About the university
The Adelaide Institute of Higher Education (AIHE) is a small private business school registered with TEQSA as an Institute of Higher Education. It has campuses on Rundle Mall in Adelaide and on Queen Street in Melbourne, and teaches a Bachelor of Business, an MBA and a Graduate Certificate in Management.
Indian students look at AIHE for a business degree with three intakes a year and MBA specialisations in artificial intelligence, management information systems, marketing, care management and hospitality and event management. AIHE is not a university and is not in world rankings.
- Type
- Private Institute of Higher Education registered with TEQSA (PRV14326)
- CRICOS provider code
- 03763K
- Campuses
- Adelaide (127 Rundle Mall) and Melbourne (350 Queen Street)
- Intakes
- March, July and November (2026 study periods start 9 March, 6 July and 2 November)
- Courses
- Bachelor of Business, MBA and Graduate Certificate in Management
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
Master of Business Administration
- Fee / year
- A$28,875
- Duration
- 2 years (full time)
- Intakes
- March; July; November
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0
- Postgraduate
Graduate Certificate in Management
- Fee / year
- A$14,438
- Duration
- 6 months (full time)
- Intakes
- March; July; November
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, no band below 6.0
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$22,050
- Duration
- 3 years (full time)
- Intakes
- March; July; November
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration | 2 years (full time) | A$28,875 | ≈ ₹18.8 lakh |
| Graduate Certificate in Management | 6 months (full time) | A$14,438 | ≈ ₹9.4 lakh |
| Bachelor of Business | 3 years (full time) | A$22,050 | ≈ ₹14.3 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 Adelaide Institute of Higher Education with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
- UG and PG
International Student Support Scholarship (2025 round)
Value: Up to 30% off tuition for all subjects in the course
Eligibility: New international students who met admission requirements for the Bachelor of Business or MBA and started in 2025. The page still shows the 2025 round, so ask AIHE whether it runs for 2027.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Australian Year 12 or an international equivalent, such as Class 12.
- Minimum age of 18 at enrolment.
Postgraduate
- MBA: a bachelor's degree equivalent to AQF Level 7. A three-year Indian degree is assessed against this.
- Graduate Certificate in Management: a bachelor's degree, or an AQF Level 6 qualification with 2 years of supervisory experience, or 5 years of industry experience including 3 in management.
- The Graduate Certificate counts as four of the sixteen MBA subjects.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- Degree certificate and transcripts (for postgraduate courses)
- English test score
- CV and work experience letters (for experience-based entry)
- Genuine Student statement and financial documents for the visa
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 Academic (Bachelor of Business) | 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5. |
| IELTS Academic (Graduate Certificate) | 6.0 overall with no band below 6.0. |
| IELTS Academic (MBA) | 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0. |
| Other tests | Course pages accept an equivalent test but do not list PTE or TOEFL scores; AIHE's Admissions Criteria give the other accepted evidence. |
Accommodation and living costs
AIHE has no student housing and publishes no accommodation prices. Its accommodation page points students to Study Adelaide and Study Melbourne for options, prices, budgeting and tenant rights.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
AIHE teaches in small city-centre campuses: Level 5, 127 Rundle Mall in Adelaide and Level 6, 350 Queen Street in Melbourne.
- Two campuses: Adelaide and Melbourne.
- Three study periods a year, starting in March, July and November.
- MBA specialisations: Marketing Management, Management Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Care Management, and Hospitality and Event Management.
Careers and graduate outcomes
AIHE's courses focus on business and management careers. It publishes no graduate outcome figures. See our Australia guide for post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
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Studying in Australia
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FAQs
How much is the MBA at AIHE?
The MBA course page shows international tuition of A$28,875 a year for the two-year course. The Bachelor of Business is A$22,050 a year (2026).
When can I start at AIHE?
There are three intakes a year: March, July and November.
Is there a scholarship?
AIHE's scholarships page shows an International Student Support Scholarship of up to 30% off tuition for 2025 starters. Ask AIHE whether it is offered for 2027.
What IELTS do I need?
6.0 (no band below 5.5) for the Bachelor of Business, 6.0 (no band below 6.0) for the Graduate Certificate and 6.5 (no band below 6.0) for the MBA.
Sources
- AIHE: home page (opens in a new tab)
- AIHE: Master of Business Administration (opens in a new tab)
- AIHE: Bachelor of Business (opens in a new tab)
- AIHE: Graduate Certificate in Management (opens in a new tab)
- AIHE: fees and payments (opens in a new tab)
- AIHE: scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- AIHE: accommodation (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.aihe.sa.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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