TEQSA has decided to register Excelsia College as a University College. The TEQSA Commission made this decision on 6 November 2024 after Excelsia lodged an application seeking to be registered in the University College category.

Quotes attributable to TEQSA Acting Chief Commissioner Adrienne Nieuwenhuis:

“TEQSA congratulates Excelsia College on achieving registration as Australia’s ninth University College. The University College category recognises mature providers with strong academic processes and student outcomes, and who engage with industry, the professions and the community.”

In reaching its decision, TEQSA noted that Excelsia demonstrated it had competent governance oversight, robust processes for the quality assurance of its courses, strong civic responsibility, ongoing commitment to fostering a scholarly, productive and safe environment for students and staff, and diligence in the development, review and improvement of its policies and procedures.

Overview

Established in 1983, Excelsia College is one of Australia’s leading Christian higher education providers based in Macquarie Park. We are an innovative and creative community of people who are passionate about excelling and growing academically, professionally, personally and spiritually. We offer a variety of courses across business, counselling, creative and performing arts, education and social work. Our students and alumni embark on a journey of lifelong learning and leadership. We are proud to have over 58 nationalities represented at our University College and have been instrumental in leading the way in championing next generation of leaders and professionals well over four decades.

Peter McKeon, Chief Executive of Excelsia University College stated, “this achievement is the culmination of over four decades of dedication to academic excellence, innovation, and community building. From our humble beginnings as an institute focused on specialized programs, to our transformation into a college offering diverse academic pathways, and now a University College, every step of this journey has been guided by our commitment to empowering learners.”

As a University College, we will have an expanded capacity to offer:

• Expanded Academic Programs: A wider range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees to meet the needs of a dynamic global workforce.
• Research Excellence: Increased focus on innovative research and resources.
• Global Recognition: Strengthening the value of our qualifications worldwide.

 This transformation reflects the unwavering support of our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and partners. It also positions us to better serve our community.

Bobby Abraham, Chief-Global Engagement and Partnerships, “at Excelsia College, our students come from all walks of life, bringing with them many different backgrounds, traditions and experiences, but they have something important in common. People in our community are passionate about excelling and growing: academically, professionally, creatively, personally, spiritually, and in their understanding of the world and their place in it. Choosing to undertake an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Excelsia College will provide our students with a firm foundation for their personal and professional life. The Global Engagement and Partnership Office with our expanded presence in South Asia, South East Asia, Onshore and markets we are currently expanding are committed to support our students and community.”

Please contact David Samuel, International Marketing Consultant, Excelsia University College Sri Lanka Office – Email: david.samuel@exclesia.edu.au for further information.

CRICOS provider number: 02664K / TEQSA provider ID: PRV12064

Sources:

www.excelsia.edu.au

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