Agency
Phillip Institute of Technology
VA 1052
1982 - 1992
Agency names
Officially known as: Phillip Institute of Technology
Phillip Institute of Technology (VA 1052) was created on 6 January 1982, as an amalgamation of the State College of Victoria at Coburg (VA 5188) and the Preston Institute of Technology (VA 1212). Phillip Institute of Technology had two campuses - Bundoora and Coburg.
In 1987, Phillip was granted 'Declared Status'. This gave the Institute the right to accredit its own courses, without reference to an external accrediting authority. Phillip became a full, independent member of the Unified National System of Higher Education when it came into being in 1988.
Phillip Institute of Technology was amalgamated into RMIT University (VA 1046) in 1992; its last day of independnce was 30 June 1992. The Institute produced 14,156 graduates during its 10 year stint.
A detailed history of the Institute is recorded in the book: "A decade of achievement : Phillip Institute of Technology", Brian Carroll, 1995, RMIT Press.
In 1987, Phillip was granted 'Declared Status'. This gave the Institute the right to accredit its own courses, without reference to an external accrediting authority. Phillip became a full, independent member of the Unified National System of Higher Education when it came into being in 1988.
Phillip Institute of Technology was amalgamated into RMIT University (VA 1046) in 1992; its last day of independnce was 30 June 1992. The Institute produced 14,156 graduates during its 10 year stint.
A detailed history of the Institute is recorded in the book: "A decade of achievement : Phillip Institute of Technology", Brian Carroll, 1995, RMIT Press.
Jurisdiction: Victoria
