About the university
Sydney Institute of Higher Education (SIHE) is a small private higher education provider with one campus on George Street in the Sydney city centre, teaching face to face. It offers a Bachelor of Business (Accounting), a Bachelor of Information Technology (cyber security, data science and AI, or digital transformation streams) and a Master of Information Technology with cyber security or data science and AI specialisations.
Indian students look at SIHE for an affordable IT master's or accounting degree in central Sydney. Its standard fee is A$2,450 per unit for every course, and applicants from outside Australia were offered a 25% scholarship for the November 2026 intake. SIHE is not ranked in world university tables.
- Type
- Private higher education provider regulated by TEQSA
- TEQSA / CRICOS
- TEQSA PRV14323; CRICOS 03866C
- Campus
- One campus: Level 3, 695-699 George Street, Sydney CBD
- Intakes
- Three trimesters: March, July and November (2027: 8 March, 12 July, 8 November)
- Courses
- Bachelor of Business (Accounting), Bachelor of IT, and IT graduate certificate, graduate diploma and master's
- Minimum age
- Over 18 at the start of the course
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security or Data Science and AI)
- Fee / year
- A$19,600
- Duration
- 2 years full-time (1.5 years with an IT bachelor's)
- Intakes
- March; July; November
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (6.0 in each band); PTE 47 (47 in each part, tests from 7 August 2025)
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Information Technology
- Fee / year
- A$19,600
- Duration
- 3 years full-time
- Intakes
- March; July; November
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (5.5 in each band); PTE 47 (39 in each part, tests from 7 August 2025)
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
- Fee / year
- A$19,600
- Duration
- 3 years full-time (24 subjects over 9 terms)
- Intakes
- March; July; November
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (5.5 in each band); PTE 47 (39 in each part, tests from 7 August 2025)
- Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
- Fee / year
- A$19,600
- Duration
- 1 year full-time
- Intakes
- March; July; November
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (6.0 in each band); PTE 47 (47 in each part)
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Information Technology (Cyber Security or Data Science and AI) | 2 years full-time (1.5 years with an IT bachelor's) | A$19,600 | ≈ ₹12.7 lakh |
| Bachelor of Information Technology | 3 years full-time | A$19,600 | ≈ ₹12.7 lakh |
| Bachelor of Business (Accounting) | 3 years full-time (24 subjects over 9 terms) | A$19,600 | ≈ ₹12.7 lakh |
| Graduate Diploma of Information Technology | 1 year full-time | A$19,600 | ≈ ₹12.7 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 Sydney Institute of Higher Education with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
- UG and PG
25% Offshore Scholarship
Value: 25% off tuition
Eligibility: Commencing students applying from outside Australia with good English, enrolling in any SIHE course for the November 2026 intake. Assessed automatically; you must study full-time and pass more than 50% of units each trimester.
Official page (opens in a new tab) - UG
Full-time Scholarship (Bachelor of Business, Accounting)
Value: Up to A$19,600 a year towards tuition
Eligibility: Exceptional students with a strong interest in business, studying the Bachelor of Business (Accounting).
Official page (opens in a new tab)
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- International applicants need the equivalent of an ATAR of 60 and the minimum grade in SIHE's country-specific entry guide, or an AQF Level 5 diploma or higher.
- Bachelor of IT: a passed mathematics unit, or at least 50% in SIHE's Mathematics Proficiency Assessment.
- You must be over 18 when the course starts and write a Genuine Student personal statement.
Postgraduate
- Master's and Graduate Diploma of IT: a bachelor's degree in any discipline, or a relevant graduate certificate, or at least three years' relevant work experience.
- Mathematics: a secondary maths unit with at least 65, a passed post-secondary maths unit, or 65% in SIHE's Mathematics Proficiency Assessment.
- The Graduate Certificate of IT is not open to international students.
Documents
- Application form and A$250 non-refundable application fee
- Class 12 and degree marksheets and certificates
- English test result (IELTS Online and PTE Academic Online are not accepted)
- Genuine Student personal statement
- CV and employer references if applying on work experience
- Offshore deposit of A$9,800 to A$19,600 depending on your country
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 | Undergraduate: 6.0 with no band below 5.5. Postgraduate: 6.0 with no band below 6.0. IELTS Online is not accepted. |
| PTE Academic | Tests from 7 August 2025: undergraduate 47 (39 in each part); postgraduate 47 (47 in each part). PTE Academic Online is not accepted. |
| Cambridge C1 Advanced | 169 (undergraduate) or 176 (postgraduate). |
| TOEFL / Duolingo | Not listed on SIHE's English requirements page. |
| Study in English | Recent study taught in English at an institution listed in Australia's Country Education Profiles can meet the requirement. |
Accommodation and living costs
SIHE does not offer student housing or publish accommodation costs on the pages we checked. Budget for private rent in Sydney.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
SIHE teaches face to face from one campus in the Sydney central business district.
- Address: Level 3, 695-699 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000.
- Three trimesters a year, starting in March, July and November.
- Onshore students can pay fees by card at campus reception; offshore students can pay through Flywire.
Careers and graduate outcomes
SIHE's accounting degree prepares students for professional certifications such as CPA, CA ANZ or ACCA, and its IT courses aim at cyber security and data 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 |
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FAQs
How much does SIHE cost?
SIHE's standard fee is A$2,450 per unit, which is A$19,600 a year. The Master of IT costs A$39,200 in total and the bachelor's degrees A$58,800. A 25% offshore scholarship cut these to A$29,400 and A$44,100 for the November 2026 intake.
When can I start at SIHE?
There are three trimesters a year. In 2027 they start on 8 March, 12 July and 8 November.
What IELTS score does SIHE need?
IELTS Academic 6.0 overall for all courses, with no band below 5.5 for undergraduate and no band below 6.0 for postgraduate. Online versions of IELTS and PTE are not accepted.
Sources
- SIHE: home page (opens in a new tab)
- SIHE: fees and scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- SIHE: making a payment (trimester dates) (opens in a new tab)
- SIHE: admission criteria (opens in a new tab)
- SIHE: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
- SIHE: Master of Information Technology (opens in a new tab)
- SIHE: Bachelor of Information Technology (opens in a new tab)
- SIHE: Bachelor of Business (Accounting) (opens in a new tab)
Official website: sydneyinstitute.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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