Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

Tuition Fee

Living Cost in Griffith University - Gold Coast Campus

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 79 - 19 - With no score less than
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 58.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 70.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

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Scholarships

Vice Chancellor's International Scholarship

Our Vice Chancellor's International Scholarship rewards a number of exceptional international students commencing in undergraduate and postgraduate coursework degree programs at Griffith University each year.

 

Award value	Duration	Level of study	Start
50% of tuition fees	Valid for your whole degree *subject to meeting ongoing eligibility requirements	Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs	2025 or 2026

Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply you must:

• Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
• Be a new, commencing student who has received an offer to study by the scholarship application closing date.
• Have a minimum GPA in previous studies of 6.0 or above on a 7 point scale or equivalent.
• Satisfy all academic and English language entry requirements for your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.
• Be a full-time student starting in 2025 or 2026.

Terms and conditions

• You must be a commencing student in the trimester you are applying for the scholarship, e.g. commencing T1, 2025, you must apply by the closing date for T1, 2025 as per the web page.
• Griffith University academic and English language entry requirements apply, including results of previous study and English language proficiency.
• Scholarship applies to undergraduate or postgraduate coursework tuition fees only.
• The scholarship covers 50% of undergraduate or postgraduate coursework tuition fees only for the duration of the program on meeting the ongoing enrolment requirements (see below). The course duration is defined as the Program Length of the first degree program as stated in your Letter of Offer, less any credit received for previous study. Each deduction will be applied by the census date of each relevant trimester of the program.
• Students must be International Fee Paying to qualify for the scholarship and each scholarship deduction. Any change from International Fee Paying student status will result in the scholarship being no longer available.
• This is a competitive scholarship and scholarship numbers are limited. When the limit for scholarship acceptances has been reached, the Griffith International Scholarship Office will advise applicants that all available scholarships have been awarded and the scholarships are withdrawn.
• Excludes students enrolling in Higher Degree Research, online programs (campus = online), non-award, Study Abroad Program, Diploma programs, Masters Qualifying Program, MBA (program code 5158), English language programs at the Griffith English Language Institute, programs that are only offered part time and programs delivered onshore or offshore in collaboration with a partner organisation.
• Deferral of scholarships is not permitted.
• Recipients of this scholarship are expected to be profiled in marketing activities for Griffith University.

 

 

Application closing dates
Students commencing Trimester 3 2025	Students commencing Trimester 1 2026	Students commencing Trimester 2 2026
Apply by: 16 August 2025 Receive outcome by: 29 August 2025 Trimester starts: 3 November 2025	Apply by: 29 November 2025 Receive outcome by: 12 December 2025 Students completing Australian Year 12 only Apply by: 3 January 2026 Receive outcome by: 13 January 2026 Trimester starts: 2 March 2026	Apply by: 11 April 2026 Receive outcome by: 29 April 2026 Trimester starts: 13 July 2026

 

 

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International Academic Merit Scholarship

The International Academic Merit Scholarship recognises international students with strong academic results applying for undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs at Griffith University.

Award value	Duration	Level of study	Start
20% of tuition fees	Valid for your whole degree, subject to meeting ongoing eligibility requirements	Most undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs (some exclusions apply)	Commence study in Trimester 3, 2025 or any trimester in 2026 or 2027

 

   

Eligibility

To be eligible you must:

• Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
• Have a minimum GPA in previous studies of 4.5 on a 7 point scale or equivalent. Check your suitability in the Minimum GPA criteria (PDF).
• Satisfy all academic and English language entry requirements for your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program.
• Be a full-time student starting in Trimester 3, 2025 or any trimester in 2026 or 2027.
• Excluded programs include: Bachelor of Medical Science, Bachelor of Dental Health Science, Doctor of Medicine, Master of Dentistry, Master of Speech Pathology, MBA, and Graduate Diploma of Flight Management (see full list below in Terms and Conditions).

Terms and conditions

• Griffith University academic and English language entry requirements apply, including results of previous study and English language proficiency.
• If you are on a packaged offer with a pathway provider, your scholarship eligibility will be assessed when your final grades are provided to Griffith University.
• Scholarship applies to tuition fees only for students commencing in Trimester 3, 2025 or any trimester in 2026 or 2027. Students who defer commencement to 2028 or later are not eligible to receive the scholarship.
• The scholarship covers 20% of undergraduate or postgraduate coursework tuition fees only for the ‘Duration’ of the program on meeting the ongoing enrolment requirements (see below). The duration is defined as the ‘Program Length’ of the first degree program as stated in your Letter of Offer, less any credit received for previous study. Each deduction will be applied by the census date of each relevant trimester of the program.
• If a student is awarded a Griffith University scholarship that is worth more than 20% of tuition fees, the scholarship at the higher value will apply rather than this scholarship.
• Students must be International Fee Paying to qualify for the scholarship and each scholarship deduction. Any change from International Fee Paying student status will result in the scholarship being withdrawn.
• Excludes students enrolling in Higher Degree Research, non-award, Study Abroad Program, Diploma programs, Masters Qualifying Program, MBA (program code 5158), Bachelor of Medical Science (1306, 1280, Hons 2099), Bachelor of Dental Health Science (1577, Hons 2126), Master of Dentistry (5703), Doctor of Medicine (5099), Master of Speech Pathology (5706, 5567), Graduate Diploma of Flight Management, English language programs at the Griffith English Language Institute, programs that are only offered part time, and programs delivered onshore or offshore in collaboration with a partner organisation.

   

 

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$1,000 for International Students Arriving on the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is committed to welcoming and supporting international students to our thriving city.
 
As part of this commitment, we are pleased to announce Phase 2 of the Gold Coast New Student Grants program is now open – with an additional one hundred $1,000 grants now available to new commencing students.

The Gold Coast New Student Grants program offers a fantastic opportunity for international students. You can arrive in Australia, with $1000 available to help settle in to your new surroundings and life on the Gold Coast.

Whether it’s for textbooks, accommodation, or everyday expenses, this grant can ease the cost pressure of starting a journey in a new country. It’s our commitment to welcoming new international students. With a vibrant culture, facilities and excellent educational institutions, the Gold Coast is an ideal destination for all students.

This grant ensures a start to your academic journey with the support needed. Secure your Gold Coast New Student Grant today and start your Australian adventure with confidence.

 

Eligibility Criteria

The first 100 international students who meet the following criteria and complete verification will be eligible:

• Hold a valid Student Visa (subclass 500), or have a successfully lodged a student visa application with the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), to study at an Experience Gold Coast Education Member Institution for at least 24 academic weeks.
• Be a new student with a course commencement date between 11 August 2025 – 31 March 2026.
• Submit all required documents as per the Gold Coast New Student Grants’ conditions (view full terms and conditions here).

Not eligible:

• International students already enrolled at an Australian institution.
• International students currently residing in Australia.
• International students who have already applied for, and/or received the Gold Coast New Student Grants;

 

Applications open: 6 August 2025 – 31 October 2025 (subject to early closure if the quota is met).

 

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International Early Acceptance Award

We are delighted to be offering 10% credit on your first trimester's tuition fees if you are commencing in Trimester 2, 2025, and accept your offer and make payment within 14 days. This award applies to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs (exclusions apply).

Award value	10% of tuition fees
Duration	Valid for your first trimester of study
Level of study	Undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs (exclusions apply)
Start	Eligible students commencing study in Trimester 2, 2025

 

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply you must:

• Be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand.
• Be a full-time student starting in Trimester 2, 2025.
• Accept your offer to study at Griffith and make payment within 14 days of receiving your Letter of Offer. The acceptance date for this award will be outlined in your Letter of Offer.
• Be studying an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework program. See the Terms and Conditions below for excluded programs and cohorts.

 

Terms and Conditions

• Griffith University academic and English language entry requirements apply, including results of previous study and English language proficiency.
• The award covers 10% of undergraduate or postgraduate coursework tuition fees for the first trimester of study only, for students commencing in Trimester 2, 2025.
• Students must accept their Letter of Offer and pay their total deposit fee by the award acceptance date specified in official University communication. This award will be granted as a non-refundable credit on the student account. Should a student withdraw or cancel for any reason, the award amount is non-refundable.
• Students who defer commencement to an intake after Trimester 2, 2025 are not eligible to receive the award.
• If eligible, the Early Acceptance Award will apply in addition to other Griffith International student scholarships.
• Students must be International Fee Paying to qualify for the award.
• Excludes students enrolling in Higher Degree Research, non-award, Study Abroad Program, Masters Qualifying Program, Dental (1577, 1613, 1638, 1574, 1580, 2126, 5702, 5703, 5699), Psychology (5070, 5747, 5753), Medical (1280, 5099), Nursing and Midwifery (1162, 1354), Master of Speech Pathology (5567), Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology (1604),  Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) (1662), Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) (1590), English language programs at the Griffith English Language Institute, programs delivered wholly online, programs only offered part time, programs delivered onshore or offshore in collaboration with a partner organisation.
• Students must not be Australia Award/Australian Government scholarship recipients, foreign government scholarship recipients or on a pathway package with Griffith University.

 

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Students who have completed their studies in Australia can apply for a Post Study Work Permit or a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to continue working in Australia post the completion of their study programs. As an international student, one can apply for the visa but not later than six months after completing your course. But to be eligible, you must meet the Australian Study Requirements, which include a minimum of 16 months of stay in Australia and a completing 92 weeks of a course registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

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