Griffith University

Griffith University is a public research university in South East Queensland on the east coast of Australia. Formally founded in 1971, Griffith opened its doors in 1975, introducing Australia’s first degrees in environmental science and Asian studies.Since opening its doors in 1975, Griffith University has come to be regarded as one of Australia's most innovative tertiary institutions. Griffith's five campuses (Gold Coast, Logan, Nathan, Mt Gravatt and South Bank) are located in the nation's fastest growth region, the Brisbane-Gold Coast corridor. Students can enjoy easy access to Brisbane's social, cultural and recreational facilities and the attractions of Queensland's top surfside tourist destination. With a sub-tropical climate with an average of 300 days of sunshine per year Griffith is the perfect location to combine study with a great lifestyle.

With more than 300 degree programs that students can choose from, studying at Griffith can provide students with great opportunities to further their education. Undergraduate students can take a course in areas of study such as business and government, criminology and law, education, engineering and IT, environment, planning and architecture, health and humanities, social sciences and languages.Areas of study include business and government, criminology and law, education, engineering and it, health, social sciences and languages, music, science and aviation, visual and creative arts. Griffith offers support for postgraduate students such as chaplaincy, academic support, counselling, equity/disability, and health and welfare services.

Griffith offers a suite of distance education courses, designed to help students fit their learning style and lifestyle.Study online programs at Griffith may also be delivered through the Open Universities Australia (Curtin OUA).

Griffith aims to provide students with the best university life. The number one priority of the university is to assist students in every way thus comprehensive services such as orientations and transition guides, disabilities services, safety and security, accommodation services, learning support services and scholarships are available for students.

According to students, one of the most attractive aspects of Griffith is its quiet and beautiful campus which is surrounded by a massive area of bushland and trees. Students state that this gives the university a peaceful and relaxed vibe which is convenient for learning. The facilities, according to students are also quite good.