Our Story
About Us
Our Story.
Understand where we’ve come from and be excited by where we’re going.
Welcome to ASTRA.
As one of Australia’s most pioneering proponents of technology-enabled learning, our Institute of Higher Education is here to provide a premium, forward-thinking environment for every student.
Our History
ASTRA was founded with the intention of becoming an innovative learning force on a national and international stage. By equipping our students with unique academic and technical skills which comprehensively join the dots between theory and practice, we’re working to facilitate a winning union between the business leaders and technologies of the future.
Our Vision
Ultimately, our vision is to foster a reputation for excellence in student-centric, highly engaging and diversified tertiary experiences, that empower students to operate and excel in and around rapidly evolving business environments. We consider truly transformative higher education to be that which can successfully combine traditional degree offerings with the emerging fields of artificial intelligence, machine learning, social media, virtual reality and augmented reality. It’s why ASTRA guarantees graduates the learning experiences they’ll need to harness the potential of emerging technologies throughout their careers.
“Our pursuit of academic excellence and investment in the growth and development of enquiring minds will provide opportunities for students to realise their intellectual and professional potentials, and to make impactful, lifelong contributions to their communities.”
Dhruv Sabharwal (CEO – ASTRA Institute of Higher Education)
Our Facilities
Located in Sydney – Australia’s showpiece city and home to many world-renowned establishments spanning business and beyond – ASTRA’s state-of-art campus merges bold design with cutting-edge functionality. Ably supported by a suite of related resources and student services, it’s a seamless hub for in-person and online learning.
Our campus address is located at:
Level 3, 16-18 Wentworth St
Parramatta NSW 2150
Our Culture
The core values and guiding principles upon which ASTRA has been built are at the forefront of how we deliver our programs, who we select to administer them, and the standards we hold ourselves accountable to, as part of our commitment to everyone who studies with us. They define our vibrant, collaborative and inclusive culture, and include respect, integrity, passion and purpose, agility, continuous improvement, and being consistently trustworthy, transparent and ethical.
Our Goals
In keeping with our big picture intent, ASTRA aims to surpass a series of key milestones by 2030, including:
- Positioning ourselves as a top-of-mind option for individuals and organisations who believe that a future-proofed approach to business is fundamental to competitive advantage.
- Producing highly sought-after graduates who excel in the fields of immersive computing, digital decentralisation and online communities.
- Curating new degree offerings to meet market needs in areas such as biotechnology and cybersecurity.
- Expanding our domestic and global reach with a focused commitment to the APAC region.
- Offering a varied and accessible educational experience to a broad base of students whilst gaining student and industry recognition for championing a progressive culture around knowledge and know-how.
We invite you to begin a new chapter of your story by becoming part of ours.
A transformative education experience, tailored to you.
In-person or online, ASTRA is committed to delivering truly valuable, forward-thinking programs to enquiring minds everywhere.
Policies
About Us
Policies.
Investigate the core policies and specific procedures which underpin ASTRA’s ways-of-working.
The following policy documents contain important information for students and prospective students on key aspects of the ASTRA experience below.
Important policy documents
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Education Policy
- Academic Freedom, Integrity and Free Intellectual Enquiry Policy
- Credit for Prior Learning Policy and Procedure
- Diversity and Equity Policy
- Graduation and Awards Policy and Procedure
- International Student Transfer Between Registered Providers Policy and Procedure
- Privacy and Personal Information Procedures
- Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedure
- Statement of Tuition Protection
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Student and Staff Wellbeing, Safety and Security Procedure
- Student Assessment Policy and Procedure
- Student Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures
- Student Consultation Policy and Procedure
- Student Deferment, Suspension and Cancellation of Study Policy and Procedure
- Student Grievance Handling Policy and Procedure
- Student Progression and Exclusion Policy and Procedure
- Student Selection and Admissions Policy and Procedure
- Student Support Framework
- Student Withdrawal and Refund Policy
Forms
- Application for Special Consideration
- Application for Course Transfer
- Application for Credit for Prior Learning
- Change of Personal Details
- Reduced Study Load or Overload
- Unit of Study Amendment
- Review of Decision: Conditions, Probation, Suspension or Exclusion
- Review of Decision: Credit for Prior Learning
- Review of Decision: Misconduct (Academic and Non Academic)
Empowering tomorrow’s business leaders through technology.
From AI, machine learning and social media, to VR, AR and beyond, ASTRA is at the forefront of harnessing technologies to shape new ways of thinking and doing.
Dean's Welcome
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Dean's Welcome.
A message from our Dean for ASTRA students and staff.
On behalf of our faculty and staff at Astra Institute of Higher Education, I am pleased to welcome you to the Institute and to our website.
Business embraces technology at ASTRA. Our Institute integrates world trends and technologies into key fields of study relating to Business, bringing emerging developments in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and virtual reality and augmented reality into the Business context.
A great education is one which instils a love of learning that remains with you long after graduation, and which prepares you to face the uncertain with confidence. In this dynamic and often challenging world in which we live and work, the faculty and staff here at ASTRA are committed to delivering you practical pathways which will help you to be business ready and technological applications focused. Our pursuit of academic excellence and investment in the growth and development of enquiring minds will provide you opportunities to realise your intellectual and professional potential, and to make impactful, lifelong contributions to your professional and social communities.
As you consider your academic journey ahead, I encourage you to seek the assistance of our faculty and staff – after all that is what we are here for, to support you. I hope that you will find the ASTRA community as welcoming and supportive as I have. Working together I know that there is nothing we cannot achieve. Remember too, that there is no such thing as a stupid question.
I invite you to explore the ASTRA website to get additional information on our courses, and to meet our faculty and staff. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at 1800 0ASTRA, or myself directly at dean@astra.edu.au.
Professor Craig Ellis PhD
Dean, Astra Institute of Higher Education
Empowering tomorrow’s business leaders through technology.
From AI, machine learning and social media, to VR, AR and beyond, ASTRA is at the forefront of harnessing technologies to shape new ways of thinking and doing.
Governance
Board of Directors
Astra Group Australia Pty Ltd is a proprietary limited company established under the Corporations Act 2001. ASTRA is registered as an Institute of Higher Education under the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Act 2011 (Provider ID: PRV14367).
ASTRA is governed by a Board of Directors that includes a majority of independent members, as well as Company shareholder representatives. The independence of the Board of Directors provides a mechanism to separate the ownership and governance of the Company from the management of the Institute, and to provide independent business, financial and higher education expertise and advice at the highest level of decision-making.
The Board of Directors is chaired by one of its independent members and sets the Institute’s mission and strategic goals. It also works to ensure that the Institute continues to meet its legal, regulatory, financial and social obligations and responsibilities.
Academic Board
In order to provide a mechanism whereby the Institute is provided with independent academic advice, the Board of Directors delegates the academic governance of the Institute to the Academic Board. This Board is comprised of academic staff from other higher education providers, industry practitioners, individuals from the Institute’s academic staff and an ASTRA alumni member.
The Institute’s Academic Board operates independently of its ownership and management, to ensure academic course integrity. The Board has responsibility for academic policy making and administration, as well as oversight of the educational process, ensuring that appropriate control over the administration of the curriculum is maintained in a manner supportive of educational objective achievement.
Executive Management Committee
The CEO is responsible for the efficient and effective conduct of the Institute’s business. To bolster this endeavour the CEO convenes the Executive Management Committee, which assists with the day-to-day running of the Institute and brings a high level of management coordination to efforts focused upon achieving ASTRA’s strategic and financial objectives.
A transformative education experience, tailored to you.
In-person or online, ASTRA is committed to delivering truly valuable, forward-thinking programs to enquiring minds everywhere.
