For almost 50 years, Griffith University has been proudly doing things differently
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.
Social and environmental responsibility drive everything we do, from pioneering teaching in modern Asian studies and environmental science to our long-time support for First Peoples, social justice and sustainable practices.
Consistently ranking in the top 2 per cent of universities globally, our degrees are designed with industry in mind, the future in our sights, and social impact at heart.
With more than 55,000 students, our community spans five campuses across South East Queensland plus our Digital campus, complemented by a global alumni network of over 200,000 graduates.
We know the world can, and should, be a better place—for everyone. And in helping thousands of different people create a brighter future for themselves, we're doing our part to create a brighter future for all.
At Griffith, we offer hundreds of study possibilities
Ranking in the top 2% of universities worldwide, Griffith University offers future-focused degrees that are developed in consultation with industry, based on cutting-edge research, and taught by Australia’s most awarded teachers.
Depending on your degree, you may study full-time or part-time, or on-campus, online or a combination of both. We also offer a range of personal and learning support services to help you develop your academic and research skills and manage life while you study.
- Research that makes a difference
Benefit from our vibrant research culture and learn from researchers at the forefront of discovery
- Living our values
Despite our relative youth, we’re being recognised worldwide for our commitment to sustainable development.**
- Prepared for employment
We include real-life industry experiences in our degrees and have a great range of employability initiatives to help you be job-ready.
- Future focused
Prepare for the future world of work with degrees developed in consultation with industry and based on cutting-edge research.
- Australia’s most awarded teachers
Study at a university that has some of the top university teachers in Australia.
- Support you need to succeed
You will have access to a wide range of services to make sure you are supported and connected.
- Creating global citizens
Our degrees have an international focus, preparing you for work around the world.
- Young and ambitious
We rank highly as a young university—33rd in the 2022 Times Higher Education Young University Ranking.
Griffith consistently places in the top 2% of universities worldwide according to a series of prestigious ranking systems
By choosing to study at Griffith, students benefit from degrees informed by our world-class research, expert knowledge and industry connections. Griffith is also a university that lives its values—and, despite our relative youth, we’re being recognised worldwide for our commitment to sustainable development.
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 in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings for 2021-2023.
World rankings
In five of the largest and most credible world university rankings, Griffith is rated in the top 300:
- US News Best Global Universities: 203
- QS World University Rankings: 243
- University Ranking by Academic Performance: 259
- CWTS Leiden Ranking: 264
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings: 251-300
Young and ambitious
Griffith ranks highly as a young university, ranking 46th in the 2023 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings. Being a young university means we have the freedom to respect tradition without being restricted by it, which gives us the flexibility to adapt to the ever-changing needs of students, industry and the community. We’ve introduced Australia’s first degrees in a wide range of important areas, from Asian studies and environmental science to dental technology and forensic science. We were also quick to adopt online education, and have offered online study options for almost 20 years.
Australia's top teachers
Griffith has received more Australian Awards for University Teaching than any other university, since 2012. We have won:
- 3 Australian University Teacher of the Year awards
- 8 Teaching Excellence awards
- 6 Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning
- 42 Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning
A five-star experience
- Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2023 - Skills Development
Good Universities Guide 2023 - Staff Qualifications
Good Universities Guide 2023 - Most Satisfied Students - Online Universities
Canstar Blue 2023
Griffith MBA
Our MBA is placed among leading national and global MBA’s with a focus on sustainability and values-driven leadership. Recent achievements include 1st overall globally for 2023-2024, 2022-2023, 2021-2022 and 2020 in the Corporate Knights Better World MBA Ranking, and Australia's #1 online MBA with a Tier One ranking in the 2023 CEO Magazine Global MBA Ranking.
