About the university
Marcus Oldham College is a small independent college in Waurn Ponds, Geelong, that describes itself as Australia's only independent agribusiness and agricultural business management college. It teaches the Bachelor of Business in Agribusiness and in Agriculture, an Advanced Diploma, postgraduate agribusiness study and leadership courses. Most students live on campus, and the degree includes two study tours a year, one often overseas.
International applicants can apply for the Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness) and its Advanced Diploma. Selection rests mainly on an interview and at least 12 months of farm or industry experience after school. All students pay full fees, and the college says international prices are close to domestic ones, but it publishes no international tuition figure, so we list no course fees here. Marcus Oldham is not a university and is not in world rankings.
- Type
- Independent agribusiness and agricultural business management college
- CRICOS provider code
- 00306D
- Campus
- 145 Pigdons Road, Waurn Ponds, Geelong (residential campus)
- Teaching year
- Three 13-week trimesters a year; the academic year generally starts in early February
- Main degree
- Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness): 2 years full time on campus, 24 units; Advanced Diploma after 1 year
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
Marcus Oldham College doesn't publish course-by-course fees for international students online. See the courses on the official website (opens in a new tab), or ask our counsellor for the current list and fees.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Completed secondary education (such as Class 12). Mature-age applicants are considered on merit.
- At least 12 months of industry experience after leaving school; the college prefers two or more years.
- An interview is the most important selection step, and a maths aptitude test may be used.
- You must be 18 by the start of the academic year. International applicants go through some extra steps and apply through the college's international application link.
Postgraduate
- Postgraduate agribusiness study (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Master of Agribusiness) is taught off campus; the college does not say it is open to student-visa holders.
Documents
- International application form
- Valid passport
- Class 12 mark sheet and certificate
- Evidence of industry or farm work experience
- IELTS result (at least 6.0 in each component)
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 | At least 6.0 in each of the four components. |
| Interview check | English is first assessed at interview; you may be asked for more evidence or extra training. |
| Other tests | PTE, TOEFL and Duolingo are not mentioned on the international applicants page. |
Accommodation and living costs
Most students live on campus, and international students are encouraged to. The 2027 residential fee covers accommodation and meals for the weeks in residence; the college labels some figures as estimates.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Residential and meals, Bachelor of Business (Agribusiness), years 1 and 2 (37 weeks in residence)2027 fee | A$21,970per year | ≈ ₹14.3 lakh |
| Residential and meals, Bachelor of Business (Agriculture), years 1 and 3 (39 weeks in residence)2027 fee; year 2 is off campus | A$23,190per year | ≈ ₹15.1 lakh |
| Lunches for on-campus students living off campusOptional | A$91per week | ≈ ₹5,915 |
Campus and location
Marcus Oldham has one residential campus at Waurn Ponds, on the edge of Geelong in Victoria.
- The bachelor's degree is taught full time on campus only.
- Three 13-week trimesters a year, with four units each trimester.
- Two major study tours each year: one in Victoria, New South Wales or South Australia, and one at the end of August, often overseas.
- Industry-sponsored scholarships and need-based bursaries are offered through application and interview.
Careers and graduate outcomes
Marcus Oldham prepares students for farm management and agribusiness careers. It publishes no graduate outcome figures on the pages we checked. See our Australia guide for post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|
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FAQs
How much does Marcus Oldham cost for international students?
The college does not publish a separate international tuition fee. It says all students pay full fees and that international prices differ only a little from domestic ones, so ask the college for a quote. On-campus residence with meals is A$21,970 a year in 2027 for the Agribusiness degree.
Do I need farm experience?
Yes. The college asks for at least 12 months of industry experience after school, preferably two years or more, and an interview.
What IELTS score do I need?
At least IELTS 6.0 in each of the four components. English is also checked at interview.
Sources
- Marcus Oldham: home page (opens in a new tab)
- Marcus Oldham: Agribusiness (opens in a new tab)
- Marcus Oldham: international applicants (opens in a new tab)
- Marcus Oldham: Agribusiness entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
- Marcus Oldham: Agribusiness course structure (opens in a new tab)
- Marcus Oldham: fees and finance (opens in a new tab)
- Marcus Oldham: 2027 residential fees (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.marcusoldham.vic.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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