About the university
Kent Institute Australia is a private provider with city-centre campuses in Sydney and Melbourne. It teaches bachelor's degrees in business, accounting and information technology, a Master of Information and Communication Technology, and vocational certificates and diplomas in business, project management, IT and aged care.
Indian students look at Kent for low-cost degrees in IT, business and accounting in central Sydney or Melbourne. The latest international fee schedule linked from its website is for 2025, so check current fees before you apply. Kent is not in world university rankings.
- Type
- Private higher education and vocational provider
- Codes
- CRICOS 00161E; TEQSA PRV12051; RTO 90458
- Campuses
- Sydney (10 Barrack Street) and Melbourne (350 Queen Street), both in the city centre
- Students helped
- Nearly 13,000 domestic and international students (home page)
- Study pattern
- Two compulsory trimesters a year, 4 units per trimester, for degrees
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Information Technology
- Fee / year
- A$17,600
- Duration
- 3 years (6 trimesters, 2 compulsory trimesters a year); Sydney or Melbourne
- Intakes
- See Kent's key dates; two compulsory trimesters a year
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, or equivalent
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$16,480
- Duration
- 3 years (6 trimesters); Sydney or Melbourne
- Intakes
- See Kent's key dates
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, or equivalent
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$16,480
- Duration
- 3 years (6 trimesters); Sydney or Melbourne
- Intakes
- See Kent's key dates
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5, or equivalent
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Information Technology | 3 years (6 trimesters, 2 compulsory trimesters a year); Sydney or Melbourne | A$17,600 | ≈ ₹11.4 lakh |
| Bachelor of Business | 3 years (6 trimesters); Sydney or Melbourne | A$16,480 | ≈ ₹10.7 lakh |
| Bachelor of Accounting | 3 years (6 trimesters); Sydney or Melbourne | A$16,480 | ≈ ₹10.7 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 Kent Institute Australia with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- A qualification equivalent to Australian Year 12 (for Indian students, Class 12); the Bachelor of IT also needs a pass in Year 12 maths.
- A minimum age of 18 before the course starts.
- Kent's IT Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma can be used as a pathway into the Bachelor of IT.
Postgraduate
- Master of Information and Communication Technology: a bachelor's degree in ICT or a related field, or a non-ICT degree plus two years' ICT experience or two core ICT units.
Documents
- Application for Admission form
- Class 12 (and degree, for the Master) marksheets and certificates
- English test results dated within two years
- Passport
- A$250 non-refundable enrolment fee
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 and VET) | 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or equivalent. |
| IELTS Academic (Master of ICT) | 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0. |
| PTE Academic (Master of ICT) | 58 with no band below 50. |
| TOEFL iBT (Master of ICT) | 80 overall. |
| English school pathway | Students from some partner English language schools may enter without a test score. |
Accommodation and living costs
Kent's pages we checked do not offer student housing or publish rents. Students arrange their own housing in Sydney or Melbourne.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
Kent has two city-centre campuses: Level 11, 10 Barrack Street in Sydney and Level 10, 350 Queen Street in Melbourne.
- Degrees run over two compulsory trimesters a year, with 4 units each trimester.
- Vocational courses in business, project management, IT and aged care.
- Pathway from IT diplomas into the Bachelor of IT.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Kent's degrees lead to entry-level roles in IT, business and accounting. The pages we checked publish no graduate outcome figures. See our Australia guide for post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|
Studying in Australia
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FAQs
How much does Kent cost for Indian students?
Kent's latest linked international schedule (2025) lists A$49,440 in total for the Bachelor of Business or Accounting and A$52,800 for the Bachelor of IT, each over 3 years. Check current fees with Kent.
What IELTS score do I need?
IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5 for bachelor's degrees, and 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for the Master of ICT.
Why is the Master of ICT not in the course list?
Its row in the fee schedule could not be read reliably, and the course page does not show a fee. Ask Kent for the current fee.
Sources
- Kent Institute: home page (opens in a new tab)
- Kent Institute: fees (opens in a new tab)
- Kent Institute: international tuition and service fees (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- Kent Institute: admission criteria (opens in a new tab)
- Kent Institute: Bachelor of Information Technology (opens in a new tab)
- Kent Institute: Master of Information and Communication Technology (opens in a new tab)
Official website: kent.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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