Is Raffles College a university?

Raffles College (Raffles College Pty Ltd, trading as Raffles College of Design and Commerce) is a private institute that is a registered Higher Education Provider in Australia.

Where is the campus?

We’re in North Sydney. See Contact us for more info.

Are there any other campuses?

Raffles College has one campus in Australia, in Sydney. We are also part of the Raffles Education Corporation and so have numerous partner campuses in the Asia Pacific region. See our Associate Colleges section for locations where our programs are delivered.

How many students are there at Raffles College?

There are about 700 students currently studying with us here in Sydney.

What is the nationality mix on campus?

We have students from all over the world studying here, with over 60% from Australia.

What kinds of facilities are available?

Check out the Facilities page.

How does a degree from Raffles College compare with one from a university?

In terms of the qualification, Bachelor Degrees or Master Degrees from Raffles College of Design and Commerce are recognised as being equivalent to other Bachelor or Master Degrees delivered by any Higher Education Provider in Australia - see the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).

In terms of delivery. there are similarities and differences between doing your degree at Raffles College or at a university. Generally, class sizes at Raffles College are much smaller than at uni, with attention to the individual being one of our main priorities. Being in smaller classes means that you have more teacher-student interaction and you develop closer bonds with the other students in your class. It also means that it's much harder for you to hide from your lecturer! So you'll need to participate and work hard...

The other main difference is that studying at Raffles College will bring you into close contact with students from all different disciplines. As you will be sharing classes with students from other majors, you will be exposed to other study areas and be expected to work with students from diverse fields. Then there are the lecturers who are also professionals in their fields. This will bring you into close contact with industry and help you explore the different job opportunities available.

In terms of employer recognition, there are a few things to note:

• We've been around for a while now, so we're well known in the design industry (especially under our previous name of KvB Institute of Technology).
• If you're a designer, what employers look at most is your portfolio. This is what will tell them about your potential to work with them - your creativity and level of technical skill. As our Degrees feature both practical and theoretical components, you'll be well equipped with both when you go out into industry.

You should also take a look at the curriculum to see if the course you've chosen covers the areas that interest you most. Ultimately though, the choice of school comes down to what suits you best and what kind of learning environment is going to stimulate you more.