Based on our research at PickMyUni, the Griffith University world ranking picture is consistently strong across the big three:
QS (2026: #268),
THE World University Rankings (2026: 251–300th),
and ARWU/Shanghai (2026: 301–400 band).
On impact, Griffith is a headline performer—equal 4th in the world in the THE Impact Rankings 2026 and first in Queensland. If you’re comparing offers inside Australia, that mix of global standing plus SDG performance is a solid signal for employability and partnerships.
Griffith University Ranking Overview
Ranking system | Current position |
QS World University Rankings | #268 (2026) |
THE World University Rankings | 251–300th (2026) |
ARWU / Shanghai | Top 300 (2026) |
THE Impact Rankings | 4th globally (2026) |
Griffith University Subject wise Rankings
Area | Standout result | Why it matters |
Hospitality & Leisure Management | #1 in Australia, #25 globally (QS 2026) | Ties directly to Gold Coast industry projects and placements. |
Nursing, Health, Creative Arts | Strong showings across QS/THE subjects (yearly updates) | These align with Gold Coast (health precinct) and South Bank (Conservatorium, QCA, Film School). |
Explore the Courses on PickMyUni to drill into your degree, then checkout the campuses that teaches it (Gold Coast, Nathan, Logan, South Bank). That keeps your ranking read anchored to the actual place you’ll study.
How to Understand Griffith University Ranking Numbers?
QS tends to reflect reputation and outcomes alongside research. It’s useful if you’re targeting sectors that care about brand and employability.
THE WUR and ARWU skew heavier to research depth and high-impact outputs; helpful for research-led fields and HDR pathways.
THE Impact captures how a uni performs against the UN SDGs—Griffith’s =4th result backs the sustainability and community ethos you’ll feel on the ground.
What these Rankings means for you (PickMyUni view)
If your shortlist is between Brisbane/SE-Qld providers, Griffith’s Impact result plus steady WUR/ARWU bands signals balanced strength: community-embedded learning and credible research.
For creative fields and health, pair rankings with campus reality: placements at Gold Coast and industry proximity at South Bank often move the needle more than a few ranking spots. (Check both campus pages before you lock your choice.)