Whitecliffe College of Arts and Design is a privately-owned and government-approved, award-winning specialist in tertiary arts and design education. Internationally recognised programmes are offered at Foundation level in Arts and Design, and Digital Media and Design, and at Degree level in Fine Arts, Photo Media, Fashion Design and Graphic Design. A suite of Postgraduate programmes in Fine Arts, Arts Therapy and Arts Management is also offered.

Whitecliffe programmes, taught by practising artists, designers, educators and researchers, expose students to the contemporary arts and design world through exhibitions, internships, international guests and industry professionals. Whitecliffe students graduate with creative and critical thinking, research, communication and presentation skills.

International students, from a broad range of countries, number between 10 and 11% of the total 480 enrolments, enjoy a low student-to-lecturer ratio and study in an innovative and rewarding environment.