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Griffith University

Griffith University is INN's newest partner in Australia. The university is located on the Gold Coast, in eastern Australia, and is one of Queensland's largest universities with over 33,000 students and 3,500 staff.

Country
Australia
City
Brisbane
Agreement
Study abroad
Type
Studies

About the destination

Information for international students at Griffith
  • To apply, you need a diploma from upper secondary school (VGS) in English, if you have a grade of 4 or better in the subject English. NB! This cannot be more than five years old. If you have a grade lower than 4, you must take a language test to prove your English skills.
Available places

Not limited

Requirements

Language requirements

Requirement of at least 4 in English from upper secondary school (VGS). This must be documented with an English version of your diploma from VGS. If you do not have 4 in English or it has been more than two years since you finished VGS when you plan to start at Griffith University, you must take a language test in advance (TOEFL or IELTS).

Grade requirements

No formal requirements.

Credits and courses

10 Griffith credits = 7.5 ECTS

See course offer (external link). Remember to check the correct trimester and study level. 

The academic year

Griffith University has a three-semester system: 

1st trimester: March - June
2nd trimester: July - October
3rd trimester: October - January

Expenses and scholarships

Study fees

Study Abroad tuition is approximately $AUD 9,750 per semester (10% discount already included in the price).

Grants

You may qualify for financial support from the Norwegian State Educational Loan Fund. The fund will be able to support the tuition fees (partly by loan/stipend). In addition, they will be able to give you financial travel support. 

Read more about financing on our website.

Accommodation

The university has student housing on campus, and it is possible to live in homestay or off-campus. For more and detailed information regarding housing, check out the university's website (external link).

Additional information

Students with Norwegian nationality must apply for a residence permit/visa. More information can be found on our visa and residence permit website.

How to apply

Detailed information can be found on our website.

Remember to apply by the following deadlines:

  • 15 February for departure in the following fall semester.
  • 15 September for departure in the following spring semester.

Contact us

Questions about exchange should be directed to the International Office at your campus. 

These programmes offer exchange to Griffith University