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About GU
Griffith University (GU) — public non-profit university. It is located in Brisbane, Australia. It is one of the youngest higher education institutions in the country. As a part of Universities Australia, Association of Southeast Asian Institutions of Higher Learning (ASAIHL), Australian National Business Schools, Innovative Research Universities Australia (IRU), Open Universities Australia, GU is actively building the academic environment in Australia.
The university is among the top-260 best institutions in the word, according to QS International Ranking. The educational institution is in the top-300 of Times Higher Education World University Ranking.
GU offers bachelor and master programs in different fields of study.
Location
Brisbane, Australia
Establishment year
1975
Students
35,119
International students
6,224
Female students
58%
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The academic calendar at GU is divided into two semesters, as in many other universities in Australia. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. One year of studying at GU will cost local citizens a minimum of 2,538 USD. For foreigners, the tuition fee is different — from 14,276 USD per year. The university offers scholarships and financial aid to some students. Scholarships are available to both locals and foreigners. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and scholarships.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
You cannot enter university in Australia after the 11th grade, as school education here lasts longer. Applicants need to eliminate the academic difference. There are two ways to do this: either study for a year at a university in your home country, or complete one of the preparatory programs (A-Levels, Foundation, etc.). In order to enter a bachelor's program, applicants must successfully pass the entrance exams. Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS, PTE or TOEFL exam. Applicants will need a subject exam — SAT.
Master's degree at GU
In order to enroll at GU for a master's program, you will have to confirm knowledge of the English language. You can do this by passing the exam — IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 92. IELTS — 7 or higher.
IELTS
7
TOEFL iBT
92
GU campus
The campus of GU is located in Brisbane. The urban campus is suitable for those students who, firstly, are used to independence, and secondly, cannot imagine their life without the hustle and bustle of a big metropolis. During the period of study, students can use the university library, where they can do homework and write scientific papers. Not only locals study at GU, but also students from other countries. The variety of cultures represented broadens the horizons of students and fills student life with all sorts of activities, the purpose of which is cultural exchange.
After graduation, you can stay in Australia for another 1.5 to 4 years, depending on the degree received. To do this, you need to apply for a graduate visa — it allows you to work in the country without changing your visa to a work one. GU graduates find jobs quickly, partly because the university has a good reputation among employers according to the QS World University Rankings. Look for more immigration options in our article.
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