Griffith University

Griffith University offers an exceptional exchange program for animation design students, providing a unique opportunity to study at one of Australia’s top-ranked animation schools. Located in South East Queensland, Griffith’s animation program covers all aspects of animated filmmaking, including 2D, 3D, and stop-motion animation, motion capture, visual effects, and post-production.

Exchange students can benefit from state-of-the-art facilities and industry-standard software, ensuring they gain hands-on experience in a professional environment. The program also includes masterclasses with award-winning industry experts and opportunities to collaborate with peers from Griffith Film School and other creative disciplines.

With a vibrant campus life and dedicated support services, Griffith ensures that exchange students have a rewarding and immersive educational experience.

  • Design Exchange - Animation 

From 10 May 2024, the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs announced that student visa applicants will need to show they have a minimum of $29,710 AUD to cover the cost of living for a year in Australia. This figure may change at short notice, and students are advised to review the Department of Home Affairs for the latest financial evidence you must demonstrate when applying for a visa.

Department of Home Affairs

The visa processing cost for a Student Visa (Subclass 500) has recently increased. For an up-to-date indication of the cost and other requirements, please see:

Department of Home Affairs’ Student visa webpage

In addition to this amount, you'll also need to consider establishment costs such as buying furniture, paying a rental bond and setting up electricity, gas and mobile phone accounts, as well as other expenses such as visa and medical fees, tuition fees, return airfares, and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC). Remember that exchange rate variations may also affect your budget. 


Griffith has provided the following document for exchange students. 


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