Griffith University

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About

Creating a brighter future for all

Griffith University is a world-class, values-led university. Its teaching and research prioritise innovation and social impact, reflecting its belief that everyone deserves a chance to make a difference—for themselves and others.

Ranking in the top 2 per cent of universities worldwide, Griffith consistently appears in the top 300 of leading global indices including the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and Impact Rankings, QS University Rankings and more, and rates highly as a young university.

The University is a national leader in teaching awards and citations, delivering high-quality degrees designed to prepare students for the future, developed in consultation with industry, and based on cutting-edge research.

Social and environmental responsibility drive everything Griffith does, from pioneering teaching in modern Asian studies and environmental science to its long-time commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, social justice and sustainable practices.

Griffith offers more than 200 degrees in architecture, construction and planning; business and government; criminology and law; education; engineering, IT and aviation; humanities, languages and social science; medicine, dentistry and health; music and performing arts; science and environment; and visual and creative arts.

Griffith students benefit from its extensive network of industry partners to gain the skills and confidence that employers want, giving them an edge in the job market.

As it approaches its 50th anniversary in 2025, the University is proud to have fostered a global community of more than 300,000 students, staff and alumni collectively dedicated to doing the things that matter today to create a brighter future for all.

Microcredentials
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Our online microcredentials are designed to upskill you for work in rapidly-growing industries, without the time and cost commitment of a full degree. They can be used as an independent certification, and some even offer academic credit to use towards a degree. Each microcredential also includes a formal online assessment.