Griffith University (GU)

Postal address for enquiries:
Student Administration
Griffith University
Nathan QLD 4111

Telephone: (National) (07) 3735 7700; (Freecall) 1800 154 055; (International) +61 7 3735 7700

Facsimile: Gold Coast (07) 5552 8706; Logan (07) 3382 1249; Mt Gravatt (07) 3735 5905; Nathan (07) 3735 7957; Southbank Queensland Conservatorium (07) 3735 6393; Southbank Queensland College of Art (07) 3735 3199

Email: admissions@griffith.edu.au
Website: www.griffith.edu.au

Griffith University (GU) prepares graduates to play their part in the world. The curriculum fosters a global perspective in all students and provides a variety of experiences that enrich university life - including opportunities to study and work abroad. A focus on work integrated learning produces graduates ready to make a real contribution to their local and international communities.

Drawing on the University’s founding strengths, Griffith’s teaching and research addresses some of the world’s most pressing issues. Griffith was the first Australian university to offer degrees in areas considered pivotal in today’s society - environmental science and Asian studies. We now offer a full range of programs across business, arts, education, law, health, science, environment, engineering, and information technology.

Griffith has close partnerships with more than 150 educational institutions, many of whom are world leaders. The latest design in learning spaces and technology underpins teaching and learning excellence. The flagship Griffith Honours College also provides high-achieving commencing students with enhanced skills and qualities in high demand by employers - leadership, teamwork, a global perspective, civic responsibility, research, and industry experience. Our academic and equity scholarships also help put quality
education within everyone’s reach.

The University has a strong commitment to excellence in research and competes successfully for research funding. Programs leading to the award of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) are offered in all areas of the University’s major research interests.

The University operates on five campuses between Brisbane and the Gold Coast – at South Bank, Nathan, Mt Gravatt, Logan, and Southport - each with a distinct atmosphere and different academic options. With students from more than 125 countries and a full range of services and facilities, clubs and activities, campus life is dynamic and fun. To view a map of the campuses visit www.griffith.edu.au/locations.

Entry to visual and performing arts programs

Queensland College of Art

Entry to most programs at the Queensland College of Art is based on OP or other academic achievement. A prerequisite of ‘Sound Achievement’ in Year 12 English or equivalent applies to all programs. Entry to the Bachelor of Contemporary Australian Indigenous Art is open to those who identify themselves as indigenous Australians, and applicants are required to contact the Queensland College of Art to arrange an interview.

Queensland Conservatorium

Applicants must satisfy the following minimum entry requirements for the Conservatorium: satisfactory completion of an audition and/or portfolio of recorded work and/or interview. Applicants will be selected on the basis of their results in these and any test of musical knowledge and ability administered by the Conservatorium. OP or equivalent may be used as part of the multiple selection criteria in marginal selection. Prospective applicants who do no meet all the requirements as set out above should contact the institution. Applications for the Queensland Conservatorium must be made through QTAC. In addition, it is necessary to apply separately for audition. An Application for Audition form can be obtained from and must be sent to the Conservatorium. The closing date for applications is 1 August.

Student facilities and services

Students can access welfare, careers, counselling, health and equity support services and chaplaincy on campus. Further information is available at

www. griffith.edu.au/ua/aa/ss. Learning assistance services are available on all campuses, see www.griffith.edu.au/ins/training. There are additional support services for Indigenous and international students and for those with special support needs associated with a disability. For details phone (07) 3735 7470.

Griffith honours college

Griffith is the first Australian university to establish an Honours College designed for outstanding undergraduate student leaders. Each year Griffith selects 120 of its top academic students to become members of the college. By participating in the college, students are able to engage their intellectual curiosity by taking part in specially designed and sponsored leadership and community activities in Australia and overseas that will equip them, as graduates, to take on the challenges of the twenty-first century as well as
acquiring the skills to become leaders in their field.

Griffith Sports College

Griffith is an athlete friendly university with a strong commitment to sport and the role it plays in a balanced education environment. Fostering elite athletes and helping them to play sport while studying is a major part of that commitment. For more information, visit www.griffith.edu.au/sport/griffith-sports-college.

Gold Coast

This modern campus is our comprehensive campus, set in native bushland, minutes from Gold Coast beaches. With a population of more than 13,000 students, the campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including the $65 million Griffith Centre for Medicine and Oral Health adjacent to the Gold Coast Hospital at Southport. The co-located Gold Coast University Hospital is scheduled to open in 2012. Relax in the campus café or bar and enjoy extensive sporting facilities, including a gym and basketball, volleyball and tennis courts. You’ll find many handy services right on campus, such as banking, post, medical, welfare, and student guild services. On-campus accommodation is available and assistance can be provided with finding off-campus accommodation.

Logan

This community campus is renowned as a national showcase of social inclusion in higher education through innovative partnerships, industry engagement and program pathways, with a strong focus on community health and education. Home to more than 2600 students, the campus is based in one of Australia’s most rapidly developing regions, midway between Brisbane and the Gold Coast. You’ll have access to a bookshop, café and bar, a community lounge and sporting facilities, plus welfare, counselling and other support services. Assistance can be provided with accommodation
arrangements. The campus is easily accessible by car, bus and rail links.

Nathan

Griffith’s original campus, with more than 12,000 students is situated in native bushland setting on the edge of Toohey Forest. It is home to world-class expertise in areas such as the environment, corporate sustainability, Asia, and the emerging bio-sciences. Students can relax in cafés and bars, and have access to a bookshop, general store, post office, computer shop, and banking and sporting facilities including gym, squash courts, ovals, and tennis courts. You can also access welfare, counselling and support services.

Mt Gravatt

Adjacent to Nathan campus, this modern campus is also nestled in a native bushland setting, less than 15 minutes by car from Brisbane’s city centre. Teaching and research on the campus focus on the application of social and behavioural sciences to prevention of and intervention in critical social issues. A bookshop, cafeteria, gym and tennis centre are some of the convenient facilities available on campus to the 4700 students located here.

South Bank: Queensland College of Art

One of Australia’s oldest visual arts and design colleges, QCA, incorporating the Griffith Film School, is also one of the most advanced, with multimillion dollar facilities at South Bank, in the heart of Brisbane’s cultural precinct. It features public exhibition spaces, cinema and conference facilities, a multimedia art gallery, artist residences, and Australia’s most modern and versatile studios. The campus also contains the Griffith Graduate Centre for postgraduate students in business and law.

South Bank: Queensland Conservatorium

Located in custom-designed facilities in the cultural heart of Brisbane, the Queensland Conservatorium is one of Australia’s leading music institutions. Adjacent is the Queensland Performing Arts Centre and the city centre is just a 10-minute walk away. The Conservatorium is home to the most advanced facilities including a 600-seat theatre with the best acoustics in the southern hemisphere, a 200 seat recital hall, a 150-seat orchestral hall, the latest teaching facilities, and one of Australia’s best music libraries. To view a map of the campuses visit www.griffith.edu.au/locations.

Student Accommodation

The University residences at the Mt Gravatt and Nathan campuses provide on-campus accommodation for almost 1000 students. Accommodation is both catered and flat style. Live-in support is provided by a team of Residential Advisors and Heads of College. Make enquiries to: the Accommodation Officer, phone (07) 3735 7575 or email accommodation@griffith.edu.au. More information is available at www.griffith.edu.au/accommodation. Griffith offers an off-campus accommodation service, phone (07) 3735 7575 or email accommodation@griffith.edu.au.

The UniCentral Griffith student accommodation complex, adjacent to the Logan campus, accommodates more than 200 students – phone (07) 3200 4444, email info@ucg.net.au or access www.ucg.net.au.

Griffith University Villages is a new student accommodation complex, located on campus at Griffith University Gold Coast. The village offers fully-furnished apartments and student support in the form of live-in Residential Assistants. For more information phone (07) 5539 4819, email info@griffithuv.com.au or visit www.griffithuv.com.au. Griffith’s Gold Coast Student Guild also assists students to locate suitable private accommodation or flats, contact (07) 5552 8297 or email accommodation gc@griffith.edu.au.

Institution Scholarships

In 2009, over 1200 scholarships were offered to students in Griffith undergraduate programs. Scholarships include the Sir Samuel Griffith Scholarship for high achieving students, as well as other academic and sporting based scholarships, equity, accommodation and study specific scholarships. For further information visit www.griffith.edu.au/scholarships. You do not have to be a school-leaver to be eligible to apply.

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