About the university
King's Own Institute (KOI) is a private higher education provider with campuses in central Sydney (Wynyard Green, York Street) and Newcastle (Cooks Hill). It teaches diplomas, bachelor's degrees, graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and master's degrees in accounting, business, information technology, information systems and TESOL. Its legal name is the Australian Institute of Business and Management.
Indian students look at KOI for lower-cost accounting, IT and MBA courses in Sydney, with three intakes a year. Fees are fixed for the length of your Confirmation of Enrolment. KOI is not a university and is not in world rankings. KOI also lists a Bachelor of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence and other Bachelor of Business majors, but these are not on its 2026 fee schedule, so we leave them out.
- Type
- Private higher education provider (Australian Institute of Business and Management, trading as King's Own Institute)
- CRICOS / TEQSA
- CRICOS 03171A; TEQSA PRV12012
- Campuses
- Sydney (Wynyard Green, York Street) and Newcastle (Cooks Hill)
- Intakes
- March, July and November (2027 dates: 1 March, 28 June, 25 October)
- Subjects
- Accounting, business, IT, information systems, data science and TESOL
- Minimum age
- 18 (KOI does not enrol students under 18)
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
Master of Information Technology (Data Analytics or Cybersecurity specialisation)
- Fee / year
- A$18,000
- Duration
- 2 years (4 trimesters over 2 calendar years; 104 weeks)
- Intakes
- March; July; November
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 58 (no band below 50)
- Postgraduate
Master of Business Administration
- Fee / year
- A$12,750
- Duration
- 2 years (104 weeks, 12 subjects)
- Intakes
- March; July; November
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 58 (no band below 50)
- Postgraduate
Master of Professional Accounting
- Fee / year
- A$16,500
- Duration
- 104 weeks
- Intakes
- March; July; November
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 58 (no band below 50)
- Postgraduate
Master of Information Systems (Business Analytics or Information Security specialisation)
- Fee / year
- A$15,000
- Duration
- 104 weeks
- Intakes
- March; July; November
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 58 (no band below 50)
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Information Technology
- Fee / year
- A$15,500
- Duration
- 156 weeks (six trimesters)
- Intakes
- March; July; November
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5); PTE 50 (no band below 42)
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
- Fee / year
- A$14,500
- Duration
- 156 weeks
- Intakes
- March; July; November
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5); PTE 50 (no band below 42)
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Business (Management & Finance)
- Fee / year
- A$14,500
- Duration
- 156 weeks
- Intakes
- March; July; November
- English
- IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5); PTE 50 (no band below 42)
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- A$16,500
- Duration
- 78 weeks
- Intakes
- March; July; November
- English
- IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 58 (no band below 50)
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Information Technology (Data Analytics or Cybersecurity specialisation) | 2 years (4 trimesters over 2 calendar years; 104 weeks) | A$18,000 | ≈ ₹11.7 lakh |
| Master of Business Administration | 2 years (104 weeks, 12 subjects) | A$12,750 | ≈ ₹8.3 lakh |
| Master of Professional Accounting | 104 weeks | A$16,500 | ≈ ₹10.7 lakh |
| Master of Information Systems (Business Analytics or Information Security specialisation) | 104 weeks | A$15,000 | ≈ ₹9.8 lakh |
| Bachelor of Information Technology | 156 weeks (six trimesters) | A$15,500 | ≈ ₹10.1 lakh |
| Bachelor of Business (Accounting) | 156 weeks | A$14,500 | ≈ ₹9.4 lakh |
| Bachelor of Business (Management & Finance) | 156 weeks | A$14,500 | ≈ ₹9.4 lakh |
| Master of Accounting | 78 weeks | A$16,500 | ≈ ₹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 King's Own Institute with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Class 12 or equivalent: at least 55% for the Diplomas of Accounting and Management; 60% for the Diploma of IT and the Bachelors of Business (Accounting) and (Management and Finance); 70% for the Bachelor of Information Technology.
- Overseas qualifications must be judged equivalent to the Australian qualification. KOI links a country-by-country PDF of minimum undergraduate entry requirements.
- You must be 18 or older.
Postgraduate
- Graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and the Master of Professional Accounting: a three-year bachelor's degree (Australian AQF Level 7) or overseas equivalent.
- IT courses: a bachelor's in a related (cognate) field with at least a 55% average. Information Systems courses: a bachelor's in any field with at least 55%.
- MBA: a business or management bachelor's with at least 70%, or any bachelor's with 70% plus two years' relevant work experience, or a 70% graduate certificate in business, or five years' professional experience including management. All MBA applicants are interviewed.
- Master of Accounting: a bachelor's plus completed equivalents of ACC700, BUS702 and BUS700.
Documents
- KOI student application form
- Certified, notarised or attested copy of your passport photo and signature pages
- Certified copies of all transcripts and completion certificates
- Certified proof of English (IELTS Academic, PTE, TOEFL iBT or CAE)
- Change-of-name documents if your name differs across records
- 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 | Diploma and bachelor's: 6.0 with no band below 5.5. Postgraduate: 6.5 with no band below 6.0. IELTS General is not accepted. |
| PTE | Diploma and bachelor's: 50 with no band below 42. Postgraduate: 58 with no band below 50. |
| TOEFL iBT | Tests from 21 January 2026: 3.5 overall for diploma and bachelor's, 4 overall for postgraduate, with section minimums. Older-format scores: 60 (UG) or 80 (PG). |
| Cambridge (CAE) | 169 (no band below 162) for UG; 176 (no band below 169) for PG. Scores are valid for two years. |
| Duolingo | Not listed on KOI's entry requirements page. |
Accommodation and living costs
KOI has no student housing of its own. Its accommodation page lists private providers in Sydney, including homestays, shared houses, Iglu Chatswood and Link2 Student Living near Central Station, but it does not publish prices.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
KOI teaches from two city campuses in New South Wales.
- Sydney: Levels 7–11, 11 York Street, Wynyard Green, in the central business district.
- Newcastle: Ground Floor and Level 1, 59 Darby Street, Cooks Hill.
- Teaching runs in trimesters, with three intakes a year.
- The same fee schedule applies at both campuses.
Careers and graduate outcomes
KOI's courses are aimed at accounting, business and IT roles. It publishes no graduate outcome figures on the pages we checked. See our Australia guide for post-study work rules.
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FAQs
How much does KOI cost for Indian students?
On KOI's 2026 fee schedule, bachelor's degrees cost A$43,500 to A$46,500 in total (about A$14,500 to A$15,500 a year), the MBA costs A$25,500 in total and the Master of IT costs A$36,000 in total. There is also a A$250 enrolment fee.
When can I start at KOI?
KOI has three intakes a year. In 2027 courses start on 1 March, 28 June and 25 October.
What IELTS score does KOI need?
IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 5.5 for diplomas and bachelor's degrees, and 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for postgraduate courses. PTE, TOEFL iBT and Cambridge are also accepted.
Does KOI offer scholarships?
We did not find scholarships for international students on KOI's pages. Ask KOI's admissions team before you apply.
Sources
- KOI: home page and course list (opens in a new tab)
- KOI: fees and payment (opens in a new tab)
- KOI: current course fees for 2026 (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- KOI: international applicants entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
- KOI: 2027 key intake dates (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
- KOI: Master of Information Technology (opens in a new tab)
- KOI: Bachelor of Information Technology (opens in a new tab)
- KOI: living cost and accommodation (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.koi.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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