About the university
Nan Tien Institute (NTI) is a small private higher education provider in Wollongong, south of Sydney, focused on Buddhist studies, health and social wellbeing, mental health and mindfulness. All its award courses are postgraduate: graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and master's degrees. Subjects are taught online, online live or on campus in five-day blocks, and all classes are in English.
Indian students may look at NTI for a master's in Applied Buddhist Studies or in Health and Social Wellbeing, which are taught on campus with supported online study. Its Mental Health courses are delivered 100% online, so we do not list them for student-visa study. NTI is not a university and is not in world rankings.
- Type
- Private higher education provider; describes itself as Australia's first government-accredited higher education provider focused on Buddhism
- CRICOS provider code
- 03233C
- Campus
- Wollongong, New South Wales (next to Nan Tien Temple)
- Courses
- Postgraduate only: Applied Buddhist Studies, Humanistic Buddhism, Health and Social Wellbeing, Mental Health and Applied Mindfulness
- Study load for student visas
- Full time: 8 subjects a year, 4 per semester
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
Master of Arts (Applied Buddhist Studies)
- Fee / year
- A$24,800
- Duration
- 18 months full time (12 subjects, 72 credit points)
- Intakes
- Semester-based; check NTI's subject timetable (not all subjects run every semester)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 62 (no band below 54); TOEFL iBT 79
- Postgraduate
Master of Arts (Health and Social Wellbeing)
- Fee / year
- A$24,800
- Duration
- 18 months full time (12 subjects, 72 credit points)
- Intakes
- Semester-based; check NTI's subject timetable (not all subjects run every semester)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 62 (no band below 54); TOEFL iBT 79
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (Applied Buddhist Studies) | 18 months full time (12 subjects, 72 credit points) | A$24,800 | ≈ ₹16.1 lakh |
| Master of Arts (Health and Social Wellbeing) | 18 months full time (12 subjects, 72 credit points) | A$24,800 | ≈ ₹16.1 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 Nan Tien Institute with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- NTI does not teach undergraduate degrees.
Postgraduate
- An Australian bachelor's degree or higher, or an overseas qualification judged equivalent.
- Applicants who do not qualify for direct entry to a master's may start with the graduate certificate and move up after finishing it.
Documents
- Passport
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates
- Completed Genuine Student (GS) Assessment Form
- Current CV
- Evidence of English proficiency
- Evidence of financial capacity
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 | 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0. |
| PTE Academic | 62 overall with no band below 54. |
| TOEFL iBT | 79 overall, with at least 13 reading, 12 listening, 18 speaking and 21 writing. |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced | 176 overall with no paper below 169. Results must be no more than two years old; recent study in English may be accepted case by case. |
Accommodation and living costs
NTI students can stay at Pilgrim Lodge, a 3.5-star lodge in the Nan Tien Temple grounds about five minutes' walk from classes, which offers special student rates. NTI also lists off-campus motels and private rentals but does not endorse them.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation in Wollongong (NTI's indicative living-cost table)Indicative only; NTI's table is sourced from Amber | A$1,300–1,700per month | ≈ ₹84,500 – ₹1.1 lakh |
Campus and location
NTI's campus is in Wollongong, New South Wales, beside Nan Tien Temple.
- Subjects run online self-directed, online live, or on campus live.
- On-campus live subjects need five days (40 hours) of attendance, in one block or spread over several weeks.
- Student-visa holders must keep a full-time load of eight subjects a year.
- Overseas Student Health Cover is compulsory for the whole course.
Careers and graduate outcomes
NTI 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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Studying in Australia
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FAQs
How much does NTI cost for Indian students?
In 2027 NTI charges international students A$3,100 per subject. A 12-subject master's costs A$37,200 in total, or about A$24,800 a year at the full-time load of eight subjects.
Can I study the Mental Health courses on a student visa?
NTI's Mental Health courses are delivered 100% online. Ask NTI directly whether any on-campus option suits a student visa before you apply.
What IELTS score do I need?
IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0, or PTE 62, TOEFL iBT 79 or Cambridge C1 Advanced 176.
Sources
- NTI: home page (opens in a new tab)
- NTI: international students (opens in a new tab)
- NTI: fees (2026 and 2027) (opens in a new tab)
- NTI: modes of study (opens in a new tab)
- NTI: Master of Arts (Applied Buddhist Studies) (opens in a new tab)
- NTI: Master of Arts (Health and Social Wellbeing) (opens in a new tab)
- NTI: Master of Mental Health (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.nantien.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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