When will you start studying?
You will need to plan your travel so that you are settled into your accommodation ready to attend Orientation. If you are studying the Direct Entry Program before commencing a Griffith degree or Griffith College Program, you will need a start date for a term that finishes in the term before the trimester begins. If you are a General English student, you can start at any time.
2026 start dates
| Orientation | Classes start |
|---|---|
| 5 January | 5 January |
| 6 February | 9 February |
| 13 March | 16 March |
| 17 April | 20 April |
| 22 May | 25 May |
| 26 June | 29 June |
| 31 July | 3 August |
| 4 September | 7 September |
| 9 October | 12 October |
| 13 November | 16 November |
Study abroad and exchange
Our Study Abroad and Exchange Program allows you to complete one or two trimesters of study in Australia and earn credit towards your home degree.
Starting at Griffith
Learn more about how to apply to Griffith University including application and trimester dates.