About the university
Torrens University Australia is a private university founded in 2013. It brought together established colleges in business, health, design and hospitality, and has been owned by the US-based Strategic Education, Inc. since 2020. It has more than 19,000 students from over 120 countries.
It teaches business, technology, health, design, education and hospitality. Its Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School is well known in hospitality, and Billy Blue College of Design in design. Torrens describes itself as Australia's only Certified B Corporation university.
Indian students look at Torrens for city campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide, a trimester calendar with several start dates, and practical courses such as the MBA, IT, cyber security, public health and hotel management. There are no application fees for direct applications.
We could not confirm a QS or THE 2027 world ranking for Torrens, so compare it with other universities on course content, campus, fees and your career goals.
- Founded
- 2013, bringing together established providers in business, health, design and hospitality
- Type
- Private university (TEQSA category: Australian University, PRV12209); owned by Strategic Education, Inc. since 2020
- Students
- More than 19,000 students from over 120 countries
- Campuses
- Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Blue Mountains
- Study periods
- Three trimesters a year; international students must study full time
- Colleges
- Billy Blue College of Design, Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School (BMIHMS) and Think Education
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
Torrens University Australia doesn't publish course-by-course fees for international students online. See the courses on the official website (opens in a new tab), or ask our counsellor for the current list and fees.
Scholarships
- Bachelor's and master's
Torrens Motivational Scholarship
Value: Up to 25% off tuition fees
Eligibility: New international students in all faculties except BMIHMS.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Bachelor's and master's
Torrens Family Scholarship
Value: 35% off tuition fees
Eligibility: New international applicants who are immediate family of a current or future Torrens student or recent graduate; for 2026 and 2027 offers.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - Bachelor's and master's (hospitality)
Three Pillars BMIHMS Hospitality Scholarship
Value: 10% to 50% off tuition fees
Eligibility: New students at the Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Every Torrens course needs academic and English proficiency; each course page lists its own requirements under Entry details.
- Some courses also ask for a portfolio, resume or interview.
- Direct applications have no application or administration fee.
Postgraduate
- Master's courses need a bachelor's degree or equivalent; check the course page for the exact rule.
- The MBA is 1.5 years full time (1 year accelerated), with intakes such as 2 November 2026 and 15 February 2027.
- Student visa holders must study full time, take no more than one-third of subjects online, and take at least one face-to-face subject each trimester.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (bachelor's)
- Degree transcripts and certificate (master's)
- English test result
- Resume or portfolio where the course asks for it
- Financial documents for the student visa
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| English requirement | Set course by course and shown under Entry details on each Torrens course page; check the page for IELTS, PTE and TOEFL scores. |
| Pathway | English language and pathway programs are available if you are below the required score. |
| Before you book a test | Confirm the exact score on the course page or with Torrens admissions, as requirements differ by course. |
Accommodation and living costs
Torrens has a student accommodation page for international students but does not publish room prices on the pages we checked. Most students rent privately or in purpose-built student housing near the city campuses; our Australia guide has typical rents.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
Torrens's campuses are in city centres, plus the Blue Mountains hotel school campus west of Sydney.
- Adelaide: one of Torrens's city campuses.
- Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane: city campuses for business, IT, health and design.
- Blue Mountains: campus of the Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School.
- Three trimesters a year, with a mix of face-to-face and online subjects.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Torrens's courses are built around practical, industry-linked learning. For post-study work rules, see our Australia guide.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| International graduates employed within 12 months | 95% | Torrens University international students page (claim; see Torrens's sources page) |
Studying in Australia
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in Australia. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
Is Torrens a real university?
Yes. It is registered with TEQSA in the Australian University category. It is privately owned, by Strategic Education, Inc. since 2020.
How much are Torrens's fees?
Torrens publishes international fees in a downloadable fee schedule and on each course page. We could not read them when we checked, so ask Torrens or check the course page before you apply.
Does Torrens charge an application fee?
No. Torrens says there are no application or administration fees for applications made directly to it.
What scholarships does Torrens offer?
Options include the Motivational Scholarship (up to 25% off), the Family Scholarship (35% off) and the BMIHMS hospitality scholarship (10% to 50% off).
When does the MBA start?
The MBA lists intakes on 2 November 2026 and 15 February 2027. It takes 1.5 years full time, or 1 year on the accelerated option.
Sources
- Torrens University: international students (opens in a new tab)
- Torrens University: about (opens in a new tab)
- Torrens University: tuition fees (opens in a new tab)
- Torrens University: international scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- Torrens University: how to apply as an international student (opens in a new tab)
- Torrens University: Master of Business Administration (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.torrens.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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