About the university
Polytechnic Institute Australia (PIA) is a private higher education provider with its head office on Goulburn Street in central Sydney and further campuses in Parramatta, Geelong and West Melbourne. It teaches diplomas, bachelor's degrees, graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and master's degrees in business, accounting, marketing, networking and ICT, as well as early childhood education and behavioural and social science.
Indian students look at PIA for business and ICT degrees in Sydney or Melbourne at a lower fee than most universities, with a Graduate Diploma in early childhood education for those heading towards teaching. Courses are taught in a blended mode, partly on campus and partly online. PIA is not a university and is not in world rankings.
- Type
- Private higher education provider (Polytechnic Institute Australia Pty Ltd), registered with TEQSA as an Institute of Higher Education
- TEQSA / CRICOS
- TEQSA PRV14049; CRICOS 03535M
- Campuses
- Sydney (Goulburn Street), Parramatta, Geelong and West Melbourne
- Students
- 2,000+ (PIA's own figure), from more than 55 nations
- Intakes
- 2027: Semester 1 (teaching from 8 March), Semester 2 (5 July) and Summer Semester (25 October)
- Minimum age
- 18 for all courses
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
Master of Information and Communications Technology
- Fee / year
- A$20,000
- Duration
- 2 years full-time (104 weeks, 4 semesters)
- Intakes
- March; July; October
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 56; TOEFL iBT 91; Duolingo 115
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- A$20,000
- Duration
- 2 years full-time (104 weeks, 4 semesters)
- Intakes
- March; July; October
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 58; TOEFL iBT 91; Duolingo 115 (no band below 110)
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
- Fee / year
- A$19,000
- Duration
- 3 years full-time (156 weeks, 6 semesters)
- Intakes
- March; July; October
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 6.0); PTE 50; TOEFL iBT 91; Duolingo 115 (no band below 110)
- Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma of Information and Communications Technology
- Fee / year
- A$20,000
- Duration
- 1 year full-time (52 weeks, 2 semesters)
- Intakes
- March; July; October
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 56
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- A$20,000
- Duration
- 1 year full-time (52 weeks, 2 semesters)
- Intakes
- March; July; October
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0); PTE 58
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Networking and Telecommunications
- Fee / year
- A$19,200
- Duration
- 3 years full-time (156 weeks, 6 semesters)
- Intakes
- March; July; October
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 6.0); PTE 50
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
- Fee / year
- A$19,000
- Duration
- 3 years full-time (156 weeks, 6 semesters)
- Intakes
- March; July; October
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 6.0); PTE 50
- Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education
- Fee / year
- A$32,500
- Duration
- 1 year full-time (52 weeks, 2 semesters)
- Intakes
- March; July; October
- English
- IELTS Academic 7.0 (no band below 7.0); PTE 66
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Information and Communications Technology | 2 years full-time (104 weeks, 4 semesters) | A$20,000 | ≈ ₹13 lakh |
| Master of Business | 2 years full-time (104 weeks, 4 semesters) | A$20,000 | ≈ ₹13 lakh |
| Bachelor of Business (Accounting) | 3 years full-time (156 weeks, 6 semesters) | A$19,000 | ≈ ₹12.3 lakh |
| Graduate Diploma of Information and Communications Technology | 1 year full-time (52 weeks, 2 semesters) | A$20,000 | ≈ ₹13 lakh |
| Graduate Diploma in Business | 1 year full-time (52 weeks, 2 semesters) | A$20,000 | ≈ ₹13 lakh |
| Bachelor of Networking and Telecommunications | 3 years full-time (156 weeks, 6 semesters) | A$19,200 | ≈ ₹12.5 lakh |
| Bachelor of Business (Marketing) | 3 years full-time (156 weeks, 6 semesters) | A$19,000 | ≈ ₹12.3 lakh |
| Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education | 1 year full-time (52 weeks, 2 semesters) | A$32,500 | ≈ ₹21.1 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 Polytechnic Institute Australia with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Bachelor's degrees and diplomas: an Australian Year 12 with an ATAR-equivalent of at least 60, or a recognised overseas equivalent such as Class 12, plus the mathematics requirement (NSW Band 3 Advanced or Band 4 Standard 2 Mathematics, or equivalent).
- International applicants without an Australian Year 12 can apply through PIA's flexible entry: an equivalent overseas qualification, a foundation or tertiary preparation programme, or one year of full-time study at AQF Level 5 or above.
- You must be 18 or older to apply.
Postgraduate
- Master's and graduate diplomas in business and ICT: a bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) or higher in any discipline, or an equivalent. Work-experience routes exist for applicants with an AQF Level 6 qualification.
- Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education: a bachelor's in any discipline (or an AQF Level 6 qualification with two years' professional experience) and an interview with PIA staff.
- Graduate Diploma of Behavioural and Social Science: a bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) or higher in any discipline.
Documents
- Online international application form
- Evidence of your previous qualifications (transcripts and certificates)
- English test results, no more than two years old at the course start date (certified copies for postgraduate applicants)
- Application fee of A$200 (non-refundable)
- Tuition deposit as set out in your letter of offer, plus Overseas Student Health Cover (PIA quotes about A$1,750)
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 | Most bachelor's degrees and diplomas: 6.0 with no band below 6.0. Business and ICT master's and graduate diplomas: 6.5 with no band below 6.0. Early childhood and behavioural science graduate diplomas: 7.0 with no band below 7.0. |
| PTE Academic | 50 for the bachelor's degrees; 58 for the diplomas and business postgraduate courses; 56 for the ICT postgraduate courses; 66 for early childhood and behavioural science. |
| TOEFL iBT | 91 or better on the bachelor's and master's course pages we checked. |
| Duolingo | 115 overall with no band below 110 (bachelor's and master's course pages). |
| If you fall short | You must first complete an ELICOS English course at PIA or another provider. |
Accommodation and living costs
PIA does not run student housing or publish accommodation prices. Its International Students page points Melbourne students to private purpose-built student housing (Scape). Budget for private rent in Sydney or Melbourne.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
PIA teaches from four city campuses in New South Wales and Victoria, with blended on-campus and online classes.
- Sydney (head office): Level G, 98–104 Goulburn Street, Sydney NSW 2000.
- Parramatta: 107 George Street, Parramatta NSW 2150.
- Geelong: Level 1, 237 Ryrie Street, Geelong VIC 3220.
- West Melbourne: 363 King Street, West Melbourne VIC 3003.
- International students on a student visa must study full-time.
Careers and graduate outcomes
PIA's courses lead towards business, accounting, marketing, networking, ICT and early childhood roles. It publishes no graduate outcome figures on the pages we checked. See our Australia guide for work and post-study work rules.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|
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 does PIA cost for Indian students?
On PIA's current fee schedule, offshore applicants pay A$57,000 in total for a 3-year bachelor's in business (about A$19,000 a year) and A$40,000 in total for the 2-year Master of Business or Master of ICT (A$20,000 a year). There is also a A$200 application fee.
When can I start at PIA in 2027?
PIA lists three 2027 intakes: Semester 1 (teaching starts 8 March), Semester 2 (5 July) and the Summer Semester (25 October).
What IELTS score does PIA need?
IELTS Academic 6.0 with no band below 6.0 for the bachelor's degrees and diplomas, 6.5 (no band below 6.0) for the business and ICT postgraduate courses, and 7.0 in every band for the early childhood and behavioural science graduate diplomas.
Does PIA offer scholarships?
We did not find scholarships for international students on PIA's pages. Ask PIA's admissions team before you apply.
Sources
- PIA: home page and course list (opens in a new tab)
- PIA: fees and refunds (opens in a new tab)
- PIA: international students (opens in a new tab)
- PIA: how to apply (opens in a new tab)
- PIA: key dates (opens in a new tab)
- PIA: head office and campus locations (opens in a new tab)
- PIA: Master of Business (opens in a new tab)
- PIA: Bachelor of Business (Accounting) (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.pia.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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