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Griffith International CRICOS 00233E

Universities in Australia A total of 39, with only 1 fully private University The older universities (“Sandstone Universities”) were mainly

established in the late 19th century. More recently state capitals expanded adding 2-3 new

universities in the 1970’s, including Griffith University. Further expansion in the last 20 years to smaller cities and rural

areas.

Where are we located?


4

Campus locations

Brisbane

Gold Coast


Griffith University

43,000 students 11000+ international students from over 120 countries 268 undergraduate programs 382 postgraduate programs 5 campuses in the Brisbane to Gold Coast corridor

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Brisbane City, Capital; of Queensland


1. Southbank campus: Queensland’s premier destination for music and fine arts and home to Australia´s largest and most

modern Film school

Queensland College of Art Queensland Conservatorium


2. Nathan Campus: Home to world-class expertise in the environment, corporate sustainability, Asia and the emerging bio-sciences, Nathan is the original Griffith campus

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3. Mt Gravatt Campus: Teaching and research on the Mt Gravatt campus focuses on the application of social and behavioural sciences in relation to the prevention of and intervention in critical social issues


4. Gold Coast Campus: Widely acknowledged for its strengths in Health, Griffith's Gold Coast Campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including the $36 million Griffith Centre for Medicine and Oral Health adjacent to the Gold Coast Hospital at Southport.


5. Logan Campus: This community focused campus is renowned as a national showcase of social inclusion in higher education, having achieved this through innovative partnerships, industry engagement and program pathways, with a strong focus on community health and education.


Top 4% (291) of Universities world wide

(Times HES-QS ranking)


Academic Groups

Arts, Education, and Law (AEL)

Griffith Business School (GBS)

Health

Science, Environment, Engineering, and Technology (SEET)


Key Strengths

> Environmental Sciences> Biotechnology – new drug discoveries

worldwide> Information & Communication

Technology > Engineering (Civil, Coastal, Construction

Mgmt, Environmental, Electronic)> International Business> Business Management> Business and Asia> Sustainable Business> Sustainable Tourism> Criminology & Criminal Justice> Exercise Science & Nutrition> Visual & Creative Arts, Film & Animation > English Language Development


World Ranked Business School


Australia’s leader in Environmental

Studies and research

Leading a $50 million National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility

http://www.nccarf.edu.au/


A leader in Drug Discovery: Infectious Diseases


STUDENT ACCOMMODATION

> On campus accommodation > Off campus accommodation > Griffith can organize temporary accommodation


STUDENT SUPPORT

> ACADEMIC, INTEGRATION and WELFARE support

> Airport reception and temporary accommodation organised (optional)

> FREE English Language support

> Access to 100+ student clubs and societies


LIVING & WORKING IN AUSTRALIA > Living Costs: approximately USD 1200 per month (rent, food, transport,

miscellaneous)> International students can work up to 20 hours per week (approx. USD 13

per hour minimum). Example: 15 hours x USD15 x 4 weeks = USD 900 (75% of living costs)

International Student Barometer National survey that tells us what our international students think

of us. In 2010, 86% of students were satisfied with their time at Griffith. Most important factors that made students choose to study at

Griffith were:» Teaching Quality» Personal Safety» Country and Reputation

97%of students said they were safe on campus, 81% in public spaces, 95% in their accommodation .


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