Griffith University

The university started around 40 years back, and it has now become a comprehensive, research-intensive university and ranks among the top 2% of universities worldwide. The university is spread across six campuses in South East Queensland and has all disciplines with a total intake of 50,000 students. 

The university conducts a wide span of research activities. It covers a broad spectrum of areas, from chronic diseases to criminology and Asian politics to the arts. The Analysis of Excellence in Research for Australia 2018 found 99% of the research outputs were rated at world standard or above.

The experts work in research centres developing new knowledge in a range of specialist areas:

Medicine and healthcare

Emerging technologies

Social innovations

Culture

Learning and the arts

Environment

Governance and policy development.

The research centres of the university are:

Centre for Clean Environment and Energy

Centre for Governance and Public Policy

Centre for Quantum Dynamics

Centre for Work, Organisation and Well Being

Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research

Law Futures Centre

Queensland Conservatorium Research Centre

Queensland Micro- and Nanotechnology Centre

Australian Research Centre for Human Evolution

Griffith Centre for Design and Innovation Research

The externally funded research centres are:

ARC  Research Hub for Driving Farming Productivity and Disease Prevention

Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention

Centre for Applied Health Economics

Clem Jones Centre for Neurobiology and Stem Cell Research

Griffith Centre for Coastal Management

The Hopkins Centre

National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases

National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility

Recover Injury Research Centre

Prostate Cancer Survivorship

Sustainable Built Environment National Research Centre

Engineering at Griffith is rated 5-stars for Skills Development, Educational Experience, Teaching Quality and Student Support by the Good Universities Guide 2018 - a leading independent provider of high-quality education and career information.

The university is ranked #1 in South East Queensland for student satisfaction and teaching quality for engineering. 

 

There are limited on-campus accommodation facilities available. There are lots of planned social activities, study support and 24/7 pastoral support and care. It also provides a safe and secure environment with security on campus 24 hours a day.

The university has enlisted the guidelines and procedures related to a presentation of oneself, professional behaviour and healthcare on their website. There is also a code of conduct and behaviour described at the website of the university. The university has a centralised placement system that encompasses all the departments of the university.

The university hosts events and workshops towards the student placement programme. The Unitemps Griffith is an employment agency based at the university for students and graduates. It offers the flexibility of work assignments from casual to full-time roles. Staffing services are also provided to employers who can enlist open positions on a portal.

 Some famous alumni from Griffith University include:

Aidan McLindon, Former state politician

Andrew Fraser, Former state politician and Deputy Premier; winner of the University Medal

Joanna Lindgren, Former Senator for Queensland

Matt McEachan, Former state politician

Daniel Amalm, Musician and actor and alumnus of the Queensland Conservatorium

Betty Beath, Composer, pianist, and music educator, and alumnus of the Queensland Conservatorium

Robert Braiden, Film director

Sarah Crane, Operatic soprano and alumnus of the Queensland Conservatorium  

 At the International Financial Aid Office, the university helps students who are financing their studies through their home country’s financial aid or student loan programmes. The students can access a range of financial support options, including interest-free loans, bursaries and budgeting workshops. The university also undertakes budgeting workshops and emergency advances.

There are also scholarship programmes based on eligibility. The university has more than 600 scholarships, which help make the dream of studying in the university a reality for a variety of new and continuing students.  Some of these include:

Deans Sir Samuel Griffith and Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarships

Chancellor's Scholarships

Widening Participation Scholarships

Indigenous Commonwealth Education and Accommodation Scholarships

Indigenous Commonwealth Reward Scholarships

The George Alexander Foundation Scholarship

Griffith University Refugee Scholarship

Griffith Futures Scholarship

Griffith Sports Excellence Scholarships

Adam Scott Foundation Business Scholarship

Abedian Foundation Griffith Futures Scholarship

ACCENTURE Bursary - IT

ADG Engineering Bursary

AMP Adviser Academy Tuition Fee Bursary

AGL Energy Ltd Honours Scholarship

AMP New Entrants Scholarship

Arrow Energy Scholarship

Beryl Stevens Memorial Bursary for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples

Beryl Stevens Memorial Bursary for Mature-Age Student

Clem Jones Sporting Scholarship

Eberhard Wenzel Award for International Public Health

 The university is located in three cities in South East Queensland. They are at the Gold Coast, Logan, Mt Gravatt, Nathan and South Bank. 

The Brisbane Airport is the main international airport serving South East Queensland. It is well connected to the rest of the world. 

Queensland Rail operates ten suburban lines and three interurban lines centering in the Brisbane City. 

The university campuses are well connected by bus as well as cabs.

Some of the best places to visit in the region is the Brisbane Botanic Gardens, the Queensland Art Gallery & Gallery of Modern Art, the South Bank and the cruises. 

Griffith University Map Location

Address:29PJ+VH Southport, Queensland, Australia