Established in 1971, Griffith University opened its doors in 1975 to 451 students across its 4 schools four schools. Griffith University has now come to be regarded as one of Australia’s most innovative tertiary institutions in Australia and one of the most influential universities in the Asia-Pacific region. A founding member of Innovative Research Universities Australia (IRU-Australia), Griffith delivers a whole new student experience with its innovative approach to research, training and learning. We were the very first university in Australia to offer degrees in and Environmental studies to our students and we remain a pioneer in these fields. We have grown to be a large multi-campus institution with internationally recognised strengths in teaching and research. Griffith is Australia’s ninth largest higher education provider.
Griffith University allows you to choose where you want to learn. With five campuses in the dynamic Brisbane-Gold Coast region you have ready access to the state capital city social, cultural and recreational facilities and the attractions of the State’s top surfside tourist destination. With over 3,500 full time staff and some 43,000 students including more than 11,000 international students from over 123 nations, Griffith is the ideal location to combine study with a great lifestyle.
Griffith also has a history of strong ties with industry to give graduates a competitive edge once they enter the workforce. Griffith maintains world-class academic staff and significant industry partnerships around the world. With more than 40 specialised research centres, you can be confident of high-quality teaching informed by leading-edge research.