Excelsia College began in 1983 as Wesley Institute, a Christian college for music, drama and ministry. It's now an independent higher education provider in Macquarie Park, in Sydney's north, teaching education, counselling, music, performing arts and business. Classes are small and the Christian ethos shapes the culture. Macquarie University and the Metro station are nearby.
Macquarie Park, New South Wales, Australia
Official website: excelsia.edu.au
1983, as Wesley Institute
Christian higher education provider
TEQSA-registered
Macquarie Park, Sydney
A$22,000 – A$32,000
International students, undergraduate and postgraduate courses
A$30,000 – A$38,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on excelsia.edu.au before you apply.
Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0
Master of Teaching (Secondary)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.5
Bachelor of Business
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0
Bachelor of Music
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0
Master of Business Administration
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jul
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5
Counselling and teacher education with a Christian ethos.
Music and performing arts in a small college.
Small classes.
Counselling graduates work in community services, schools and private practice.
Teaching graduates can register to teach in New South Wales schools.
Eligible graduates can apply for a Temporary Graduate visa.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Macquarie Park is a business district in Sydney's north, with offices, Macquarie Centre shopping mall and the university. Sydney Metro trains reach Chatswood fast.
Sydney has beaches and a big job market, but rent is the highest in Australia. Many students share houses in Ryde or Epping.
CoE from Excelsia College
Proof of funds for fees and living
Overseas Student Health Cover
English test at required level
Genuine Student statement
Valid passport and health check
Excelsia admits students on a rolling basis. Apply three to four months before February or July for the CoE and visa.
The main intakes are February and July.
You'll apply for a subclass 500 Student visa using the CoE from Excelsia College. Have your OSHC policy, financial evidence and Genuine Student answers ready before you start the online form.
Counselling, teaching, business and music are popular. Bachelor's entry needs secondary school completion and IELTS 6.0, with auditions for music. Master's courses need a bachelor's degree, and teaching needs IELTS 7.5.
Excelsia offers some international scholarships as tuition reductions. Check its website for current offers.
