We support elite athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence
Griffith University is proud to be recognised as an Australian Olympic Pathway University in partnership with the Australian Olympic Committee. Through this partnership, we support elite athletes in achieving both sporting and academic excellence.
Griffith Sports College plays a vital role in helping student-athletes balance their training and competition commitments with their tertiary studies. As part of the Elite Athlete Education Network, the College integrates sporting and academic aspirations to ensure our athletes can excel in every arena.
Flexible entry and study options
We understand your schedule is demanding. That’s why you’ll have access to flexible admission pathways, personalised degree advice and course planning that fit around your sporting goals.
Study that moves with you
Train, travel and compete without falling behind. With timetable, assessment and exam flexibility, your study adapts to your sporting calendar.
Stay on track anywhere
If competition takes you interstate or overseas, you can keep studying with cross-institution options that make it easier to stay on course for your degree.
Train and recover like a pro
Access on campus gyms, sporting facilities and specialised support, including discounted physiotherapy and sports science service to help you perform at your best.
Australian Olympic Pathway University
At Griffith, you don’t have to choose between study and sport. Named the exclusive Australian Olympic Pathway University in partnership with the Australian Olympic Committee, we back our elite athletes with flexible degrees, dedicated scholarships and personalised support, so you can chase your Olympic dreams while building your future beyond the finish line.
Through the Griffith Sports College, you’ll join a community of high-performing athletes who are supported to succeed in competition, in the classroom and in life after sport.
Whether you’re preparing for Paris 2028, Brisbane 2032 or your next big event, there’s no place like Griffith to help you stay on track and go for gold—academically and athletically.
Join Griffith Sports College
If you compete at a state, national or international level in your sport, you might be eligible to join the Griffith Sports College.
Our elite athletes
Griffith Sports College is where ambition meets achievement. From Olympic gold medalists Emma McKeon and Cameron McEvoy to world-class champions like Harris Andrews, Madison do Rozario and Ashleigh Gentle, our athletes redefine excellence on and off the field.
Through the Griffith Hall of Fame, we celebrate those who’ve turned dedication into legacy.
Thrive as an elite athlete
Dive into elite performance with the Griffith University Swim Club, where competitive swimmers aged 13 and up are guided by former Olympians and a world-class coaching team. With a clear pathway from emerging talent through high performance, the club has already delivered 20 Olympic medals since its inception in 2017. Whether you’re aiming for your personal best or an international podium, this is where ambition becomes achievement.
Griffith recognises and rewards elite athletes who excel in their chosen sport. With one simple application, you’ll be automatically considered for all Griffith scholarships. As the exclusive Australian Olympic Pathway University, our scholarships support athletes competing at the highest levels, including Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games. A scholarship could help you balance sporting success with academic achievement.
Discounted health services
Griffith Sports College members can access heavily discounted physiotherapy sessions at Griffith Health Clinics on the Gold Coast.
Griffith Health clinics offer experts and high-end technology to deliver a range of quality healthcare services to support out students.
Mention you are a Griffith Sports College member at the time of booking to take advantage of discounts.
World class sporting facilities
Griffith’s sporting facilities give elite student athletes the edge to perform at their best.
Train in our high-performance gym, hit the track or pool and refine your game on courts or playing fields. Our facilities are designed for serious training and competition.
With professional-grade facilities and support, you’ll have everything you need to reach your goals—in sport and study.
Elite athlete program
Discover how Griffith Sports College supports 500+ elite athletes, provides training and academic flexibility, and gives you access to world-class facilities.
Sporting partnerships matter at Griffith, playing a vital role in enhancing the overall effectiveness and impact of our Sports Strategy. We work closely with leading sport institutions, organisations, academies, and professional sporting teams to create university-wide collaborations. These partnerships open the doors for current students to be involved in internships, graduate programs and research opportunities, along with offering new avenues for learning.
The Griffith Sports College team has a wealth of sporting and academic knowledge, with staff including Director Naomi McCarthy (nee Castle). Naomi is an Olympic gold medallist and Griffith alumni who understands the demands student athletes face and provide unique mentoring and support.
