As Australia’s fastest-growing university, Torrens University Australia brings a careers-focused and global perspective to Australian higher education. With around 21,000 students from 118+ countries, Torrens University boasts a credible industry-immersive difference for its students and strong research output. Offering high-quality and specialised degree programs in a wide range of academic disciplines, Torrens University proudly delivers undergraduate, graduate and specialised degree programs at campuses in Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Auckland and online.
Students can choose from over 300 industry-relevant courses, all designed to get them job ready to work anywhere in the world with our globally recognised qualifications. Torrens University has dedicated student services to support students across their study journey and reach their global career goals. Torrens University Australia was ranked 7th in Australia for quality of entire education experience in the QILT 2022 survey.
Why is Torrens University a first choice for students?
Looking for a great university to study at? At Torrens University Australia, we pride ourselves on bringing an innovative, disruptive and international approach to higher education. University is a rite of passage for many young people, and choosing the right university is a crucial step in a student’s career path.
> #1 fastest-growing university in Australia
We attracted more new students than any other university and achieved the highest growth rate among returning students from 2017 to 2022. (Dept. of Education).
> Ultimate flexibility
Customise your course, study on campus or blended.
> Top 10 for teaching quality
Undergraduates ranked us 10th in Australia for teaching quality out of 42 Universities (QILT).
> Industry-led learning
Industry drives everything we do at Torrens University. Our lecturers are experts in their field and our curriculum is co-designed with industry, with relevant industry-body accreditations and endorsements. Our labs, studios, clinics and venues are world-class, with industry-standard state-of-the-art equipment, hardware and software. Courses include live briefs, Work-Integrated Learning, and work placements in leading organisations as well as our own student-led wellness clinic.
> Study your way
Whether you’re beginning, changing or advancing your career, our courses offer the ultimate flexibility to suit your goals and lifestyle. With our undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees, you can choose to study part time, full time or accelerated, as well as online, in person or a blend of both.
> Award-winning university experience
Our students ranked Torrens University seventh in Australia for Teaching Quality in 2022’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT) Student Experience Survey. In the same QILT survey, postgraduate students ranked us sixth for Overall Quality of Educational Experience.
We’ve also been awarded a range of industry-specific awards that celebrate our world-class university education.
> Our heritage
Built on the strong foundations of our distinguished schools and colleges, Torrens University Australia enjoys a rich heritage backed by academic excellence.
Founded in partnership with the highly acclaimed William Blue College of Hospitality Management, award-winning Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School (BMIHMS) and industry-leading Billy Blue College of Design, we deliver world-class undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
- Torrens University ranks 7th nationwide for Quality of Entire Educational Experience.
- Torrens University has improved in all QILT Student Experience Survey main scores when compared to 2021.
- Torrens is ranked the 36th best college in Australia and 5,137 globally by UniRank
- Torrens University Australia has jumped seven ranking positions for Quality of Entire Educational Experience, now placed as the 7th top university in Australia for the 2022 QILT Student Experience Survey (SES) for Undergraduate Students.
- Torrens University Australia courses ranking within Top 10
- The university's Community Services program was ranked as TOP 2 across 29 universities with programs in the Social Work area of study
- Interior Design programs ranked as TOP 5 across 25 universities with programs in the Architecture and Building area
- Creative Arts programs ranked as TOP 5 across 36 universities
- Computing & Information Systems programs ranked as TOP 6 across 37 universities
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QILT results for Postgraduate students
In the 2022 QILT Student Experience Survey, Torrens University Australia climbed two ranking positions for Skills Development, now placed in the TOP 3 for Postgraduate students. Torrens University Australia remained the TOP 5 university for Postgraduate Learner Engagement.
Notable results include the university’s Computing and Information Systems programs ranked as TOP 1 across 37 universities with postgraduate programs in this area, along with Teacher Education, ranked as TOP 3 across 40 universities. -
Torrens University Australia scores 11th for overall experience and 9th for Student Support
In the 2022 QILT International Student Experience Survey, Torrens University Australia increased all QILT scores against its 2021 results for international undergraduate students. Torrens University Australia jumped up two ranking positions for Quality of Entire Educational Experience for international students, now placed 11th out of 41 universities.
Torrens University is now 9th best-ranked university for International Undergraduate Student Support – an increase of nine positions – and it is now ranked TOP 7 in Skills Development for International Postgraduate students...and many more.
