Why Study at Griffith University, Australia

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 at the University for both, undergraduate and postgraduate studies. Degrees span areas like Engineering and IT, Business and Government and Science and Aviation.

The University is a Gen Y institution, ranking 32^nd in the QS World University Rankings 2018. Also, it holds 5 star rating for its overall educational experience, from the Good Universities Guide.

Griffith University is known for its quality of education and strong research areas. Over 200 degrees are on offer for students; they also benefit from strong industry ties shared by the University. It has 6 campuses, each dedicated to student welfare and career growth. The campuses are based in the cities of Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Logan.

For over 40 years, Griffith has been deeply connected to the Asian region, inspiring the surrounding community. Over 200,000 Griffith alumni are spread over 130 countries.

What’s new

Griffith University is in the top ten of Australian institutions according to a new performance measure ranking universities on a range of published research criteria.

The University Ranking of Academic Performance lists universities on criteria including citation, impact and journal standing.

Griffith University has been ranked the tenth-best performed on a national level and is inside the top 300 on world rankings.

New Courses for Feb 2020 intake (Bachelor’s Degrees)

Bachelor of Acting
Bachelor of Intelligent Digital Technologies – Internet of Things, Big Data Analysis, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Robotics and Web Development.
Bachelor of Construction Management

New Courses for Feb 2020 intake (Master’s Degrees)

Master of Business with 14 majors
Master of International Business / Master of Marketing
Master of Design – No portfolio required
Master of Global Public Health (earlier known as Master of International Public Health)
Master of Professional Engineering – 2 years
Master of International Law
Master of Global Development
Master of Cyber Security

Popular Degrees

Bachelor of Business
Bachelor of Commerce
Master of Business – New (multiple specializations)
Master of International Business / Master of Marketing
Master of International Business / Master of Human Resource Management
Master of Finance
Master of Professional Accounting

Popular Engineering Degrees

Bachelor of Engineering Honors
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Computer Science
Master of Information Technology
Master of Information System and Information Technology Management
Master of Civil Engineering – Advanced
Master of Engineering Project Management – Advanced

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Accreditation

Business programs are AACSB accredited.
Only Bachelor’s programs are EA accredited.

nternational Students = 11500

Brisbane Population = 2.1 million

Brisbane Climate (Winter = 9-21 degrees C, Summer = 19-29 degrees C)

Gold Coast Population = 5,90,000

Total Campuses = 5

Main Campus – Nathan
CBD Campus – South Bank, Brisbane
Biggest Campus – Gold Coast

Cost of Living Per Week

Gold Coast = AUD 270
Brisbane = AUD 275
Melbourne = AUD 338
Sydney = AUD 418

Ranking

Top 2% (2018-2019)
#350 worldwide ranking
No. 1 in Australia for Hospitality and Leisure Management
No. 34 in world and No. 1 in Queensland for Nursing and Midwifery (Bachelor of Nursing only available for February Intake. Students interested in July Intake can go for Diploma leading to Degree).

English Language Requirement

Standard requirement = IELTS 6.5 (6)
Minimum acceptable score for Pathway Program = IELTS 6 (5.5), PTE 50 (42), TOEFL 71 (W – 19, L – 17, R – 17, S – 17)

Eligibility Criteria for Bachelor’s Degree

An overall grade average of 65% in the best 4 subjects

Eligibility Criteria for Master’s Degree

Section 1 University – 50%
Section 2 University – 55%
Section 3 University – 60%

Backlogs Accepted for Master’s Program

3-year Bachelor Course = 5 backlogs
4-year Bachelor Course = 15 backlogs

English Language Waiver

Waiver if Bachelor degree from Section 1 university (need to submit MOI). Applicant who has undertaken English Proficiency Test (e.g. IELTS), but has not met the minimum English entry requirements will be required to undertake additional English studies (ELICOS) or re-take English Proficiency Test.
IELTS 6.5/5.5 except writing – Waiver of 0.5 bands
English waiver for Bachelor’s degree if English Score in Std. 12 is minimum 70%.

Masters Qualifying Program (MQP)

Eligibility Criteria – GPA 3.5/7 (this can also be offered to the students who have 16-20 backlogs)

Master of Pharmacy is a 3-year course which is fast tracked to 2 years with 6 semesters. Internship program is available, wherein student can earn up to AUD 40,000.

Points to be Remembered at Application Stage

Mention campus and major in application form.
Attach rear side of marksheet (for calculation of grades)
Attach visa refusals with details. Any rejection from Australia will not be accepted. Students with prior visa refusals from USA/Canada can be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Attach backlog summary/fail marksheets.
Attach syllabus for credits.
For English waiver, if MOI is available, no need to attach English Proficiency Test (e.g. IELTS) scorecard.
Work experience letter should consist of joining date, relieving date, designation, role and responsibilities.
Attach duly filled Student Study Statement and Questionnaire (SSSQ) or Griffith International (GI) Statement (also available on Study Link Portal).
Information in SSSQ and SOP must be consistent.

Points to be Remembered at Funds Stage

Education loan letter must contain the course and university details.
Property valuation report must be from government approved valuer.
PPF of only parents acceptable
Gold loan not acceptable
In case of business income, registration certificate and current account statement is required.
ITRs of last 2 financial years. Along with ITR acknowledgement page, computation page is required with details of income
Salary Income – ITRs, employer details, pay slips/statement
Rental Income – Lease/Rental Deed, bank account statement
Agriculture Income – Ownership certificate, income certificate issued by Tehsildar (and not the lower authorities)
Dairy Income – Income certificate issued by SDM for Punjab. For other states, income certificate issued by government hospital veterinary doctor.
Loan from a non-acceptable bank disbursed in an acceptable bank is accepted.
Overdraft limit is acceptable.

University Interview

GTE interview will be conducted by university only for students of Punjab and Haryana after issuing the offer letter.
Students with prior visa rejections from US/Canada/UK will be interviewed by university.

Scholarship

Default scholarship of 10% to all eligible students..
DEP (Direct Entry Program) scholarship of AUD 1000 to top performing students.
Merit scholarship of 25% to 50% (Criteria – minimum 85% in Std. 12 for UG Course and minimum 70% in Bachelor Degree for PG course). Student needs to apply for these scholarships to be considered.
Student should answer all the questions and there should be no vague answers.