About
Griffith University is a public research university in South East Queensland on the east coast of Australia. The university was founded in 1971, but was not officially opened until 1975. The university has five campuses, at Gold Coast, Nathan, Logan, South Bank, and Mount Gravatt. A sixth campus, to be located at the Treasury Building in the Brisbane CBD, will open in 2027. The university was name...
Griffith University is a public research university in South East Queensland on the east coast of Australia. The university was founded in 1971, but was not officially opened until 1975. The university has five campuses, at Gold Coast, Nathan, Logan, South Bank, and Mount Gravatt. A sixth campus, to be located at the Treasury Building in the Brisbane CBD, will open in 2027. The university was named after Sir Samuel Walker Griffith, who was twice Premier of Queensland and the first Chief Justice of the High Court of Australia. Sir Samuel Griffith played a major role in the Federation of Australia and was the principal author of the Australian Constitution.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 238 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 93 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 30,484
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 26.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 25%
- Female : Male
- 60 : 40
- Staff
- 3,500
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
42 subjectsQS
37 subjectsUS News
29 subjectsTHE
11 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Economics | 101–125 | 52.2 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 126–150 | 50.8 | 2026 |
| Law & Legal Studies | 126–150 | 44.4 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 151–175 | 47.6 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 176–200 | 49.5 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 176–200 | 52.5 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 201–250 | 47.5 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 201–250 | 50.6 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 201–250 | 45.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 251–300 | 44.1 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 251–300 | 35.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Griffith University?
Griffith University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 268, THE Rank 251–300, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =238.
When was Griffith University founded?
Griffith University was founded in 1971.
What are the top subjects at Griffith University?
Top subjects at Griffith University include: Nursing, Hospitality & Tourism Management, Music, Hospitality & Leisure Management, Business Administration.
Where is Griffith University located?
Griffith University is located in Brisbane, Australia.