Griffith University

Griffith University

By choosing to study at Griffith, students benefit from degrees informed by our world-class research, expert knowledge and industry connections.
  • #201 Ranking
  • 1 PhDs
  • 34 Scholarships
  • 1,208 Academic Staff
  • 50,000 Students
  • Public Institution Type

Top reasons to study here

  • Ranked in the top 2% of universities globally
  • We rate highly as a young university, ranking 46th in the 2023 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings.
  • Ranked against the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Griffith placed in the top 100 universities worldwide.

History

Since 1975, our teaching and research have been focused on addressing the most important social and environmental issues of our time. Today, that mission is as relevant as ever.

Education

Study areas 

Ranking in the top 2% of universities worldwide, Griffith offers degrees taught by Australia’s most awarded teachers in the below study areas:

 

  • Architecture 
  • Construction, and planning 
  • Business and government 
  • Criminology and law 
  • Education
  • Engineering, IT and aviation
  • Humanities, languages and social science
  • Medicine, dentistry and health
  • Music and performing arts
  • Science and environment
  • Visual and creative arts

Research

Our research highlights demonstrate the quality of our findings, while our Research Plan sets the high performance standards we expect of our researchers. Our extensive network of research centres and institutes, which span a diverse array of disciplines, help facilitate our research excellence.

Griffith University Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to Griffith University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Provided by university
Grant
3000 AUD
Deadline
Anytime
Griffith College Diploma to Degree Scholarship
Merit-based

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Griffith University
Brisbane, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
1000 AUD
Deadline
Anytime
GELI Direct Entry Program Scholarship
Merit-based

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Griffith University
Brisbane, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
International Student Academic Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

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Griffith University
Brisbane, Australia
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based

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Australian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
120000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Future Leaders Scholarship
Merit-based

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Westpac Bicentennial Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
21 Nov 2025
Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program
Merit-based Need-based

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Australian Government Department of Education
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
15000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Destination Australia
Merit-based

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Province of Lower Austria
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Vocational Education Scholarships
Merit-based

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Meridian Vocational College
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Young Chef’s Club Award
Merit-based

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Meridian Vocational College
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
32192 USD
Deadline
23 Aug 2025
International PhD Scholarships
Merit-based

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QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

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educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

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Edulegit
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Provided by university
Grant
3000 AUD
Deadline
Anytime
Griffith College Diploma to Degree Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Griffith University
Brisbane, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
1000 AUD
Deadline
Anytime
GELI Direct Entry Program Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Griffith University
Brisbane, Australia
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
International Student Academic Excellence Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Griffith University
Brisbane, Australia
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Anytime
Australia Awards Pacific Scholarships
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Australian Government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
120000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Future Leaders Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Westpac Bicentennial Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
21 Nov 2025
Destination Australia Cheung Kong Exchange Program
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Australian Government Department of Education
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
15000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
Destination Australia
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Province of Lower Austria
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Vocational Education Scholarships
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Meridian Vocational College
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
2000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
MVC Young Chef’s Club Award
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Meridian Vocational College
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
32192 USD
Deadline
23 Aug 2025
International PhD Scholarships
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
25 Aug 2025
Women Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

educations.com
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Edulegit
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

Read more about eligibility

Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

Read more about eligibility

The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

Read more about eligibility

Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available

For a complete overview of scholarships for Griffith University, visit our scholarship search.

University Ranking

Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2024
201 100
2023
301 -100
2022
201
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
255 -12
2024
243 57
2023
300
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
301 -50
2024
251
2023
251
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2025
-
2024
239 -36
2023
203
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world.

Student services

We have a number of helpful tools and services to ensure you get the most out of your time with us. It’s also useful to know you can access many of our support services remotely, either online or via phone.

Housing services

Choose to live on campus at Nathan or Gold Coast or off campus with one of our off campus partners. For our international students, a Homestay is another great option to experience life with a local family while you study.

Library services

Our libraries provide adaptable and comfortable spaces where you can access services and resources, meet up for group study or find a space for individual work.

Medical services

  • Our experienced practitioners work alongside accomplished students to deliver a range of quality healthcare services to the public. 
  • The Griffith Health clinics provide a unique opportunity within South East Queensland where the community can access a high concentration of health experts and high-end technology under one roof.

Campus life

Our six campuses are a thriving network of learning and innovation.

Spanning three cities in South East Queensland, our five physical campuses are located at Nathan, South Bank, Logan, Mount Gravatt and the Gold Coast. 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.

 

Sports facilities

  • Whether you want to excel at, play, study, research, or make sport happen, Griffith’s expertise cuts across all aspects of sport. Placed as one of the top sporting universities in Australia, we are set to make a real impact through sporting collaborations, partnerships and excellence.
  • Griffith University is aligned with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is committed to advancing knowledge, innovation, and practices that promote holistic health and well-being.

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