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
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management)
- Fee / year
- A$25,600
- Duration
- 3 years: three 6-month study semesters on campus, each followed by a 6-month paid industry placement
- Intakes
- February; May; July; October
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, or PTE 50 (Writing and Speaking at least 45)
- Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in International Hotel Management
- Fee / year
- A$25,600
- Duration
- 12 months full time (2 semesters, 8 subjects)
- Intakes
- February; May; July; October
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / 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 placement | A$25,600 | ≈ ₹16.6 lakh |
| Graduate Diploma in International Hotel Management | 12 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.
Want a course shortlist with fees?Our counsellor will compare courses at ICHM with similar universities in Australia.
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
| Test or route | Typical 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 Academic | 50 (Writing and Speaking at least 45) for the bachelor's; 58 (no score below 50) for the Master. |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 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.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. 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.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduates in overall employment | 93.0% (national average 71.5%) | ICHM Who we are page, citing the Graduate Outcomes Survey |
| Undergraduates in full-time employment | 70.5% (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
- ICHM: home page (opens in a new tab)
- ICHM: Who we are (opens in a new tab)
- ICHM: fees (opens in a new tab)
- ICHM: international entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
- ICHM: Bachelor of Business (Hospitality Management) (opens in a new tab)
- ICHM: Graduate Diploma in International Hotel Management (opens in a new tab)
- ICHM: Master of International Hotel Management (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.ichm.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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