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Griffith University
Griffith University is a public research university in South East Queensland on the east coast of Australia. Formally founded in 1971, Griffith opened its doors in 1975, introducing Australia's first degrees in environmental science and Asian ...
's Mount Gravatt and Gold Coast campuses. Griffith College delivers higher education programs as a registered Higher Education Provider with the Commonwealth Government’s
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency
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The agency's purpose is to protect student interests and the reputation of Australia' ...
. Griffith College is registered on the
Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students
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as required by the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000. In December, 2015 Griffith College rebranded from Queensland Institute of Business and Technology to Griffith College to reflect its role as a pathway college to Griffith University.
Griffith College has been in partnership with Griffith University since 1997 and has taught more than 14,000 students since then.
Programs
The school provides university level
Diploma
A diploma is a document awarded by an educational institution (such as a college or university) testifying the recipient has graduated by successfully completing their courses of studies. Historically, it has also referred to a charter or offici ...
programs in the areas of Science, Commerce, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Engineering, Design, Hotel Management, Social and Psychological Science and Information Technology. The Diploma programs mirror the first year of a selection of bachelor's degrees at Griffith University allowing students to gain entry to Year 2 of the Bachelor upon successful completion of their Diploma. It also delivers a Foundation Program and associate degree in Commerce and Business. These programs are offered in partnership with
Griffith University
Griffith University is a public research university in South East Queensland on the east coast of Australia. Formally founded in 1971, Griffith opened its doors in 1975, introducing Australia's first degrees in environmental science and Asian ...
, and are recognised by many other universities in Australia for entry with advanced standing.