Nan Tien Institute (NTI), located on Australia's picturesque South Coast of Sydney, is Australia'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 is to provide a place for the exchange of western and oriental arts and culture, 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 belongs to the Fo Guang International University Consortium founded by Fo Guang Shan's visionary 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, 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 highly educated and enlightened students. With a campus on-site at award-winning major tourist attraction Nan Tien Temple, and a future $40 million (Stage 1) campus under construction, NTI has the facilities to support students in all their academic endeavours.