Study Abroad at Griffith
Griffith's Study Abroad program welcomes students from all over the world who wish to study at Griffith for one or two trimesters. Study Abroad students pay tuition to Griffith and apply directly, through a Study Abroad partner university or a Study Abroad agent or provider.
How to apply
1. Check you meet academic entry requirements
To be eligible for Griffith's Study Abroad program, students must meet the following requirements:
- be at least 18 years old
- have an above average overall Grade Point Average (equivalent to 4.5 on Griffith's 7.0 scale)
- Postgraduate students: have successfully completed the equivalent of an 色情网站n Bachelors Degree.
Please note: Students straight from high school may be eligible for this program and will be assessed against different entry requirements to those listed above. Please refer to . You will nominate up to six courses in your Study Abroad application and these will be assessed through our Course Approval process once your application is submitted. Your academic transcript will be used to assess whether you meet any course prerequisite requirements. If further information is required to make this assessment, such as detailed course profiles, you will be notified by your Admissions Officer.
For more information on how to search for courses, as well as a list of restricted courses visit Study Options.
4. Prepare supporting documentation
As part of your Study Abroad application, students will need to submit the following supporting documentation:
- copy of the most recent official academic transcript (including academic grading scale)*
- proof of English language proficiency (if required)
- copy of passport
*Students may be asked for certified copies of the documentation listed above, i.e. signed and stamped by a home university representative.
Please note: Students who choose to study fine art, photography, or music courses at Brisbane City (South Bank) may be required to submit a portfolio or audition files.
5. Apply online
Students can apply online or via a registered agent or provider.
Direct students:
- Apply online using Griffith's . Certified copies of your official academic transcript and proof of English proficiency (if applicable).
Students applying through an agent or provider:
- One of Griffith's registered international agents or providers in your country will assist you and submit your application on your behalf.
International agents
Apply through one of our registered recruitment agents or providers
The application process
1. Be nominated by your home university.
Once your nomination is accepted, your home university will provide you with admission instructions so that you can apply online through the Griffith International Application System.
2. Submit online application
Your online application will be assessed to ensure you have met the entry requirements and provided all required supporting documentation. Your eligibility will also be assessed for the courses (subjects) you selected in your application.
If successful, you will receive a notification of your Letter of Offer from the Griffith International Application System.
3. Accept and pay
After you receive your Letter of Offer, the next step is to confirm that any specified conditions of the offer have been met. Once that's done, you can accept the offer and pay the fees outlined in your Letter of Offer. Griffith International will then validate your fees, finalise your application, and issue your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
4. Apply for a student visa
Your CoE, and other important enrolment information will be uploaded and available from our International Online Application System. On receipt of your CoE, please verify that the information is correct and then apply for your visa.
Please note: We will normally issue your CoE within 2 business days, provided all required documentation has been received.
5. Prepare for your studies
You will be eligible to enrol and plan your timetable once enrolment opens and you have received your Welcome to Griffith email, which includes a link to register your myGriffith. myGriffith is your student portal.
To plan your arrival and orientation, see Before you arrive.
Key dates
Teaching periods
Monday 24 February 2025 - Saturday 14 June 2025
Trimester 1
Monday 7 July 2025 - Saturday 25 October 2025
Trimester 2
Our second teaching trimester for 2025 runs from Monday 14 July 2025 to Friday 10 October 2025. Exams conclude on Saturday 25 October 2025.
Monday 27 October 2025 - Saturday 21 February 2026
Trimester 3
Our third teaching trimester for 2025 runs from Monday 3 November 2025 to Friday 6 February 2026. Exams conclude on Saturday 21 February 2026.
Application deadlines
30 May
Trimester 2
We recommend you apply for the Study Abroad program by 30 May to start in Trimester 2.
30 September
Trimester 3
We recommend you apply for the Study Abroad program by 30 September to start in Trimester 3.
30 January
Trimester 1
We recommend you apply for the Study Abroad program by 30 January to start in Trimester 1.
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