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2020 STUDY ABROADAND EXCHANGEGuideBE REMARKABLE
About GriffithAt Griffith, we believe in, strive for and celebrate the Remarkable.We rank among the world’s best universities and continue toimprove our international standing. In the largest and most credibleworld university rankings, we are ranked in the top 350—placing usin the top 2% worldwide.Ranked in the top2% worldwideCreating globalcitizensGriffith ranks alongside some ofthe best universities in the world.*Our courses have an internationalfocus, preparing you for workaround the world.Future focusedDedicated GriffithGlobal Mobility teamCommunityInternshipTo help you with everything fromyour application to maximising yourtime at Griffith.Make a difference while developingprofessional skills and gain credittowards your degree.2,500 coursesAustralia’s mostawarded universityfor teaching &learningPrepare for the future of work withcourses informed by industry andbased on cutting-edge research.Undergraduate and postgraduatelevel courses can be pre-approved.2019 U.S.News Best GlobalUniversities: 2402019 Times HEWorld UniversityRankings: 251–300*Based on the International Association of Universities World Higher Education Database, listing more than 18,500institutions of higher education. Current as at July 2018.**Griffith University teaching staff have won moreAustralian Government awards, citations and fellowships thanthose of any other university in the past five years2019 CWTS LeidenRanking: 2642019 QS WorldUniversity Rankings: 3292019 Academic Rankingof World Universities: 301-4002018-2019 University Rankingby Academic Performance: 279Global impactThrough our teaching andresearch we support you tomake a difference in the world.Learn from the best, with teacherswho have won more AustralianGovernment awards, citations, andfellowships than any other universityin the past five years.**Griffith in numbers6 campuses50,000 students8,500 international students200,000 graduates130 nationalities200 degrees
Top subjectsGriffith ranks highly for a range ofsubjects in the most recent QS WorldUniversity Subject Rankings and AcademicRanking of World Universities (ARWU):Top 51-100·· Hospitality & Tourism Management(#1 in Australia) ·· Nursing (ranked #1 in Australia) ·· Performing Arts (ranked #50 & #1in Queensland)*·· Sports-related Subjects (ranked #33)*·· Law (ranked #29 & #1 in Australia) ············*2019 QS World University Subject Rankings 2019 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)Energy Science Engineering Oceanography Education Water Resources Political Sciences Development Studies*WelcomeStudying overseas for even a shorttime can have a long term impact.Spending time at Griffith Universitywill provide you with a differentperspective on your academicstudies, while you will also have theopportunity to immerse yourselfin the multicultural lifestyle ofAustralia’s beautiful South EastQueensland. Griffith University isproud to welcome students from 130different countries every year, as wellas having approximately 40,000 localstudents from diverse backgrounds.With campuses in both Brisbaneand the Gold Coast, Griffith offersa range of programs and many ofthem offer short term study options.The biggest challenge is decidingbetween the vibrant city of the GoldCoast and the cosmopolitan Statecapital, Brisbane, with both offering arange of events and activities, as wellas a remarkable student experience. Ihope you find this Guide informative,and that you will have the chance tofind out for yourself why so manystudents from around the worldtravel to Griffith University.Professor Sarah ToddVice President (Global)Griffith University Study Abroad and Exchange Guide 2020Top 501
Know your optionsGriffith University Study Abroad and Exchange Guide 20202Griffith’s Study Abroad and Exchange programs embody ourcommitment to forward thinking education. We provide youwith specialised courses and activities to make sure you have aremarkable experience in Australia.How much will it cost?Study Abroad programUndergraduate and postgraduate30CP - 9,13040CP or 50CP - 10,135Queensland Conservatorium (music)30CP, 40CP or 50CP - 11,575Exchange programExchange students are nominated by a Griffithpartner university and are not required to paytuition fees to Griffith University. Any tuition feesare paid to your home university.Most students will be required to cover the costof Overseas Student Health Cover.How many courses canI study?Engineering researchprojectAt Griffith, a typical full-time study load is 30to 40 credit points (CP). One course (subject)is usually worth 10CP. You can choose from thefollowing options per trimester:If you are an undergraduate (bachelor degree)student enrolled in an engineering or relateddegree, you may be eligible to undertake the4604ENG Internship Research Project as partof your Study Abroad or Exchange program.This 40 credit point course is equivalent to afull-time trimester study load and gives you theopportunity to complete a research internshipwith a Griffith University academic supervisor.·· 30CP - 3 courses·· 40CP - 4 courses·· 50CP - 5 courses10CP 3 to 4 credits in the US system10CP 7.5 ECTS in the European systemNote: the above information should be used as a guide only.English UniversityOur English University program is the bestway to meet Griffith’s English language entryrequirements before you begin your StudyAbroad trimester (or year). English Universitystudents complete Griffith English LanguageInstitute’s award winning Direct Entry Programthen begin their Griffith University Study Abroadprogram as a confident English speaker, listener,reader and writer. Additional fees apply.Community InternshipThe Community Internship is a 10 credit pointcourse, available to students from all degrees.Through this course you will be able to make adifference in a local community organisation whiledeveloping a range of professional and personalskills. You will spend a minimum of 50 hours in avolunteering placement and combine this withacademic learning. With hundreds of internshipopportunities, we can tailor the internship tomatch your study area or edu.au/geli‘I have absolutely loved my trimester at Griffith because of thepeople, the weather, and the location. The course convenors arepassionate about the subjects they teach and I have made somany new friends that I now consider family.’Gabrielle, USABusiness administration student
Study areasWhat study areas are available?Architecture, constructionand planningHumanities, languagesand social sciences·· Architecture - G·· Construction Management - G·· Urban and Environmental Planning - N··············Business and ··················Accounting* - G NAsian Studies - G NEconomics* - G NEmployment Relations* - G N Entrepreneurship & Self Employment* - G N SEvent Management* - G NFinance & Financial Planning* - G NGovernment & International Relations* - G NHuman Resource Management* - G NInternational Business - G N International Tourism & Hotel Management - G N Logistics & Supply Chain Management - G NManagement* - G NMarketing* - G NPolitics & Public Policy - G NReal Estate & Property Development* - G NSport Management* - G NSustainable Enterprise* - NTourism Management* - G NCriminology and law·· Criminology - G M·· Criminal Justice* - G M·· Law - G N············Australian & Indigenous Studies - G NCreative Writing & Literature* - G NHistory* - G NInternational Studies* - G NIslam-West Relations* - G NJournalism* - G NLanguages - Japanese, Chinese,Spanish & Italian* - G NLinguistics* - G NMedia & Communication* - G NPublic Relations* - G NScreen Studies & Production* - G NSecurity Studies* - G NSocial Sciences* - G NMedicine, dentistryand ··Biomedical Science - G NCounselling* - G MEnvironmental Health - GExercise Science - GHealth Science - GHuman Services - G LMedical Science - G NNursing - G NNutrition - GPsychological Science* - G MPublic Health - GSocial Work - GEducationMusic and performing arts····················Health & Physical Education - GMusic Education - SPrimary Education* - G MSecondary Education* - G MSpecial & Inclusive Education - MEngineering, IT and ·········Aviation & Aviation Management - NCivil Engineering - G NComputer Science - G NElectrical and Electronic Engineering - GElectronic Engineering - NElectronic and Computer Engineering - NElectronic and Energy Engineering - NElectronic and UAV Engineering - NEngineering Project Management - GEnvironmental Engineering - NIndustrial Design - GInformation Technology* - G NMechanical Engineering - G NMultimedia - G NSoftware Engineering - NComposition - SMusic & Sound Design - GMusic Technology - SMusical Theatre - SPerformance - Brass, Classical Voice, Guitar, Jazz,Keyboard, Percussion, Strings, Woodwind - S·· Popular Music - SSpecialised TrimesterA Griffith Specialised Trimester is theperfect way to demonstrate yourexpertise in a particular study area.Choose one of the specialised studyareas markedon this page, and studythree or more courses in that area. Uponcompletion of your Specialised Trimesteryou will receive a personalised certificate.Science and ed Mathematics & Statistics* - G NAquatic Ecosystems - NBioinformatics - G NBiochemistry & Molecular Biology* - G NChemistry* - G NGeography* - G NMarine Biology* - GMicrobiology* - NPhysics* - G NWildlife Biology* - G NClimate Change Adaptation - NEcology & Conservation Biology* - G NEnvironmental Health - GEnvironmental Management* - NEnvironmental Protection & Pollution - NEnvironmental Science* - G NEnvironmental Sustainability - NPhysical Environmental Science - NSoil and Water Science* - NUrban Environments* - G NWater Resources - NVisual and creative ion - SArt Theory - SCreative and Interactive Media - S GContemporary Indigenous Art - SDesign - S GFilm and Screen Media Production - SFine Art - SGames Design - SIndustrial Design - GPhotography - SLegend:G Gold Coast campusL Logan campusN Nathan campusM Mt Gravatt campusS South Bank campusSpecialised Trimester option Only available to students who aredoing a degree in this study area*Courses available in Trimester 3To find a course in one of the listed areas visit degrees.griffith.edu.au and search by ‘courses’.For information on course availability and restrictions visit griffith.edu.au/inbound-study-options.3Griffith University Study Abroad and Exchange Guide 2020Griffith has over 2,500 courses for you to choose from,as well as unique Specialised Trimesters.
Life in QueenslandGriffith University Study Abroad and Exchange Guide 20204Find out about food, transport, places of worship,shopping, arts and entertainment, sport, and more atgriffith.edu.au/life-at-griffith/off-campusGold CoastBeautiful beaches, an excellentquality of life and friendly people makethe Gold Coast a popular study destination.Average temperature: 15 C – 25 CPopulation: More than 500,000300 days of sunshine a yearSpans nearly 60 km of coastline withsome of the best beaches on the planet100,000 hectares of World Heritage-listed rainforestsCulturally diverse population:28% of Gold Coast’s residents were born overseas
5Brisbane is a vibrant, expanding city,offering world-class education, a beautifulclimate and superb lifestyle. It is an ideal placeto study and develop your career.Average temperature: 15 C – 26 CPopulation: 2.27 million283 days of sunshine a yearOne of the world’s most liveable citiesCulturally diverse population:28% of Brisbane’s residentswere born overseasState capital of QueenslandAt aglanceDinner: 19.50Movie ticket: 12.50Glass of tap beer: 6.00Fast food meal: 9.00Return trip to campus: 4.50Regular coffee: 4.50Men’s haircut: 23.00Monthly gym membership: 53.00Loaf of bread: 2.50The information above is based on 2019 costs. Please be advised pricesabove are indicative and individual differences mean prices will vary.Griffith University Study Abroad and Exchange Guide 2020Brisbane
Sunshine CoastOur locationBrisbaneAirportBRISBANEBr is ban e R i v e(10km radius)ruswGriffith University Study Abroad and Exchange Guide 2020SouthBankSouth East B6ayFreeinter-campus busNathanLoganayorwMotPacificBRISBANEGOLD COASTMt GravattBrisbane toGold Coast1 hourusus bpamr-cInteGold CoastGOLD COASTNew South WalesAccommodationWhether you would like to live on-campus oroff-campus, there are a number of options youcan explore to find housing to suit your needs.Off-campusOn-campusIn Australia, share housing – where you sharea house or apartment with a number of otherstudents – is the most common form ofoff-campus accommodation.On-campus accommodation is available atall campuses except South Bank. On-campusaccommodation is usually fully furnished andprovides access to laundry facilities, gymequipment, common rooms, internet andorganised student activities.When looking for suitable off-campusaccommodation you will need to consider:·· the cost of rent (usually advertised weekly)·· if utilities are included in your rent (electricity,water, gas)·· if internet is included in your rent·· if the accommodation is furnished·· how close the accommodation is to your campus·· access to public riffith University VillageGriffith University Village (GUV) is our preferredsupplier for on-campus accommodation at theGold Coast campus, providing affordable,self-catered accommodation options.You may wish to organise temporaryaccommodation for your first few days or weeksin tionHomestayHomestay accommodation gives you the optionof living with an Australian family while you d CoastAirport
Cost of livingThe cost of living in South EastQueensland, where our five GriffithUniversity campuses are located,is considered more affordable thanother major Australian cities such asSydney and Melbourne*.The Australian Government requires studentsto have access to a minimum of A 20,290(Australian dollars) per year to meet theirliving costs.*In the QS Best Student Cities 2018 rankings, Brisbane andthe Gold Coast are ahead of Sydney and Melbourne in theAffordability Rank.Calculating your total costof studyYour total cost of studying in Australia will include:············tuition feesvisa application feesOverseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)flightscost of livingother personal and study-related expenses.Find out more atgriffith.edu.au/international-costsFree airport pickup serviceHave a friendly face to meet you at the airportwhen you arrive in Australia! Internationalstudents commencing at Griffith University canapply for free airport pickup, which takes youfrom the airport directly to your pre-arrangedaccommodation. The service is free for eligibleinternational students arriving into the Brisbaneor Gold Coast airports.Find out more at:griffith.edu.au/airport-receptionWeekly cost of living estimateSelf-catered on-campusShare house off-campusHomestay off-campusRentFood 170 - 317 80 - 280 160 - 450 80 - 280 255 - 275 p/weekIncludedTransport to universityWalking distance 20 - 40 20 - 40Electricity and gasIncluded 20 - 55 (internet included at MtGravatt and Nathan campuses) 80 - 150 20 - 50 20 - 50 20 - 55 20 - 55 80 - 150 80 - 150Campus availabilityMobile phone and internetEntertainmentWork whileyou studyKey facts about working in Australia:·· Student visa holders can work a maximumof 40 hours per fortnight (2 week period)during the teaching period, once classeshave started.·· Student visa holders can work unlimitedhours during scheduled University-wideteaching breaks.·· Australia has a high national minimum wage.·· Work rights in Australia mean you are entitledto a healthy and safe work environment,regular breaks and rest periods.Griffith’s Careers and Employment Servicecan help you find part-time paid work whileyou are studying through Unitemps, provideyou with advice on how to apply for a job,and help you prepare for finding your firstgraduate -employment/unitemps7Griffith University Study Abroad and Exchange Guide 2020Australia is an affordable and friendly place to study and offersa combination of quality education and high living standards.
Your student experienceGriffith University Study Abroad and Exchange Guide 20208Meet new people, make friends, enjoy the Australian lifestyle and,most importantly, have fun! We want you to have the best possibleexperience with your studies and enjoy your time at Griffith.Sport and fitnessGriffith offers a variety of sporting facilities andcompetitions.·· Join Griffith Sport for social sport competitions.·· Enjoy discount student memberships forfacilities including:-- on-campus gyms-- athletics track – Gold Coast-- Mt Gravatt Tennis Centre-- swimming pools at Mt Gravatt andGold Coast campuses.griffith.edu.au/sportGriffith volunteercommunityGriffith Bush Care group(Brisbane campuses)Help restore the Australian bush environmentand, if you are lucky, see koalas, possums, andsugar gliders. Join us to develop your teamworkskills, learn more about the environment andmeet new people.Griffith Beach Care group(Gold Coast campus)OrientationOrientation is when you get to know Griffith andhave fun meeting people before you start classes.·· Find out about studying and living in Australiaat the compulsory International StudentWelcome and Orientation Day.·· Discover Brisbane or Gold Coast highlightson a free Twilight City Walking Tour with theGriffith Mates.·· Enjoy free food and activities on your campus.griffith.edu.au/orientationReligionHelp restore and care for our beautiful coastalenvironments with the Griffith Beach Caregroup. This is a great way to give back to theenvironment, meet new people and see thebeaches of the Gold Coast.Clubs and societiesGriffith has over 120 clubs in cultural, religious,political, educational, sporting, professional andspecial interest areas.There are also international student societiesfrom the following countries: Africa, Bangladesh,China, Europe, Philippines, India, Indonesia, Iran,Japan, Korea, Latin America, Pakistan, Papua NewGuinea, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.griffith.edu.au/clubsInternational StudentBuddy ProgramExplore is the Griffith International blog – it hasthousands of readers with all stories written byGriffith students.The International Student Buddy Program runsfrom Week 1 to Week 4 of Trimester, with twodrop-in style ‘Mates Meetups’ each week atthe Gold Coast and Nathan campuses. Currentstudents (Senior Buddies) provide peer supportto commencing international students (JuniorBuddies) with each weekly session, coveringtopics to help ease your transition to universitylife. This is a safe and comfortable environmentwhere you can ask questions about Griffith, life inAustralia, as well as practise your English. It’s alsoa great way to make u/international-buddygriffith.edu.au/matesExplore blogEach Griffith campus provides access to prayerfacilities as well as multi-faith chaplains.griffith.edu.au/chaplaincy‘Studying abroad in Australia was one of the best decisions Ihave made. Griffith is a very welcoming community and createsmany opportunities for students to do a wide array of activitiesfrom ice-skating to surfing on the beautiful Gold Coast with verylow costs. There are always new events happening on and offcampus that I look forward to trying out.’Riley, CanadaBusiness student
How to applyStep 1Study Abroad applicantsCheck you meet academic entry requirements.You must have an above average overall Grade Point Average(equivalent to 4.5 on Griffith’s 7.0 scale).Students straight from high school may be eligible for this program.Exchange applicantsRequest nomination from your home university.If you are from an exchange partner university, you must be nominated byyour home university and meet their exchange program requirements to beeligible for the program.Step 2Check you meet English languageentry requirements.If you are from a non-English speaking background, you must provide proof of Englishlanguage proficiency, equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (6.5 for postgraduate students).Step 3Prepare supporting documentation.Including certified copies of your most recent official academic transcript,proof of English language proficiency and a copy of your passport.Step 4Apply online.Apply online or via a registered recruitment representative.Fee information is on page 2.Application deadlines*Study Abroad·· Tri 1 (Feb to Jun): 30 Jan 2020·· Tri 2 (Jul to Oct): 30 May 2020·· Tri 3 (Oct to Feb): 30 Sep 2020Exchange·· Tri 1 (Feb to Jun): 15 Oct 2019·· Tri 2 (Jul to Oct): 15 Apr 2020·· Tri 3 (Oct to Feb): 15 Jul 2020*You will need to apply in sufficient time to allow you to obtain a student 9Griffith University Study Abroad and Exchange Guide 2020You can complete your StudyAbroad or Exchange programapplication in four simple steps.
2020 STUDY ABROADAND EXCHANGEGuide2020 Key datesTrimester 1OrientationTeaching weeksStudy daysExam period17 February - 21 February24 February - 22 May25 May - 27 May28 May - 6 JuneTrimester 2OrientationTeaching weeksStudy daysExam period29 June - 3 July6 July - 2 October6 October - 7 October8 October - 17 OctoberTrimester 3OrientationTeaching weeksStudy daysExam period19 October - 23 October26 October - 29 January (2021)1 February (2021) - 3 February (2021)4 February (2021) - 13 February : h lore-blogweibo.com/u/3829005434DisclaimerGriffith has used reasonable endeavours to ensure that the information contained in this publication is correct at the timeof printing but this information may be subject to corrections or changes without notice. Griffith reserves the right to alter,change, or discontinue degrees and courses without notice. Griffith assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of informationprovided by third parties. The publication of degree details in this document does not create an obligation on the part ofGriffith to teach a degree in any given year, or teach it in the mode described in this publication. It is the responsibility ofstudents to check and confirm all general and degree-specific information prior to application and enrolment. In particular,degree offerings, duration, mode, commencement, campus location, fees, and entry requirements need to be checked andconfirmed. All costs and fees contained in this publication are in Australian dollars (AU ). Applications and enrolments aresubject to Griffith’s Privacy Policy, which is available online at griffith.edu.au/privacy-plan.ESOS ComplianceThe provision of education services to international students by Australian educational institutions is governed by theEducation Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS)Regulations under this Act. Griffith, in providing education services to overseas students, complies with the National Codeof Practice through the Department of Education. Visit: internationaleducation.gov.au and education.gov.au.Scan the QR codeto add us on WeChatIn accordance with Griffith University’s Sustainability Plan, this publication has been produced using paper manufacturingand printing techniques that have a minimum impact on the environment.WeChat tyCRICOS Provider Number: 00233E
Study Abroad program Undergraduate and postgraduate 30CP - 9,130 40CP or 50CP - 10,135 Queensland Conservatorium (music) 30CP, 40CP or 50CP - 11,575 Exchange program Exchange students are nominated by a Griffith partner university and are not required to pay tuition fees to Griffith University. Any tuition fees are paid to your home university.
