About the university
IHM Australia (Institute of Health & Management) is a private higher education provider founded in 2012 and focused on nursing and social work. It teaches on campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane, and online. Its courses include a Master of Nursing for registered nurses, a Bachelor of Nursing, a Bachelor of Social Work and bridging and exam-preparation programmes for overseas nurses.
Indian students, often nurses already registered in India, look at IHM for the on-campus Master of Nursing. The Master does not lead directly to nursing registration in Australia; graduates still need to meet NMBA requirements and pass the NCLEX and OSCE. The Bachelor of Nursing page does not publish an international fee, so it is not listed below. IHM is not in world university rankings.
- Founded
- 2012
- Type
- Private Institute of Higher Education registered with TEQSA
- CRICOS provider code
- 03407G
- Campuses
- Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane (Brisbane newly launching)
- Students
- 5,000+ (home page)
- Intakes
- March, July and November for the Master of Nursing and Bachelor of Social Work
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
Master of Nursing (International)
- Fee / year
- A$24,000
- Duration
- 2 years full time; on campus in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth
- Intakes
- March; July; November
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or PTE Academic 59 with no band below 52; OET also accepted
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$24,000
- Duration
- 4 years full time; on campus in Melbourne
- Intakes
- March; July; November
- English
- IELTS Academic 7.0 with no band below 7.0, or an Australian EAP course passed at 70%
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Nursing (International) | 2 years full time; on campus in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane or Perth | A$24,000 | ≈ ₹15.6 lakh |
| Bachelor of Social Work | 4 years full time; on campus in Melbourne | A$24,000 | ≈ ₹15.6 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 IHM Australia with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Bachelor of Social Work: Year 12 (Class 12) or Certificate IV completion or equivalent, studied in English.
- Bachelor of Nursing: international academic, English and interview requirements apply; the page does not list them.
Postgraduate
- Master of Nursing: a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent, and registration as a nurse with AHPRA or the nursing board in your home country. The course is only for registered nurses.
Documents
- Passport
- Academic transcripts
- Signed resume
- IELTS, PTE or OET score card
- Current nursing registration certificate and employment letters (nursing courses)
- Overseas Student Health Cover certificate to complete enrolment
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 (Master of Nursing) | 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0. |
| PTE Academic (Master of Nursing) | 59 overall with no band below 52. |
| IELTS Academic (Bachelor of Social Work) | 7.0 overall with no band below 7.0, as recommended by the AASW. |
| Bachelor of Nursing | The course page lists IELTS Academic 7.0 overall (Writing 6.5, other bands 7.0). |
Accommodation and living costs
IHM's pages we checked do not offer student housing or publish rents. Ask IHM's admissions team about housing near your campus.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
IHM has campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth and Brisbane, with a nursing simulation laboratory at its North Melbourne campus.
- Master of Nursing taught on campus in all four cities.
- Bachelor of Social Work taught on campus in Melbourne.
- Three intakes a year for the Master and social work degree: March, July and November.
- Student visa holders must study full time.
Careers and graduate outcomes
IHM's courses lead towards nursing and social work careers. The Master of Nursing does not lead directly to nursing registration in Australia; registration is a separate application to the NMBA through AHPRA. The pages we checked publish no graduate outcome figures. See our Australia guide for post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
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Studying in Australia
Visa rules, work rights and living costs apply to every university in Australia. Our country guide covers them in detail:
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FAQs
How much is IHM's Master of Nursing for Indian students?
The course page lists an annual fee of A$24,000 and total tuition of A$48,000 for two years, plus a A$250 administration fee.
Will the Master of Nursing make me a registered nurse in Australia?
No. IHM says it does not lead to direct nursing registration. You still need to meet NMBA English rules and pass the NCLEX and OSCE.
Who can apply for the Master of Nursing?
Only registered nurses with a Bachelor of Nursing or equivalent.
Sources
- IHM: home page (opens in a new tab)
- IHM: how to apply (opens in a new tab)
- IHM: Master of Nursing (international) (opens in a new tab)
- IHM: Bachelor of Social Work (international) (opens in a new tab)
- IHM: Bachelor of Nursing (opens in a new tab)
- IHM: Graduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing (Australian Nursing Practice) (opens in a new tab)
Official website: ihm.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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