About William Blue
William Blue College of Hospitality Management is a leading Australian private hospitality college offering bachelor’s degrees and diploma courses that specialise in commercial cookery, tourism and hospitality management.
William Blue offers a highly practical and innovative hospitality management education, with all courses on campus including work placement with over 80 global industry partners.
The college is part of Laureate International Universities – the largest provider of higher education programs in the world with more than 1,000,000 students at 80 institutions in 28 countries. Part of the college’s niche is strong engagement with the wider hospitality industry, largely through the operation of William Blue Dining as well as through connections with celebrity chefs such as Giovanni Pilu, Colin Fassnidge and Neil Perry.
Why Study With William Blue?
Employability
At William Blue, we strive to provide a relevant and modern education that not only teaches the skills, but also provides avenues for these skills to be honed in professional environments with real customers. You won’t just learn how to cook; you’ll learn how a successful business is run. You’ll learn how to run a memorable event, how to market a destination to anyone, and more.
Your coursework is coupled with significant Industry Placement experience to ensure that you graduate not just ready to work, but ready to excel in your career.
Recognised by industry
William Blue works closely with industry to ensure that our graduates are already well-experienced in the demands and expectations of a professional operation. Our industry partners are a big part of how our students graduate confident.
They speak at our events, they conduct demonstrations on campus, and they provide industry placements for much needed on-the-job experience. It’s this industry influence that provides inspiration to our students to engage with a rewarding and varied career in the international hospitality, events, tourism and restaurant sectors.
Globally connected
William Blue students are from all over the world – they also find employment everywhere. Hospitality is an international career path that can take you anywhere. From Sydney to Los Angeles, Seoul, Lake Como and beyond, there are resorts, hotels, restaurants, convention centres, tour operators and government agencies where hospitality skills are in demand.
Designed for you
Your education is one of the most formative episodes of your life. So your time at William Blue must be tailored for your needs. William Blue courses teach wide reaching principles that are relevant to the individuals dreams and aspirations of our students.
We offer a variety of learning methods including on-campus, online, blended learning and practical experience through our multi-award-winning training restaurant and our Industry Placement program. You will develop as a person and as a professional while you grow your skills as a hospitality professional.