THE WHITEHOUSE
DIFFERENCE
Whitehouse Institute of Design achieved 92.1% in the category of Skills Development* - the strongest results of any creative arts and design institution in the country. The result reflects Whitehouse's continued focus on hands-on, industry-relevant training, giving students real confidence that what they're learning translates directly into the practical, professional skills employers are looking for.
*QILT Student Experience Survey 2025
OPPORTUNITIES
Students are encouraged to travel internationally on global exchange programs in Japan and London, with some of the best international design schools. New in 2026 is our exclusive Paris Study Tour. From conversations on our campuses, to connections on the other side of the world, we work with others to push practices beyond our walls and challenge the world to change for the better. Learn more about these opportunities here.
Whitehouse courses are shaped by ongoing input from industry practitioners, keeping the curriculum aligned with what the fashion, interiors and styling industries actually need. Regular in-house guest lectures and competitions give students direct exposure to working professionals throughout the year, not just at graduation. Students graduate with a professional portfolio and the technical grounding to move straight into the industry.
Students undertake an accelerated trimester model of study, achieving a Bachelor of Design in just 2 years, allowing students to launch their career in the design industry 1 year earlier than most university graduates. Students can further their qualification by undertaking a Master of Design in 12 months. We proudly deliver an exceptional 1,728* hours of face-to-face teaching over two years and we encourage you to compare. You won't find another degree like it in Australia.
Whitehouse students train across working ateliers, professional photography studios, and computer labs running the same Adobe Creative Suite and CAD software used industry-wide. Flexible multi-purpose studios flex between lectures and workshop space, while a student lounge gives you room to decompress between classes - with Brisbane students getting an on-campus pool as well. The Design Collection, a collection of designer garments and accessories used across Fashion and Creative Direction & Styling work, is housed in Sydney, with Melbourne and Brisbane students getting limited access for events and select projects. Every campus has dedicated exhibition space for graduate shows and runway events.
Whitehouse students win some of the industry's most sought-after opportunities. Three Creative Direction & Styling students have won the Australian Fashion Foundation Scholarship, which includes a 6-month US fashion internship and $25,000, and a Whitehouse student took the 2024 VRC Emerging Designer Award presented by Vogue, worth over $48,000 in prizes including a full page in the magazine. Students also gain exclusive access backstage on runway shows and in the design rooms of runway labels.
Browse an online curated lookbook of final-year Whitehouse student collections and projects from Fashion Design, Interior Design, and Creative Direction & Styling students, updated each graduating year.
Whitehouse is a place where creative energy thrives. Small class sizes mean students absorb more and learn faster, with far more one-on-one time with lecturers for personalised, in-depth feedback. You'll work closely with your peers - collaborating on shoots, styling each other's work, learning how to function as a team, and building close, lasting relationships and a professional network you'll lean on long after graduation.
Melbourne is ranked 4th and Sydney is ranked 5th in QS's top student cities in the world. Close to transport hubs and vibrant social centres, we offer a unique and inspiring environment for design education.
*QS Best Student Cities 2027
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