – 120
Performing Arts	#101 – 150
Sociology	#101 – 150
Environmental Sciences	#151 – 200
Law and Legal Studies	#151 – 200

2. Student Life & Living Cost

2.1 Griffith University’s Campuses

Have the best of both worlds at Griffith University! The Gold Coast waves and the fresh Brisbane parklands hug its 5 campuses. As such, the residents there sport an active lifestyle and are fond of its natural attractions.

Outdoor fun aside, you can enjoy some modern twists too. For example, the Logan campus hosts public sporting events all year long. If music resonates with you, you might enjoy the public shows at the South Bank Campus.

In short, welcome to over 200 days of sunshine and outdoor action.

Nathan Campus

Key Highlights

• It was opened in 1875, making it Griffith University’s most historical learning ground.
• Has 13,000 students under its care.
• Key study areas: Business & Government, Science & Aviation, Engineering & IT, Environment, Law, Humanities & Languages
• This campus is also the home to the Sir Samuel Griffith Centre, Australia’s 1st teaching and research building that uses renewable energy.

How To Get Around?
🗺️13 kilometres from Brisbane CBD

• Travel by bus, car, bike or on foot.
• The inter-campus bus takes you to the Mouth Gravatt campus too.

Mt. Gravatt Campus

Key Highlights

• Has over 4,000 students under its care.
• Key study areas: Criminal justice, criminology, education, psychology
• It sits at the edge of Touhey Forest and gives a great view of Brisbane City.
• A sports lover’s paradise with many facilities, including a heated pool, indoor and outdoor recreation areas and a 16-court tennis centre.

How To Get Around?
🗺️ 12 kilometres from Brisbane CBD

South Bank Campus

Key Highlights

• It is Griffith’s campus for creative and performing arts.
• Has 3,400 students under its care.
• Key study areas: Music plus Visual & Creative Arts
• The lively campus even hosts public shows and exhibitions throughout the year.
• Bonus: Many cultural amenities are nearby, including The Queensland Museum and The Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

How To Get Around?
🗺️10km from Brisbane CBD

• Travel by bus, train, car, bicycle or on foot!
• It takes 10 minutes to walk to the Brisbane CBD.
• The nearest transport interchange is a 5-minute walk away.

Gold Coast Campus

Key Highlights

• The University’s largest campus, housing over 18,000 students and 80 student clubs.
• Key study areas: Almost all with strength in Medicine, Dentistry and Health.
• Greeneries fill the surrounding areas and several sunny beaches are within a 10km radius of the campus.
• If you want to hit the waves, the closest beach is Labrador Beach.
• Bonus: The study halls are open 24/7!

How To Get Around?
🗺️ 4.5km to Southport CBD

• Travel by bus, tram, car, bike or on foot.
• The Griffith University station (Southport) is an 8-minute walk away.
• Take a 5-minute walk to the Gold Coast University Hospital station and travel!

Logan Campus

Key Highlights

• Has 2,000 students under its care.
• Key subject areas: Human Services & Social Work, Nursing, Midwifery, Education,
  Business & Commerce, IT
• It sits halfway between Brisbane and Gold Coast.
• The beautiful campus has strong ties to the locals, organising regular sporting and cultural events all year round.

How To Get Around?
🗺️At the heart of the Sydney Business District

• Travel by bus, train, car, and bicycle!
• The nearest station is a 21-minute walk or an 8-minute cycle away!
• The buses will take you to the nearby Logenlea train station

Student Diversity: Brisbane and Gold Coast claimed their spots in the Top 100 for the QS Best Student City. They have charming natural attractions, people AND modern entertainment. Hence, over 8,900 students chose Griffith University as their study destination in 2023!

2.2 Learning Resources

Familiarising yourself with industry equipment, matters. Especially if you are serious about going into it full-time. Whenever you need a lift in your studies, drop by Griffith University. You will find the vital necessities to deepen your understanding.

2.3 Recreational Facilities

Need a change of pace? Well, Griffith University has many places for you to take a breather.

These recreational facilities allow you to let out steam, destress AND be on top of your studies. Remember, you matter so get the rest you deserve.

2.4 Student Activities

Student Life At Griffith University

Is getting out of bed starting to feel like a mission impossible?

With ample sunshine, Griffith University organises many activities that motivates you to look forward to your day. Among them are

• Clubs and Societies
• Sports and Fitness classes
• Social Sports
• Sports Events, Tournaments and Competitions
• Community Volunteering
• Bush Care Group (📍Brisbane Campuses)
• Beach Care Group
• International Student Buddy Programme
• Griffith Mates

Moreover, the University also hosted trail runs, fun runs, holiday camps, gardening –You get the gist when you study there.

2.5 Student Services

Griffith University makes your essentials matter. Be it your studies or well-being, they will come to your aid with

• International Student Advisory
• Financial Support
• Health and Medical Services
• Accessibility and Disability Support
• Counselling and Wellbeing Support
• Crisis Support
• Violence, Assault or Harassment Support
• Career Support
• Student Mentoring
• Peer-Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)

2.6 Griffith University Accommodation

If you are looking for a place to stay, Griffith has on-campus accommodations at its Gold Coast and Nathan Campuses.

These options are

• Safe and secure
• Welcomed by enriching activities
• Easily accessible 
• Well-connected to the university, nearby amenities, and public transport!

For off-campus options or supplies, here are the nearby locations to kickstart your search.

For Nathan Campus Students

On-campus	Off-campus
Griffith University Village Cost: From AUD 263 – AUD 450/week *The cost covers for a 1-person stay.	Nearby suburbs – Coopers Plains, Macgregor, Robertson, Salisbury, Nathan, Mount Gravatt, Tarrangindi

For Mount Gravatt Campus Students

Off-campus

Nearby suburbs – Coopers Plains, Macgregor, Robertson, Salisbury, Nathan, Mount Gravatt, Tarrangindi

For South Bank Campus Students

Off-campus

Nearby suburbs – South Brisbane, Kangaroo Point, East Brisbane, Highgate Hill, Dutton Park, Cooparoo

For Gold Coast Campus Students

On-campus	Off-campus
Griffith University Village Cost: From AUD 263 – AUD 450/week *The cost covers for a 1-person stay.	Nearby suburbs – Labrador, Southport, Molendinar, Main Beach

For Logan Campus Students

Off-campus

Nearby suburbs – Logenlea, Bethania, Kingston (QLD), Waterford West

Cost of Living In South East Queensland

Your weekly expenses can range from AUD 585 – AUD 1,240. The estimated amount covers your rent, food/ groceries, utilities (gas and electricity), transportation, and telecommunication services (wifi and phone). However, your lifestyle at Griffith University may alter your budget.

To be safe, have at least AUD 24,505 ready and submit a financial record during your visa application.

3. Courses, Fees & Scholarships

3.1 Courses You Can Study At Griffith University

Griffith University gives everyone a chance to learn and make a difference. It has many Foundation, Diploma, and Degrees catering to many interests, including these.

Fields Of Studies	Courses
Architecture, Construction & Planning	Urban Planning, Architectural Design, Architecture, Construction Management
Business & Government	Political Science & International Relations, Business,  International Tourism & Hotel Management, Marketing, Finance, Global Development
Criminology & Law	Criminology & Criminal Justice, Law, International Law, Forensic Mental Health, Cyber Security
Education	Teaching of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Education, Special Needs Education, Teaching
Engineering, IT & Aviation	Aviation, Aviation Management, Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, Industrial Design, Engineering
Humanities, Languages &Social Science	Arts, Social Science, Language & Linguistics, Communication
Medicine, Dentistry & Health	Biomedical Science, Dentistry, Exercise & Sport, Medicine, Health Science, Nursing, Midwifery, Nutrition & Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Paramedicine, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Psychology & Counselling, Public Health
Music & Performing Arts	Music, Performing Arts
Sciences & Environment	Environmental Science, Marine Science, Science, Environment,  Biotechnology, Climate Change Adaptation, Forensic Science
Visual & Creative Arts	Animation, Film & Screen Media Production, Game Design, Visual Arts, Design

3.2 Course Fees At Griffith University

We have also saved you the hassle and compiled the full list of Griffith’ detailed course fees into one article below. Check it out and share it!

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3.3 Griffith University Scholarships

These are some of the scholarships offered by Griffith University to international students. Check out the full list here. (Coming Soon)

John Willet International Scholarship	Value: 50% deduction from tuition fees for a maximum of 2 years. Programme: Master of Global Development For new full-time students who applied before the scholarship application deadline.  *Check if your country is listed.
International Student Academic Excellence Scholarship (2024)	Value: 25% deduction from tuition fees. For commencing students with good academic results and stating in 2024/25/26. They must have received their offer and met all requirements. *Not applicable to these degrees: ❌ Bachelor of Medical Science ❌ Bachelor of Dental Health Science ❌ Doctor of Medicine ❌ Master of Dentistry ❌ Master of Pharmacy ❌ Master of Speech Pathology ❌ Graduate Diploma of Flight Management
Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship	Value: 50% deduction from tuition fees. For commencing students with good academic results and stating in 2024/25/26. They must have received their offer and met all requirements.

3.4 Popular Courses At Griffith University

Sports-related Subjects

Live, eat and breathe sports? Great! Griffith University’s Sports courses help unlock multiple skills and knowledge, including

• Business
• Interpersonal
• Language and communication for health
• Consumer psychology
• Event management
• Digital and social media marketing

In addition, the University has also partnered with many professionals like

• Oceania Paralympic Committee
• Surfing Australia
• Swimming Australia
• Queensland Academy of Sports (QAS)
• Gold Coast Titans

As such, you can further your studies or even build your employability.

“What if I want to dive further into a Sports topic?” You might find answers at Grffith’s School of Health Science and Social Work. It has many tools that map the human body, including 2 motion capture labs, a VX Sport GPS and a HumanTrak movement analysis system.

Healthcare Courses

Sports aside, Health is another discipline where Griffith University’s research shines. The University’s Institute of Glycomics published over 470 papers on cancer, infectious disease and neurological disorders. Thanks to the team of students and staff, it also achieved 15,610 citations over 10 years!

Another reason why we featured Griffith’s health discipline is because it covers many subjects. Over 100 of them. Here, you have many options to pursue, including

• Medicine
• Health management
• Psychology
• Paramedicine
• Dentistry and oral health
• Nursing
• Pharmacy

And, you learn from experts in the field! Take Dr Claudio Pizzolato for example. He and his team are the brains who created BioSpine, a rehabilitation system for spinal cord injury. The good news? This project is entering its second round of clinical studies. Well done team!

Hospitality and Management Courses

Why is Hospitality and Management a star at Griffith University? Let us share its journey to QS #24 (in the subject) and into the Queensland Tourism Hall of Fame.

Griffith teaches its students modern progressive values, like marketing, management and finance planning. Then, it offers complimentary studies as a second major to better prepare for the field, such as

• Behavioural Science
• Business Analytics
• Management
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management

As time passed, the University partnered with field experts. Together, they have helped rebuild important landmarks and created practical opportunities for students. For example, Griffith and Murweh Shire Council formed a 20-year Tourism Precinct Masterplan. They have restored a centre and exhibit around a secret US Military base. For future students, you are invited to design guidelines under this collaboration!

That is how Griffith University rose to the top and received the

• Queensland Tourism Awards For Excellence in Industry Education
• Australian Tourism Award For Tourism Education and Training
• international AACSB Accreditation

Creative and Performing Arts

When Griffith University said to Make It Matter, it meant it. Have a look at its Creative and Performing Arts courses.

You can experience the stage, sharpen your skills and learn from the experts. Throughout the year, you get to join exciting activities on campus, such as

• Projects with real clients
• Annual productions
• Ensembles
• Seminars and talks
• Workshops and master classes
• Exhibitions

These opportunities came true thanks to Griffith’s strong industry ties. As such, the art community can gather to exchange ideas and learn. To date, the University has worked with

• Opera Australia
• Queensland of Symphony Opera
• Queensland Ballet
• Queensland Performing Arts Centre
• Adam Ferguson (world-renowned photographer)
• Gil Bettman and Mark Travis (Hollywood Directors)
• Bleach* Festival

Where does the magic happen? Griffith University’s specialised spaces within the South Bank Campus! We heard it has a 600-seat theatre, a cinema and a public exhibition space!

Psst…you can revisit the campus section of this guide to explore what other facilities it has.

3.5 Industry Partners

Earlier, we briefly mentioned some of Griffith University’s great comrades. The truth is they have good mates in various industries, such as Sports, Health, Business, Arts & Community, and Science & Technology.

Here are some of the other powerhouses the University connected with.

4. Entry Requirements & Intake Dates

4.1 Griffith University’s Entry Requirements 2025

Minimum entry requirements for a Foundation:

• SPM – Pass 3 academic subjects

Minimum entry requirements for a Diploma:

• STPM – Pass 2 academic subjects
• UEC – Pass 2 academic subjects

Minimum entry requirements for a Degree:

• UEC – 19 points (best 10 subjects)
• A-levels, STPM – 6 points (best 3 subjects)
• IB Diploma – 26 points 
• SACE/WACE –  ATAR 65
• Foundation: Pass 5 academic subjects in SPM

Minimum English requirement (IELTS)

• Foundation: 5.5
• Diploma: 5.5
• Degree: 6.5

Some courses may require you to earn higher entry requirements and additional qualifications.

4.2 Griffith University Intake Periods For 2025

If you plan to apply, these are important periods to note.

• Foundation: February, June, October
• Diploma: February, June, October
• Degree: March, July
• Postgraduate: March, July, November 

Please note that the intake periods may vary depending on the courses. For specific intake periods and dates, click here (Coming Soon!).

4.3 Admission Process To Australia

Studying in Australia can be tedious especially when applying to various universities before their application deadlines and ensuring proper documents are submitted to procure your student visa.

Here are some more helpful articles to help you navigate:

• Your Essential Study In Australia Guide For Malaysian Students
• Education Consultants And The 8 Steps To Study Abroad
• Top 10 Benefits Of Engaging A Higher Education Consultant

5. Student Testimonials & Alumni

6. Conclusion

Griffith University makes it matter. Be it your studies, experience or personal growth.

When you study there, take the chance to connect with the community. Your peers and lecturers have so much to share about their expertise! Then, spend your time on and off campus, where many learning opportunities await.

After all, it is also about the journey, right?

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