Whitehouse Institute of Design

Snapshot of Whitehouse Institute of Design in 2024

Originally named the Whitehouse School, the institute was opened in 1988 in Sydney with the first accredited course being taught in 1992.
Today Whitehouse is home to a creative community with diverse interests, talents, and backgrounds at both the Sydney and Melbourne campuses.
Whitehouse Institute of Design offers specialist higher education degrees and vocational education and training certificate courses - courses.
The Bachelor of Design is delivered over six trimesters so students complete their degree in two years. Students undertake 5 core and 2 supporting subjects per trimester with subjects divided into 3 specialisations of design focus:

There are two vocational courses on offer: the Certificate III in Design Fundamentals and Certificate IV in Design and both provide a direct entry to the Bachelor Design should students wish to further upskill.
When browsing the Whitehouse Difference students will note that the institute has strong industry connections – nationally and internationally.
Students are encouraged to travel internationally and accept global exchange programs in Japan, London and Paris, with some of the best international design schools - partnerships.
Awards and Scholarships are available to prospective and current students.
Students choosing to move interstate can seek assistance from Whitehouse who can help advise students where and how to look for their living accommodation and home before their studies commence.
The Whitehouse Institute is a private college, but students can access FEE-HELP which is a government loan scheme that helps eligible Australian fee-paying students (full-time or part-time) pay their tuition fees – Study Assist.