Griffith College Australia
Description of Griffith College Australia
- Established: 1997
- Location: Brisbane, Australia
- Students age: 17+
- Type of study: joint
- Type of accommodation: residence
- Language of instruction: English.
Griffith College Australia is a preparatory college at Griffith University. It is aimed at those who have not received secondary education in Australia, but seeks to enter the TOP university - Griffith University. Griffith College Australia offers a variety of programs: high school programs and pre-university courses.
One of the main advantages that college students receive is the opportunity to immediately enter the 2nd year of the university, which will significantly save time and finances. Another advantage of the college is in its strong academic programs, which is confirmed by statistics: 89% of college students successfully enter the university.
The college is a part of the international association Navitas, a global educational network with recognized educational institutions around the world.
Educational process
Programs and prices, tuition fees in Griffith College Australia
Foundation
- Age : 17+
- Language of instruction: English
- Duration: 2 trimesters (8 months) and 3 trimesters (12 months)
- Cost: from $ 18,900 AUD per program.
The program is aimed at students who have not yet fully decided on a specialty. Foundation will allow you to qualitatively prepare for study at the university and enroll in the 1st undergraduate course.
Diploma Programs
- Age: 17+
- Language of instruction: English
- Duration: 2 trimesters (8 months) and 3 trimesters (12 months).
An intensive preparatory program for those who know their future specialty. The level of difficulty corresponds to the first year of undergraduate studies. At the end of the program, students enter the second undergraduate course in one of the following areas:
- Biology
- Commerce
- Criminology and Forensics
- Engineering
- Design
- Healthcare
- Health, medicine
- Hotel management
- Information Technology
- Media and communications.
The cost of programs in the areas of:
- Biology: from $ 27,200 AUD
- Commerce: $ 22,250 AUD
- Criminology and Forensics: $ 22,400 AUD
- Engineering: $ 21,000 AUD
- Design: $ 25,400 AUD
- Health Care: $ 26,000 AUD
- Health, medicine: $ 29,500 AUD
- Hotel Management: $ 22,500 AUD
- Information Technology: $ 23,400 AUD
- Media and Communications: $ 22,400 AUD .
Accommodation, meals, prices
College students can choose to stay on campus or off campus.
The cost of living and other expenses on the territory of the university:
|
Expense item |
Australian dollar prices per week |
|
Dormitory-free accommodation |
160-200 |
|
Food |
100 |
|
Dormitory accommodation |
330-370 |
|
Fare |
No, the university is within walking distance |
|
Internet and mobile communications |
20-30 |
Rent an apartment or room:
|
Expense item |
Australian dollar prices per week |
|
No meals |
180-350 |
|
Food |
100 |
|
Electricity, gas |
20-30 |
|
Fare |
No, the university is within walking distance |
|
Internet and mobile communications |
20-30 |
Host family
|
Expense item |
Australian dollar prices per week |
|
Accommodation |
265-295 |
|
Food |
Included |
|
Electricity, gas |
Included |
|
Fare |
40 |
|
Internet and mobile communications |
20-30 |
Advantages
- College students gain access to university infrastructure
- 120 clubs and communities work for students, sports infrastructure is developed
- University level programs
- Participants in the Diploma Program are almost guaranteed to enter the second year of undergraduate
- Students study in the trimester system of study, which allows you to get a diploma faster.
Facilities and equipment at Griffith College Australia
The college is located at Griffith University: Ampus is located in a quiet area of Brisbane, 11 km from the city center and within walking distance of the park area. You can get to the center by bus (30 minutes), car (15 minutes) or bicycle (50 minutes). Another campus of the institution is located in the Gold Coast. The infrastructure includes:
- Library
- Computer labs
- Book store
- Cafes, clubs, restaurants
- University bar
- Stadium
- 3 pools
- Tennis courts
- Basketball Courts
- Fitness centers.
Entry requirements, how to apply, what is required to enrol
Applicants are admitted three times a year: in February, June and October. Upon admission, students provide a package of documents:
- High school diploma or grades for the last year
- Documents must be translated into English and officially certified.
Language requirements depend on the type of program:
- Foundation: IELTS 5.5 (at least 5.0 in each section of the exam)
- Diploma Programs: IELTS 5.5 (at least 5.5 in each section of the exam)
- Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice and Diploma of Health Care: IELTS 6.5 ( at least 6.0 in each section of the exam ).
Institution on the map
Residence permits, citizenship and other services
- Guardianship services during the studies
- Student supervision
Review about Griffith College Australia
Recommendations on when to apply
| Language courses, schools and children's language camps | Primary and secondary education - private schools | Preparation programmes for entering universities - higher education | Higher education (after completing accredited programs A-level, IB, High School) - Bachelor, Master, MBA |
| - we recommend to apply 6-9 months before the start of the course (some camps and schools offer discounts for early booking or for lengthy study programs) - there are some very popular and high demand children's camps, where the applications need to be submitted 1 year in advance (in particular Switzerland , Great Britain , USA , Canada , Austria) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the training program, - some schools have a specific time frame (September-November - please specify an individual school) - some schools require tests in several stages (UKISET, internal tests of the school: English, mathematics, logics, subjects, interview, some require a personal visit) | - we recommend to apply one year before the start of the program, - for Foundation and Pathway programs, IELTS and TOEFL certificates are usually required, respectively | - recommended submission one year before the start of the program, - the deadline normally closes in January, for TOP HEIs and, as a rule, in March in other universities - for a bachelor, a Foundation or Pathway preparatory program a completed A-level, IB, High School + IELTS / TOEFL are required - for Masters you need a graduated higher education, in some cases you need a pre-Masters program - MBA requires completed higher education, work experience preferably at least 2-3 years, etc. |
