Apply for undergraduate study
Here are the key steps and important things to know about applying to study an undergraduate degree at Griffith. Follow these steps and get ready to learn.
If you are an international student, please apply by visiting international applications.
For more information about applying to Griffith University and for a summary of the Student Profile visit qtac.com.au.
How to apply
How to apply
1. Choose your degree
Select the degree you want to apply for using the Degree finder on our website and understand the degree details.
You’ll need to meet admission requirements to apply for an undergraduate degree. First, check the entry requirements for your chosen degree, looking for the ATAR or required selection rank, subject prerequisite requirements and any other prerequisites. Some degrees may have additional criteria, including audition, interview or portfolio.
ATAR , IB and Selection Rank
An Australian Tertiary Admission Rank is the rank assigned to eligible Year 12 students in all Australian states and territories. Some high schools also offer the Diploma of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. If you do not have an ATAR or IB score, you can still receive a Selection Rank on the basis of previous secondary schooling, tertiary, bridging and enabling studies, tertiary admissions tests or work experience and qualifications.
Prerequisites and assumed knowledge
Most Griffith degrees are based on assumed knowledge. This is knowledge you are expected to have gained through certain subjects at school and on which you'll be able to build at university. It is not required for your application or admission but it will make the degree's material more accessible. If you don't have the assumed knowledge expected for your desired degree, we strongly encourage you to undertake bridging courses in order to strengthen your foundation for study. Some degrees, including law, education, paramedicine and occupational therapy, have subject prerequisites as a condition of admission. Check out our pages on Prerequisites and assumed knowledge.
3. Check fees, degree duration & available scholarships
Fees
You can find indicative fees for specific degrees via our study website. Most domestic students studying an undergraduate degree are eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place. This means the majority of the cost is covered by the Australian Government and you only pay a smaller portion. Visit our Paying your fees page to find out more about costs.
Duration
Most of our undergraduate degrees can be completed in three years when studied full time. Check out the study website to see the duration of your chosen program.
Trimesters
Griffith University teaches across three trimesters, rather than two semesters, which gives you the flexibility to pace your study to suit your needs. You may also be able to fast-track your degree by studying in Trimester 3. Trimester 3 is not compulsory for all degrees.
Scholarships
It’s worth looking at our scholarships as they can help fund your study. You only need to apply once and we will assess which scholarship you may be eligible for. You may be eligible based on your background, chosen study area, personal circumstances, financial need or achievements.
4. Submit your application online via QTAC or UAC
The application process should take you about 15 minutes. Visit either the QTAC website in Queensland or the UAC website in NSW . If you intend studying at the Gold Coast campus, we recommend that you apply either via QTAC or UAC , not both. If you're eligible, you'll still receive your offer with us, and you'll save on application fees. Not all Gold Coast degrees are on offer via UAC , so please check the degrees on offer before submitting your application. Most students will apply through QTAC or UAC , although we do offer some direct admission options for TAFE Diploma and Adult Tertiary Preparation graduates into specific degrees and First Peoples Direct Admission for mature students—please get in touch with us if you need help
When applying
- Make sure you have ready your email address, personal details, qualification details, and your list of degree preferences.
- On the QTAC / UAC website, start by creating an account and entering your personal and contact details.
- Answer the questions about your qualifications, including details about the study you’ve completed or are doing now.
- Enter your preferences. With QTAC / UAC , you can enter up to six degree preferences. We recommend prioritising them like this:
- Preferences 1 and 2: your favourite degree choices
- Preferences 3 and 4: your backup degree choice
- Preferences 5 and 6: your pathway degrees – degrees that will help you upgrade to your preferred degree
- Review and check your application
Handy tips
- For information on which offer rounds Griffith is participating in visit QTAC Course Offers and Vacancy or UAC Applications and offers.
- For information on when to apply and submit documentation for specific offer rounds visit QTAC Key dates or UAC Key dates.
- For Undergraduate Certificates, you need to apply directly to Griffith. Simply choose your certificate from our Degree Finder and click on 'Apply'
5. Track your application
Checking the status of your application is simple, and you’ll be able to get all the information you need, when you need it, through an easy–to–use tool on the QTAC / UAC website.
6. Accept your offer
If you’ve secured a direct offer with us, congratulations!
If you applied through QTAC or UAC your offer will come from them, so keep an eye out for that. Once you have your offer, QTAC / UAC gives you a short time to respond, so make sure you get back to them quickly.
Unique Student Identifier
Your Unique Student Identifier is your key to confirming eligibility for a Commonwealth supported place and Commonwealth financial assistance ( HECS-HELP , FEE-HELP or OS-HELP ). If you're starting a new degree, you’ll need to have it handy to add to your pre-enrolment questionnaire before your first census date. For further information visit Unique-Student Identifier.
7. Enrol
If you choose to accept your offer, you’ll receive a welcome email outlining the steps you need to take to enrol.
We’re more than happy to help you with this process, so feel free to contact us if you need support.
The Starting@Griffith email includes your enrolment link and will be emailed to the email address you provided in your TAC application.
Make sure you enrol as soon as you can. If you don’t meet the deadline your offer will lapse. Lapsed offers are not automatically reinstated and for some programs reinstatement is not possible.
