Torrens opened in Adelaide in 2014 as a new private university, and it now has campuses in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane too. It's private and career-focused. Its brands include Billy Blue College of Design and the Blue Mountains hotel school, and it teaches business, IT, health, design and hospitality with trimester starts through the year.
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Official website: torrens.edu.au
2014 in Adelaide
Private Australian university
Adelaide, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane
A$26,000 – A$40,000
International students, per year, varies by course
A$28,000 – A$32,000
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 torrens.edu.au before you apply.
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jun, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5
Master of Business Information Systems
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jun, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5
Master of Public Health
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jun, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb, Jun
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0
Bachelor of Design (Communication Design)
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Feb, Jun, Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0
Campuses in four Australian cities.
Design through Billy Blue College of Design.
Three trimester starts a year.
Business and IT graduates work in project, analyst and management roles in Australian cities.
Nursing graduates can register with AHPRA once they meet its requirements.
Eligible graduates can apply for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485).
Undergrad
February
Postgrad
February
Undergrad
June
Postgrad
June
Undergrad
September
Postgrad
September
Adelaide is a planned city ringed by parklands, with trams to Glenelg beach. The Torrens campus is in the city centre.
Living costs are lower than in Sydney or Melbourne. The Barossa and McLaren Vale wine regions are an easy day trip.
CoE from Torrens University Australia
Proof of funds for fees and living
Overseas Student Health Cover
English test at required level
Genuine Student statement
Valid passport and health check
Torrens admits for each trimester. Apply at least three months before your chosen start to leave time for the CoE and visa.
There are three main intakes, in February, June and September.
You'll apply for a subclass 500 Student visa using the CoE from Torrens University Australia. Have your OSHC policy, financial evidence and Genuine Student answers ready before you start the online form.
The MBA, business information systems, public health, nursing and design draw many students. Master's programmes need a bachelor's degree and IELTS 6.5; bachelor's programmes need Year 12 or equivalent.
Yes. Torrens offers international scholarships and fee reductions on many courses. Check current offers for your intake.
