Griffith University
Griffith University spreads across five campuses between Brisbane and the Gold Coast, in the warmest and least expensive of Australia's major student regions.
About Griffith
Health, environmental science, business, engineering and IT are its main strengths, and its Gold Coast campus sits beside a university hospital.
For students weighing Australia on cost, Queensland is usually the version that works.
Strong subjects
Entry at a glance
| English | IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0 for most programmes |
| Intakes | February (trimester 1); July (trimester 2); October (trimester 3, selected programmes) |
| Undergraduate fees | about AUD $32,000 to $42,000 a year |
| Postgraduate fees | about AUD $33,000 to $44,000 a year |
| Application fee | None on most programmes |
| Deposit | First semester tuition before the confirmation of enrolment is issued |
Fees are indicative for 2026/27. We confirm the exact figure with the university before you apply.
Courses
A selection. Ask us for the full list, or for a course that is not shown here.
| Course | Level | Length | Indicative fee | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Information Technology | Postgraduate | 2 years | AUD $38,000 a year | Feb, Jul |
| Master of Public Health | Postgraduate | 2 years | AUD $37,000 a year | Feb, Jul |
| Master of International Business | Postgraduate | 2 years | AUD $36,000 a year | Feb, Jul |
| Master of Engineering (Civil) | Postgraduate | 2 years | AUD $40,000 a year | Feb, Jul |
| Master of Environmental Science | Postgraduate | 2 years | AUD $38,500 a year | Feb |
| Bachelor of Information Technology | Undergraduate | 3 years | AUD $35,000 a year | Feb, Jul |
Campus and student life
Cost of living
Brisbane and the Gold Coast run around AUD $1,600 to $2,100 a month, below Sydney and Melbourne.
Health placements
The Gold Coast campus sits next to a major public hospital, which shapes the health and nursing programmes.
After you graduate
A Temporary Graduate visa for eligible graduates, subject to the current rules on qualification and age.
Climate
Subtropical and warm year round, which many of our students treat as a genuine factor.
Questions about Griffith
Brisbane or the Gold Coast?
Brisbane is the capital and has the larger job market. The Gold Coast is cheaper, coastal and has the health campus. Both are Griffith, so you can compare programmes directly.
Is Queensland cheaper than Sydney?
Noticeably, on rent above all. Tuition is also a little lower at Griffith than at the older Sydney and Melbourne universities.
What is the Genuine Student requirement?
A written explanation of why this course, why Australia, and what you plan to do afterwards. It is assessed seriously and we spend real time on it with you.
Can I work while studying?
Yes, up to 48 hours a fortnight in term time and without limit during scheduled breaks.
Interested in Griffith?
Send us your results. We will tell you which of its courses you can get into and what the year will cost.