Griffith University is a public university located in South East Queensland. Founded in 1971, the university is named after Sir Samuel Walker Griffith, who was twice Premier of Queensland and the first Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia. Griffith is a member of the Innovative Research Universities (IRU).
The University has five physical campuses, the largest of which is the Gold Coast campus at Southport and the Nathan campus in Brisbane. The Mount Gravatt and South Bank campuses are also located in Brisbane, while the Logan campus is at Meadowbrook. In 2018, the University launched its Digital campus, now its sixth campus, which offers a range of online degrees.
Griffith has about 50,000 students and offers over 200 undergraduate, postgraduate degrees in the areas:
- Architecture, Construction and Planning
- Business and Government
- Criminology and Law
- Education
- Engineering, Information Technology and Aviation
- Humanities, Languages and Social Science
- Medicine, Dentistry and Health
- Music and Performing Arts
- Science and Environment
- Visual and Creative Arts
Rankings
#201-250, Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022
#201-300, Academic Ranking of World Universities 2021
#290 in the World, QS World University Rankings 2022
#29 in the 2021 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings
#33 in the 2021 QS World University Rankings Top 50 Under 50
Rankings by Subject
QS World University Rankings 2021
No 18 in Australia and 251-300th in the World for Agriculture & Forestry
No 14 in Australia and 151-200th in the World for Archaeology
No 11 in Australia and 201-220th in the World for Art & Design
No 15 in Australia and 243rd in the World for Arts and Humanities
No 10 in Australia and 151-200th in the World for Business and Management
No 2 in Australia and 47th in the World for Chemistry
No 13 in Australia and 151-200th in the World for Communication & Media Studies
No 11 in Australia and 201-250th in the World for English Language and Literature
No 1 in Australia and 21st in the World for Hospitality & Leisure Management
No 12 in Australia and 273rd in the World for Life Sciences & Medicine
No 12 in Australia and 251-300th in the World for Linguistics
No 13 in Australia and 201-250th in the World for Materials Sciences
No 4 in Australia and 25th in the World for Nursing
No 4 in Australia and 50th in the World for Performing Arts
No 9 in Australia and 151-200th in the World for Pharmacy & Pharmacology
No 8 in Australia and 151-200th in the World for Politics
No 12 in Australia and 151-200th in the World for Psychology
No 7 in Australia and 101-120th in the World for Social Policy & Administration
No 15 in Australia and 238th in the World for Social Sciences & Management
No 9 in Australia and 101-150th in the World for Sociology
No 5 in Australia and 24th in the World for Sports Related Subjects
Shanghai Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2021
#7 in Australia & #201-300th in the World for Biomedical Engineering
#9 in Australia & #201-300th in the World for Biotechnology
#12 in Australia & #101-150th in the World for Civil Engineering
#8 in Australia & #151-200th in the World for Chemical Engineering
#13 in Australia & #201-300th in the World for Clinical Medicine
#7 in Australia & #76-100th in the World for Computer Science and Engineering
#2 in Australia & #51-75th in the World for Dentistry & Oral Sciences
#14 in Australia & #151-200th in the World for Ecology
#5 in Australia & #51-75th in the World for Education
#6 in Australia & #76-100th in the World for Energy Science and Engineering
#5 in Australia & #101-150th in the World for Environmental Science and Engineering
#7 in Australia & #76-100th in the World for Geography
#1 in Australia & #5 in the World for Hospitality and Tourism Management
#1 in Australia & #51-75th in the World for Law
#2 in Australia & #19 in the World for Marine & Ocean Engineering
#5 in Australia & #101-150th in the World for Materials Science and Engineering
#8 in Australia & #101-150th in the World for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
#1 in Australia & #2 in the World for Nursing
#6 in Australia & #101-150th in the World for Oceanography
#7 in Australia & #151-200th in the World for Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
#5 in Australia & #101-150th in the World for Public Administration
#9 in Australia & #201-300th in the World for Public Health
#12 in Australia & #151-200th in the World for Transportation Science and Technology
#10 in Australia & #76-100th in the World for Water Resources
Campuses
Goldcoast
Enjoy state-of-the-art facilities in a stunning location at Griffith University Gold Coast.
Located within walking distance of Southport’s cutting-edge Health and Knowledge Precinct—including the Gold Coast University Hospital— Griffith’s world-class Gold Coast campus is home to 21,000 students. As its largest campus, teaching and research span almost all study areas, with a strong focus on medicine, dentistry and health.
Centrally based and just minutes from world-famous beaches, you’ll be able to enjoy a vibrant, enviable student lifestyle, with more than 80 student clubs to explore as well as a variety of sporting and fitness amenities, on-campus services, retail outlets, and cafes and restaurants.
Logan
Based in one of Australia’s fastest-growing cities, Logan campus is Griffith’s home of community-focused education.
Renowned as a national showcase of social inclusion in higher education, Griffith University Logan puts people first and foremost, with a strong focus on community health, education and business.
Despite its relatively small population—about 2000 students—Logan campus is an active and respected incubator for innovative partnerships and industry engagement. Based in Queensland’s rapidly developing third-largest city, the campus has strong connections with the local community, hosting numerous sporting and cultural events throughout the year. And, with a range of degree pathways available for prospective students, the campus is a leader in flexible learning options.
Mt Gravatt
Specialising in criminal justice, education and critical social issues, Mt Gravatt campus is all about making a positive difference.
Hosting more than 4,000 students, Mt Gravatt campus capitalises on a history of progressive thinking and learning to deliver high-quality teaching and research in criminology and criminal justice, education, psychology and other socially focused fields such as suicide prevention.
Located adjacent to Nathan campus, Mt Gravatt is also situated on the edge of tranquil Toohey Forest and boasts panoramic views of Brisbane city. The campus also features a range of facilities for your education and entertainment, including a three-level library, recreation hall and dual eateries. Outside of your studies, you can unwind or work out at Mt Gravatt’s fully equipped health and fitness hub, comprising a heated pool, indoor and outdoor recreation areas, fitness centre, 16-court tennis centre, a training oval, and basketball and netball courts.
Nathan
Heritage and natural beauty meet at Griffith’s tranquil foundation campus.
Originally opened in 1975 with a cohort of 451 students, Nathan is Griffith’s most historic learning ground. Almost 50 years later, the campus now hosts more than 13,000 students enrolled in degrees in business and government, engineering and information technology, environment, humanities and languages, law, and science and aviation.
Nathan campus is Griffith’s home of world-class teaching and research on the environment, corporate sustainability, Asian studies and the emerging biosciences. Here, you’ll find the six-star, green-rated Sir Samuel Griffith Centre—Australia’s first teaching and research building driven by solar power and hydrogen energy—and our recently completed, state-of-the-art Engineering, Technology and Aviation building.
Southbank
Griffith’s South Bank campus is renowned for excellence in the creative and performing arts.
Located in Brisbane’s picturesque South Bank Parklands, the campus encompasses the Queensland College of Art, the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith Graduate Centre and the Griffith Film School, with a population of 3,400 students. Ideally positioned in Brisbane’s cultural heart, the campus is a 10-minute walk from the Brisbane CBD and is adjacent to the Queensland Art Gallery, the Gallery of Modern Art, the State Library, the Queensland Museum, the Queensland Performing Arts Centre and the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre. Students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and teachers at the cutting-edge of their field. The campus also hosts a variety of shows and exhibitions that are open to the public throughout the year.
