Griffith University

Study at Griffith

Griffith University's Study Abroad and Exchange programs are a unique opportunity for you to experience life in Australia whilst earning credit towards your home degree.

Each trimester, you can study between 30CP and 50CP of courses (subjects) from a range of different study areas. The various course offerings means you can find courses that cater to your home university degree and also study topics that are unique to the local and Australian environment.

As part of your studies, you can choose to do a specialised trimester by selecting courses from an approved specialisation. By successfully completing three courses within that specialisation, you will earn a Study Abroad or Exchange Specialised Trimester Certificate. 

When

Trimester 1: February to June

Trimester 2: July to October

Trimester 3: October to February 

See the Academic Calendar for more details about important dates including class commencement, breaks, and examinations.

Where

Griffith has five different campuses throughout South-East Queensland, one of the fastest growing regions in Australia. You can choose to study in a city, bushland, or beach environment.

Visit the Griffith University campuses webpage for more information about each campus.

Service Learning Internship

As part of your trimester or year abroad, you have the opportunity to participate in the Community Internship as part of your course selection.

Community Internship allows students to gain real-world experience with a not-for-profit organisation, and earn academic credit for it.  Students can choose from two options:

Undergraduate Students: 3002LFC Community Internship

Postgraduate Students: 7510LFC Community Internship 

The Services Learning Team who manages the course will liaise with you to find a suitable internship in your chosen study area. If you are interested, please include this course with your course selection when completing your application.

To be eligible for the course, you must have completed at least one year of university studies and have a high level of English language skills which are sufficient for business communication. We will assess your eligibility for the course after we have received your application documents.

Griffith English Language Institute

Griffith English Language Institute (GELI) offers a wide range of English language programs to help international students improve their English for work, study, travel, or everyday purposes. There are three locations based at Griffith University’s Nathan, Mt Gravatt, and Gold Coast campuses.

Students who do not meet the English language requirements for the Study Abroad or Exchange program are encouraged to attend the Direct Entry Program (DEP) at GELI. Students who successfully complete this program at GELI meet the minimum English language requirement for entry into a Griffith University Study Abroad or Exchange program.

For more information about English language programs, please visit the GELI webpage. To apply for GELI and Study Abroad or Exchange, you will need to complete the application for each program. Please advise our office if you are applying for a GELI program so we can add it to our records.

Note: You must ensure that you are placed in the correct program at GELI if your intentions are to achieve the English language requirements of the Study Abroad or Exchange program.

Undergraduate Research

If you are currently studying Engineering or a related study area, you may be eligible to undertake the 4604ENG Internship Research Project as part of the Study Abroad and Exchange program. This 40 credit point course is equivalent to a full-time study load and provides the opportunity for you to undertake a research internship with a Griffith University academic supervisor. To arrange a suitable supervisor, please contact Professor David Thiel. One a supervisor has been arranged, you will be advised to complete the Study Abroad or Exchange online application form.