Torrens University

About us

Location Adelaide, Australia Funding Type Private
No of Students 10000 Establishment University
Founded In 2012 Estimated Cost of Living 24505 AUD
Address 88 Wakefield St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

Torrens University Australia brings a fresh, modern, careers-focused and global perspective to higher education.

Our courses are aimed at providing graduates with a globally oriented skill-set that will make them a valuable commodity to any employer.

Torrens’ place in Laureate International Universities ensures that students graduate with more than a degree; they graduate from the largest education network in the world, ready for whatever challenge the world throws their way.

We offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses in a variety of disciplines. These courses are delivered through our incredible family of schools and a prestigious array of collaborations; leading institutions that all boast strong links to industry in Australia and overseas.

Our campuses span across Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne and Brisbane. Wherever possible, we also offer courses online to provide convenient access to students.

Torrens University Australia was recognized by an act of the South Australian parliament in 2013 (Torrens University Australia Act 2013), making it the 40th university in Australia and the first new university for 20 years. Torrens is a private university and is part of Laureate International Universities, the leading global network of 70 accredited universities and higher education institutions with over 1 million students worldwide. Torrens offers courses through its Vertical structure in 5 fields of study being Business, Design, Health, Hospitality and Education.

Why?

INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS

A successful industry placement, combined with ongoing work-experience opportunities throughout your course, will make you a highly skilled and employable professional, ready to move into the career of your choice when you graduate. Our students undertake work placements with some of the most prestigious and dynamic organizations in Australia, and around the world.

ONE-ON-ONE SUCCESS COACH

Your dedicated Success Coach is there throughout your studies, to help you discover and build on your innate strengths and work towards your career goals. Our Success Coaches are all qualified professionals with experience in the industry you are studying to get into. They are available to coach you online, on-campus, or both.

FLEXIBLE ONLINE LEARNING

Study online wherever and whenever it’s convenient for you. We also offer hybrid courses at some campuses that combine an online and on-campus study option, allowing you to realize your career goals sooner.

SMALL CLASS SIZES

Whether you study online or on-campus, get direct and personalized access to your learning facilitators and industry-experienced lecturers, and learn from stimulating, inclusive discussions through our small class sizes.

BE PART OF AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK

Torrens University Australia is part of Laureate International Universities, a leading international network of quality, innovative institutions of higher education comprised of nearly 70 universities across 23 countries. Torrens’ association with Laureate International Universities gives you the opportunity to leverage our community of over 1,000,000 students around the world – including more than 100,000 online students.

THE TORRENS COMMITMENT

  • Integrity in the pursuit of knowledge
  • Employability through industry-recognized learning
  • A reflexive, globally-focused curriculum
  • Access to an international network of facilities and connections
  • Proactive engagement with industry globally
  • Collaboration, teamwork, and partnership
  • Learning flexibility at every point
  • Intercultural understanding and respect
  • Intellectual and personal welfare of all staff and students