Excelsia College has been offering higher education programs since 1983, with a focus on offering students and collegial and collaborative space for all students to reach their potential. It is an innovative and creative community of people, who are passionate about excelling and growing academically, professionally, personally and spiritually. Throughout the year, the College hosts many social events for students such as campus party at Orientation, college-wide events and social nights, weekly gatherings and chapels, and BBQs.

Excelsia College promotes and fosters quality in teaching and learning through the implementation of their vision, mission and institutional values, and their integration in all aspects of institutional life and culture.

The College also has a Counselling Centre that offers free and confidential counselling service to all students attending various courses. Established as Wesley Institute, its students and alumni embark on a journey of lifelong learning, continuously deepening their understanding of the world and their place in it. Student Facilities offered by the college include Basketball Ring, Tennis Table, Study Desks, Pool Table and Air Hockey Table.

Excelsia College is in the heart of Macquarie Park on Waterloo Road. It aspires to be a leading centre of research activity in the Private Higher Education sector and has current areas of research excellence in education, the social sciences, theology, leadership, and the creative and performing arts.