What Griffith College does

Griffith College is a private higher education pathway provider operating as a formal partnership between Griffith University and Navitas Pty Ltd, headquartered in Southport, Queensland. The college delivers 11 diploma programs (Business, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Design, Educational Studies, Engineering, Health Care, Health Sciences, Information Technology, International Tourism and Hotel Management, Science, and Social and Psychological Science) plus a Foundation Program and a Masters Qualifying Program. Its core academic model is diploma-to-degree articulation: diplomas mirror first-year Griffith University content and grant up to 80 of 240 credit points, providing direct entry into the second year of corresponding Griffith University degrees. The institution holds CRICOS provider status (01737F) and TEQSA accreditation (PRV12078), enabling it to enroll international students on Australian student visas.

Delivery occurs across three campuses — Gold Coast (primary), Brisbane City, and Online — with three annual intakes (March, July, October) and small class sizes of approximately 30 students. The technology stack is built on commodity education infrastructure: Moodle as the LMS for course content, Microsoft Teams and Zoom for live workshops, and Turnitin for assessment integrity. Application and payment workflows run on StudyLink Connect for agent-submitted international applications and Flywire for cross-border tuition payments in 140+ currencies.

Revenue is generated primarily through per-course tuition fees billed per trimester to domestic and international students, supplemented by a $225 international enrolment fee, agent commissions to the global recruitment network, and miscellaneous incidental fees. Domestic students can defer tuition via the FEE-HELP government loan scheme, while international students pay premium tuition rates. Distribution is hybrid: domestic Australian students apply directly via StudyLink or through QTAC, while international students are recruited through a contracted global network of education agents whose commissions are a material operating cost.

Name

Griffith College

Legal name

Griffith College

Website

https://griffithcollege.edu.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Griffith College is a private higher education pathway provider, jointly owned by Griffith University and Navitas Pty Ltd, offering 11 diploma programs plus Foundation and Masters Qualifying Programs that grant direct entry into the second year of Griffith University degrees for domestic and international students across Gold Coast, Brisbane City, and Online campuses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Pathway Programs

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121), Junior Colleges (611210)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Diploma-to-Degree / Articulation & Credit-Transfer Pathways (EDAIAJAG)

Keywords

• Higher education diplomas
• University pathway programs
• Foundation studies
• Postgraduate qualifying programs
• International student recruitment

Headquarters

HQ city

Southport

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Domestic Student Tuition Fees: Tuition fees levied per course per trimester for Australian citizens, permanent residents, and New Zealand Special Category Visa holders. FEE-HELP government loan scheme available for eligible domestic students to defer payment.
2. International Student Tuition Fees: Higher tuition fees for international students (non-Australian/New Zealand citizens or permanent residency holders). Fees based on courses enrolled on census date. Payment processed via Flywire platform.
3. Application and Enrolment Fees: Enrolment Fee of $225 for international students. Late Enrolment Penalty of $200. Additional incidental fees for replacement documents.
4. Education Agent Commissions: Commission paid to education agents in the global network for student recruitment and application support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Griffith College delivers higher education diploma programs, a Foundation Program, and a Masters Qualifying Program that prepare students for direct entry into Griffith University degrees. Programs are available across three physical campuses (Gold Coast, Brisbane City) plus an online campus, with three annual intakes (March, July, October). Diplomas provide up to 80 credit points (equivalent to one year) toward a Griffith University degree.

Product overview

Griffith College is a pathway education provider and partnership between Griffith University and Navitas Pty Ltd, offering a portfolio of higher education diplomas and preparatory programs. The core offering consists of 11 diploma programs (Business, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Design, Educational Studies, Engineering, Health Care, Health Sciences, Information Technology, International Tourism and Hotel Management, Science, and Social and Psychological Science) that mirror the first year of corresponding Griffith University degrees, providing students with up to 80 credit points of direct pathway credit. The Foundation Program serves as a preparatory bridge for international students, while the Masters Qualifying Program enables postgraduate entry. All programs are available across three campuses (Gold Coast, Brisbane City, and Online) with three trimester intakes annually. Students receive supported learning with smaller class sizes, academic advising, and direct progression pathways to Griffith University upon successful completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Diploma of Business (DBUS) A higher education diploma providing broad understanding of business concepts with selectable majors, opening pathways to communication, political science, and commerce degrees at Griffith University. Available to domestic and international students.
• Diploma of Criminology and Criminal Justice (DJ) Provides solid grounding in criminology, criminal justice, law, political science, psychology, and sociology, with pathway options to criminology, law, or dual degree programs at Griffith University.
• Diploma of Design (DDN) Develops creative and problem-solving skills for design-related careers, unlocking pathways to degrees in design, animation, architecture, and film, screen and media production at Griffith University.
• Diploma of Educational Studies (DES) Designed for students needing to meet additional entry requirements for a teaching degree. Available both on-campus and fully online with direct pathway to the Bachelor of Education at Griffith University.
• Diploma of Engineering (DE) Covers key skills and central concepts of engineering with pathways to engineering honours degrees at Griffith University. Can also link students to industrial design and aviation programs.
• Diploma of Health Care (DHC) A pathway program to the Bachelor of Nursing at Griffith University, providing the academic foundation for a career as a registered nurse. Requires application via QTAC.
• Diploma of Health Sciences (DHS) Provides grounding in disciplines within health science, opening doors to degrees in biomedical science, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, pharmacy, medical laboratory science, and related programs at Griffith University.
• Diploma of Information Technology (DI) Provides a broad understanding of all aspects of information technology, designed as a pathway to in-demand careers in cyber security, computer science, or information technology via Griffith University degrees.
• Diploma of International Tourism and Hotel Management (DITHM) A globally-focused program designed to prepare students for a career in the dynamic tourism and hospitality industry on a global scale, with pathway to Griffith University degrees.
• Diploma of Science (DS) Covers natural and physical sciences, chemistry, biology, genetics, and environmental science, providing entry to marine biology, forensics, environmental, or data science degrees at Griffith University.
• Diploma of Social and Psychological Science (DSP) Provides foundational knowledge and skills for further study in psychology, counselling, human services, and social work. Available on-campus and fully online with dual degree pathway options at Griffith University.
• Foundation Program Designed for international students who have not yet met the equivalent of Australian Year 12 standard, bridging the gap between secondary schooling and higher education with progression to diploma and degree programs at Griffith University.
• Masters Qualifying Program (MQP) Delivered by Griffith College for Griffith University, providing postgraduate preparatory knowledge and skills for successful completion of postgraduate study in Arts, Education, Law, Business, Science, and Health faculties.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80 credit points earned (equivalent of one year)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Griffith UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGriffith College is an official partnership between Griffith University and Navitas Pty Ltd. The college provides pathway programs including diplomas, foundation programs, and Masters Qualifying Programs that lead directly into Griffith University degrees. Students receive credit of up to 80 points toward their degree. The college uses Griffith University's facilities and provides a direct entry pathway to the university.
• Navitas Pty LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNavitas Pty Ltd is the global education provider and co-owner of Griffith College. Headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, Navitas operates educational institutions across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK, Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, North Asia, South America, the Middle East, and the USA. Navitas manages the operational aspects of Griffith College including admissions, student services, and compliance.
• StudyLink ConnectcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudyLink Connect is the official partner portal used by education agents to submit international student applications to Griffith College. The platform provides a streamlined application process and is the designated channel for agent-based applications.
• Allianz Care AustraliaminorOthersPreferred provider for Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). International students can have OSHC arranged by Griffith College through Allianz Care Australia as part of the application process.
• Global Education Agent NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContracted network of education agents worldwide who represent Griffith College. Agents assist prospective international students with course selection, application submission, accommodation arrangements, and visa applications. Griffith College pays commission to these agents for successful enrolments.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trinity College (University of Melbourne): Pathway college of the University of Melbourne delivering the Trinity College Foundation Studies program. Highly selective, prestigious alternative pathway that competes for the highest-attaining international students who might otherwise consider Griffith College's foundation program.
• La Trobe College Australia: Navitas pathway college packaged into La Trobe University with diploma programs offering direct entry to second year. Operates an equivalent pathway-to-degree value proposition with overlapping student segments and the same Navitas operational backbone.
• Monash College: Monash University's pathway college delivering diplomas, foundation, and English programs with direct articulation into Monash degrees. Operates multiple campuses nationally and competes for the same international pathway market.
• ANU College: Pathway provider feeding into the Australian National University with foundation and diploma programs. Direct competitor for international students seeking a packaged offer into a Group of Eight university, competing head-to-head in international recruitment markets.
• UNSW College: UNSW's pathway college offering foundation studies and diploma programs that articulate into UNSW degrees. Comparable in scale, ATAR-free entry model, and international student mix, and competes directly for South Asian and Southeast Asian cohorts.
• Deakin College: Navitas-operated pathway college providing diplomas and foundation programs feeding into Deakin University. Near-identical business model (diploma = first-year credit, packaged offer, three intakes, agent-led international recruitment) and same parent operator, making it the closest direct peer.
• UTS College (formerly UTS Insearch): Pathway provider for University of Technology Sydney offering diploma programs and English language courses with packaged articulation into UTS degrees. Direct competitor for international students in NSW and online domestic segments.

Broad incumbents

• Study Group (Australasia): Global pathway and foundation provider operating Australian pathway colleges (e.g., Taylors College, ANIBT, Martin College) feeding into partner universities. Competes for the same agent-driven international recruitment pool and offers an alternative private pathway model.
• Navitas Pty Ltd: Parent organisation of Griffith College and operator of multiple pathway colleges globally, plus professional and English language programs. Provides shared services, agent network, and curriculum frameworks that benchmark Griffith College's unit economics against the wider Navitas portfolio.
• QUT College: Queensland University of Technology's own pathway/foundation offerings and direct entry programs. Operates in the same Brisbane/Gold Coast catchment as Griffith College and is the most direct domestic competitor for Queensland Year 12 students who don't meet standard entry.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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