About the university
Box Hill Institute is a public TAFE institute in eastern Melbourne, founded in 1924. It teaches certificates, diplomas and bachelor's degrees at Box Hill, Lilydale and a City Campus in Melbourne's CBD, and says it teaches more than 30,000 students a year. Its courses are practical, and its IT degree is built with partners such as Microsoft, AWS and Cisco.
Indian students look at Box Hill for lower-cost bachelor's degrees in IT, commerce and hospitality management (about AUD 22,000 to 24,000 a year) and for the Diploma of Nursing. International students apply through an authorised representative or directly, and must be 18 or older. Box Hill is not a university and is not in world rankings.
- Founded
- 1924 (its centenary logo reads '100 years, established in 1924')
- Type
- Public TAFE institute and higher education provider (RTO 4687, CRICOS 02411J, IHE PRV12117)
- Students
- 30,000+ taught each year (Box Hill Institute)
- Campuses
- Box Hill, Lilydale and the City Campus in Melbourne's CBD
- Courses for international students
- 17 courses on the international list, mostly bachelor's degrees plus cookery, nursing and automotive qualifications
- Minimum age
- International students must be 18 or older when the course starts
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Information Technology
- Fee / year
- A$24,240
- Duration
- 3 years full time (Box Hill campus)
- Intakes
- March; May; July; October
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (Academic), no band below 5.5
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Commerce (Applied)
- Fee / year
- A$21,936
- Duration
- 3 years full time (City Campus)
- Intakes
- February; April; July; October
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (Academic), no band below 5.5
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Hospitality Management
- Fee / year
- A$22,272
- Duration
- 3 years full time (City Campus)
- Intakes
- February; April; July; October
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (Academic), no band below 5.5
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$21,940
- Duration
- 2 years
- Intakes
- January; April; July; October
- English
- IELTS Academic 7 in listening, reading and speaking and 6.5 in writing (see the course page for sitting rules); OET accepted
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
- Fee / year
- A$23,424
- Duration
- 4 years full time (Box Hill campus)
- Intakes
- February to October (eight start months)
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (Academic), no band below 6.0
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Community Services
- Fee / year
- A$22,752
- Duration
- 3 years full time (Box Hill campus)
- Intakes
- February; July
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (Academic), no band below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 83
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design)
- Fee / year
- A$25,680
- Duration
- 3 years full time
- Intakes
- February
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (Academic), no band below 5.5
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Music Industry (Major in Audio Production)
- Fee / year
- A$24,768
- Duration
- 3 years full time (Box Hill campus)
- Intakes
- February
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (Academic), no band below 5.5
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Information Technology | 3 years full time (Box Hill campus) | A$24,240 | ≈ ₹15.8 lakh |
| Bachelor of Commerce (Applied) | 3 years full time (City Campus) | A$21,936 | ≈ ₹14.3 lakh |
| Bachelor of Hospitality Management | 3 years full time (City Campus) | A$22,272 | ≈ ₹14.5 lakh |
| Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) | 2 years | A$21,940 | ≈ ₹14.3 lakh |
| Bachelor of Early Childhood Education | 4 years full time (Box Hill campus) | A$23,424 | ≈ ₹15.2 lakh |
| Bachelor of Community Services | 3 years full time (Box Hill campus) | A$22,752 | ≈ ₹14.8 lakh |
| Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design) | 3 years full time | A$25,680 | ≈ ₹16.7 lakh |
| Bachelor of Music Industry (Major in Audio Production) | 3 years full time (Box Hill campus) | A$24,768 | ≈ ₹16.1 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 Box Hill Institute with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Most courses need completion of secondary school equivalent to Australian Year 12 (Class 12 for Indian students); the Bachelor of Information Technology also needs Mathematics.
- You must be 18 or older when the course starts.
- Some courses have extra requirements: Bachelor of IT applicants are interviewed, design courses may ask for a portfolio and music courses for an audition.
- Apply through an authorised Box Hill Institute representative in India, at an education exhibition, or directly to the International Student Office.
- Make sure you meet the Genuine Student requirement and student visa conditions before you apply.
Postgraduate
- The international course list we checked shows no postgraduate courses for student-visa holders. Ask the International Student Office about graduate diplomas.
Documents
- Box Hill Institute international application form
- Valid passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
- English test result (IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE, CAE or OET where accepted)
- Portfolio or audition material for design and music courses
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 (bachelor's degrees) | 6.0 Academic with no band below 5.5; 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for Community Services and Early Childhood Education |
| PTE Academic (bachelor's degrees) | 50 with no communicative skill below 42; 58 (none below 50) for Community Services and Early Childhood Education |
| TOEFL iBT (bachelor's degrees) | 64 with section minimums; 83 for Community Services and Early Childhood Education |
| Certificates and diplomas | Most need IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.0, but the course pages set higher scores for some courses (Commercial Cookery IELTS 6; Diploma of Nursing 7 / 6.5) |
| English courses | English for Academic Purposes 1 and 2 are available if you need to raise your English first |
Accommodation and living costs
The Box Hill Institute pages we checked do not list student housing. It recommends budgeting at least AUD 24,505 a year for accommodation, daily travel, books and materials, on top of course fees. Bupa is its preferred Overseas Student Health Cover provider.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Living expenses (Box Hill Institute guide)Accommodation, travel, books and materials | A$24,505per year | ≈ ₹15.9 lakh |
Campus and location
Box Hill Institute teaches at Box Hill in eastern Melbourne, at Lilydale, and at a City Campus in Melbourne's CBD, where it shares space with the Centre for Adult Education.
- Bachelor of Information Technology accredited by the Australian Computer Society, with Microsoft, AWS and Cisco links.
- Bachelor of Commerce (Applied) and Bachelor of Hospitality Management at the City Campus.
- Diploma of Nursing at City, Box Hill and Lilydale campuses.
- Compulsory orientation the week before courses start in January and July.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Box Hill Institute's courses are built with industry and include practical projects. See our Australia guide for work rights and post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Graduates employed 6 months after graduating | 77.7% | Box Hill Institute, About us |
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FAQs
How much does a bachelor's degree at Box Hill Institute cost?
The 2027 course pages show annual international tuition of AUD 21,936 for the Bachelor of Commerce (Applied), AUD 22,272 for Hospitality Management and AUD 24,240 for Information Technology, plus a service fee of AUD 312 a year.
What IELTS score do I need?
Most bachelor's degrees need IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5. Community Services and Early Childhood Education need 6.5 with no band below 6.0, and the Diploma of Nursing needs 7 in listening, reading and speaking and 6.5 in writing.
When can I start?
It depends on the course. The Bachelor of IT starts in March, May, July and October; Commerce and Hospitality Management in February, April, July and October; design and music degrees in February.
Is Box Hill Institute a university?
No. It is a public TAFE institute that is also registered as a higher education provider, so it can award bachelor's degrees.
Sources
- Box Hill Institute: Courses for international students (opens in a new tab)
- Box Hill Institute: International applications and English requirements (opens in a new tab)
- Box Hill Institute: Bachelor of Information Technology (opens in a new tab)
- Box Hill Institute: Bachelor of Commerce (Applied) (opens in a new tab)
- Box Hill Institute: Diploma of Nursing (opens in a new tab)
- Box Hill Institute: Living in Australia (opens in a new tab)
- Box Hill Institute: About us (opens in a new tab)
- Box Hill Institute: Home page (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.boxhill.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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