About the university
Chisholm Institute is a large public TAFE in Melbourne's south-east, with its main campuses at Dandenong, Berwick and Frankston. Alongside vocational certificates and diplomas, its Higher Education College teaches bachelor's degrees in information technology (AI and data science, cyber security), engineering technology, business, psychology and community mental health. Indian students mostly look at its IT degrees, the Diploma of Nursing and engineering technology.
Its degrees cost less than most Melbourne universities, with 2027 indicative tuition of about A$21,000–A$25,000 a year, and there is no application fee. Classes are small and practical, and many courses include work placements. You must be 18 or older to start.
- Type
- Public TAFE institute with a Higher Education College (TEQSA PRV12123, RTO 0260)
- CRICOS provider code
- 00881F
- Campuses
- Dandenong, Berwick, Frankston, Cranbourne, Springvale, Bass Coast and Mornington Peninsula (south-east Melbourne)
- Courses for international students
- 12, from Certificate III to bachelor's degrees
- Intakes
- Degrees: March and July; diplomas: January, February or July depending on the course
- Application fee
- None (no enrolment or application charges)
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science)
- Fee / year
- A$22,320
- Duration
- 3 years full-time
- Intakes
- March; July
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0, no band below 5.5 (or Chisholm-recognised equivalent)
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
- Fee / year
- A$21,240
- Duration
- 3 years full-time (288 credit points)
- Intakes
- March; July
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0, no band below 5.5 (or Chisholm-recognised equivalent)
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$23,346
- Duration
- 1.5 years full-time
- Intakes
- January
- English
- IELTS Academic 7.0 (7.0 in listening, reading and speaking, 6.5 in writing) or PTE Academic 66 (62 in writing)
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechatronics)
- Fee / year
- A$24,744
- Duration
- 3 years full-time
- Intakes
- March; July
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0, no band below 5.5 (or Chisholm-recognised equivalent)
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical and Manufacturing)
- Fee / year
- A$24,744
- Duration
- 3 years full-time
- Intakes
- March; July
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0, no band below 5.5 (or Chisholm-recognised equivalent)
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$23,448
- Duration
- 2 years full-time (entry with a relevant diploma or one year of higher education)
- Intakes
- March; July
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5, no band below 6.0 (or Chisholm-recognised equivalent)
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs
- Fee / year
- A$24,744
- Duration
- 3 years full-time
- Intakes
- March; July
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0, no band below 5.5 (or Chisholm-recognised equivalent)
- Undergraduate
Diploma of Community Services (CHC52025)
- Fee / year
- A$13,518
- Duration
- 1.5 years full-time
- Intakes
- February; July
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0, no band below 5.0 (or equivalent)
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) | 3 years full-time | A$22,320 | ≈ ₹14.5 lakh |
| Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security) | 3 years full-time (288 credit points) | A$21,240 | ≈ ₹13.8 lakh |
| Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) | 1.5 years full-time | A$23,346 | ≈ ₹15.2 lakh |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechatronics) | 3 years full-time | A$24,744 | ≈ ₹16.1 lakh |
| Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical and Manufacturing) | 3 years full-time | A$24,744 | ≈ ₹16.1 lakh |
| Bachelor of Psychology | 2 years full-time (entry with a relevant diploma or one year of higher education) | A$23,448 | ≈ ₹15.2 lakh |
| Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs | 3 years full-time | A$24,744 | ≈ ₹16.1 lakh |
| Diploma of Community Services (CHC52025) | 1.5 years full-time | A$13,518 | ≈ ₹8.8 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 Chisholm Institute with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
- UG (continuing degree students)
Higher Education Academic Merit Scholarship
Value: A$2,000 one-off credit towards future tuition; 20 awards
Eligibility: Full-fee international students on a Student visa who have completed at least one semester of a degree with a distinction average and no fails. The 2026 round closed on 12 October 2026.
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Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Australian Year 12 (VCE) or an equivalent overseas qualification such as Class 12; most degrees set no minimum ATAR.
- Engineering technology degrees need maths equivalent to VCE Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics.
- Bachelor of Psychology: a completed relevant diploma or at least one year of higher education.
- You must be 18 or older, may be asked to sit a literacy and numeracy test, and must meet the Genuine Student requirement.
Postgraduate
- Chisholm's list of courses for international students has no postgraduate courses.
Documents
- Completed International Student Application Form
- Passport
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets (and any diploma or degree transcripts)
- IELTS or PTE Academic score report
- Genuine Student documents and financial evidence
- Police check and Working with Children Check for nursing and community 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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degrees | IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5 (Bachelor of Psychology: 6.5, no band below 6.0) |
| Certificates and diplomas | IELTS Academic 6.0 overall; band minimums are on each course page |
| Diploma of Nursing | IELTS Academic 7.0 or PTE Academic, as set by the nursing regulator; see the course page |
| Accepted tests | IELTS (including One Skill Retake) and PTE Academic. TOEFL is not listed. |
Accommodation and living costs
Chisholm has no halls of its own. It can book short-term arrival accommodation, points over-18s to the Australian Homestay Network for homestays, and has an arrangement for Fedliving residences on the Berwick campus. Most students rent privately within an hour of their campus.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Short-term hostel or budget hotel on arrivalPlus a non-refundable A$100 placement fee | A$70–100per night | ≈ ₹4,550 – ₹6,500 |
| Private rental or shared housingBond of up to six weeks' rent; Chisholm says this is a guide only | A$865–2,500per month | ≈ ₹56,225 – ₹1.6 lakh |
Campus and location
Chisholm's campuses are spread across south-east Melbourne. Degrees for international students are taught mainly at Dandenong, Berwick and Frankston.
- Dandenong: IT, engineering technology and community services.
- Berwick: community mental health and nursing; Fedliving residences on site.
- Frankston: psychology and nursing.
- Practical placements are built into nursing, community services and early childhood courses.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Chisholm's courses are built around jobs in IT, engineering, nursing, community services and mental health, with placements in many of them. Diploma of Nursing graduates can apply to register as enrolled nurses if they meet the regulator's rules. Chisholm publishes no graduate outcome figures on the pages reviewed. 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 does a degree at Chisholm cost?
Indicative 2027 tuition is A$22,320 a year for IT (AI and data science) and A$24,744 a year for engineering technology. Fees are paid each semester, and there is no application fee.
What IELTS score do I need?
Most degrees ask for IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5. The Diploma of Nursing needs 7.0, and the Bachelor of Psychology 6.5.
When can I start?
Degrees start in March and July. The Diploma of Nursing starts in January, and the Diploma of Community Services in February or July.
Are there scholarships?
Continuing degree students with a distinction average can apply for a A$2,000 Academic Merit Scholarship; there are 20 a year.
Sources
- Chisholm: international students (opens in a new tab)
- Chisholm: courses for international students (opens in a new tab)
- Chisholm: fees and refund policy (opens in a new tab)
- Chisholm: admission requirements (opens in a new tab)
- Chisholm: scholarships for international students (opens in a new tab)
- Chisholm: accommodation (opens in a new tab)
- Chisholm: Bachelor of IT (AI & Data Science) (opens in a new tab)
- Chisholm: Diploma of Nursing (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.chisholm.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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