Celebrating 10 years of education excellence
Our story
On 1 November 2013, the Torrens University Act was passed in South Australia, and Torrens University Australia became the first new university in Australia in 20 years.
In February 2014 in Adelaide, we officially opened our doors.
Ten years on, we have become Australia’s fastest growing university, with nine campuses across the country, 19 000+ students from 124+ countries, and the only university in Australia and New Zealand, and one of four globally, to be a Certified B Corporation.
In 2024, we celebrate our past and all who have contributed to our growth and success, and we look ahead to our future and the future of higher education, ready to continue our commitment to be bold and creative, be global, be good and to begin and end with people.
Celebrating Our Past, Present, and Future
As we wrap up our 10th-anniversary celebrations, we reflect on our incredible journey and the community that has made it all possible.
Celebrate with us as we honour the staff, students, alumni, partners, and supporters who have shaped Torrens University Australia’s story.
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Where it all began
In 2014, Torrens University Australia made history as the first new university to launch in Australia in 20 years. Fast forward a decade, and we've become one of the nation's most dynamic and forward-thinking institutions.
Take a step back in time with us as we revisit the beginning of this extraordinary journey.
Built on the shoulders of giants
The success of Torrens University Australia over the past ten years is deeply rooted in the legacy of our colleges, schools, and invaluable industry partnerships.
Explore how these foundations have empowered us to achieve remarkable milestones.
Where to next?
Since our doors opened in 2014, Torrens University Australia has grown and evolved in extraordinary ways. Yet, at just 10 years young, we’re only scratching the surface of what’s possible.
Hear from our staff as they share their bold visions and aspirations for the future.
Our community
One of core values is to begin and end with people, and it is our people – our staff, students, alumni, our researchers and industry partners – who have made Torrens University Australia what it is today.
Our staff
Our staff are passionate, dedicated, and committed to our vision to connect the world for good. From our academics to the teams that ensure our students get the best experience possible, each one has contributed to our story over the past 10 years.
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The future belongs to those who can harness artificial intelligence and smart technologies to bring ubiquitous and sustainable services to the next generation of digital industries.Professor Tony JanAIRO Centre Director
Our researchers
Our researchers connect and collaborate with community, industry and government stakeholders as they seek to creatively solve society’s problems.
Our students
With our unwavering focus on industry-relevant education, personalised learning experiences, and our global perspective, our students are empowered to excel in their careers and make an impact on the world.
Our alumni
Since we opened our doors, we’ve graduated more than 40,000+ students who now form our global alumni network.
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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. See Mel’s story here.
Nicola Miethke
Nicola Miethke is a Torrens University Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) graduate from the class of 2018. She tells her story of why she is so glad to have studied with us because now she has the tools and the knowledge coupled with her passion to live out the rest of her life in a career that she absolutely loves. Watch Nicola here.
Our partners
Everything we do at Torrens University is driven by industry. Over the past 10 years, we’ve fostered incredible industry partnerships which have helped us understand what employers want and given our students opportunities to learn ‘on the job’. These are just a few of our many partners:
Built on the shoulders of giants
The success of Torrens University Australia over the past ten years is deeply rooted in the legacy of our colleges, schools, and invaluable industry partnerships.
Explore how these foundations have empowered us to achieve remarkable milestones.
Our impact
From the outset, we have been committed to making an impact by effecting real change in the lives of individuals, their communities and society more broadly.
Where to next?
Since our doors opened in 2014, Torrens University Australia has grown and evolved in extraordinary ways. Yet, at just 10 years young, we’re only scratching the surface of what’s possible.
Hear from our staff as they share their bold visions and aspirations for the future.
Reflecting on 10 years
Hear from Doug Becker, Founder and CEO of Cintana Education (formerly Founder, Chairman and CEO of Laureate Education), and Emeritus Professor Justin Beilby, former Vice-Chancellor of Torrens University Australia (2015-2020), about their reflections on the growth and evolution of the university over the past 10 years and their hopes for its future.