Griffith University

Griffith University’s Institute for Glycomics will share an important US funded grant, which is awarded by the National Institute for Health (NIH). This grant is awarded for a research project for the duration of two years and will investigate the role Vibrio cholerae (V. cholerae) plays in triggering widespread cholera epidemics.

Professor Victoria Korolik, who is the grant recipient, as well as one among the Institute for Glycomics’ research leaders, will be the project’s co-investigator in partnership with the researchers from University of California, Santa Cruz.

“V. Cholerae’s ability to cause infection and epidemics is tied to its dissemination and survival in aquatic habitats and its transmission to human hosts,’’ said Professor Korolik. He added, “The pathogen’s ability to form biofilms (where it collectively grows on different types of surfaces to form multi-cellular communities) is crucial for its survival in aquatic habitats between epidemics and is advantageous for host-to-host transmission during epidemics.”

Architecture, Construction and Planning

Griffith’s practice-led design studios and strong focus on sustainability form the degrees, giving them a richer learning experience.

Business and Government

Students may find opportunities in all levels of government departments or agencies, private enterprise and consultancy, among others.

Criminology and Law

The Griffith Law School is ranked in the top 100 globally. Students will benefit from industry-informed learning and gain valuable experience working on real cases and clients during studies.

Education

These degrees prepare students for work by linking theory with practice, and give them the opportunity to develop their teaching skills in interesting and diverse locations.

Engineering, IT and Aviation

Griffith’s engineering degrees span civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical and software engineering, with IT degrees across computer science, information systems and multimedia design. It also has Australia's most highly recognised Aviation programme.

Humanities, Languages and Social Science

Students will develop a deeper understanding of societies, cultures and people, and how to communicate effectively with them.

Medicine, Dentistry and Health

Griffith’s students and researchers learn within world-class facilities, preparing to work in disciplines across a range of health professions.

Music and Performing Arts

Students will learn in state-of-the-art spaces from award-winning teachers dedicated to producing polished music professionals of the highest calibre.

Science and Environment

Students will learn from award-winning teachers in modern labs and will also benefit from the ties with industry and gain valuable hands-on experience in the field.

Visual and Creative Arts

Students can choose from design, fine art, photography, and digital media. Queensland College of Art also boasts Australia's largest film school, Griffith Film School, where they can study film and screen media production, animation and games design.

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Careers and employment service

The university’s careers and employment service helps students to plan their career, become job ready as well as find work, while they study and after they graduate. Students can get help with resumes, interview preparation, cover letters, as well as techniques for job search to improve their employability and increase their chances of finding their dream job.

The university’s career development consultants help students to:

• understand their career options
• market themselves to prospective employers
• find suitable employment while they pursue their studies

The team will show students how to start their professional networking as well as how to use social media in their job search. It also gives students the most recent information on recruitment practices, which includes employment as well as career options relating to their degrees.

The university’s online support as well as resources will help students to write cover letters, professional resumes, and LinkedIn profiles which are suitable for Australian employers.

The standard English language entry requirements for students who wish to pursue their bachelor’s, master’s and research degrees at Griffith University include:

• Internet-based (iBT) TOEFL: a score of 79, with no sub-score being less than 19
• Pearson Test of English (Academic): an overall score of 58, with no score being less than 50
• IELTS: a minimum score of 6.5, which includes no sub-score being less than 6.0.

The academic entry requirements for bachelor’s degrees include the completion of secondary school which is comparable to the Australian Year 12 or an equivalent academic achievement. Some of the programs have specific prerequisites, higher entry requirements, or require students to submit portfolios, medical checks, or professional work experience.

Students who wish to pursue master’s degrees must have a bachelor’s degree or higher, or its equivalent from recognised universities. Students must meet the minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) as an entry requirement to pursue their education at Griffith. The university also recognises the knowledge which students would have gained through work experience, and prior study, for certain degrees.

The facilities offered at Griffith University include:

Lecture theatres

The university’s modern lecture theatres are the most contemporary learning spaces which vary in size, starting from 50 all the way up to 700 seats.

Sports

Its sporting facilities include gyms, tennis courts, athletics tracks, pools, fields, and recreation halls.

Food and drink

The university offers a wide range of on-campus cafes and restaurants.

Library

Griffith University has a network of libraries which offers individual as well as group study zones and academic training workshops.

Studio and labs

The university’s labs as well as studios have been custom built for the students so that they can learn in an environment that is industry-relevant.

Shops

Griffith University’s on-campus retail services provide convenience for all of its students.

Computers and printing

Griffith University has common-use computer labs, printing and copying facilities on campus.

The university offers several scholarships to support the international students, including:

Griffith Remarkable Scholarship

This scholarship is for exceptional students who are applying for undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at Griffith University. The scholarship covers 50% of the tuition fees for the duration of their study.

International Student Excellence Scholarship – High School Leavers

This scholarship is offered to high-achieving high school students from overseas who are applying for bachelor’s degrees at Griffith University. This scholarship covers 25% of the students’ tuition fees for the entire duration of the programme.

International Student Excellence Scholarship – Postgraduate Coursework

High-achieving students who apply for postgraduate coursework studies at the university can apply for this scholarship which covers 25% of their tuition fees for the entire duration of the programme.