As a leading institution in the Asia-Pacific, Griffith University ranks in the top 2% of universities in the world. Students can choose from a range of disciplines in both undergraduate and postgraduate studies in subject areas including business and government, engineering, IT and aviation, and science and environment. It is ranked highly as a young university, positioned in the 33rd place in both the 2021 QS World University Rankings: as well as 30th in the 2020 Times Higher Education Young University Ranking.
Griffith University is known for its quality of education and strong research areas. Over 200 degrees are on offer for students with the benefit of strong industry ties shared by the university. Eight of its subjects are placed among the top 100 in the Shanghai Ranking Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2020.The 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia results have highlighted its performance at world standard or above in over 50 different disciplines. It has more than 1,700 experts who conduct research across all of the major academic disciplines.
For over 40 years, the university has been deeply connected with the Asian region, inspiring the surrounding community. Over 200,000 Griffith alumni are spread over 130 countries.
Life at Griffith is balanced, with a number of facilities and services to choose from, alongside having a pleasant student life outdoors. Amenities range from wide learning spaces, sports clubs, a well-equipped library, to studios and laboratories.
Spanning across three major cities, the university's campuses are perfectly situated. Ranging from the spectacular coastlines to the lush, heritage-listed rainforests as well as city hotspots, Nathan, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast provide students with easy access to several of the best shopping, entertainment precincts in Australia as well as multicultural dining.
Griffith is home to the Griffith Mates – a diverse peer-support network for international students, with members who speak over 46 languages. The Mates run welcome events, Orientation, host trips and tours around Queensland, and organise regular activities and networking opportunities. Griffith students gain the academic knowledge of a world-class university, as well as the skills and confidence that employers want. Through industry placements and projects for real clients, students put what they learn in the classroom into practice and gain valuable contacts before they graduate.
