About the university
The Academy of Interactive Technology (AIT) is a small private Institute of Higher Education that teaches animation, game design and information technology. It has campuses in Ultimo, Sydney and on Spencer Street, Melbourne. Courses are about two-thirds face to face on campus and one-third online.
Indian students look at AIT for creative degrees in 3D animation, 2D animation and game design, with three intakes a year and no ATAR requirement. International students apply through AIT's registered agent partners. AIT also teaches a Bachelor of Information Technology, but its international fee is not listed on AIT's fee table. AIT is not a university and is not in world rankings.
- Type
- Private Institute of Higher Education (Academy of Interactive Technology Pty Ltd)
- CRICOS provider code
- 02155J
- Campuses
- Sydney (Ultimo) and Melbourne (Spencer Street), plus online study
- Intakes
- February, May and September
- Subjects
- 2D and 3D animation, game design and information technology
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$23,000
- Duration
- 3 years full time (Sydney or Melbourne)
- Intakes
- September; February; May
- English
- IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5 (within 24 months)
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$23,000
- Duration
- 3 years full time (Sydney or Melbourne)
- Intakes
- September; February; May
- English
- IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5 (within 24 months)
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$23,000
- Duration
- 3 years full time (Sydney or Melbourne)
- Intakes
- September; February; May
- English
- IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5 (within 24 months)
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$23,000
- Duration
- 1 year full time (Sydney or Melbourne)
- Intakes
- September; February; May
- English
- IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5 (within 24 months)
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of 3D Animation | 3 years full time (Sydney or Melbourne) | A$23,000 | ≈ ₹14.9 lakh |
| Bachelor of Game Design | 3 years full time (Sydney or Melbourne) | A$23,000 | ≈ ₹14.9 lakh |
| Bachelor of 2D Animation | 3 years full time (Sydney or Melbourne) | A$23,000 | ≈ ₹14.9 lakh |
| Diploma of 3D Animation | 1 year full time (Sydney or Melbourne) | A$23,000 | ≈ ₹14.9 lakh |
Fees are for international students for the entry year shown on each course page and can rise each year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at Academy of Interactive Technology with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Animation and game design: an Australian Senior Certificate or equivalent (such as Class 12), or a Certificate IV, VET Diploma or Higher Education Diploma in a related field. No ATAR needed.
- Bachelor of Information Technology: a senior certificate or equivalent with at least 60% in one STEM subject, or a related diploma; a portfolio may be considered instead.
- International students must be 18 or older at the start of the course.
- International students apply through AIT's registered agent partners.
Postgraduate
- AIT's course list has no postgraduate courses.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- IELTS result (within 24 months)
- Credit Application Form if asking for recognition of prior learning
- A$200 enrolment fee
Check if you are eligibleShare your marks and test scores and our counsellor will tell you which courses you can apply for.
English language requirements
| Test or route | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, taken within the last 24 months, or equivalent. |
| Other tests | AIT's How to apply page lists only IELTS; ask AIT or its agents about PTE or other equivalents. |
| Vocational Diploma of IT | IELTS 6.0 (5.5 when packaged with an English course). |
Accommodation and living costs
AIT does not publish student housing prices. It says its international education agents can advise on accommodation.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
AIT teaches from two city campuses: Level 2, 7 Kelly Street, Ultimo (Sydney) and Level 13, 120 Spencer Street, Melbourne.
- About two-thirds of study is face to face on campus and one-third online.
- Three intakes a year: February, May and September.
- Courses in 2D animation, 3D animation, game design and IT.
Careers and graduate outcomes
AIT's courses are aimed at the animation, games and IT industries. It publishes no graduate outcome figures. See our Australia guide for post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
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FAQs
How much does AIT cost for Indian students?
AIT's 2026 international price is A$69,000 for the three-year Bachelors in 2D Animation, 3D Animation and Game Design (about A$23,000 a year) and A$23,000 for the one-year diplomas.
When can I start?
AIT has three intakes a year, in February, May and September.
Do I need a portfolio or ATAR?
No ATAR is needed for the animation and game design courses. For the Bachelor of IT, AIT may consider a portfolio if you do not have 60% in a STEM subject.
Sources
- AIT: home page (opens in a new tab)
- AIT: courses (opens in a new tab)
- AIT: how to apply (international fees and entry requirements) (opens in a new tab)
- AIT: Bachelor of 3D Animation (opens in a new tab)
- AIT: Bachelor of Game Design (opens in a new tab)
- AIT: Bachelor of Information Technology (opens in a new tab)
- AIT: international price list (2024 edition; materials and enrolment fee terms) (opens in a new tab)
Official website: ait.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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