About us
The International Office is organised into seven main subunits: International Marketing, Marketing and Communications, International Admissions, International Finance and Compliance, International Student Experience, International Partnerships and the International Development Unit. If you have any questions, please contact us.
International Marketing
Griffith International's marketing team promotes the University around the world with a focus on student recruitment. The recruitment team members work within a regional portfolio, manage an agent network in their region, and support a range of institutional partners. Recruitment activities are undertaken together with the University’s four academic groups, in co-operation with Griffith College and in close coordination with the University’s Marketing and Communications team. The team also manages digital marketing operations activities; the QS Enrolment Solutions relationship; the Peer-to-Peer program; responds to and manages student enquiries; and prepares and distributes future and current student communications across multiple platforms.
International Student Experience
The International Student Experience unit incorporates the International Student Advisory and the Griffith Mates teams. This team develops and delivers a range of programs and initiatives to enhance the international student experience, including: the provision of high-level pastoral support; support for sponsored students, including Australia Awards Scholars; activities to promote student engagement and integration and enable international students to continue developing their English language proficiency; and strategies to support student retention.
International Partnerships
The International Partnerships team is responsible for strengthening and nurturing Griffith’s global partnerships. The team works closely with all areas of the University in developing international agreements, strategic communication initiatives, coordinating and hosting international delegation visits, supporting education agent events, and facilitating outbound student international mobility experiences for both domestic and international students enrolled in a Griffith degree.
International Development Unit
The International Development Unit develops business opportunities working with international aid organisations, governments and education institutions, provides specialised project management services, and engages with academic staff to bid for and deliver international projects.
International Finance and Compliance
The International Finance and Compliance team is responsible for managing financial aid, scholarships, overseas student health cover, student refunds and student visa compliance for international students at Griffith University. The team is also responsible for processing agent commission payments.
Marketing and Communications
Griffith International’s marketing and communications team develops international marketing collateral, campaigns and digital initiatives for international student recruitment and other internationalisation initiatives, in close coordination with the University’s Marketing and Communications team.
International Admissions
The International Admissions team is responsible for all aspects of international student admission for international students at Griffith University.