Our vision is to be a University of influence in the Asia-Pacific region
Griffith University is firmly committed to its role as a global citizen at the institutional level, and in developing a strong sense of global citizenship in all graduates. The University’s Internationalisation Strategy provides a roadmap for the next period of its international development, with a focus on consolidating and broadening existing partnerships, further enhancing the University’s growing international reputation for excellence, and ensuring that all students at Griffith have some form of “international” experience, be it in the classroom, through integration with on-campus international students or through an overseas study experience.
Griffith’s Internationalisation Action Plan 2023-2025
Transnational education
A transnational program is an award program taught by Griffith University outside Australia, and includes programs taught in-country by University staff or through an international partnership.
Griffith works with partners overseas to identify opportunities to deliver programs that meet identified local needs and align with anticipated workforce demands.
The University has a number of policies and procedures in place in relation to planning, developing and approving proposed new transnational programs.
Guidelines for Developing Cotutelle (Dual) and Joint Doctoral Degree Programs
The University enters Cotutelle arrangements with overseas institutions for research higher degrees, on a case by case basis. There are guidelines that establish procedures for developing Cotutelles and Joint Doctoral Degree Programs between Griffith University and international universities.
Griffith English Language Enhancement Strategy
GELES is a sustained, institution, evidence-based approach to English language development, designed for undergraduate and postgraduate international and domestic students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) background, and compromises five programs systematically organised across the student lifecycle to maximise their chances of academic success.
Staff resources
Teaching practices
Griffith has a culturally rich and diverse learning community. We celebrate this diversity and harness it to enrich and extend learning at program, course and classroom levels. Internationalised curricula foster the development of inter-cultural competence and preparation for global citizenship for both local and international students.
Griffith Graduate Attribute
The Griffith Graduate Attribute relevant to internationalisation refers to the development of intercultural communication skills and competence in culturally diverse and international environments. The Griffith Graduate Attributes webpage consists of a range of resources that may be embedded within curricula to support students’ understanding of the attribute, ‘effective in culturally diverse and international environments’.
2024 Internationalisation Awards Recipients
The 2024 Internationalisation Awards were presented at the Vice Chancellor's Gala Awards in November 2024.
Most outstanding contribution to overall internationalisation
Professor Stephen Billett, from the School of Education and Professional Studies, for his significant and sustained contribution to Griffith's international reputation and profile. He has developed strong relationships in a range of countries and his work in workplace, adult and vocational learning has impacted policies. Professor Billett has been awarded three honorary doctorates from universities in Finland, Sweden and Switzerland. He has given more international keynote presentations than we can count and currently holds adjunct and honorary appointments in England, Sweden and Norway, as well as leading several research projects related to learning and changes across working life.
Most outstanding contribution to the development of a short-term global mobility program
Associate Professor Sohil Khan, International Lead School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, for his engagement across a number of short-term mobility initiatives, and his contribution towards the number of students who have benefitted from an international experience as part of their Griffith degree. The partnerships that he has cultivated, particularly in India with the Manipal Academy of Higher Education, have seen students from diverse disciplines participating in mobility programs that will have a significant impact on their own future, as well as supporting the University's broader relationship with this strategic partner institution.
New Colombo Plan
The New Colombo Plan (NCP) Mobility Program provides funding to Australian universities and consortia to support Australian undergraduate students to participate in semester-based or short-term study, internships, mentorships, practicums and research in 40 host locations across the Indo-Pacific region.
Innovative Research Universities
The National Innovation Case Study Collection has been developed to showcase innovative practices that support student and graduate success. The aim of the collection is to disseminate good practice, and provide a mechanism through which to encourage cross-sector collaboration and save institutions from ‘reinventing the wheel’. It includes a number of case studies that relate to internationalisation.
Tourism Confucius Institute
The Tourism Confucius Institute offers a range of exciting short courses for government, industry and the wider community to promote Chinese learning, as well as a better understanding of Chinese people and their culture.
The Tourism Confucius Institute is not involved in teaching or curriculum design for any University undergraduate or postgraduate degrees.
The Institute also plays no role in commissioning research.
Its teaching activities are done under the direction of a senior Griffith academic and, in many cases, in partnership with community organisations.
The Tourism Confucius Institute is a partnership with the Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters in China.
Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS)
Griffith University delivers education to international students holding Australian student visas within the requirements of the ESOS Act and related legislation, which protects and enhances Australia’s reputation for quality education, provides tuition protection and supports the integrity of the student visa program.
Griffith Mates
The Griffith Mates program delivers a range of social events and services designed to improve international student orientation, transition and English language skills while enhancing the overall student experience for international and domestic students. The Griffith Mates program is comprised of current students who volunteer to lead events and services and in return gain valuable industry and leadership experience.