Griffith runs a network across South East Queensland with distinct personalities:
the Gold Coast hub for health and tourism next to the hospital and light rail;
Nathan as the forest-side flagship for science, business and environment;
Logan as the community-focused base with human services and nursing;
South Bank as the creative heart (Queensland Conservatorium, Queensland College of Art and Design, Film School) right by Brisbane CBD;
and Mt Gravatt, which is being consolidated into Nathan by the end of 2025.
A new Brisbane City (CBD) campus in the heritage Treasury Building is slated to open in 2027 for business, law and IT.
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Griffith University Campuses Quick Overview
Based on student conversations and on-ground info we track at PickMyUni, here’s how choices usually shake out.
Campus | Best for | Everyday feel | Getting there | Standout nearby |
Griffith University Gold Coast | Health, medicine, allied health, tourism, business | Big-city beach energy; next door to GC University Hospital | G:link light rail (Griffith University station), M1 access | Hospital precinct, Southport dining, beaches |
Griffith University Nathan campus | Science, engineering, environment, business, IT | Leafy, bushland setting in Toohey Forest; flagship vibe | Busway links; intercampus bus to Mt Gravatt | Toohey Forest trails, research labs |
Griffith University Logan campus | Nursing, midwifery, education, human services | Close-knit, community partnerships | Easy drive between Brisbane & Gold Coast; bus/rail options | Local community orgs, clinics |
Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University South Bank campus | Music, performing arts; also home to QCA & Film School (creative cluster) | Urban arts precinct; performance venues | 10-minute walk to Brisbane CBD; major bus/rail | QAGOMA, State Library, South Bank Parklands |
Griffith University Mt Gravatt campus | Historically criminology, education, psychology | Quiet, sports facilities; teaching consolidating to Nathan in 2025 | Intercampus bus; local buses | Nathan precinct a short shuttle away |
Griffith University Brisbane (CBD) (from 2027) | Business, law, IT, postgrad, executive | Heritage Treasury Building; industry access | All-city transport at your door | Courts, firms, river precinct |
Griffith University Campus-by-campus guide
Griffith University Gold Coast
If you’re chasing clinical exposure or hospitality/tourism industry links, this is the heavyweight. The campus sits beside Gold Coast University Hospital with its own G:link light rail station for easy movement across Southport and the coast. Students tell us the timetable predictability, hospital adjacency, and beach-side decompression are the big wins. Grab a coffee, jump the tram, scrub in or head to tutorials—your day stacks neatly.
Why students pick it (our take at PickMyUni):
Clinical placements feel closer, literally.
Light rail means fewer last-minute Uber scrambles.
Broad course mix keeps friend groups on the same campus.
Griffith University Nathan campus
Nathan is the flagship in Brisbane’s south—ringed by Toohey Forest, with strong reputations across science, environment, engineering, business and IT. It links by busway to the city and runs an intercampus shuttle with Mt Gravatt (note the service changes as consolidation wraps). The feel is “serious study, green outlook,” which suits lab-heavy schedules.
Why students pick it:
Research precincts and labs in one pocket.
Bushland calm without being far from the CBD.
Consolidation from Mt Gravatt adds more peers and services in 2025.
Griffith University Logan campus
Logan is your community-first choice, with degrees anchored in nursing, midwifery, education, human services and social work. Students call it “friendly and practical,” thanks to smaller cohorts and strong links with local organisations. It sits between Brisbane and the Gold Coast; parking and access are straightforward, and on-campus services cover the day-to-day.
Why students pick it:
Hands-on teaching and placements.
You actually know your lecturers and cohort.
Balanced commute if you split life between Brisbane and the Coast.
Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University South Bank campus
South Bank is the creative heart. The precinct hosts Queensland Conservatorium, Queensland College of Art and Design, and Griffith Film School—with two specialised libraries and performance venues. It’s a 10-minute stroll to the CBD, ringed by galleries, the river, and industry partners. Accessibility in venues is well documented, and the vibe is “practice by day, perform by night.”
Why students pick it:
Real audiences, real briefs, real industry.
City energy without losing campus identity.
Easy link to internships, agencies, and gigs.
Griffith University Mt Gravatt campus
Mt Gravatt has long served criminology, education, psychology and social sciences, and its sports precinct has been a drawcard. The university is consolidating Mt Gravatt into Nathan by the end of 2025. Student moves began in Trimester 1–2 2025, and facility wind-down dates are now published for campus services (e.g., aquatic centre). If your course page still references Mt Gravatt, expect your delivery to be at Nathan going forward.
What this means for you:
Plan for classes based at Nathan from 2025 onward.
Check faculty emails for building/room updates.
Intercampus travel info is changing—confirm shuttle details each trimester.
Griffith University Brisbane City (CBD) campus (opening 2027)
The next piece on the board: a heritage Treasury Building campus in Brisbane’s CBD set to host business, law, IT, postgraduate and executive education from 2027. Expect commuter-friendly access, proximity to courts, firms and river-city employers, and a strong industry footprint. For many students considering “Griffith University Brisbane,” this is the city address to watch.
Griffith University Practical chooser: 60-second campus fit
If you care most about… | Shortlist |
Clinical placements and public transport at the door | griffith university gold coast |
Green campus, labs, big-uni services | griffith university nathan campus |
Smaller cohorts and community links | griffith university logan campus |
Arts, music, design, film in the city | queensland conservatorium griffith university south bank campus |
Straight into the CBD from 2027 | griffith university brisbane (Treasury Building) |
Transport notes we see students trip over
Gold Coast: The G:link light rail stop named Griffith University is on the doorstep; combine with M1 if you drive.
Nathan / Mt Gravatt: The intercampus bus has updated stops and service notes as consolidation completes—always check the current trimester page.
South Bank: It’s walkable to both CBD and major bus/rail; performances and rehearsals can run late, so plan your last train/bus time.
Logan: Driving is common; the campus also plugs into local bus/rail to bigger hubs.
What we’re seeing in student choices (PickMyUni view)
Many students who previously looked at Griffith university mt gravatt campus now default to Nathan for 2025 starts.
Creative applicants keep zeroing in on South Bank thanks to the Conservatorium and the QCA/Film School cluster.
Interstate and international students often weigh Griffith University Queensland Campus options by lifestyle: Gold Coast for beach-city living; South Bank for an inner-city arts scene; Nathan and Logan for lower commute stress and quieter study zones.
Ready to act?
Our team at PickMyUni can also help you switch courses or campuses if your plans change mid-semester.
Sources we used while writing this guide
Key campus pages and official updates (campuses & facilities; South Bank details; Logan specifics; transport; CBD campus announcement), plus recent coverage on Mt Gravatt consolidation to Nathan by end-2025 and the 2027 CBD opening in the Treasury Building.