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Whitehouse Institute of Design, Australia

Sydney, Australia · Private · Est. 1988 (the institute says it has trained designers since 1988)

Updated 28 Oct 2026

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Established

1988 (the institute says it has trained designers since 1988)

Type

Private

Location

Sydney, Australia

Ranking

Not ranked

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About the university

Whitehouse Institute of Design is a private design school with campuses in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane. It teaches an accelerated two-year Bachelor of Design in fashion design, interior design, or creative direction and styling, plus diplomas, an associate degree and a Master of Design. Teaching is studio-based and builds a portfolio for the design industry.

Its international entry page covers the Bachelor of Design and the Master of Design. International fees are published for the Bachelor of Design only (2026 schedule); the Master of Design international fee for 2027 is listed as 'TBC'. Applications go directly to Whitehouse and need a creative portfolio and an interview.

Type
Private specialist design school (TEQSA ID PRV12065)
CRICOS provider code
02863C
Campuses
Sydney (Redfern, head office), Melbourne (Bourke Street) and Brisbane (Kangaroo Point)
Students
From across Australia and more than 20 countries (no total published)
Bachelor of Design intakes
February, June and September
Specialisations
Fashion Design, Interior Design, Creative Direction & Styling

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    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (AUD)Approx. in rupees
    Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design, Interior Design or Creative Direction & Styling)2 years accelerated full-time (six trimesters)A$63,258≈ ₹41.1 lakh

    Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

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    Scholarships

      Admission requirements

      Undergraduate

      • An overseas senior school certificate equivalent to an Australian Year 12 (completed in the current or previous two years); no ATAR needed.
      • A creative portfolio of 4–6 pieces, a 300-word motivational statement and an interview.
      • Applicants must be at least 18 when they apply; some may be asked for a 1,000-word literacy task.

      Postgraduate

      • Master of Design: a Bachelor of Design or equivalent, or a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of Design; or a design diploma with 3–5 years of industry experience.
      • A project proposal and a portfolio of recent work linked to it.

      Documents

      • Passport
      • Latest academic transcripts (Class 12 mark sheet; degree transcripts for the master's)
      • Creative portfolio
      • Motivational statement (bachelor's) or project proposal (master's)
      • CV
      • IELTS or TOEFL result, or proof of earlier study in English

      Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.

      English language requirements

      English requirements
      Test or routeTypical requirement
      IELTS Academic6.5 overall, no band below 6.0
      TOEFL79–93
      Study in EnglishEarlier study taught, examined and assessed in English can be accepted instead of a test.
      PTENot listed on the international entry page; ask Whitehouse before booking.

      Accommodation and living costs

      Whitehouse's pages do not list student housing or prices. Students rent privately near the Redfern, Bourke Street or Kangaroo Point campuses.

      Accommodation and living costs
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      Campus and location

      Whitehouse teaches from three city campuses, each close to public transport and art supply stores.

      • Sydney: 55 Renwick Street, Redfern, about four minutes' walk from Redfern Station.
      • Melbourne: a purpose-built design building on Bourke Street, opened in 2008, near Southern Cross Station.
      • Brisbane: Shafston Avenue, Kangaroo Point, opened in February 2022, with a pool and garden area.
      • The Master of Design is taught in Sydney only, on campus one to two weekdays a week.

      Careers and graduate outcomes

      The courses prepare students for work in fashion, interiors, styling and creative direction, and end with a graduate portfolio and showcase. Whitehouse publishes no graduate employment figures on the pages reviewed. See our Australia guide for post-study work rules.

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      FAQs

      How much is the Bachelor of Design for international students?

      Under the 2026 schedule it is A$21,086 per trimester, A$126,516 for the two-year course (about A$63,258 a year). Fees are reviewed each year.

      What IELTS score do I need?

      IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or TOEFL 79–93.

      Do I need a portfolio?

      Yes. The Bachelor of Design needs 4–6 creative pieces in any medium, a short motivational statement and an interview.

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