About Griffith University – Brisbane

• Griffith University was established in 1971 as a new kind of Australian university – one that offered courses in progressive fields such as Asian Studies and environmental science. While progressive then, these academic areas are now more relevant than ever.
• Ranked in the top 100 universities in the world for Education, Law, Politics and International Studies, Architecture/Built Environment, and Art and Design based on the QS World University subject rankings.
• Griffith University has five campuses spread throughout southeastern Queensland, the Nathan campus is the original with 13,900 students.
• Griffith Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), placing Griffith in the top 5% of business schools worldwide.
• The Griffith Nathan campus is easily connected to Brisbane by public transport on the bus 

Location

Griffith University has two locations in Brisbane that TEAN students attend depending on their classes. The Nathan campus is easily connected to Brisbane by public transport on the bus and the South Bank campus is in the city. View the google map links of the Nathan campus and South Bank location.

Courses

Courses are available in the below disciplines. For detailed instructions on how to find and select courses, and a list of popular courses see our course selection instructions. Students enrol in 3 – 4 subjects per semester (between 30 and 50 Griffith credits), which usually transfers as 12 – 16 U.S. semester credits.

Academic Departments and Schools at Griffith University are divided into 10 academic divisions: Arts, Languages & Criminology, Business, Education, Engineering & Information Technology, Environment, Planning & Architecture, Health, Law, Music, Science, Visual & Creative Arts.

Community Internship

The Griffith University Community Internship is a 10-credit point course. The internship places you in a community (not-for-profit) organization related to your major where you put into practice your academic learning and give back to the local community.

With more than 450 different placement options, you will be matched to a placement related to your major. A volunteer placement is a great way to demonstrate real-world experience to future employers and get to know the Australian community. The course requires a 50-hour (minimum) commitment in the placement.

More information will be provided to interested students upon application to a TEAN Griffith University program.

Eligibility

• 2.5 GPA.
• Students must be enrolled in a two-year or four-year degree-granting institution at the time of enrollment at Griffith University.
• Second semester, Freshmen students may be considered for acceptance. To undertake the Community Internship students must be in their second year.

ACTIVITIES / IMMERSION

Our local staff arrange various activities during the semester designed to help immerse you in the local culture. These activities are included in your semester program. In addition, if you have a specific interest or hobby, your Brisbane-based TEAN Resident Director will be able to point you in the right direction. Below are examples of previous activities arranged for students. Note that activities change each semester.

In addition to the TEAN-organized events, to make sure you don’t miss out on any opportunities, our local staff send out frequent emails letting you know what is happening in Brisbane. Ranging from community events to music festivals, we tap you into the local culture right from the start.

LEARN TO SURF

You can’t come to Australia and not hit the surf! We get the experts to teach you. After the lesson, Cheyne Horan – ex-world surfing champ and current Australian SLS champion – takes you to the Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) to meet some locals, introduce you to the SLSC culture in Australia and explain why it is so important to Australians.

AUSSIE RULES FOOTBALL GAME

Come and cheer for the home team – the Brisbane Lions. You have to catch this game and see this professional Australian sport in all its glory! Don’t worry – our staff will explain the rules.

COFFEE BREAKS

Brisbanites enjoy their fabulous coffee al fresco at the many hip cafes. We follow their lead and meet up for coffee and cake at various times during the semester. This is a great opportunity to catch up with your Resident Director and other students to swap stories.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

TEAN has a rolling admissions process. We recommend submitting your application anytime from June for Spring applications, and from January for Fall applications. Late applications may be considered. Contact TEAN if the application deadline has passed.

Spring 2019

Fall 2018

Spring 2019

• Tuition and program fees: $12,290*
• Housing (on campus): $3,770**

*Tuition for 4 courses. Students have the option of taking 3 courses for a discount of up to $720 – pending approval from their home university.
**Does not include the cost of the mandatory meal plan.

Fall 2018

• Tuition and program fees: $12,550*
• On-campus housing: $3,770**

*Students have the option of taking 3 courses (opposed to 4) for a discount of up to $720 – pending approval from their home university.
**Does not include the cost of the mandatory meal plan.

What’s Included

• Full tuition (4 courses)
• Guaranteed, pre-arranged, on-campus housing
• Overseas health insurance, plus evacuation and repatriation insurance
• Services of local Resident Directors
• Five-day Orientation Program with some meals, excursions, accommodations, and transportation 
• Cultural events scheduled throughout the semester
• Wireless internet access in all housing
• Access to pre-arranged and affordable cell phone packages
• Access to unique and exciting optional excursions which may include New Zealand, Thailand and other places
• Access to competitive airfares and pre-arranged flight itineraries
• Extensive pre-departure counseling and information packets
• University and course selection advice
• Official academic transcripts from host institution
• Credit approval and transfer assistance
• Help with student visa preparation
• Financial aid transfer planning
•  Airport pickup and reception upon arrival 
• Arrival Welcome packet containing important local contact details and information
• Brisbane Farewell Dinner at conclusion of program
• Student union fees at host university
• Host university orientation

What’s Not Included

• International airfare ($1,800)
• Domestic airfare in US ($500)
• Student visa ($450)
• Books ($365)
• Meals during the semester ($2,000)
• Airport transfer at the end of the semester ($50)

*Numbers are estimated based on previous student experience and budget. Actual amounts will vary depending on student.