Griffith University Oveview

Griffith University, established in 1971 and officially opened in 1975, is a leading public research university located in South East Queensland, Australia. It operates multiple campuses across the region, including Gold Coast, Nathan, Mount Gravatt, Logan, and South Bank, with plans to open a Brisbane City campus in the coming years.

Named after former Queensland Premier and Chief Justice Sir Samuel Griffith, the university is committed to social justice, sustainability, and inclusive education. Griffith University is known for pushing educational boundaries and fostering global impact through innovation and student-focused learning.

The university serves over 44,000 students, including both domestic and international learners, and offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, research, and vocational programs. As a dual-sector institution, it combines TAFE vocational training with traditional higher education, enabling flexible career pathways.

Griffith’s academic strengths span:

• Business and Commerce

• Law and Criminology

• Health and Medicine

• Engineering and Built Environment

• Science and Environmental Studies

• Education and Psychology

• Arts, Film, Music, and Communication

The university is home to several high-profile academic units and institutes, including the Griffith Film School, Queensland Conservatorium, Menzies Health Institute, and multiple research centers focused on climate change, social innovation, and technology.

Griffith is consistently ranked among the top 2% of universities worldwide. It is recognized for its graduate employability, research impact, and practical learning model, which includes internships, community engagement, and real-world projects across most programs.