Griffith University
Founded in 1971 and opening its doors in 1975, Griffith University is a public research university located in South East Queensland on the east coast of Australia. Griffith currently boasts over 50,000 students, 8,500 of whom are international students, and 200 degree programs with some of the top teachers in Australia. Exchange students have the opportunity to take major, minor, GenEd and elective courses.
Major figures
- 50,000+ Students
- 2,500 Undergraduate and graduate courses
- 200 Degree programs
- 8,500 International students
Program dates
Griffith University operates on a trimester system instead of a semester system.
Trimester 1 (Spring): Late February through early June
Trimester 2 (Fall): Early July through late October
Due to interference with Temple's academic calendar, students are not permitted to study abroad during Trimester 3. Students who wish to spend two semesters at Griffith will participate in a calendar year (February through October).
Academics
Exchange participants are required to take a full-time course load (at least 12 Temple credits) while abroad and will earn transfer credit.
Explore all study options and courses available for Exchange students here.
Course Offerings
Students should enroll in three to four 10 credit point courses for a total of 40 credit points (approximately 12-16 Temple credit hours). Undergraduate coursework is available in:
- Accounting
- Architecture
- Asian Studies
- Australian and Indigenous Studies
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Criminal Justice
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- English
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Science
- Film & Media Production
- Finance
- Foreign Languages
- Graphic & Interactive Design
- History
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- International Studies
- Journalism
- Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Supply Chain Management
- Marketing
- Media and Communications
- Music
- Photography
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Public Relations
- Real Estate
- Sport Management
- Theater, Acting Concentration
- Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Visual Arts
Language of instruction
English
School location
While Griffith has six campus locations, Temple students will study at the Gold Coast campus. Located just minutes from the beaches, the campus offers a dynamic and exciting student lifestyle, with many on-campus services, facilities, cafes and restaurants.
Facilities
The campus has comprehensive facilities, including a library, computer labs, retail shops and restaurants, and a health center.
Accommodations
Students may choose to live in on-campus housing, university-arranged homestays, or find independent housing. Students are able and encouraged to book short-term accommodation before they settle on a long-term housing option.
Griffith University Village
Students have the option of choosing from several different room layouts, ranging from studios to 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartments. A typical 5 bedroom apartment comes with the following amenities:
- Bed, desk, closet, shelf, chair
- Internet access (wifi)
- Full kitchen
- Outdoor balcony
- Television, lounge chairs
Griffith University Village also has a number of amenities available, such as laundry facilities, a swimming pool with outdoor lounges and deck chairs, student lounge, outdoor table tennis and pool table, a basketball court, a convenience store, and a cafe.
Students who want to experience Australian culture firsthand may choose to live in a homestay. Students who select to live in a homestay will have the following provided:
- Meals
- Laundry facilities
- Fully furnished room
Host families are also close to public transport and have been carefully vetted by Griffith University.
Independent Housing
Students may elect to find independent housing in sharehouses or apartments. More information can be found on Griffith's "Where to Live" page, linked below.
Program costs
Students pay Temple tuition and fees directly to Temple.
Eligibility
Open to qualified students matriculated at Temple University.
Applying to the program
Application Deadline: March 1 for the fall semester and spring/calendar year priority; September 1 for the spring semester/calendar year