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Logan
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Mount Gravatt
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INSTANT SUPPORT·
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West End — Boundary Street South Asian Restaurants
20 min busBrisbane's best destination for Indian and South Asian cuisine. Boundary Street is packed with restaurants, cafés, and multicultural dining options, making it a favourite among Griffith students.
South Bank Dining Precinct
15–20 minOne of Brisbane's most popular food destinations, featuring riverside restaurants, cafés, dessert bars, and international cuisine. A favourite meeting spot for Griffith students studying at South Bank.
Sunnybank Asian Food District
15 min busBrisbane's premier Asian dining hub with Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Malaysian restaurants. Popular with international students for authentic food and affordable prices.
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Student FAQs
Your campus depends on your course. Business, Government, Engineering, Environmental Science, Humanities, Law, and Science students are primarily based at the Nathan campus. Health, Hotel Management, and some Business programs have a strong presence at the Gold Coast campus. Always check your specific course details and offer letter to confirm your primary campus.
Yes. Griffith operates an intercampus bus service between the Nathan and Gold Coast campuses. The service is available to students and typically costs around A$5 per journey during trimester, making it convenient to access facilities, events, and classes across both campuses when required.
International students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during teaching periods and unlimited hours during scheduled semester breaks. Many Griffith students find part-time employment in hospitality, retail, tourism, administration, and customer service across Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
Shared housing near the Nathan campus typically costs between A$200 and A$300 per week. Around the Gold Coast campus, areas such as Southport and Labrador generally offer shared accommodation ranging from A$180 to A$280 per week, making Griffith one of the more affordable study destinations among Australia's major universities.
Griffith University
Griffith University is a public research university founded in 1971, with campuses across South East Queensland including Nathan, South Bank, Mount Gravatt, Logan, and Gold Coast. With over 50,000 students from more than 130 countries, Griffith is one of Australia's largest and most internationally diverse universities. It is particularly well regarded for Law, Criminology, Business, Environmental Science, Music, Health Sciences, Hotel Management, and Government and International Relations. Griffith's South Bank campus is uniquely situated within Brisbane's cultural and arts precinct, while the Gold Coast campus offers one of the world's most enviable student lifestyle settings.
Griffith University has an overall acceptance rate of approximately 65% to 80%, reflecting its position as a selective but accessible institution. Entry requirements vary significantly by course — Medicine, Dentistry, and Law have much stricter requirements, while Business, Arts, and Education programmes offer broader pathways. International students must meet English language requirements, typically IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 overall depending on the faculty and course.
Griffith University Acceptance Rate by Course
| Course | Estimated Acceptance Rate | Minimum ATAR / Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Griffith University Overall | 65% to 80% | Varies by course |
| Medicine (MBBS) | 5% to 12% | ATAR 98+ / GAMSAT |
| Dentistry | 8% to 15% | ATAR 97+ / DAT |
| Law (LLB) | 40% to 55% | ATAR 85–92 |
| Criminology & Criminal Justice | 60% to 75% | ATAR 70–80 |
| Engineering (Honours) | 60% to 74% | ATAR 75–85 |
| Business (Commerce) | 68% to 80% | ATAR 65–75 |
| Environmental Science | 65% to 78% | ATAR 68–78 |
| Hotel Management | 65% to 78% | ATAR 65–75 |
| MBA (Postgraduate) | 60% to 74% | Bachelor's degree + work exp |
For Nathan campus students, the most convenient suburbs are Nathan, Sunnybank, Tarragindi, Salisbury, and Upper Mt Gravatt — all within 10 to 20 minutes by bus or train. South Bank campus students often choose West End, South Brisbane, or Woolloongabba for their proximity and vibrant community feel. Mount Gravatt students typically live in Holland Park, Rochedale South, or surrounding suburbs. Gold Coast campus students mostly settle in Southport, Parklands, Labrador, or Griffith's on-campus residential village.
Shared house rooms near Griffith's Nathan campus typically cost AU$200 to AU$300 per week. South Bank and inner Brisbane options range from AU$250 to AU$380 per week. Gold Coast campus students can find shared rooms in Southport and Labrador from AU$180 to AU$280 per week. Brisbane and the Gold Coast remain significantly more affordable than Sydney for student housing, making Griffith a cost-effective choice for international students.
Griffith's Nathan campus is served by the Beenleigh and Gold Coast train lines, with stations at Griffith University and Nathan providing direct access to Brisbane CBD in approximately 20 minutes. The South Bank campus is served by Brisbane's extensive bus network, the Inner City Ferry (CityCat), and multiple cross-river bus routes. The Gold Coast campus is directly served by the G:link tram, connecting students to Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, and Gold Coast Stations. All services use the Go Card for student concession pricing across Queensland's public transport network.
Griffith University consistently ranks in the top 2% of universities worldwide and performs strongly in subject rankings for Law, Environmental Science, and Criminology. Griffith Law School is ranked among Australia's top five law schools. The university holds a 5-star QS rating for employability and internationalisation. Griffith's Queensland Conservatorium is one of Australia's most prestigious music schools, and its environmental science and sustainability programmes are globally recognised for research impact.
