Griffith University.

Griffith University, established in 1971, is one of Australia's leading universities. It has over 3,200 teaching staff, 33,000 students including more than 7,000 international students from over 110 nations.

Griffith University is the ideal location to combine study with a great lifestyle. With five campuses in the dynamic Brisbane-Gold Coast region you have ready access to capital city social, cultural and recreational facilities and the attractions of the State's top surfside tourist destination. The university is also proud to claim Australia's largest music school, the Queensland Conservatorium, and Queensland's oldest art institution, the Queensland College of Art. Study in a clean, secure and attractive environment. Enjoy the friendly community atmosphere, access the first-class facilities and wide course choices of this major government-funded university.

There are numerous advantages to studying at Griffith, including the diverse and flexible courses available. The interdisciplinary nature of a Griffith University degree is one of the University's hallmarks and its courses challenge rigid academic structures. Smaller class sizes create a caring and personalised atmosphere that adds to the approachability of staff. Griffith also has a history of strong ties with industry to give graduates a competitive edge once they enter the workforce.

Griffith maintains world-class academic staff and significant industry partnerships around the world. The university produces outstanding research that continues to figure prominently on the national and international arena. With more than 30 specialised research centres, Griffith University is working at the forefront of knowledge. You can be confident of high-quality teaching informed by leading-edge research. Griffith University has international exchange and academic agreements with more than 170 Universities and other Institutions around the world.

Griffith University's world class research continues to figure prominently on the international stage. With almost 50 specialised research centres, institutes and units, advances in areas including Nanotechnology, Molecular Biology, Psychology and Media Policy Studies have allowed Griffith to gain the necessary critical mass to attract manor funding from both national and international interests.

COURSES OFFERED
Undergraduate study: certificates, diplomas, bachelor degrees and combined courses. Many of these areas of study contain a range of specialisations and majors.

Postgraduate study: graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, honours degrees, masters' and doctorates. Many of these areas of study contain a range of specialisations and majors.

Griffith University has more than 500 undergraduate and postgraduate courses including:

• Intensive English Language courses
• Pathway Programs (Foundation and Postgraduate Qualifying Program)
• Animation
• Asian and International studies
• Aviation
• Commerce/Business
• Creative Arts (Theatre, Writing)
• Dentistry and Oral Health
• Education, Applied Linguistics
• Film & Television Production
• Fine Art
• Graphic/Interior/3D Design
• Health, Nursing, Psychology, Leisure
• Humanities, Journalism, Communications
• Information Technology, Multimedia
• International Business/ Banking & Finance
• Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Marine Biology, Wildlife Biology and Ecotourism
• Medicine
• Music and Music Technology
• Pharmacy
• Photography
• Physiotherapy and Exercise Science
• Science, Environmental Sciences, Engineering
• Tourism and Hotel Management

Student services and facilities
Student Services contributes to the quality of students' experience of university through the provision of services designed to promote personal growth and career development. All students can gain access to email and the Internet and new students can arrange to be met on arrival at the airport.

Griffith Accommodation offers a friendly service to help students find the right place to live while they study at Griffith University. A number of options are available and include: on campus accommodation, off campus accommodation, student hostels, flats/houses/apartments, share accommodation and homestay.

Services such as careers and employment, counseling, welfare, health, and student equity are available to students and staff from all campuses of the University. Each campus offers a variety of facilities including banking, travel and medical services as well as bookshops, studio facilities, food outlets, computer laboratories, recreational and sporting facilities, and childcare.

Libraries are located on each campus of the university at the Gold Coast, Logan, Mt Gravatt and Nathan and at the Queensland College of Art (QCA) and the Queensland Conservatorium of Music (QCGU) in Brisbane. The collection is regarded as a single entity and library resources are moved between campuses and collections as required.

The International Office has dedicated international student advisors who provide:
Pre-departure information

• An international student orientation program and support during orientation
• On-going social, personal and welfare support
• Farewell program on completion of studies

University services and facilities include:

• Academic support
• Accommodation
• Bookshops
• Campus Security
• Clubs and Societies
• Child Care Services
• Computer laboratories
• Counselling - careers and employment
• Disabilities Services Office
• Food outlets
• Legal Service
• Library and Computing Services
• Medical and Health Services
• Recreational and sporting facilities
• Religious/Spiritual Advice
• Studio facilities

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