Excelsia University College, formerly Wesley Institute, is a tertiary education provider in Sydney, Australia, offering undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in counselling, creative and performing arts, education, social work and business.
History
The college was founded in 1983 by David Johnston as a part of the Sydney Christian Life Centre (founded by Frank Houston in 1977). Located at Arncliffe, the college was then known as the "International Institute for Creative Ministries" (IICM).
1990s split
In 1989 Johnston parted ways with IICM, bringing the organisation under the auspices of Wesley Mission and the college moved to the Wesley Centre in Pitt Street, Sydney, and after a few name changes became Wesley Institute.
Present name and location
In early 2015, Wesley Institute changed its name to Excelsia College.
In 2016, the college relocated to Macquarie Park, New South Wales.
In late 2024, TEQSA registered Excelsia College as a university college.
In August 2025, Excelsia University College moved into a new campus on Pennant Hills.
People
Faculty included Grenville Kent.