Griffith University: Scholarships, Campuses and Key Dates

TL;DR: Griffith University offers international students a Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship worth 50 percent of tuition for the whole degree, and for a Trimester 1 start on 1 March 2027 you must apply by 28 November 2026. You need a GPA of 6.0 out of 7, or the equivalent, in your previous studies.

For many international students, the first question about Griffith University is the scholarship. This guide covers what Griffith publishes for international students: where it teaches, which scholarships are open, the dates for the next start and the diploma route for students below direct entry. To see where your grades sit, Check your eligibility with Prosper.

What should international students know about Griffith University?

Griffith University is a public university in South East Queensland, Australia. It offers more than 200 degrees, and its international pages say applications stay open year-round. Popular international study areas on its site include nursing and midwifery, IT, analytics and cyber security, business, the MBA and science.

Griffith teaches on four physical campuses across three cities:

Griffith's new Treasury Building in the Brisbane CBD opens in 2027 and will bring business, law and IT students into the city centre. Check which campus your program runs on before you compare rent and travel, and see our guide to good universities in Australia to compare Griffith with others.

Griffith University scholarships for international students

Griffith lists several awards for international students. The two that matter most for new coursework students are below.

Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship. This covers 50 percent of tuition fees and is valid for the whole degree, provided you keep a cumulative GPA of at least 5.5 on a 7-point scale each year. It is open to undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students starting full-time in 2026 or 2027. To qualify you must:

• be a citizen of a country other than Australia or New Zealand
• be a new student holding an offer by the closing date
• have a GPA of 6.0 or above on a 7-point scale, or the equivalent, in previous studies
• meet the academic and English requirements of your program

It does not cover research degrees, online study, the MBA (program 5158) or diplomas, and it cannot be deferred.

Academic Merit Scholarship. Griffith lists this as 20 percent of tuition fees for the duration of the program for eligible international students, across Trimesters 1, 2 and 3, with no application required.

Griffith also lists a $1,000 scholarship for its English Direct Entry Program and a $3,000 award for students moving from a Griffith College diploma into a Griffith degree. Our list of scholarships for international students covers other funders.

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Griffith University intakes and key dates

Griffith teaches in trimesters. These are the scholarship dates it currently publishes:

For a Trimester 1 start, the scholarship closing date comes first, so your offer must be in hand by 28 November. After the offer you still need your Confirmation of Enrolment and visa, which take time. Our Australia February intake guide explains how to work back from a March start, and the Confirmation of Enrolment guide covers the CoE step.

Griffith University fees and English scores

Griffith shows the international tuition fee and the English score on each degree page, and both vary by program. Check the page for your program and start year before you accept an offer, then apply the scholarship percentage to that figure. Our guide to Australian tuition fees for international students shows how to budget the rest, and Australia's student visa English rules explain the visa side.

Griffith's international page notes that most student visas allow up to 48 hours of work a fortnight while your course is in session. Read Australia student visa work hours before you count on part-time income.

Griffith College: the diploma route

If your results are below direct entry, Griffith College offers a different start. You complete a two or three-trimester diploma, then move into the second year of selected Griffith bachelor's degrees. The college lists diplomas in health care, business, information technology and criminology. The Diploma of Health Care, for example, is its pathway into the Bachelor of Nursing at Griffith University. Prosper can apply to Griffith University and to Griffith College for you.

Applying from Sri Lanka

• GPA conversion. The Vice-Chancellor's scholarship asks for a GPA of 6.0 out of 7 or the equivalent. Griffith decides the equivalent for a Sri Lankan degree or A/L results, so ask for it in writing with your offer.
• Documents. Order attested A/L and O/L certificates early. See how to request A/L and O/L certificates online.
• Visa file. Prepare your Genuine Student answers and financial evidence in parallel with the offer. See the Genuine Student requirement and the Australia student visa document checklist.

Frequently asked questions

Does Griffith University give scholarships to international students? Yes. Griffith lists the Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship at 50 percent of tuition fees and the Academic Merit Scholarship at 20 percent, plus smaller awards for its English and diploma pathways.

What GPA do I need for the Griffith Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship? Griffith asks for a GPA of 6.0 or above on a 7-point scale, or the equivalent, in previous studies. You must then keep a cumulative GPA of 5.5 each year to hold the scholarship.

When is the Griffith University deadline for Trimester 1, 2027? For the Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship, apply by 28 November 2026. Trimester 1, 2027 classes start on 1 March 2027.

Where are Griffith University's campuses? Griffith has four physical campuses in South East Queensland: Gold Coast, Logan, Brisbane City and Brisbane South.

PS

A 50 percent scholarship changes the whole budget of an Australian degree, but only if your offer arrives before 28 November. If you want to know whether your results reach Griffith's 6.0 GPA bar, or whether the Griffith College route suits you better, Check your eligibility with Prosper.

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References

1. International students, Griffith University, https://www.griffith.edu.au/international (accessed 11/11/2026)
2. Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarship, Griffith University, https://www.griffith.edu.au/international/scholarships-finance/scholarships/vice-chancellors-international-scholarship (accessed 11/11/2026)
3. Scholarships and finance, Griffith University, https://www.griffith.edu.au/international/scholarships-finance (accessed 11/11/2026)
4. Campuses and facilities, Griffith University, https://www.griffith.edu.au/about-griffith/campuses-facilities (accessed 11/11/2026)
5. Griffith College, https://www.griffithcollege.edu.au/ (accessed 11/11/2026)