Griffith University

Griffith University – Overview & Background

Griffith University Virtual Tour

https://www.griffith.edu.au/about-griffith

Key Advantages of Griffith University

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  Ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide, and among the world’s leading universities for impact, placing #1 in Australia in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026 for its work on the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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  A large, multi-campus university with over 50,000 students across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, plus a strong online offering and a sixth Brisbane CBD campus opening in 2027.

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  A pioneer of Australia’s first degrees in environmental science and Asian studies, with continuing strength in sustainability, health, criminology, hospitality and tourism, and the creative arts.

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  200+ degrees built around real-world learning, with internships, placements and industry projects embedded across programs.

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  Many programs are aligned with Australia’s skilled occupation lists (such as nursing, IT and social work), which can support post-study career and migration pathways.

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  Campuses are set in distinctive nature-based settings within urban environments, from bushland at Nathan to the coastal Gold Coast campus near the Gold Coast University Hospital.

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  Located in South East Queensland, with a warm climate, relaxed lifestyle and lower living costs than Sydney or Melbourne.

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  Strong industry partnerships across health, sport, tourism, government and technology, including involvement in the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

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  Post-Study Work eligibility: eligible international graduates may apply for a Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) to work in Australia after their degree.

Griffith University Jobs and Placements

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  Careers and employability service – central support offering career advice, workshops, employer events, internships and job-search help.

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  Work-integrated learning – degrees include real-world industry experiences such as placements, internships, clinical practice and industry projects.

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  Industry connections – strong partnerships across health, sport, tourism, government, finance, aerospace and technology, including organisations like the Gold Coast University Hospital and Gilmour Space Technologies.

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  Applied research – research embedded across programs, with strengths in sustainability, health, marine and environmental science.

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  Graduate outcomes – strong graduate employment and employer-satisfaction results, with many programs aligned to in-demand occupations.

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  Alumni network – access to a large global community of Griffith graduates across business, health, government and the creative industries.

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  Post-Study Work visa – eligible international graduates can apply for the Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) to gain Australian work experience after study.

Griffith University Campus

Main Campus

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  Nathan Campus – 170 Kessels Road, Nathan, Brisbane, QLD 4111.

Other Campuses

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  Gold Coast Campus – Parklands Drive, Southport, QLD 4215.

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  Mount Gravatt Campus – 176 Messines Ridge Road, Mount Gravatt, QLD 4122.

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  Logan Campus – University Drive, Meadowbrook, QLD 4131.

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  South Bank Campus – 226 Grey Street, South Bank, Brisbane, QLD 4101.

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  Brisbane CBD Campus (opening 2027) – in the heritage Treasury Building, central Brisbane.

Residence at Griffith University

Griffith offers on-campus and affiliated student accommodation at its Nathan, Mount Gravatt and Gold Coast campuses, with furnished rooms, student support and easy access to facilities. Many students also rent privately in nearby suburbs in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast.

On-Campus & Affiliated Residence

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  Furnished single rooms and apartment-style living at or near the Nathan, Mount Gravatt and Gold Coast campuses, with student support and social activities.

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  Cost: approximately AUD 1,000 – 1,600 per month, depending on campus, room type and contract.

Off-Campus Residence

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  Shared rentals in nearby Brisbane and Gold Coast suburbs with good transport links to campus.

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  Cost: approximately AUD 900 – 1,500 per month, depending on location and amenities.

Notable Alumni at Griffith University

Some notable alumni and affiliates of Griffith University include:

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  Graduates and affiliates across business, health, government, sport, music and the creative industries.

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  A strong cohort in the performing and visual arts through the Queensland Conservatorium and Queensland College of Art.

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  Leaders in environmental science and sustainability, reflecting Griffith’s pioneering programs in the field.

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  Athletes and sports-science professionals connected to the university’s strong sport and Commonwealth Games involvement.

Griffith University Address & Transport

Nathan Campus (Main)

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  170 Kessels Road, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia.

Public Transit

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  The Brisbane campuses are served by TransLink buses and trains; a free inter-campus bus links Nathan, Mount Gravatt and South Bank, and the South Bank campus is beside South Bank train and busway stations.

Bus & Regional Transit

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  TransLink buses, trains, ferries and the Gold Coast G:link light rail connect the campuses across South East Queensland; the Gold Coast campus has its own light-rail station.

Nearest Airport

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  Brisbane Airport (BNE) is about 20–30 minutes from the Brisbane campuses; Gold Coast Airport (OOL) is around 25 minutes from the Gold Coast campus.

Location Advantage

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  Griffith’s campuses stretch across South East Queensland, from bushland settings near the Brisbane CBD to the coastal Gold Coast, placing students close to major hospitals, cultural precincts, beaches and one of Australia’s fastest-growing job markets.

Griffith University Map Location

Address: 170 Kessels Road, Nathan, Brisbane, Queensland 4111, Australia