Nan Tien Institute Of Higher Education

Nan Tien Institute is Australia's first Higher Education Provider with postgraduate courses grounded in Buddhist Wisdom and Values: Applied Buddhist Studies, Health and Social Wellbeing, Professional Development Workshops, and English Language Courses

Nan Tien Institute (NTI), located on Australia’s picturesque South Coast of NSW, just south of Sydney, is the country’s first Institute of higher learning grounded in Buddhist wisdom and values.

This innovative learning environment has grown from a belief that education is an essential part of a life-long quest for knowledge, skills, and wisdom. Our vision and mission are to provide a place for cultural exchange and to broaden students’ knowledge and perspectives through subjects covering the arts, philosophy, humanities, business and science.

As part of a dynamic international learning community that spans Australia, the US, and South East Asia, we offer innovative and distinctive subjects and courses designed to enrich and enhance lives. NTI offers an education with a strong foundation focused on multicultural and practical life applications.

NTI is one of 5 tertiary education facilities established worldwide by Fo Guang Shan monastic order's Venerable Master Hsing Yun. Along with our sister universities: University of the West in Los Angeles, California; Nan Hua University and Fo Guang University in Taiwan and Guang Ming College in the Philippines, NTI has the infrastructure to provide a strong support network for students (including future international exchange opportunities).

NTI aims to be recognised internationally for our outstanding location, unique teaching methodologies, world renowned lecturers and researchers, and high-achieving and enlightened students.

With a $40 million campus opposite award-winning tourist attraction Nan Tien Temple, NTI has the facilities to support students in all academic endeavours.