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Everything you need to know about Griffith University

  • Griffith University in Queensland, Australia, is a public research institute established in 1971. Four academic groups, namely Arts Education and Law, Griffith Health, Griffith Business School and Griffith Sciences, offer over 200 courses. 
  • Students can pursue undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in study areas like Education, Criminology and Law, Visual and Creative Arts and Science and Environment. 
  • It offers online-only degree programs, accelerated online degrees and flexible degrees. Through FutureLearn, the university provides several free Massive Open Online Courses too. Students can also opt for double degree programs to gain two qualifications and acquire skills. 
  • Furthermore, the online and on-campus job-ready certificates (Climate Change Adaptation, Professional Accounting, Case Management etc.) allow students to boost their employability. The study abroad program allows students to spend a week to a year in one of the university's nine partner institutions worldwide. 
  • Students can apply for financial aid like scholarships, loans, grants and awards; Griffith Futures Scholarship, Publication Assistance Scholarship Scheme, Alan Lane Award for Composition, Robert S. Alva Memorial Award etc. 
  • Griffith University MBA graduates earn a median salary of AUD 60,000- AUD 81,000.
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Fees ($)

$28.50K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹15.76L / year

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Duration

36 months

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Fees ($)

$28.50K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹15.76L / year

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Duration

36 months

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Fees ($)

$28.50K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹15.76L / year

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Duration

36 months

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Fees ($)

$28.50K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹15.76L / year

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Duration

36 months

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Fees ($)

$34.50K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹19.08L / year

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Duration

24 months

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Fees ($)

$34.50K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹19.08L / year

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Duration

24 months

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Fees ($)

$37.50K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹20.74L / year

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Duration

24 months

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Fees ($)

$40.00K / year

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Fees (₹)

₹22.12L / year

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Duration

24 months

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University Ranking

A number of respected ranking systems routinely place Griffith University in the top 2% of universities worldwide. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings, U.S. News & World Report, QS World University Rankings, and Academic Ranking of World Universities all place it in the top 300 universities in the world. When it comes to Griffith University's ranking, it is now listed between positions 201-250 in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2022. Since 2020, the university has maintained a ranking in the range of 201-250 in THE rankings. The university is now ranked 251-300th in THE rankings for the year 2023, albeit its standing has fallen. THE evaluates institutions based on factors like teaching, research, citations, global perspective, and industrial results.
 

According to the U.S. News & World Report's list of the finest worldwide universities, Griffith University is ranked at position 201 globally. According to the QS rankings, Griffith University is ranked #290 in 2022 and #300 in 2023. The QS World University Ranking is based on factors including academic reputation, faculty to student ratio, employer reputation, number of publications per faculty member, and the proportion of international students and professors. The QS ranking of Griffith University has increased this year. The university was ranked #320 in 2020 and #303 in 2021, respectively.
 

Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Universities Rankings301-400301-400301-400201-300NA
QS - World University Ranking325329320303290
THE (Times Higher Education) - University Ranking251-300251-300201-250201-250201-250
US News & World Report - Global Universities240242242217201


 


 

Course Ranking

In terms of business course rankings, the PG Business and Economics course is ranked at positions #101–125 in 2022 by the Times Higher Education. Since 2020, this course has held the same position. In 2022, the PG Engineering & Technology programme will be ranked between #151 and #175. For three years—2019, 2021, and 2022—this course has constantly held the same position. The PG Engineering & Technology rating fell to positions 176–200 in 2020. The Computer Science course at Griffith University is ranked between positions #151 and 175 according to the latest data.

Ranking for Business Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Business and Economics176-200176-200101-125101-125101-125


 

Ranking for Engineering Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
QS - Architecture & Built Environment Rankings101-150101-150151-200151-200NA
QS - Engineering and Technology340392390451-500NA
QS - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering RankingsNA451-500451-500451-500NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Engineering126-150151-175176-200151-175151-175


 

Ranking for Computers Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
THE (Times Higher Education) - PG Computer Science251-300126-150151-175151-175151-175


 

Ranking for Science Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
QS - Pharmacy & Pharmacology Rankings151-200101-150101-150151-200NA
QS - Physics and Astronomy RankingsNA501-550501-550451-500NA
QS - QS - Biological Sciences Rankings301-350301-350251-300301-350NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Life Sciences Rankings251-300201-250201-250201-250201-250
THE (Times Higher Education) - THE - Psychology RankingsNA201-250251-300201-250201-250


 

Ranking for Humanities Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Political Sciences Rankings76-10076-100101-150101-150NA
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Sociology Ranking101-150101-150151-200151-200NA
QS - Communication and Media Studies Rankings151-200101-150101-150151-200NA
QS - Performing Arts Rankings42504950NA
QS - Politics Rankings101-150151-200151-200151-200NA
QS - QS - Art & Design Rankings151-200151-200NA201-220NA
QS - QS - Sociology Rankings251-300151-200101-150101-150NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts & Humanities Rankings251-300251-300251-300201-250251-300


 

Ranking for Medicine Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Nursing Rankings11422NA
QS - QS - Medicine Rankings251-300251-300251-300251-300NA
QS - QS - Nursing Rankings41323325NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - Clinical and Health Rankings201-250201-250201-250251-300301-400


 

Ranking for Law Courses
Ranked By20182019202020212022
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Shanghai Law Ranking332951-7551-75NA
QS - QS - Law Rankings101-150151-200101-150101-150NA
THE (Times Higher Education) - THE - Law RankingsNA7172101-125126-150


 

300

QS Rankings

251

Times Higher Education

203

US News

201

Times Higher Education

290

QS Rankings

244

Webometrics - World

15

Webometrics - National

The eligibility criteria a student must meet in order to be considered for admission:

 

  • An overall grade average of 65% in the best  4 academic subjects
  • English language proficiency requirements

 

English language proficiency requirements:

 

Exams

Scores Required

TOEFL (i-BT)

79 (no sub-score less than 19)

TOEFL (p-BT)

575 or higher

IELTS

6.5

(no sub-score less than 6.0)

PTE

Overall score of 58 

(no score less than 50)

International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR)

no score less than 3+ in each skill

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: Some degrees may require higher levels of English or only accept specific English language tests.

Placements, as part of a course or degree programme, provide you with the opportunity to put your profession's skills to the test and get real-world experience. You will learn the following skills by engaging in placements:

 

  • A better knowledge of how professionals work in different situations;
  • The ability to translate information from theoretical concepts to practical applications;
  • The ability to enable autonomous learning effectively;
  • The ability to organise, plan, and manage one's work environment

 

Students with disabilities

 

As stated in the Students with Disabilities Policy, the University is committed to expanding and improving opportunities for people with disabilities. "Students with disabilities shall have access to all of the University's academic courses," according to section 6.0, "unless the Academic Committee receives appropriate expert advice during the accreditation of a particular programme that the curriculum could not be adapted to provide students with particular disabilities the opportunity to meet the educational objectives of the course."

 

Students with disabilities, injuries, or medical issues are provided with appropriate and reasonable support at Griffith University. Students are encouraged to contact Student Disability and Accessibility to lessen the impact of their disabilities, injuries, or medical conditions on their education. Adjustments must be made in a reasonable manner. Documentation of the precise impairment, injury, or health condition, as well as the potential functional implications of this condition in the tertiary education environment across all learning activities, is required for Student Disability and Accessibility. These activities include, but are not limited to, assessments, work-integrated learning/placement, and other course-related activities.

 

 

Overseas placements

 

An overseas placement allows you to immerse yourself in a foreign country, lifestyle, and people while also allowing you to practice your profession's abilities and get practical experience in a different area of the world.

More than anything else, studying abroad allows you to discover new talents and abilities, overcome new obstacles, and solve new issues. You will be confronted with situations that are completely foreign to you, and you will learn to adapt and respond appropriately.

On-Campus Accommodation

 

You'll be near lectures, labs, libraries, and other university resources if you live on campus. You'll have a vibrant social life and lay strong foundations for your future while creating memories and making lifetime friends, all while living in a beautiful bushland location with walking trails. The usefulness of staying on-campus are:

 

  • You'll be close to your lectures and Uni services if you live near them
  • Hundreds of organised social events, study assistance, and pastoral support and care available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • Easy access to public transportation, near proximity to major shopping malls, and proximity to Brisbane's CBD
  • Make new friends from other cultures and backgrounds
  • Security on campus, 24 hours a day, ensures a safe and secure environment

 

Facilities and Services 

 

  • Common areas: You can read, study, watch TV, and relax in the multipurpose common spaces. There are additional culinary facilities in the common rooms, as well as outside grilling places.
  • Internet & phone: Griffith has internet connectivity in its libraries and computer labs, as well as Wi-Fi on campus. All Nathan residents have access to free Wi-Fi, which is provided by a third-party supplier.
  • Laundry facilities: You can use the complimentary laundry facilities, which include front-loading washing machines and clothes dryers. All you have to do is bring your own detergent.
  • Parking: Parking on campus necessitates the purchase of a parking permit or the payment of a casual parking fee. A small number of off-street parking spaces are available to Nathan residents. A Trimester or Annual parking permit is required to enter this car park and all General parking zones on campus.
  • Gym: You will receive a discount on a premium gym membership if you live on campus.
  • Residential support and management: To guarantee that all residential college members have someone to contact at all times, they are provided with 24-hour pastoral care.
  • Security: On-site security is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist with inquiries and ensure campus safety.
  • Food: There are a number of food establishments on Nathan campus that provide a variety of cuisines, including Vietnamese, Indian, pizza, sandwiches, and more. The Shops website has information about food places, including opening hours and sample menus.

 

For more information, visit: https://www.griffith.edu.au/accommodation/on-campus 

 

Homestays

 

Homestays provide international students studying at Griffith with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to live with an Australian family. Students may immerse themselves in Australian culture while improving their English, while host families meet people, and learn about diverse cultures through meeting people from all across the world. 

 

Australian Homestay Network provides homestay housing for Griffith University students on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane.

 

For more information, visit: https://www.griffith.edu.au/accommodation/homestay-partners 

 

Off-Campus Accommodation

 

Across its five campuses, Griffith University has formed relationships with a variety of off-campus housing companies. The partners were chosen based on a number of variables, including proximity, pricing, and amenities. You can be close to your selected college and have access to public transportation by staying at a preferred partner. Some of the attractions are only a 5-minute walk away. You may not realise it, but if you are studying at Nathan or Mt Gravatt, you may live in the inner city or on the South Bank and take public transportation to your campus. 

 

Some of the partners have offered students discounted pricing on certain room types, which can only be obtained by submitting an application through Griffith University's accommodation website. To get savings on some websites, you'll need to enter a promotion code. You will not be eligible for the lower prices if you apply directly to the hotel provider. The resident/student and the accommodation partner are the parties to all accommodation agreements. 

 

The partners are: 

 

  • Brisbane
    • Genesis 1
    • Scape South Bank
    • Scape Tribune
    • Student One Elizabeth Street
    • Unilodge Park Central
    • Uniresort
  • Gold Coast
    • Metro on Central
    • University Square
    • University Village
  • Logan
    • UniCentral Griffith

 

For more information, visit: https://www.griffith.edu.au/accommodation/preferred-partners 

 

For general enquiries, visit: https://www.griffith.edu.au/accommodation 

Scholarships

Deadline

2023-04-29

Awarded

Varies

Amount

₹3.83L

Deadline

2023-11-10

Awarded

Varies

Amount

₹12.22L

Deadline

2023-02-26

Awarded

Varies

Amount

₹8.92L

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Griffith University
Where is Griffith University located?

Griffith University is located in Gold Coast, Australia

How much does it cost to study in Griffith University?

The average first year cost to study in Griffith University is INR 2246098

What is the acceptance rate for Griffith University?

Griffith University has an acceptance rate of 12.5%

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