Griffith University

Griffith University generally has 3 trimesters per year for its standard academic calendar. Each trimester includes:

• a 12-week teaching period
• a study week
• an exam period

Trimester 1 (Late Feb to Early Mar/May) and Trimester 2 (Jun to Aug) are compuslory for students to attend. Trimester 3 (Aug/Oct to Nov/Feb) is optional, and can be used to fast-track or catch up their studies.

Griffith University generally has 3 trimesters per year for its standard academic calendar. Each trimester includes:

• a 12-week teaching period
• a study week
• an exam period

Trimester 1 (Late Feb to Early Mar/May) and Trimester 2 (Jun to Aug) are compuslory for students to attend. Trimester 3 (Aug/Oct to Nov/Feb) is optional, and can be used to fast-track or catch up their studies.

Yes, Indian students can study at Griffith University without IELTS, provided they have an Medium of Instruction (MOI) or submitted alternative English tests like TOEFL-iBT, PTE, and Duolingo.

Students that have neither can enroll in English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) to meet the English requirements.

Yes, Griffith Uni is a great option for Indian students interested in higher studies in Australia for the following reasons:

• Lower living costs (INR 27 K-INR 60 K per week) than Sydney/Melbourne
• Scholarships worth up to 50% off the tuition costs
• Work-Integrated Learning (internships and real-world projects at partners like Queensland Health, PwC, and IBM)
• Easy access to Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to stay and find a job within 2 to 3 years

Yes, Griffith Uni is a great option for Indian students interested in higher studies in Australia for the following reasons:

• Lower living costs (INR 27 K-INR 60 K per week) than Sydney/Melbourne
• Scholarships worth up to 50% off the tuition costs
• Work-Integrated Learning (internships and real-world projects at partners like Queensland Health, PwC, and IBM)
• Easy access to Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) to stay and find a job within 2 to 3 years

Students who do not meet the direct entry requirements for Griffith University, can still get a seat via one of the following ways:

• Enroll in Griffith foundation program, diplomas, or a Masters qualifying program
• If English proficiency is the issue, study at the Griffith English Language Institute
• To build foundational skills and academic readiness, explore options like the EmpowerED University Preparation

Deadlines to apply for scholarships at Griffith University varies for different scholarship programs. Indian students can send in their scholarship applications by Nov 28, 2026 for the Vice Chancellor's International Scholarship (50% tuition discount) for Trimester 1, 2027. 

Scholarships like the International Academic Merit Scholarship and the Griffith International Scholarship for Griffith College Diploma to Degree do not require a separate application.

For the latest scholarship deadlines, check griffith.edu.au

Yes, Griffith University is generally considered safe for Indian students. The university receives 4.5 stars out of 5 for safety as part of the Griffith University Australia student reviews on Shiksha Study Abroad.

• Security personnel patrol the campus 24/7
• If you are studying/working late, security officers can safely accompany you to your vehicle or public transport hubs
• Student Safety and Wellbeing Team to help students with matters related to concerning behavior, harassment, sexual assault, or bullying
• Point-to-Point golf cart service to help navigate hilly terrains safely at night

For students who are yet to get admission at Griffith University Australia, the best way to get in touch with alumni is via the univerity's LinkedIn page. 
There you can filter alumni based on location and profession to receive tailored guidance.

Students already enrolled at Griffith Uni can get in touch via the Alumni to Alumni Mentoring program.

To know more, check alumnimentoring.griffith.edu.au

I don't know much about GCET, but I'm doing B.Tech CSE at Galgotias University. From my experience, GU has many labs, practical courses, and Centres of Excellence where students can get hands-on learning. The university also focuses a lot on workshops, clubs, and extracurricular activities.