Torrens University heritage

Torrens University Australia is part of a network of passionate educators who believe in the transformative power of education to change individual lives, society and the world, for the better.

Our network of founding partners

Torrens University Australia was founded in 2013 through partnership with some of Australia’s most renowned education providers who share a purpose-driven and passionate approach to teaching, in order to create courses that are designed to place passionate people in careers they love.

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Australia’s fastest growing university
With over 19,000 students in 4 states, Torrens University Australia is the fastest growing in Australia.

Design

Our Design faculty offering is delivered through Australia’s champion of creativity, Billy Blue College of Design. In addition, we have award-winning curriculum and academic experience from Media Design School (our New Zealand Design & Creative Technology education provider), as well as CATC to further strengthen our design and creative technology credentials. This winning combination of industry expertise and passion for design and creative technology makes us an unbeatable choice.

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Producing creative thinkers with real world experience
Billy Blue College of Design ensures students not only learn design skills but also gain hands-on practical experience working on real briefs for real clients and collaborating with industry-leading talent.
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Practical hands-on creative college
Founded in 1982, CATC was one of Australia’s largest private vocational design colleges with a variety of creative courses from Design to Photography taught in an interactive and energetic environment.
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Multi-award-winning and industry connected
Established in New Zealand in 1998, in response to a global demand for skilled graduates in digital design and creative technology, Media Design School quickly became an award-winning school. Offering students access to a world class curriculum, they have helped shape the Australasian design industry over the past 21 years.
 

Hospitality

Torrens University Hospitality was founded in partnership with two highly acclaimed colleges: Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School and William Blue College of Hospitality Management. Torrens University Hotel Management courses continue to be delivered through Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School.

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An innovative, vibrant and multi-cultural learning experience
Started in 1991, the BMIHMS is now recognised by the industry as the #1 Hotel Management school in Australia.
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Hospitality and tourism entrepreneurs of the future
First opened in 1990, William Blue College was famed for its student-run, fine dining restaurant: William Blue Dining in The Rocks. It is still run as a training restaurant for culinary and hospitality students, and is open to the public, ranking in the Top Ten Sydney Restaurants on Trip Advisor.

Business

A powerful combination of two of Australia’s leading business schools: Chifley Business School established in 1989 and APM College of Business Communication. This mix of passion and experience provides Torrens University Business students with a competitive advantage.

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Top business school with an industry leading online MBA
Created by industry experts with a focus on providing education to professionals looking to excel in the industry.
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Inspiring the next generation of industry leaders
Founded with a vision to provide further education to business professionals to advance or change marketing careers.
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10,000+ alumni network
Chifley Business School has an extensive global network of alumni employed in senior positions of multi-national companies like Telstra, Etihad Airways and Boeing.

Health

Founded through a combination of Australia’s oldest and most respected health schools, with expertise ranging from natural therapy to counselling. Incredible industry connections and a vast alumni network ensure graduate success.

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