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ICHM

Adelaide, Australia · Private · Est. 1992

Updated 28 Oct 2026

Established

1992

Type

Private

Location

Adelaide, Australia

Ranking

Not ranked

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About the university

ICHM is a private hospitality business college in central Adelaide, founded in 1992 by the Lipman family with the South Australian Government. It teaches a Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management), a Graduate Diploma and a Master of International Hotel Management. In the bachelor's degree, each six months of study on campus is followed by a six-month paid Work Integrated Learning placement in industry.

Indian students look at ICHM for hotel management study with built-in paid industry placements and four intakes a year. Adelaide has a lower cost of living than other Australian capitals, according to ICHM. ICHM is a small specialist college and is not in world university rankings.

Founded
1992, as the International College of Hotel Management
Type
Private hospitality business college, owned by UP Education since December 2019
Registration
CRICOS 02914G; TEQSA PRV12099
Campus
131-139 Currie Street, Adelaide city centre
Intakes
February, May, July and October (2026 dates)
Alumni
2,500+ (home page)

Rankings

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    Fees for international students

    Course fees
    CourseDurationFee / year (AUD)Approx. in rupees
    Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)3 years: three 6-month study semesters on campus, each followed by a 6-month paid industry placementA$25,600≈ ₹16.6 lakh
    Graduate Diploma in International Hotel Management12 months full time (2 semesters, 8 subjects)A$25,600≈ ₹16.6 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.

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    Scholarships

      Admission requirements

      Undergraduate

      • Direct bachelor's entry: Class 12 with 60% (CBSE or ISC) or 70% (State Board).
      • Diploma of Business pathway: Class 12 with 55% (CBSE or ISC) or 60% (State Board, best 4 relevant academic subjects).

      Postgraduate

      • Graduate Diploma and Master of International Hotel Management: a bachelor's degree in any discipline.
      • Graduate Diploma also accepts an Advanced Diploma of Hospitality with at least three years' relevant industry experience.

      Documents

      • Certified academic transcripts and certificates in English
      • Most recent and predicted results if you are still in Class 12
      • English test results
      • Passport
      • A$250 one-off New Student Fee after acceptance

      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

      English requirements
      Test or routeTypical requirement
      IELTS Academic (bachelor's)6.0 overall with no band below 5.5.
      IELTS Academic (Graduate Diploma and Master)6.5 overall with no band below 6.0.
      PTE Academic50 (Writing and Speaking at least 45) for the bachelor's; 58 (no score below 50) for the Master.
      TOEFL iBT79 with Writing and Speaking at least 20 for the Master.

      Accommodation and living costs

      ICHM's pages we checked do not describe student accommodation or publish rents. Its Life in Adelaide page links to StudyAdelaide for student life information; ask ICHM about housing.

      Accommodation and living costs
      ItemIn AUDApprox. in rupees

      Campus and location

      ICHM teaches on one campus at 131-139 Currie Street in Adelaide's central business district.

      • Four intakes a year: February, May, July and October.
      • Bachelor's students alternate six months of study with six-month paid industry placements.
      • The Master includes a six-month Professional Practice and Research semester in industry.
      • Textbooks cost about A$400 to A$600 a year, plus a professional business uniform.

      Careers and graduate outcomes

      ICHM prepares students for hotel and hospitality management careers, with paid placements built into the degree. It quotes national Graduate Outcomes Survey results for its undergraduates. See our Australia guide for post-study work rules.

      Graduate outcomes
      WhatFigureSource
      Undergraduates in overall employment93.0% (national average 71.5%)ICHM Who we are page, citing the Graduate Outcomes Survey
      Undergraduates in full-time employment70.5% (national average 57.7%)ICHM Who we are page, citing the Graduate Outcomes Survey

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      FAQs

      How much does ICHM cost for Indian students?

      The bachelor's degree costs A$3,200 per subject, 8 subjects a year (A$25,600), with an indicative course fee of A$76,800. The Graduate Diploma costs A$25,600 in total and the Master A$41,600 in total.

      Do I earn money during the course?

      Bachelor's students spend semesters 2, 4 and 6 on paid Work Integrated Learning placements, where the fees page says the student earns income.

      What Class 12 marks do I need?

      For direct bachelor's entry, 60% in CBSE or ISC, or 70% in a State Board.

      Sources

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