Torrens University

Overview

Torrens University is Australia’s international university, built on the shoulders of giants. We have partners with prestigious schools and colleges, to develop a fresh, modern, global perspective for higher education.

At Torrens University Australia, our supportive approach to learning is tailored to suit any lifestyle or life stage. You'll have the chance to find a career you love, with everything you need to learn and thrive.

We offer high-quality undergraduate, graduate, higher degree by research and specialised degree programs in a wide range of academic disciplines, delivering our programs online and on our campuses. We have six campuses in Sydney, two in Melbourne, one in Adelaide, two in Brisbane, one in the Blue Mountains, one in Auckland and one in China.


Love the way you learn

Our fresh approach to teaching allows you to explore your passion.


Learn from industry-connected experts

Our academics are the best in the business. With their expertise and guidance, you can find a placement in the field you love.


A more collaborative experience

Our smaller class sizes provide a more immersive and effective learning environment. Collaborate with peers and spend more time with academics in your field.


Choose from over 300 courses

You’re spoilt for choice with more than 300 industry-relevant courses – all designed to get you job-ready.


Work-Integrated Learning

We partner with organisations across a range of industries, so you’ll be gaining genuine insights in situations that reflect your future career. You’ll graduate ready to work, with the competitive edge to help land your dream job.

Quick Facts

  • Industry placements with over 3,600 industry contacts
  • 90% postgraduate full-time employment rate (The Good Universities Guide, 2020/2021
  • Small class sizes - Small lecture, tutorial and applied training classes give students a personalised learning experience. As a student, you will engage in a two-way conversation with your lecturers and tutors, and participate in activities with your classmates, all whilst gaining a thorough understanding of each subject's content.

Alumni & Faculty Achievement


Melanie Tran

  • Melanie Tran is a Torrens University Bachelor of Digital Media graduate and current Masters of Philosophy student. She has been recognised as one of the Australian Financial Review’s 2019 Top 100 Women of Influence and was the 2018 Laureate International Universities Global Here for Good Award winner.

Elysia Tassis

  • Branded fashion design graduate, Elysia Tassis, was awarded the Fashion Design Graduate of the Year by GOTYA Awards QLD, 2019.
    She has now started her own brand, Idlehnds

Oscar Montealegere

  • Interior design graduate, Oscar Montealegere was the 2019 winner of Design Institute Australia’s Regional and National Graduate of the Year.

Craig Taylor (Project Lead/Programmer), Chris Cullen (Programmer), Nathan Minifie (3D Artist/Animation) and Alex Hodgson (Technical Artist)

  • The team met while studying game development at Media Design School, where they began developing their maiden title, Sky Noon. They founded an independent team of game developers based in Auckland known as Lunar Rooster, in 2016. Lunar Rooster is the first Kiwi game developer to sign with US-based veteran games publisher, Reverb Triple XP, which has launched some of the best-known titles in the world. They have have successfully launched a new computer game Sky Noon with a US-based games publisher, after more than two years of development.

Awards & Accreditations

Accreditations

Quality Assurance Torrens University Australia is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) as an Australian University that is authorised to selfaccredit its courses. TEQSA is Australia’s independent regulator of the higher education sector and assesses providers against the Higher Education Standards Framework. View our TEQSA Profile. Torrens University Australia’s courses (except short courses) comply with, and are recognised under, the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Torrens’ Academic Council is accountable to the Governing Board that oversees the quality assurance of all matters relating to the University’s teaching, research and educational courses.


Torrens’ Quality Assurance Framework

At an organisational level, the Quality Assurance Framework reflects a strong commitment to evidence based decision-making and continuous improvement. This is consistent with the Torrens University Australia’s aim to achieve excellence in all aspects of its work through accountability, collaboration and teamwork, and a student-centred approach to learning and teaching. The Quality Assurance Framework is designed to maintain the highest standards in meeting regulatory and legislative requirements. Torrens University Australia (TUA) values feedback and participation from staff and students in enhancing its effectiveness, and acknowledges the importance of external reference points in monitoring and measuring performance.

Programmes

Undergraduate
  • Bachelor of 3D Design and Animation
  • Bachelor of Branded Fashion Design
  • Bachelor of Communication Design
  • Bachelor of Film and Video
  • Bachelor of Game Design and Development
  • Bachelor of Interior Design (Commercial)
  • Bachelor of Interior Design (Residential)
  • Bachelor of Software Engineering (Artificial Intelligence)
  • Bachelor of Software Engineering (Game Programming)
  • Bachelor of UX and Web Design
  • Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Branded Fashion Design
  • Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Communication Design
  • Bachelor of Business & Bachelor of Digital Media (3D Design & Animation
  • Bachelor of Business & Bachelor of Digital Media (Film & Video Design)
  • Bachelor of Business & Bachelor of Digital Media (Interaction Design)
  • Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Interior Design (Commercial)
  • Bachelor of Business and Bachelor of Interior Design (Residential)
  • Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (International Hotel and Resort Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (Tourism Management)
  • Bachelor of Culinary Management
  • Bachelor of Applied Public Health
  • Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Community Services)
  • Bachelor of Applied Social Science (Counselling)
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Aesthetics)
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition)
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy)
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Myotherapy)
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Chinese Medicine)
  • Bachelor of Health Science (Western Herbal Medicine)
  • Bachelor of Nursing
  • Bachelor of Nutrition
  • Bachelor of Business
  • Bachelor of Business (Event Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
  • Bachelor of Business (Sports Management)
  • Bachelor of Business Information Systems
  • Bachelor of Commerce
Postgraduate
  • Master of Design
  • Master of Design (Advanced)
  • Master of Philosophy
  • Master of Software Engineering (Artificial Intelligence, Advanced
  • Master of Software Engineering (Cloud Computing, Advanced)
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Master of Education (Reading and Literacy)
  • Master of Education (Special Education)
  • Master of Education (Special Education, Advanced)
  • Master of Philosophy
  • Master of Business Administration (International Hotel Leadership)
  • Master of International Hotel Management
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Counselling (Advanced)
  • Master of Public Health
  • Master of Public Health (Advanced)
  • Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Health
  • Master of Global Project Management and Master of Public Health
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Business Administration (Advanced)
  • Master of Business Administration (Sports Management)
  • Master of Business Administration (Sports Management, Advanced)
  • Master of Business Information Systems
  • Master of Engineering Management
  • Master of Global Project Management
  • Master of Global Project Management (Advanced)

Key Rankings


  • Top 10 animation school in the world
    Media Design School at Torrens University (Animation Career Review, 2020)
  • Top 10 animation school in Australasia
    Billy Blue College of Design & Media Design School at Torrens University Australia (Animation Career Review, 2020)
  • Top 10 best 3D motion graphics school in the world
    Media Design School at Torrens University (The Rookies, 2018)
  • International school of the year for graphic design
    Billy Blue College of Design at Torrens University (The Rookies, 2017)
  • Top 20 global online MBA
    Torrens University Australia (CEO Magazine, 2020)
  • No. 1 in Australia for hospitality and leisure management
    Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School at Torrens University (QS World University Rankings, 2019)
  • No. 1 hotel management school
    Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School at Torrens University (TNS Survey, 2017)
  • Top 10 restaurant William Blue Dining
    (Student training restaurant) (Trip Advisor, 2018)

Location

Located throughout the country, our dynamic, purpose-built campuses set Torrens University Australia apart.

Sydney

Creative and cutting-edge, our campuses are made for learning. When you study in Sydney, choose from Design and Creative Technology at Ultimo or Surry Hills, holistic Health and wellbeing at Pyrmont or Business and Hospitality at The Rocks.

Ultimo campus

Design and Creative Technology

46-52 Mountain Street
Ultimo, NSW 2007

The Rocks campus

Business, Hospitality

Relocating to Surry Hills, Central Sydney campus from September 2021
1-5 Hickson Road
The Rocks, NSW 2000

Pyrmont campus

Health

Relocating to Surry Hills, Central Sydney campus from June 2021
Level 1 & 5, 235 Pyrmont Street
Pyrmont, NSW 2009

Town Hall campus

Hospitality

Relocating to Kent St campus from May 2021
Level 4, 540 George Street
Sydney, NSW 2000

Kent Street campus

Business, Health, English Language Centre

Relocating to Surry Hills, Central Sydney campus from September 2021
Levels 2–4, 333 Kent Street
Sydney, NSW 2000

Surry Hills, Central Sydney campus

Health (Classes start from June 2021)
17-37 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010

Business and Hospitality (Classes start from September 2021)
1-37 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills, NSW 2010

Torrens University Language Centre (TULC)

English Language Centre
Relocating to Surry Hills, Central Sydney campus from September 2021

Levels 2–4, 333 Kent Street
Sydney, NSW 2000


Melbourne

With a focus on innovation and sustainability, our Melbourne campuses inspire educational and personal growth. Build your Health career at the Fitzroy campus, or begin your academic journey in the fashionable hub of Flinders Street.

Fitzroy campus

Health

25 Victoria Street
Fitzroy, VIC 3065

Flinders Street campus

Business, Design and Creative Technology, Health, Hospitality, English Language Centre

196 Flinders Street
Melbourne, VIC 3000


Brisbane

Strategically located and beautifully designed, our Brisbane campuses are the ideal place to spend your time at university. Our Fortitude Valley campus overlooks the Brisbane River, and Gotha Street has everything you need to learn nursing.

Fortitude Valley campus

Business, Design and Creative Technology, Health, Hospitality, English Language Centre

90 Bowen Terrace
Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006

Gotha Street campus

Health

123 Gotha Street
Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006


Adelaide

Study in Adelaide, where the Torrens University Australia story began. Our Adelaide campus on Wakefield Street was designed for a single purpose – to deliver a world-class student learning experience

Wakefield Street campus

Business, Design and Creative Technology, Health, Hospitality, English Language Centre

88 Wakefield Street
Adelaide, SA 5000


Blue Mountains

Study in the Blue Mountains and discover our Leura Campus – where you can live, work and study in a student-run hotel environment. Build a strong network of friends and future colleagues.

Leura (Blue Mountains) campus

Hospitality, English Language Centre

1 Chambers Road
Leura, NSW 2780

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