About the university
The Australian College of Physical Education (ACPE) is a private higher education provider at Sydney Olympic Park that has taught sport professionals since 1917. It offers diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor's degrees in sport business, sport coaching, football, exercise and health science, physical and health education teaching, and dance.
Indian students who want a career in sport management, strength and conditioning, football development or fitness look at ACPE for its sport-only focus and its location in Sydney's Olympic precinct. All international undergraduate courses cost the same per unit (A$32,560 a year in 2026). ACPE is not a university and is not in world rankings; its postgraduate sport management certificates are not on the international fee schedule.
- Founded
- 1917 (ACPE says it has over 100 years of educating sport professionals)
- Type
- Private higher education provider (TEQSA PRV12066)
- CRICOS provider code
- 01822J
- Campus
- 10 Parkview Drive, Sydney Olympic Park
- Undergraduate intakes
- March and August (2027: 1 March and 2 August)
- International tuition (2026)
- A$4,070 per unit; A$32,560 per full-time year
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Sport Business (Leadership)
- Fee / year
- A$32,560
- Duration
- 3 years (24 units, full time)
- Intakes
- March; August
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (6.0 in each band); PTE 58 (52 in each); TOEFL iBT 85
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Sport Coaching (Strength and Conditioning)
- Fee / year
- A$32,560
- Duration
- 3 years (24 units, full time)
- Intakes
- March; August
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (6.0 in each band); PTE 58 (52 in each); TOEFL iBT 85
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Sport Coaching (Management)
- Fee / year
- A$32,560
- Duration
- 3 years (24 units, full time)
- Intakes
- March; August
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (6.0 in each band); PTE 58 (52 in each); TOEFL iBT 85
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Football (Development, Management and Performance)
- Fee / year
- A$32,560
- Duration
- 3 years (24 units, full time)
- Intakes
- March; August
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (6.0 in each band); PTE 58 (52 in each); TOEFL iBT 85
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Health Science (Exercise)
- Fee / year
- A$32,560
- Duration
- 3 years (24 units, full time)
- Intakes
- March; August
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (6.0 in each band); PTE 58 (52 in each); TOEFL iBT 85
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Physical Activity for Health (Pathway to Education)
- Fee / year
- A$32,560
- Duration
- 3 years (24 units, full time)
- Intakes
- March; August
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (6.0 in each band); PTE 58 (52 in each); TOEFL iBT 85
- Undergraduate
Associate Degree of Sport Business
- Fee / year
- A$32,560
- Duration
- 2 years (16 units, full time)
- Intakes
- March; August
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (6.0 in each band); PTE 58 (52 in each); TOEFL iBT 85
- Undergraduate
Diploma of Sport and Exercise Science
- Fee / year
- A$32,560
- Duration
- 1 year (8 units, full time)
- Intakes
- March; August
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (6.0 in each band); PTE 58 (52 in each); TOEFL iBT 85
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Sport Business (Leadership) | 3 years (24 units, full time) | A$32,560 | ≈ ₹21.2 lakh |
| Bachelor of Sport Coaching (Strength and Conditioning) | 3 years (24 units, full time) | A$32,560 | ≈ ₹21.2 lakh |
| Bachelor of Sport Coaching (Management) | 3 years (24 units, full time) | A$32,560 | ≈ ₹21.2 lakh |
| Bachelor of Football (Development, Management and Performance) | 3 years (24 units, full time) | A$32,560 | ≈ ₹21.2 lakh |
| Bachelor of Health Science (Exercise) | 3 years (24 units, full time) | A$32,560 | ≈ ₹21.2 lakh |
| Bachelor of Physical Activity for Health (Pathway to Education) | 3 years (24 units, full time) | A$32,560 | ≈ ₹21.2 lakh |
| Associate Degree of Sport Business | 2 years (16 units, full time) | A$32,560 | ≈ ₹21.2 lakh |
| Diploma of Sport and Exercise Science | 1 year (8 units, full time) | A$32,560 | ≈ ₹21.2 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 Australian College of Physical Education with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
- UG
International Opportunity Scholarship
Value: Up to 20% off total tuition fees
Eligibility: New international students; ongoing full-time load, academic standard and community service hours apply. The last listed deadline was 2 January 2026, so check the next round.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - UG
International Relocation Scholarship
Value: A$4,500 in total (A$1,500 per year of study)
Eligibility: New international students moving to Australia to start at ACPE; ongoing requirements apply. Last listed deadline 2 January 2026.
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- CBSE (AISSCE) or CISCE (ISC): at least 55% average in the best four academic subjects.
- State board Higher Secondary Certificate: at least 60% average in the best four academic subjects (local languages and non-academic subjects excluded).
- Lower entry standards apply to ACPE's associate degrees and diplomas; dance and education degrees have extra course criteria.
Postgraduate
- ACPE's postgraduate sport management certificates and graduate diploma are not on its international fee schedule, so ask ACPE whether they are open to student visa holders.
Documents
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (certified)
- Transcripts for any post-secondary study
- CV with academic and sport or dance background, plus supporting evidence
- English test score report
- International application form and Genuine Student (GS) statement
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 | 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each band. Education degrees: 7.5 overall, no band below 7.0 and 8.0 in speaking and listening. |
| PTE Academic | 58 overall with at least 52 in each part. |
| TOEFL iBT | 85 overall with at least 22 in writing. Paper-based TOEFL is not accepted. |
| Cambridge | CAE or CPE scale score of at least 176. |
| Schooling in English | The last four years of secondary school taught entirely in English can meet the requirement. ACPE does not mention Indian Class 12 by name, so confirm with ACPE. |
Accommodation and living costs
ACPE has no on-campus housing. It has partnered with a homestay provider to place international students with Australian families as a short-term option on arrival. No prices are published on ACPE's pages.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
ACPE's campus is at 10 Parkview Drive in Sydney Olympic Park, in Sydney's main sport and events precinct.
- Single campus at Sydney Olympic Park.
- Courses in sport business, sport coaching, football, exercise and health science, PE teaching and dance.
- Two undergraduate intakes a year: March and August.
- Same international fee per unit for all undergraduate courses (A$4,070 in 2026).
Careers and graduate outcomes
ACPE prepares graduates for roles in sport management, coaching, strength and conditioning, football development, fitness and PE teaching. It publishes no graduate outcome figures on the pages reviewed. See our Australia guide for post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|
Studying in Australia
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FAQs
How much does ACPE cost for international students?
In 2026 every undergraduate course is A$4,070 per unit, or A$32,560 for a full-time year. A three-year bachelor's comes to A$97,680 in tuition.
What marks do I need from India?
At least 55% in your best four academic subjects for CBSE or ISC, or 60% for a state board, for bachelor's entry. Diplomas and associate degrees have lower entry standards.
When can I start?
Undergraduate courses start in March and August. In 2027 the dates are 1 March and 2 August. The Bachelor of Education has its own dates.
Are there scholarships for Indian students?
ACPE lists an International Opportunity Scholarship (up to 20% off total tuition) and an International Relocation Scholarship (A$1,500 a year). Check the next application deadline with ACPE.
Sources
- ACPE: 2026 International Fee Schedule (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- ACPE: international students (opens in a new tab)
- ACPE: English language entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
- ACPE: international requirements by country 2026 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- ACPE: key intake dates (opens in a new tab)
- ACPE: international scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- ACPE: all courses (opens in a new tab)
- ACPE: home page (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.acpe.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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