Griffith University is a public research institution that ranks in the top two per cent of universities worldwide.

Offering a wide range of programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, the institution is a highly ranked young university, placing 33^rd in the 2021 QS World University Rankings: Top 50 Under 50.
With a global profile for its programmes, eight of the university subjects are placed in the top 100 in the Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2020. It was the very first university in Australia to offer degrees in Asian studies and Environmental studies and it remains a pioneer in these fields.

Since opening its doors in 1975, Griffith University has come to be regarded as one of Australia's most innovative tertiary institutions and one of the most influential universities in the Asia-Pacific region.

It offers more than 200 degrees and with a reputation for research and teaching excellence, Griffith continues to be a leading university of choice. For more than 30 years, Griffith English Language Institute (GELI) has been delivering award-winning English language programs to international students.

The university has four academic groups, each comprising a range of schools and departments, specialising in a spectrum of subjects and disciplines.

Arts, Education and Law group encompasses Creative & performing arts, Law, Criminology, Education, Social science, Languages and Humanities.

Business schools and departments include Accounting, finance & economics, Business strategy & innovation, Human resources, Government & international relations, Marketing, and Tourism, Sport & Hotel Management. 

Health schools include Applied psychology, Health sciences & Social work, Medicine & dentistry, Nursing & midwifery, and Pharmacy & Medical Sciences.

Sciences schools include Engineering & Built Environment, Information & Communication Technology, and Environment & Science.
 

Griffith University collaborates with industry, government and community organisations to deliver innovative, practical responses to society’s diverse, evolving needs. Most degrees have added benefit of the close industry ties.

Griffith offers an exciting and generous range of scholarships (discounted fees by 20% - 50%) to support international students coming to study in the undergraduate, postgraduate, research and pathway programs. The university’s career and employment services help students plan their career, become job ready after they graduate, as well as find work while they study.

Griffith has grown to be a large multi-campus institution with internationally recognised strengths in teaching and research. Its six campuses host more than 50,000 students from 130 countries. 

Spanning three cities in sunny South East Queensland, Griffith's five physical campuses are located at the Gold Coast, Logan, Mt Gravatt, Nathan and South Bank. The digital campus is located at students' fingertips and spans the globe. All of them offer students the opportunity to enjoy both natural beauty and city attractions. Students at Griffith enjoy a holistic experience with access to a wide variety of facilities, services and activities. These include lecture theatres, network of libraries offering individual and group study zones and academic training workshops or the university’s labs and studios, which have been custom built for learning in an industry-relevant environment. Sporting facilities include gyms, tennis courts, athletics tracks, pools, fields and recreation halls. Griffith University has also common-use computer labs, printing & copying facilities and on-campus cafes, restaurant & retail services providing convenience for all of its students.