Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121)

Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in nursing & allied health at TAFE NSW in Sydney, Australia. It takes 1.5 years, with intakes in Varies by campus.

TAFE NSW is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is A$19,573 a year, about ₹12.7 lakh. Over 1.5 years that is roughly A$29,360 (≈ ₹19.1 lakh) before any yearly increase.

TAFE NSW 2027 International Student Guide (printed October 2026): A$29,360 for the 1.5-year course, so A$29,360 ÷ 1.5 = about A$19,573 a year. The course page shows A$28,500–A$29,360, plus A$300–A$1,000 for uniforms and materials

Living costs for Australia as a whole: A$29,710–40,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Adult nurse
• Children's nurse
• Mental health nurse
• Learning disability nurse
• Midwife
• Health visitor

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• NHS
• Bupa
• HCA Healthcare
• Mediclinic
• HCA Healthcare UK
• Fresenius
• Aster DM Healthcare
• Asklepios
• Cleveland Clinic
• Mayo Clinic

General entry requirements at TAFE NSW for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Each qualification has its own academic requirement. TAFE NSW publishes an Academic Requirements by Country PDF with the Class 10 and Class 12 percentages it accepts from Indian boards.
• Some courses also need a portfolio, skills assessment or questionnaire; see the course page.
• The Diploma of Nursing requires English at the AHPRA nursing registration standard.

For this course: IELTS 7.0 level, meeting the AHPRA nursing registration standard (PTE 63 with section minimums for tests from 23 April 2026).

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This course starts in: Varies by campus.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply on the university's application portal and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for Australia, then arrange accommodation.

• Online international application
• Passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets (and degree records if you have them)
• English test result
• Portfolio or skills assessment where the course asks for one
• Overseas Student Health Cover (TAFE NSW recommends Medibank)

• 15% Higher Education Scholarship

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  Value: 15% credit on higher education tuition each semester (A$1,000 credit for selective courses)

  International students in TAFE NSW higher education courses starting in Semester 2, 2026 or Semester 1, 2027; merit-assessed. Closes 5pm AEST on the course start date in your offer.

  Official page

• A$500 Vocational Course Scholarship

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  Value: A$500 credit on vocational tuition

  Selected vocational courses starting in Semester 2, 2026 or Semester 1, 2027; merit-assessed.

  Official page

TAFE NSW is the New South Wales Government's technical and further education provider, with more than 30 locations across the state. For international students it offers vocational certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas, its own bachelor's degrees (business, applied commerce, IT, early childhood, design and more) and English courses. Ultimo, in central Sydney, hosts many of its international courses, and the IT degrees are taught at Meadowbank.

Indian students look at TAFE NSW for practical, lower-cost routes into nursing, early childhood, cookery and hospitality, engineering and IT, often as a pathway to a university degree. As a public provider it is not in world university rankings. Fees below come from TAFE NSW's 2027 International Student Guide; course pages show a fee range, so check the fee for your start date.

Nursing & Allied Health courses at other universities in Australia

• Bachelor of Social WorkACAP University College4 years full time (12 trimesters); Melbourne or Sydney · A$30,632 / year
• Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121)Acknowledge Education18 months (six 10-week terms) · A$18,667 / year
• Bachelor of NursingAdelaide University3 years full time · A$48,600 / year
• Bachelor of NursingAustralian Catholic University3 years · A$39,672 / year
• Bachelor of PhysiotherapyAustralian Catholic University4 years · A$52,544 / year
• Bachelor of Occupational TherapyAustralian Catholic University4 years · A$43,784 / year

More courses at TAFE NSW

• Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber and Network Security)3 years · A$25,200 / year
• Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Engineering)3 years · A$25,200 / year
• Bachelor of Business3 years · A$19,280 / year
• Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)1 year · A$26,340 / year
• Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50422)1 year · A$20,040 / year
• Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5)4 years · A$16,880 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

1. TAFE NSW: Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) (opens in a new tab)
2. TAFE NSW International: home (opens in a new tab)
3. TAFE NSW 2027 International Student Guide (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
4. TAFE NSW: English Language Requirements (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
5. TAFE NSW: international entry requirements (opens in a new tab)