Griffith University
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About
When you choose Griffith University, you’re choosing a world-class education that will prepare you to thrive professionally and personally long after you graduate.
Ranked in the top 2 per cent of universities worldwide, we deliver forward-thinking degrees that provide the skills and ethical grounding you’ll need for today’s rapidly evolving world. We believe education is for everyone—and that your high school results aren’t the only indicator of your abilities and potential.
That’s why we offer a range of admission pathways to study with us, including through bridging courses, Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications and beyond.
Industry experience
During your degree, you may be able to explore a range of valuable opportunities made possible through our rich and varied industry partnerships. Access world-class experiences and rewarding careers through work placements, internships and projects to expand your network and horizons—and gain credit towards your degree.
Flexible study options
We teach across three trimesters, with degrees starting in March, July and November to give you more choice over when to start your Griffith journey. Whether you prefer to study on campus, online or through a little bit of both, full-time or part-time, we’ve got study options for you.
Scholarships
We offer more than 1,000 scholarships, and you may be eligible for one or more based on your background, chosen study area, hardships you’ve experienced and your achievements at school or work. Applying is simple and you can submit just one application for multiple scholarships. Visit Scholarships.
Guaranteed Admission Scheme
We offer a range of guaranteed admission schemes including our Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee, ATAR/Rank Guarantee and the VET Guarantee for those who have completed an AQF Certificate III or above. Depending on your study choices, you may be eligible for guaranteed admission into one of a range of our undergraduate degrees. The Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee offers school leavers guaranteed admission to 70+degrees based on their secondary results, or VET qualifications or completion of a course as part of Griffith University Head Start. Visit Guaranteed Admission Scheme.
VET pathways
We recognise vocational education and training (VET) as a highly effective pathway to our university. We accept standalone VET qualifications completed at high school, private providers, and TAFE institutes. Visit VET Pathways to Griffith.
Adjustment factors
We offer a range of adjustment factors to improve your chances of getting into your preferred degree. These include the Year 12 Subject Adjustment, Gold Coast and Logan Priority Access Pathway, the Nathan, Mt Gravatt and South Bank Community Engagement Scheme, Educational Access Scheme and Elite Athlete Adjustment Factors. Visit Adjustment Factors.
Undergraduate diplomas
Undergraduate diplomas provide a supported start to your university studies and help you to transition to your chosen degree. Once you’ve successfully completed the diploma, you’ll be offered guaranteed admission into the second year of the corresponding bachelor degree. You’ll undertake your first year of study alongside your peers and finish your studies in the same amount of time, at no extra cost. Visit Undergraduate Diplomas.
Griffith Sports College
Griffith has one of the highest numbers of elite athlete students in the country. Through the Griffith Sports College, you can access support to help balance the high demands of elite sport with your university studies. Visit Griffith Sports College.
Griffith University Student Academy of Excellence
If you’re a high-achieving student keen to enhance your university experience through mentoring, leadership roles, volunteering, research and community engagement activities, the Griffith University Student Academy of Excellence can help you reach your full potential. Visit Griffith Honours College.
GUMURRII Student Success Unit
With dedicated centres on each campus, GUMURRII offers safe and culturally appropriate learning opportunities (including online) for all First Peoples students. Visit GUMURRII Student Support Unit. First Peoples applicants who do not meet the standard admission criteria for their chosen program may be considered for admission via our First Peoples admission pathways. Visit GUMURRII Apply to Study.
Important dates
Orientation for commencing students (all campuses)
Monday 24 February to Friday 28 February 2025
Trimester 1 2025
Commences Monday 3 March 2025
Visit the Griffith website for information on enrolment, teaching, semester start and end, and other important academic dates.
Visit key dates and fees for information on important QTAC dates.
Open days
Date: Sunday, 11 August 2024
Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Gold Coast, Brisbane South – Nathan campuses
Get expert advice on your study options at Griffith’s Open Day. Chat with our academics, current students and study advisers to learn about Griffith degrees and admission pathways and get an on-campus taste of university life through guided tours, information sessions and interactive workshops. Visit Open Day to register.
For other key events at Griffith University please visit Key event dates.
Admission Criteria
To be eligible for admission to Griffith University, you need to satisfy any admission requirements for a program of study. In Queensland the admission score for a program is expressed as an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or selection rank. There can be additional admission requirements or selection criteria for programs including:
- English language proficiency – meeting a minimum standard of English language competency.
- Minimum age – minimum age requirements for applicants at the time they would commence their studies.
- Subject prerequisites – completion of compulsory subject matter.
- Special selection criteria – performance in an audition, submission of a portfolio, level of attainment in a specialised test, interview or questionnaire.
Subject prerequisites and assumed knowledge
Griffith operates in an assumed knowledge framework. Most of our degrees assume you have studied certain subjects at school (or equivalent studies) and that you’ll be able to build on this knowledge at university.
ENGLISH
Most Griffith undergraduate degrees expect you to have a foundational understanding of English, expressed as assumed knowledge in any General or Applied English subject Units 3&4, C. This is achieved through completing a General English subject including: English, English as an Additional Language, Literature, English & Literature Extension or the Applied English subject, Essential English, in Year 12 with a minimum grade of C in Units 3&4, or equivalent.Some degrees still require a General English and the admission criteria for these programs will state ‘English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English & Literature Extension (Units 3 & 4, C)’. These programs include the Bachelor of Education and all Laws (Honours), including dual degrees.
MATHEMATICS
A range of Griffith programs have mathematics as Assumed Knowledge. This is indicated in the admission criteria. These programs include Engineering (Honours) and Software Engineering (Honours). Some degrees still require a General mathematics as either a prerequisite or as a ‘one of’ a combination These programs are the Bachelor of Education which requires a ‘General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3&4, C)’, or the Bachelor of Paramedicine which requires ‘One of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods (Units 3 and 4, C)’.
To find out more, including equivalent interstate subjects or other studies, visit Prerequisites and Assumed Knowledge.
Current Year 12 Applicants – Guaranteed Admission
Griffith Guaranteed Admission Scheme
To provide certainty about future study options and more opportunities for students from a variety of backgrounds, we offer a range of guaranteed admission schemes including the Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee, ATAR/Rank Guarantee , and the VET Guarantee for those who have completed an AQF Certificate III or above.
Depending on your study choices, you may be eligible for guaranteed admission into one of a wide range of undergraduate degrees. To find out more, visit Guaranteed Admission Scheme.
The Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee scheme allows offers to be made to eligible current Queensland and northern New South Wales students based on their ATAR/IB/HSC studies, or completion of a Griffith Head Start course, or or VET qualification (AQF Certificate III or IV or Diploma). To find out more, visit Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee.
Griffith undergraduate diplomas give you a supported start to your university studies, helping you to transition to your chosen bachelor degree. Offered as a packaged offer, once you successfully complete your diploma, you’ll be guaranteed admission into second year of the related bachelor. Make sure to include in your preferences as a back-up or preferred plan! For further information visit Undergraduate Diplomas.
If you complete a TAFE Diploma, or Advanced Diploma post school you may be eligible to apply for direct admission and receive credit transfer, which may reduce the time it will take to complete your degree. Use our Credit Precedent Database to find out how a qualification from TAFE could translate to credit transfer for your Griffith studies. For further information on TAFE Admission Scheme visit VET pathways to Griffith.
Griffith University programs, admission requirements and other information relevant to admission can be found at the Griffith Degree Finder. The Griffith University Admission Policy and Admission Procedure provide the principles and framework for admission
If you have completed a bachelor degree or higher, you will be assigned a selection rank based on the level and duration of the study and the Grade Point Average (GPA) you have achieved.
Successfully completing a minimum of two single tertiary education courses (subjects) meets the Griffith University English subject prerequisite. It doesn’t matter which two courses have been completed. Successful completion of two or more courses can also provide you with a new selection rank. For more information visit Upgrading via University Studies.
If you have a number of different qualifications for which selection ranks can be assigned, normally the highest rank will be used for admission.
Credit and recognition of prior learning
Griffith provides credit if you can demonstrate that you have already achieved the learning required for components of a program of study. Griffith may grant credit for:
- Formal study that takes place through a structured program of learning and leads to the full or partial achievement of an officially accredited qualification. Examples include study undertaken with other Australian higher education providers, study undertaken at a Vocational Education and Training (VET) provider including TAFE and private colleges, study at overseas institutions, or credentialed programs provided by recognised professional bodies, employers and other authorities.
- Non-formal learning that takes place through a structured program of learning but does not lead to an officially accredited qualification. Examples include learning and training activities undertaken in the workplace, voluntary sector or in community-based settings.
- Informal learning gained through work, social, family, hobby or leisure activities and experience. Informal learning is not organised or externally structured in terms of objectives, time or learning support.
- Pathways with credit that are agreed and approved with other institutions via an articulation agreement. Examples include Griffith College and TAFE.
- You can apply for credit transfer once you have been admitted and this may reduce the time required to complete the program of study. Visit credit transfer for more information.
Griffith University offers a range of bridging and enabling courses and accepts a number of courses completed at one of the registered higher education providers across Australia for admission. Griffith offers a Maths bridging course to meet the prerequisite for the Diploma of Education and the Bachelor of Education. The new EmpowerED University Preparation program provides applicants with the knowledge, skills and confidence to enter an undergraduate degree and guaranteed admission to a range of degrees post completion and admission will be facilitated directly upon completion.
Visit Griffith Bridging and Enabling for more information.
If you have completed an AQF certificate III, IV, diploma or advanced diploma, you are eligible for guaranteed admission entry to a range of Griffith programs. You will still need to meet all subject prerequisites and any other admission requirements as outlined in the Griffith Degree Finder or visit Guaranteed Admission Scheme.
For admission to other programs not listed in the VET Guarantee, your completed AQF certificates III and IV, diplomas and advanced diplomas will be assessed based our admission schedules.
Mature applicants with a completed TAFE Diploma or Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (CATP) can also apply directly to Griffith for a range of programs.
For details on how these qualifications are assessed visit VET Pathways to Griffith.
Griffith College offers a range of diploma programs to prepare students for a smooth transition into a full program of study at Griffith University. If you complete a Griffith College packaged diploma, you may receive a direct offer or may apply directly to the University to study the related Griffith University bachelor program.
If you have several selection ranks (e.g. based on Year 12 results, VET study, higher education study, employment), you will generally be considered on the highest rank. You are also required to meet relevant subject prerequisites for the course you are applying for. These can be satisfied by successfully completing Senior secondary subjects (or equivalent). Subject prerequisites generally cannot be met through certificate-level study. You must also satisfy any additional admission requirements.
Credit and recognition of prior learning
Griffith awards credit if you can demonstrate that you have already achieved the learning required for components of a program of study. Griffith may grant credit for:
- Formal study that takes place through a structured program of learning and leads to the full or partial achievement of an officially accredited qualification. Examples include study undertaken with other Australian higher education providers, study undertaken at a Vocational Education and Training (VET) provider including TAFE and private colleges, study at overseas institutions, or credentialed programs provided by recognised professional bodies, employers and other authorities.
- Non-formal learning that takes place through a structured program of learning but does not lead to an officially accredited qualification. Examples include learning and training activities undertaken in the workplace, voluntary sector or in community-based settings
- Informal learning which is gained through work, social, family, hobby or leisure activities and experience. Informal learning is not organised or externally structured in terms of objectives, time or learning support.
- Pathways with credit that are agreed and approved with other institutions via an articulation agreement. Examples include Griffith College and TAFE. You can apply for credit transfer once you have been admitted and this may reduce the time required to complete the program of study. Visit Credit Transfer for more information.
Year 12 results (ATAR/selection rank) do not expire once you have left school. Whether this result is considered for an offer to a program will depend on whether you have additional qualifications (including other recognised qualifications completed while at school or post school).
This includes formal qualifications such as Senior External Examination results, higher education study (e.g. bachelor degree level and higher), VET study such as competency-based and graded AQF certificates III and IV (completed), diplomas and sub-degree level study and bridging and preparation courses. Other post-secondary professional and paraprofessional qualifications (including some creative arts, language and civil aviation qualifications, memberships of professional associations for which qualifying exams are undertaken and police, emergency defence force service will be also considered.
Griffith University will also consider you for admission if you have:
- Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) and employment experience; applicants must be 18 or older to use STAT. Some program exemptions apply; refer to STAT and employment experience.
- bridging or enabling courses completed at one of the registered higher education providers acrossAustralia
- successful completion of the Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation from Queensland TAFE. Students may undertake specific modules to meet subject prerequisite requirements. A minimum rank is available for two or more successfully completed modules.
- Music, Dance and Performing Arts qualifications such as Australian Music Examination Board (AMEB) qualifications and Royal Academy of Dance (RAD).
- Comprehensive information can be found on admissions pathways
Veterans
Griffith welcomes applications from Veterans and military service personnel through QTAC, UAC or via the Veterans Direct Application Pathway for most Griffith undergraduate degrees on the basis of your service. If you have completed the armed services general training and at least twelve months’ service, you will be awarded a selection rank making you eligible for a range of Griffith degrees. Griffith recognises the training, experience and qualifications undertaken by ADF personnel and you may be eligible for credit or recognition of prior learning. Griffith University is developing opportunities to reach your full potential through education with a newly formed Veterans Student Success Program. For more information visit Veterans.
If you are a current Year 12 student applying to Griffith, you will be considered for admission on the basis of merit (expressed as an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) and whether you meet the admission criteria (such as subject prerequisites).
If you are a current Queensland or interstate Year 12 student who does not qualify for an ATAR, you may be considered on the basis of a completed vocational education and training (VET) qualification such as Certificate III or above, as Griffith University accepts standalone VET completed at school for Year 12s to meet rank. You must also meet any subject prerequisites for admission and any other selection criteria. A completed AQF diploma will meet English subject prerequisites. To find out more, visit VET Pathways to Griffith.
If you are a current International Baccalaureate (IB) student applying to Griffith, you are assigned a selection rank based on your completed IB Diploma. This selection rank is expressed on the same scale as the ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank).
Griffith University recognises that some IB students will experience circumstances that prevents them from being awarded the Diploma and offers an IB Safety Net. This means that if for some reason you do not complete your IB Diploma you will be able to apply to QTAC for a place at Griffith and be assessed based on the study that you have completed. You don’t need to apply separately for the Safety Net, as you will automatically be considered when you apply to QTAC. Any eligible adjustments will also be applied to your rank. For more information, visit International Baccalaureate.
Results from home schooling, Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) and other non-standard Year 12 programs (with SAT tests) may also be assigned a selection rank and considered for an offer based on this selection rank (or other recognised qualifications undertaken while at school). Some exceptions may apply to courses with additional admission requirements (see below). Contact Griffith University for more information.
Applicants with Overseas Year 12 Study
Griffith University will consider equivalent overseas Year 12 qualifications for admission purposes. Contact Griffith for more information. If you have secondary or tertiary qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction, you must provide evidence of English language proficiency.
Other Qualifications Completed in Year 12
If you have completed other recognised qualifications while still at school, these may also be assigned a selection rank and considered for admission to Griffith. Examples include Performing Arts, Dance and Music qualifications such as the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) and Australian Music Examination Board (AMEB) qualifications.
If you have a number of different qualifications for which selection ranks can be assigned, normally the highest will be used for admission. You are also required to meet any applicable subject prerequisites for the program you are applying for. This will be satisfied by successful completion of Senior secondary subjects (or equivalent). Any additional admission requirements must also be satisfied.
Scholarships
Each year, Griffith and its education and industry partners provide more than $40 million in direct financial support to assist new and continuing students successfully complete their program of study. The Griffith Scholarships and awards website has a search tool that helps match you to the right scholarship.
Trimesters
Griffith teaches across three 12-week trimesters, offering students increased flexibility. Depending on your program, you may be able to accelerate your study and get a head start on your career. Alternatively, you can spread your study load to better balance study with your other commitments such as work or child-care. Not every program is available in Trimester 3.
First Peoples
Situated on each campus, the GUMURRII Student Success Unit offers a safe and culturally supportive learning environment for Australia First Peoples students, from orientation through to graduation and postgraduate studies.
Inherent Academic Requirements
In the academic context, inherent requirements are the essential components of a program or course that demonstrate the abilities, knowledge and skills required to achieve the core learning outcomes of the course or unit, while preserving the academic integrity of the University’s learning, assessment and academic accreditation processes. Students with disabilities or health conditions may be able to have reasonable adjustments made to enable them to meet these requirements. For more information, visit Accessibility and inclusion.
Domestic Students with Overseas Qualifications
Domestic students with overseas qualifications should contact Griffith for information on how their qualifications will be assessed for admission.
English Language Proficiency
You must be able to demonstrate your English language proficiency i.e. the capacity to speak, write, read and comprehend English to a specified standard. View English Language Proficiency for information on Griffith’s English proficiency requirements, including ways to demonstrate English language proficiency.
Timing of Offers
Griffith University makes regular offers through QTAC and UAC offer rounds. For timing of when offers are made and when we commence making offers for specific programs refer to QTAC’s course offers and vacancy information on qtac.edu.au/key-dates.
Offers
If you apply via QTAC, youwill receive a notification to check your offer in the applicant portal. You must respond to the offer online by the due date. You will also receive a Starting@Griffith offer email. Once you accept your offer and enrolment is open you will be able to enrol via a link in your Starting@Griffith offer email.
If you apply via UAC, you will be sent a Notice of Offer by email. You will also receive a Starting@Griffith offer email. Once enrolment is open you will be able to enrol via a link in your Starting@Griffith offer email.
Acceptances, Lapsing of Offers
If you receive an offer from Griffith University but do not notify us of your acceptance by the date in the offer letter, your offer may lapse. For most programs you will be able to reactive your offer by contacting QTAC. If you receive an offer for a high demand or quota managed program you must respond to QTAC and enrol at Griffith University within the short timeframe (irrespective of whether you accept unconditionally or conditionally) as specified in your offer letter and Starting@Griffith email, or your offer will lapse. Applicants must apply to have an offer reinstated by contacting Griffith Admissions, however, reinstatement is not automatic, and some programs may not be reinstated. For further details, visit QTAC’s Reactivate your expired offer.
Deferment
You can accept an offer from Griffith and defer your enrolment for a period of time, usually twelve months. This option is not available to all programs. If you wish to defer you should not enrol or pay any fees. If your program allows for deferment and you want to defer, please respond to your QTAC offer accordingly. Some programs may require you to respond within a short timeframe. If you receive an offer via UAC or you decide to defer after accepting your offer, you should email Griffith as soon as possible. To check whether a program allows for deferment, visit the Degree Finder. For more information on deferment, visit the QTAC website. If you are unable to commence your studies and your program does not allow for deferment, then you will be required to reapply for a future intake.
Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning
Griffith awards credit if you can demonstrate that you have already achieved the learning required for components of a program of study. Visit the Griffith website for information about credit for prior learning.
Fees
Refer to the Griffith website for information on fees and charges.
Unique Student Identifier
All commencing tertiary students are required to apply for or hold a Unique Student Identifier (USI) before census date. To create your USI or read more about it, visit USI.
Review and appeals: If you are unsatisfied with the outcome of your application for admission refer to the Student Review and Appeals Policy and Procedures.
The Griffith University Admission Policy and Admission Procedure provide the principles and framework for admission.
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at Griffith University. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and passed the census date for semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds, across all Australian campuses, and international students studying in Australia.
| Applicant Background | Trimester 1, 2024 | |
| Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
| (A) Higher Education Study (including a bridging or enabling course) | 1897 | 26.68% |
| (B) Vocational Education and Training (VET) Study | 172 | 2.42% |
| (C) Work and Life Experience (admitted on basis of previous achievement not in the other three categories) | 631 | 8.87% |
| (D) Recent Secondary Education: | ||
| Admitted solely on basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points) | 1591 | 22.38% |
| Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test) | 146 | 2.05% |
| Admitted on basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration, audition alone, schools recommendation scheme with no minimum ATAR scheme) | 2031 | 28.57% |
| International Students | 642 | 9.03% |
| All Students | 7110 | 100% |
Notes:
< 5 – The number of students is less than 5.
N/A – Students not accepted in this category.
N/P – Not Published: the number of students is hidden to prevent the calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students.
Griffith University has developed a number of admission schemes which are designed to meet the needs of local communities, provide access to university for people who have experienced disadvantage or to encourage people under-represented at university from particular populations, including Australia’s First Peoples.
These schemes provide a maximum adjustment of eight (8.00) ranks and include:
Year 12 Subject Adjustment: recognises that some subjects undertaken by current high school students require a high level of skill and knowledge as preparation for university study. If you complete selected Year 12 subjects you may be eligible for a maximum adjustment of six (6.00) ranks when applying for study at Griffith in the year following the successful completion of Year 12. Program exclusions apply. Griffith University Head Start: if you are a Queensland or NSW Year 11 or 12 student completing an ATAR, IB Diploma, or a VET pathway, you may apply to complete a maximum of two undergraduate subjects while still studying at high school. Only one subject may be undertaken per trimester. On successful completion, you will be eligible for two (2.00) adjustments towards your selection rank for each university course to a maximum of four (4.00) adjustment ranks. These adjustments form part of the Year 12 Subject Adjustment. For complete details, visit Head Start on-campus and online.
If you are new to tertiary study, you may be eligible for Location Adjustments if you are living in an area deemed to be within the catchment for the campus. For more information please visit Adjustment factors website and refer to the tabs for Nathan, Mt Gravatt & South Bank Community Engagement or Gold Coast and Logan Campus Priority Access. You may be eligible for an adjustment of two (2.00) ranks towards your selection rank when applying for eligible programs offered. Program exclusions apply.
Educational Access Scheme (EAS): if you have experienced difficulties that have negatively impacted your studies, you may be eligible for adjustments to your selection rank that are used to recognise the impact of financial, health-related or social disadvantage. The allocation of adjustments does not guarantee entry to Griffith or to your preferred program, you still have to meet the published selection rank for the program and any particular admission requirements. Program exclusions apply. Applications are submitted via QTAC or UAC and full details of the EAS are available on the QTAC website and UAC website.Elite Athlete Support Policy: if you’re an elite athlete, you could be eligible to receive an adjustment to your selection rank (or ATAR). You can apply for adjustment factors as part of your QTAC application, with up to 6.00 selection ranks able to apply to your ATAR/selection rank. Program exclusions apply. Applications are submitted via QTAC or UAC and full details of the EAS are available on the QTAC website and UAC website.
Incremental Adjustments for the Bachelor of Medical Science: if you are eligible for EAS, rural, or location adjustments you could receive incremental adjustments to your selection rank (or ATAR) if applying for medical science. The maximum incremental adjustment for a Bachelor of Medical Science application is 0.20 points. Please note that these incremental adjustments apply to your selection ranking (ie ATAR), not to your UCAT ANZ Total Score if you have sat this test.
Visit Griffith Adjustment Factors for more information.
Griffith University has developed a number of admission schemes which are designed to meet the needs of local communities, provide access to university for people who have experienced disadvantage or to encourage people under-represented at university from particular populations, including Australia’s First Peoples.
These schemes provide a maximum adjustment of eight (8.00) selection ranks and include:
Gold Coast and Logan Campus Priority Access: if you are living in the Gold Coast and Logan campus catchment areas and have not previously attempted university study, you may be eligible for an adjustment of two (2.00) ranks towards your selection rank when applying for programs offered at the Gold Coast or Logan campuses. Program exclusions apply.
Nathan, Mt Gravatt and South Bank Community Engagement: if you are new to tertiary study and a resident of the Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, or Redlands area, you may be eligible for two (2.00) location adjustments when applying for programs at the Nathan, Mt Gravatt or South Bank campuses. Program exclusions apply.
Educational Access Scheme (EAS): if you have experienced difficulties that have negatively impacted your studies, you may be eligible for adjustments to your selection rank that are used to recognise the impact of financial, health-related or social disadvantage. The allocation of adjustments does not guarantee admission to Griffith or to your preferred program, you still have to meet the published selection rank for the program and any particular admission requirements. Program exclusions apply. Applications are submitted via QTAC or UAC and full details for EAS are available on the QTAC website and UAC website.
Elite Athlete Support Policy: if you’re an elite athlete, you could be eligible to receive an adjustment to your selection rank (or ATAR). You can apply for adjustment factors as part of your QTAC application, with up to 6.00 selection ranks able to apply to your ATAR/selection rank. Program exclusions apply. Applications are submitted via QTAC or UAC and full details of the EAS are available on the QTAC website and UAC website.
For some programs at Griffith, selection for admission can be based on special criteria in addition to, or in combination with, or instead of standard admission requirements. Special criteria may include:
- performance in an audition
- presentation of a folio of creative work
- level of attainment in specialised tests or questionnaires
- responses in an interview
- demonstrated achievement of specified vocational or professional standards.
Special criteria for admission are published in prerequisites section and detailed in the Additional Entry Requirements for individual programs in the QTAC Course Search.
Key Dates
Course offer dates |
| Trimester 3 2024 Offers for most* programs with a November 2024 (Trimester 3) or March 2025 (Trimester 1) intake will be made on the following dates:
Trimester 1 2025 Offers for most* programs with a March 2025 (Trimester 1) intake will continue on the following dates:
Offers into the following programs will commence on 15 November:
Year 12 Early Offers will be made on the following dates:
Offers into the following programs will commence on 23 December:
Offers into the following programs will commence on 16 January:
*Please refer to Course Vacancies as to which programs are now closed. Visit Course Search for all Griffith courses. Offers for most* programs with a July 2025 (Trimester 2) intake will commence in January. Offers into the following programs will commence on 5 June:
Offers for all programs with a November 2025 (Trimester 3) intake will commence in April. Visit Course Search for all Griffith courses. |
Course Vacancies |
| Trimester 1 2025 Applications for all programs open 1 August. Trimester 2 2025 Applications for all programs open 1 August. Trimester 3 2025 Applications for all programs open 1 August. |
Institution Dates |
| Dates for 2024 are as follow: Trimester 3 2024
Dates for 2025 are as follows: Trimester 1 2025
Trimester 2 2025
Trimester 3 2025
**some programs may have an earlier orientation and commencement. |
Creative Arts Open Day
Date: Sunday, 19 May 2024
Time: 10.00am – 2.00pm
Location: South Bank
For more information, visit Creative Arts Open Day.
Open Day
Date: Sunday, 11 August 2024
Time: 9.00am – 2.00pm
Location: Nathan, Gold Coast
For more information, visit Griffith Open Day.
How to Apply
How to apply
Applications for admission to Griffith University may be made via:
Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC):
University Admissions Centre (UAC)
Apply direct to Griffith University
Student and campus services
Student facilities and services
Spanning three cities in South East Queensland, our five physical campuses are located at the Gold Coast, Logan, Mt Gravatt, Nathan and South Bank. Our digital campus is located at your fingertips and spans the globe. Each campus environment, whether physical or digital, has state of the art facilities, and support services to make university life easier and enjoyable.
Scholarships
Our scholarships are a great way to help fund your study. Depending on what you’re studying and your circumstances, you may be eligible for a scholarship that can provide direct financial support to make university more affordable. Scholarships can cover tuition fees as well as education and living expenses, easing some of the pressure of university life and helping students successfully complete their degrees. We offer more than 600 scholarships, and you may be surprised to find you’re eligible for one or more based on your background, chosen study area, hardships you’ve experienced, or your achievements at school or work.
Applying for your scholarships is free and simple. You can submit just one application to apply for multiple scholarships. Our website has a filter that will help match you to the right scholarship. To find out how to apply, and for more details about scholarships, visit the Griffith website or email scholarships@griffith.edu.au. If you are an international student studying in Australia, visit the Griffith website or email finaid-scholarships@griffith.edu.au for scholarship information.
Make sure you check the closing dates carefully, as these vary between scholarships. Most scholarships are open mid-July for study in 2024.
Student support services
Students can access careers, counselling, health, welfare and chaplaincy services on campus. Customised support is available for students from diverse backgrounds, and for students with disabilities. Visit the Griffith website for more information about student support. Learning support services are available through the library on all campuses. International students should visit our website for information on applying to study at Griffith.
Career Advice
Our Careers and Employment team offers a range of services to help students plan their career and find work. For more information visit Careers and Employment Service.
Student accommodation
On-campus student accommodation is available at the Nathan campus, and at the Gold Coast campus through Campus Living Villages. Visit On campus (griffith.edu.au). We can also help you find a place to call home through our preferred accommodation partners. Find out more about accommodation.
Work integrated learning
Work-integrated learning is embedded in many of our programs, which means you may need to complete a work placement as part of your degree. However, we also have a range of additional WIL opportunities open to all students. Work-integrated learning experiences allow you to put what you’ve learned in the classroom into practice. Through work placements, internships and projects, you can expand your network and your horizons, as well as gain credit towards your degree.
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