About

For over 50 years, Griffith University has been providing a world-class education designed to help our students thrive professionally and personally long after they 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.

We offer a range of admission pathways to study with us, including bridging courses and enabling programs, undergraduate diplomas, vocational education and training (VET) qualifications and more.

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 our range of work-integrated learning opportunities — placements, internships and projects—to expand your network and your horizons and even help you 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. We also offer a range of online on -demand degrees through our Griffith GO suite. 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 a range of scholarships based on factors including background, chosen study area, personal circumstances and academic and professional achievements. Applying is simple; submit just one application for multiple scholarships. Visit Scholarships.

Guaranteed Admission Scheme

Our guaranteed admission schemes include our Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee, ATAR/Rank Guarantee, Griffith University Head Start Guarantee and 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 a range of undergraduate degrees. The Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee offers school leavers guaranteed admission to 100+ degrees based on their secondary results and VET qualifications. Visit Guaranteed Admission.

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

Our adjustment factors can help you get into your preferred degree by considering your circumstances as well as your academic results. These include the Year 12 Subject Adjustment, Location Adjustments supporting both students who are new to tertiary study both within our catchment and from regional and remote locations within Queensland, Educational Access Scheme, Elite Athlete Support and Incremental adjustments for the Bachelor of Medical Science. You can easily check your eligibility using our adjustment calculator. Visit Adjustment Factors.

Undergraduate diplomas

Undergraduate diplomas provide a supported start to your university studies and help you transition to your chosen degree. Once you’ve successfully completed the diploma, you’ll be offered guaranteed entry 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. Make sure to include in your preferences as a back-up or preferred plan! For further information visit Undergraduate Diplomas.

Griffith Sports College

Griffith is proud to be the No. 1 university for elite athlete support nationally, and the exclusive Australian Olympic Pathway University in partnership with the Australian Olympic Committee. With the highest number of student athletes of any Australian university at the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, and the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, we’re the place to be for athletes who want to excel in both sport and study. Griffith Sports College supports you to balance the 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 Student Academy of Excellence

GUMURRII Student Success Unit

With dedicated centres on each campus, our GUMURRII Student Success Unit offers safe and culturally appropriate learning opportunities for all First Peoples students. If you do not meet the published admission criteria, you may be invited to participate in the First Peoples Admission Pathway or First Peoples Health Pathway. Visit griffith.edu.au/gumurrii.


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Important Dates

Orientation for commencing students (all campuses) Monday 22 February to Friday 26 February 2027

Trimester 1 Commences Monday 1 March 2027

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.

Upcoming Events

Open days

Date: Sunday, 9 August 2026

Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm Location:  Brisbane South (Nathan) and Gold Coast campus

Creative Arts Open Day

Date: Sunday, 17 May 2026

Time: 9:00am – 2:00pm

Location: Brisbane City campus

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Policies and Services

Admission criteria

All applicants

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. Any additional requirements will be indicated in the admission criteria. 

Griffith University programs, admission requirements and other information relevant to admission can be found at Griffith Degree Finder. The Griffith University Admission Policy and Admission Procedure provide the principles and framework for admission.

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.  Assumed knowledge is not required for your application or admission but it will make the degree's material more accessible. Some degrees, including law, education, paramedicine and occupational therapy, have subject prerequisites as a condition of admission. 

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 and 4, C). This is achieved through completing one of the following subjects (or equivalent) in Year 12 with a minimum grade of C in Units 3 and 4:

  • a General English subject including: English, English as an Additional Language, Literature, English & Literature Extension; or
  • the Applied English subject, Essential English.

The Bachelor of Education and all Laws (Honours) degrees still have a General English subject prerequisite. The admission criteria for these programs will state ‘English, English as an Additional Language, Literature or English & Literature Extension (Units 3 and 4, C)’. 

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 and 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.

English Language Proficiency 

If you have qualifications from countries where English is not the standard language of instruction, you must provide evidence of English language proficiency (ELP) i.e. the capacity to speak, write, read and comprehend English to a specified standard. Some accredited programs may require applicants who have not completed their secondary studies or other qualifications from a limited country list to demonstrate their proficiency via a specific ELP test. View English Language Proficiency for information on Griffith’s English proficiency requirements, including ways to demonstrate English language proficiency. 

Applicants with higher education study

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. If you have a number of different qualifications for which selection ranks can be assigned, normally the highest rank will be used for admission.

Successfully completing two or more bachelor-level courses (subjects) in a degree program will also provide you with a selection rank. Successful completion of any two or more courses also meets the Griffith University English subject prerequisite required for the Bachelor of Education and all Laws (Honours) degrees. 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.

Applicants with completed bridging or enabling course

Griffith University offers Bridging Maths for aspiring educators to meet the Mathematics subject prerequisite for the Education diploma or degree.

Griffith’s Fee Free Uni-Ready EmpowerED University Preparation program provides applicants with the knowledge, skills and confidence to enter an undergraduate degree at no extra cost. Once you successfully complete the EmpowerED program, you’ll be guaranteed admission into a range of degrees or it can simply be used to obtain a rank.  

Griffith will also consider you for admission if you have completed a bridging or enabling course at one of the registered higher education providers across Australia.  

Visit Griffith Bridging and Enabling for more information. 

Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study

VET Pathways to Griffith

If you have completed an AQF certificate III, IV, diploma or advanced diploma, you are eligible for guaranteed admission 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. For the full list of programs with a VET guarantee, 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 using our admission schedules. 

TAFE Admission Pathway

If you have a completed Diploma, Advanced Diploma post-school or Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (CATP) through TAFE, you can also apply for direct admission to Griffith for a range of programs 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 details on how these qualifications are assessed visit VET Pathways to Griffith.

Griffith College Pathways

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.

Applicants with work and life experience

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:

  • Skills for Tertiary Admission Test (STAT) and employment experience; applicants must be 18 or older to use STAT. Some program exemptions apply; refer to STAT and employment experience.
  • successful completion of the Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation from TAFE Queensland. 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 Griffith Veterans College. For more information visit Veterans.

Bridging and enabling course entry

If you lack the formal qualifications, entry rank or subject prerequisites for your preferred degree, completing a bridging course or enabling program first could be the answer. 

EmpowerED University Preparation Program

A free, comprehensive preparatory program, EmpowerED provides a pathway for applicants who don’t meet the formal admission requirements to enter an undergraduate degree at Griffith.

Once you've successfully completed the program, you'll be offered guaranteed admission into a wide range of undergraduate degrees at Griffith. Visit EmpowerED for more information. 

Enabling programs offered at other institutions may provide a selection rank for admission to Griffith programs eg Certificate IV in Adult Tertiary Preparation (CATP). Applicants with a completed CATP from TAFE Queensland may also apply for direct admission. Visit VET Pathways to Griffith

Bridging Courses

Bridging courses are short, intensive or self-paced courses designed for either Year 12 or mature applicants who want to improve their subject knowledge. Bridging courses can be undertaken to meet subject prerequisites or to meet assumed knowledge competency. This type of study is useful for students with limited or no prior study in a specific subject area, those who have had a significant break from prior studies or those requiring a subject refresher. 

Bridging maths for aspiring educators is for applicants to Griffith University initial teacher education diploma and degrees. This course is offered part-time over six weeks in on-campus and online modes and does not incur a fee for applicants. Visit Maths bridging for aspiring educators.

Bridging courses offered at Griffith University do not provide a selection rank for admission and are designed to meet prerequisite requirements only. Visit Enabling for more information.

Applicants with recent secondary education (within the past two years)

Current Year 12 Applicants

Queensland or interstate Year 12 study

If you are a current Queensland or interstate 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 12 students to meet rank. You must also meet any subject prerequisites for admission and any other selection criteria. A completed AQF diploma will meet the English subject prerequisite at Griffith. 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 you do not complete your IB Diploma you will be able to apply via QTAC to study 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. From 2027, Griffith will also be accepting students completing the IB Career Related Program. For more information, visit International Baccalaureate.

Results from Big Picture Learning Australia schools, home schooling, Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) or other non-standard Year 12 programs that are accepted 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 competitive programs and/or additional admission requirements. Contact Griffith University for more information.

Applicants with Overseas Year 12 study

Griffith University will consider equivalent overseas Year 12 qualifications for admission purposes. 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.

ATAR/Selection Rank Adjustments

Current Year 12 Applicants

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 to current Year 12 students 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 northern NSW Year 11 or 12 student completing an ATAR, IB or VET pathway, or other eligible criteria, 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.

Location Adjustments: 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 or located in a regional or remote location in Queensland. 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. 

Elite Athlete Support: if you’re an elite athlete, you could be eligible to receive an adjustment to your selection rank (or ATAR). You can apply for adjustments as part of your QTAC application, with up to 6.00 selection ranks able to apply to your ATAR/selection rank. This scheme applies to undergraduate programs where admission is based on rank (i.e. not for programs with prior study or additional entry requirements).

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.

For further information on all of our available schemes, visit Adjustment Factors.

Non-Year 12 Applicants

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 to Non-Year 12 applicants and include:

Location Adjustments: 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 or an area that qualifies as rural or remote.  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 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. This scheme applies to undergraduate programs where admission is based on rank (i.e. not for programs with prior study or additional entry requirements).  

Elite Athlete Support: if you’re an elite athlete, you may be eligible to receive an adjustment to your selection rank (or ATAR) by taking into account the impact of your sporting commitments and achievements on your recent studies. You can apply for adjustments as part of your QTAC application, with up to 6.00 selection ranks able to apply to your ATAR/selection rank. This scheme applies to undergraduate programs where admission is based on rank (i.e. not for programs with prior study or additional entry requirements). 

For further information on all available schemes, visit Adjustment Factors.

Criteria that may apply in addition to ATAR/selection rank

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.

Other Admission Pathway Options

Admission Pathways

Admission Pathways

First Peoples: Situated on each campus, the GUMURRII Student Success Unit offers a safe and culturally supportive learning environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, from orientation through to graduate and postgraduate studies. i If you have First People’s heritage we encourage you to identify on your application. If you are a mature applicant, you may apply directly to the university for a number of programs. You will be required to provide evidence of your heritage to the university. If you do not meet the published admission criteria, you may be invited to apply for your program via the First Peoples Admission Pathway or the First Peoples Health Pathway. For more information, visit our First Peoples Admission Pathways.

Griffith University Rural Priority Access Scheme (GURPAS): if you are living in a rural or regional area of Australia and are applying for the Bachelor of Dental Health Science, you may be eligible for consideration under a special quota of places, specifically set aside for rural students. Eligibility is based on residential location in a category MM 2-7 regional or remote area of Australia for a minimum of five consecutive years, or 10 cumulative years prior to commencing university study. For more information, visit GURPAS.

The Griffith University Admission Policy and Admission Procedure provide the principles and framework for admission.

Additional information

Griffith Guaranteed Admission Schemes

Our guaranteed admission schemes include our Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee, ATAR/Rank Guarantee, Griffith University Head Start Guarantee and 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 a range of undergraduate degrees. To find out more, visit Guaranteed Admission Scheme.

Griffith Year 12 Early Offers

The Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee offers eligible current Queensland and northern New South Wale school leavers guaranteed admission to 100+ degrees based on their ATAR/IB/HSC studies, or on successful completion of a Griffith Head Start course or VET qualification (AQF Certificate III or IV or Diploma). To find out more, visit Year 12 Early Offer Guarantee.

Griffith Undergraduate Diplomas

Griffith undergraduate diplomas give you a supported start to your university studies, helping you 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. 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. Make sure to include in your preferences as a back-up or preferred plan! For further information visit Undergraduate Diplomas.

Scholarships

We offer a range of scholarships based on factors including background, chosen study area, personal circumstances and academic and professional achievements. Applying is simple and you can submit just one application for multiple scholarships. Visit Scholarships.

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.

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 Student Academy of Excellence.

First Peoples 

Situated on each campus, the GUMURRII Student Success Unit offers a safe and culturally supportive learning environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, from orientation through to graduate and postgraduate studies. 

Flexible study options

Griffith teach across three trimesters, with degrees starting in March, July and November to give you more choice over when to start your Griffith journey. We also offer a range of online on-demand degrees through our Griffith GO suite. 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.  

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. 

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 our range of work-integrated learning opportunities - placements, internships and projects-to expand your network and your horizons and even help you gain credit towards your degree.

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.

They're not something you need to gain admission into the program, but they'll be assessed throughout your program, and they'll be required for you to succeed in your career when you graduate. For more information on whether your program has ineherent requirement, refer to the entry on our Degree Finder.

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 University for information on how their qualifications will be assessed for admission.

Age Requirement

Completed Year 12 or turned age 17 by 1 March 2027 for Trimester 1, 2027, 1 July 2027 for Trimester 2, 2027 or 1 November 2027 for Trimester 3, 2027. Domestic applicants under age 17 will not be considered for entry to Griffith programs unless they have completed Year 12 or an AQF Certificate III (or higher) qualification, and all admission requirements. Applicants under age 16 should contact Griffith for further details. Please note, EmpowerED University Preparation Program applicants must turn 17 before commencing this program.

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

Enrolment

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 via QTAC refer to course offers and vacancy information.

Offers

If you apply via QTAC, you will 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 email. Once you accept your offer and enrolment is open you will be able to enrol via a link in your Starting@Griffith email.  

If you apply via UAC, you will be sent a Notice of Offer by email. You will also receive a Starting@Griffith email. Once enrolment is open you will be able to enrol via a link in your Starting@Griffith 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 your Starting@Griffith email, 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 competitive 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 Starting@Griffith email, or your offer will lapse. Applicants must apply to have an offer reinstated to these programs by contacting Griffith Admissions, however, reinstatement is not automatic, and some programs may not be reinstated. 

Visit the Degree Finder entry of your program to confirm if it is a competitive program. For further details on lapsed offers, visit QTAC’s Reactivate your expired offer

Deferment

You can accept an offer from Griffith and defer your enrolment for a period of twelve months. This option is not available to all programs. If your program allows for deferment, 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. If you are unable to commence your studies and your program does not allow for deferment, then you will be required to respond to your QTAC offer accordingly and reapply for a future intake. For more information on Griffith deferment processes, including exclusions, please visit Griffith.edu.au/defer.

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). 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.

Student and campus services

Spanning three cities in South East Queensland, our four physical campuses are located at the Gold Coast, Logan, Brisbane South (Nathan) and Brisbane City. 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.

Student support services

Griffith University offers a range of support services including a medical centre, counselling, chaplaincy, and employment and career advice, as well as support services for students with disabilities and special needs. The university supports a variety of student organisations, clubs and societies for students to become involved in campus life.

Visit the Griffith website for more information about student support. 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.

My Career Universe is a free, interactive career quiz designed by Griffith University to help Australian secondary school students discover careers that match their interests, strengths and values. Whether you're just starting to think about your future or want to explore new options, this tool makes career exploration easy, fun and personalised. For more information visit MyCareer Universe.

Student accommodation

On-campus student accommodation is available at the Brisbane South (Nathan) and Gold Coast campuses. We can also help you find a place to call home through our preferred accommodation partners. Find out more about accommodation.

Griffith Mates

Griffith Mates is a vibrant team of current Australian and international students from across the world who speak 45 different languages and study diverse programs! The team welcomes thousands of students each year, hosting a range of free or low-cost activities on and off campus. Griffith Mates volunteer their time to make orientation and the transition to Griffith University easier for all new students. Connecting with Griffith Mates is a great way to make new friends, find your way around campus and become acquainted with the university environment. Look for Griffith Mates wearing their red shirts.

Where to get further information

  • Griffith University – Griffith University's Institute Profile
  • TEQSA national register – The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education
  • ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.
  • Study Assist – Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.
  • Tertiary Admission Centre: QTAC (QLD) UAC (NSW & ACT)
  • Student Review and Appeals Policy and Procedures

More information about Griffith 

Griffith is a member of Innovative Research Universities (IRU)

Griffith is listed as an Australian University on the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency’s National Register of Higher Education Providers

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at the institution. It provides data on all students who commenced undergraduate study in the most relevant recent intake period, including those admitted through all offer rounds, across all Australian campuses, and international students studying in Australia.

For more information about the Student Profile, please visit Student Profile explained.

Applicant background Trimester 1 intake 2026
Number of students No. of students Percentage of all students % of all students
(A) Higher education study 1676 22.01%
(B) Vocational education and training (VET) study 532 6.98%
(C) Work and life experience 548 7.19%
(D) Recent secondary education    
  • Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR
1440 18.91%
  • Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered
0 0.00%
  • Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor
2499 32.87%
(E) International students 917 12.04%
All students 7612 100%

<5   - the number of students is less than 5

N/A - Students not accepted in this category

N/P - Not published to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

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