Griffith University application deadlines 2027
The recommended date to have your international application in to Griffith University for its next intake (Semester 1) is October 31, 2026. Competitive courses close earlier.
How Griffith University handles application dates
Griffith University assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for your intended intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Griffith runs three trimesters, starting in March, July and November, and takes applications year-round. Some programs have their own deadlines, and research degrees close about eight weeks before the intake.
These dates are for international applicants. Domestic dates, and the exact date for a specific course, can differ. Always confirm on Griffith University’s own website before you rely on a date.
Once you have an offer, you accept it, pay the deposit, and receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, then you apply for the subclass 500 student visa. Build that time into your plan: from some countries the visa alone takes one to three months.
Griffith University deadlines: common questions
When is the Griffith University application deadline for international students?
The recommended date to have your international application in to Griffith University for its next intake (Semester 1) is October 31, 2026. Competitive courses close earlier.
Can I apply to Griffith University after the deadline?
Often, yes. Australian universities rarely enforce a single hard cut-off. If places remain in your course and there is enough time to arrange a student visa before the intake starts, a late application is usually still considered. Competitive and quota courses (medicine, some design and health programs) are the exception and do close firmly.
What intakes does Griffith University have?
Griffith University takes international students for 2 intakes: Semester 1 and Semester 2. Not every course is available in every intake, so check the course page.
How early should I apply to Griffith University?
Three to four months before your intended intake is the usual advice, and earlier for competitive courses or if you are from a country where the student visa takes longer to process. Applying early also means an earlier offer, which helps with scholarships and accommodation.