About the university
TAFE Queensland is the Queensland Government's technical and further education provider, with campuses across six regions from Brisbane and the Gold Coast to Cairns and Townsville. International students can choose from vocational certificates and diplomas (IT, cookery, hospitality, nursing, trades, creative industries) and TAFE Queensland's own higher education courses, including a Bachelor of Nursing and a Master of Cyber Security. Most international courses are taught at South Bank in central Brisbane.
Indian students look at TAFE Queensland for the Diploma of Nursing, cookery and hospitality, IT and its cyber security master's, at lower fees than most universities. As a public TAFE it is not in world university rankings. Fees below come from its international price list for 2027 starts; prices can change without notice.
- Type
- Public (Queensland Government) vocational and higher education provider
- Codes
- CRICOS 03020E; RTO 0275; Institute of Higher Education PRV13003
- Regions
- Greater Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Darling Downs and South West, Wide Bay Burnett, and North Queensland
- Main international campus
- South Bank, Brisbane (most courses); others include Southport and Coomera (Gold Coast), Mooloolaba, Cairns and Townsville (Pimlico)
- Intakes (2027)
- Vocational: 27 January and 12 July. Higher education: 25 January and 12 July. Some courses start in April too.
- Courses
- Certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, associate and bachelor's degrees, cyber security master's, and English courses
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
- Fee / year
- A$32,000
- Duration
- 18 months full-time
- Intakes
- January; July
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- Postgraduate
Master of Cyber Security (Advanced)
- Fee / year
- A$32,000
- Duration
- 2 years full-time
- Intakes
- January; July
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$22,400
- Duration
- 1 year 6 months (international)
- Intakes
- January; April; July (by campus)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 minimum for diplomas (no band below 5.5); nursing may need more, so check the course brochure
- Postgraduate
Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security
- Fee / year
- A$32,000
- Duration
- 1 year full-time
- Intakes
- January; July
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$32,000
- Duration
- 2 years (for enrolled nurses moving to registered nurse)
- Intakes
- January; July
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 minimum for bachelor's (no band below 6.0); nursing may need more
- Undergraduate
Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking and Cloud Engineering)
- Fee / year
- A$23,000
- Duration
- 1 year
- Intakes
- January (July at some campuses)
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- Undergraduate
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521)
- Fee / year
- A$22,200
- Duration
- 1 year 6 months
- Intakes
- January; July
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- Undergraduate
Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50422)
- Fee / year
- A$23,200
- Duration
- 1 year
- Intakes
- January; July
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Cyber Security | 18 months full-time | A$32,000 | ≈ ₹20.8 lakh |
| Master of Cyber Security (Advanced) | 2 years full-time | A$32,000 | ≈ ₹20.8 lakh |
| Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) | 1 year 6 months (international) | A$22,400 | ≈ ₹14.6 lakh |
| Graduate Diploma in Cyber Security | 1 year full-time | A$32,000 | ≈ ₹20.8 lakh |
| Bachelor of Nursing | 2 years (for enrolled nurses moving to registered nurse) | A$32,000 | ≈ ₹20.8 lakh |
| Diploma of Information Technology (Advanced Networking and Cloud Engineering) | 1 year | A$23,000 | ≈ ₹14.9 lakh |
| Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521) | 1 year 6 months | A$22,200 | ≈ ₹14.4 lakh |
| Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50422) | 1 year | A$23,200 | ≈ ₹15.1 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 TAFE Queensland with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- Certificate III: Year 10 or equivalent (Class 10 from CBSE, ICSE or a State Board).
- Certificate IV, diploma and advanced diploma: Year 12 or equivalent. For Indian applicants, TAFE Queensland lists the CBSE Senior School Certificate with English at 70% or above and three other subjects at 65% or above.
- Some courses have quotas or extra requirements; check the course brochure.
Postgraduate
- Graduate diploma and master's in cyber security: check the course page for the degree and experience required.
- Bachelor of Nursing is for enrolled nurses who want to register as a Registered Nurse.
Documents
- International application
- Passport
- Certified Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets (and degree records for postgraduate courses)
- Formal English test result (the placement test cannot be used for direct entry to vocational courses)
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 | Certificates III and IV, diplomas and advanced diplomas: 6.0 with no band below 5.5. Associate degree: 6.0 with Writing 6.0. Bachelor's and postgraduate: 6.5 with no band below 6.0. Some courses ask for more. |
| PTE / TOEFL / Cambridge | Accepted through TAFE Queensland's English Language Equivalencies Table (PDF); scores are not listed on the requirements page. |
| Below the level | You can take an English (ELICOS) course at TAFE Queensland first, such as General English from A$340 a week for 13+ weeks in 2027. |
Accommodation and living costs
TAFE Queensland does not publish accommodation prices on the international pages we checked. Its Life in Australia section covers housing options; budget for private rent in your campus city.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
TAFE Queensland teaches across six regions; South Bank in central Brisbane runs the largest range of international courses.
- South Bank, Brisbane: business, IT, nursing, hospitality, creative and higher education courses.
- Gold Coast campuses (Southport, Coomera, Robina, Ashmore) teach nursing, cyber security, beauty, trades and animal care.
- Sunshine Coast (Mooloolaba, Nambour) and North Queensland (Cairns, Townsville Pimlico) also take international students.
- Trades courses are taught at Acacia Ridge and Eagle Farm in Brisbane.
Careers and graduate outcomes
TAFE Queensland courses are practical and built around industry skills, from enrolled nursing to commercial cookery and IT networking. It publishes no graduate outcome figures on the pages we checked. See our Australia guide for work and post-study work rules.
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FAQs
How much does TAFE Queensland cost for Indian students?
On the 2027 international price list, the Diploma of Nursing is A$33,600 in total (18 months), the Diploma of IT A$23,000 (1 year), the Diploma of Hospitality Management A$23,200 (1 year) and the Master of Cyber Security A$32,000 a year.
When are the 2027 intakes?
Most vocational courses start on 27 January or 12 July 2027, and higher education courses on 25 January or 12 July 2027. Some courses, such as the Diploma of Nursing, also list an April start.
What IELTS score does TAFE Queensland need?
IELTS Academic 6.0 (no band below 5.5) for certificates and diplomas, and 6.5 (no band below 6.0) for bachelor's and postgraduate courses. Some courses ask for more.
Sources
- TAFE Queensland International: home (opens in a new tab)
- TAFE Queensland: international course price list (opens in a new tab)
- TAFE Queensland: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
- TAFE Queensland: academic entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
- TAFE Queensland: nursing courses (opens in a new tab)
- TAFE Queensland: cyber security courses (opens in a new tab)
- TAFE Queensland: cookery courses (opens in a new tab)
Official website: tafeqld.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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