Bachelor of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science)

Bachelor of Information Technology (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in data science & ai at Chisholm Institute in Melbourne, Australia. It takes 3 years full-time, with intakes in March; July.

Chisholm Institute is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is A$22,320 a year, about ₹14.5 lakh. Over 3 years that is roughly A$66,960 (≈ ₹43.5 lakh) before any yearly increase.

Indicative annual tuition based on the 2027 fee; indicative total course cost A$66,960.

Living costs near the university

Living costs for Australia as a whole: A$29,710–40,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Machine learning engineer
• Data scientist
• Software engineer
• Applications developer
• Research scientist (maths)
• Data analyst

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Google
• Microsoft
• Meta
• Amazon
• Apple
• NVIDIA
• IBM
• Intel
• Adobe
• SAP

General entry requirements at Chisholm Institute for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• 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.

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.0, no band below 5.5 (or Chisholm-recognised equivalent).

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This course starts in: March; July.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Australia, then arrange accommodation.

• 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

• Higher Education Academic Merit Scholarship

  UG (continuing degree students)

  Value: A$2,000 one-off credit towards future tuition; 20 awards

  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.

  Official page

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.

Data Science & AI courses at other universities in Australia

• Bachelor of Business (Specialisation in Analytics and AI)Asia Pacific International College3 years (full time) · A$22,000 / year
• Bachelor of Data AnalyticsBond University2 years (6 semesters) · A$75,120 / year
• Bachelor of Enterprise Artificial IntelligenceBond University2 years (6 semesters) · A$75,120 / year
• Bachelor of Information Technology (AI and Data Science)Federation University Australia3 years · A$41,400 / year
• Bachelor of Information Technology (Big Data and Analytics)International College of Management, Sydney3-year fee schedule with two placement trimesters · A$37,680 / year
• Bachelor of Data AnalyticsMelbourne Institute of Technology3 years · A$25,080 / year

More courses at Chisholm Institute

• Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber Security)3 years full-time (288 credit points) · A$21,240 / year
• Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121)1.5 years full-time · A$23,346 / year
• Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechatronics)3 years full-time · A$24,744 / year
• Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Mechanical and Manufacturing)3 years full-time · A$24,744 / year
• Bachelor of Psychology2 years full-time (entry with a relevant diploma or one year of higher education) · A$23,448 / year
• Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs3 years full-time · A$24,744 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

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