About the university
The Victorian Institute of Technology (VIT) is a private provider founded in 1998, with campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Geelong and Adelaide. It teaches a Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems (BITS), a Master of Information Technology and Systems (MITS), a Bachelor of Business, an MBA and a Diploma of Business, along with vocational courses in cookery, hospitality, IT and carpentry, and English courses. It says it has more than 22,000 students from over 67 countries.
Indian students mostly look at VIT's MITS, with specialisations in business analytics, cyber security, information systems and software engineering, and its MBA. Both cost A$48,000 on campus for two years at 2026 rates, which is lower than most universities, and there are several intakes a year. Fees for vocational courses are also on VIT's fees page.
- Founded
- 1998
- Type
- Private higher education and vocational provider (CRICOS 02044E)
- Students
- More than 22,000 from over 67 countries (VIT figure)
- Campuses
- Melbourne, Sydney, Geelong and Adelaide
- Intakes
- Five to six a year (for example, MITS: January, March, May, July, August and October 2027)
Rankings
Popular courses with Indian students
- Postgraduate
Master of Information Technology and Systems (MITS)
- Fee / year
- A$24,000
- Duration
- 2 years full-time (16 units)
- Intakes
- January; March; May; July; August; October
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0 (PTE, TOEFL iBT, CAE and KITE also accepted)
- Postgraduate
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Fee / year
- A$24,000
- Duration
- 2 years full-time (16 units)
- Intakes
- See the course page
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0
- Undergraduate
Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems (BITS)
- Fee / year
- A$17,000
- Duration
- 3 years full-time (2 years fast-track), 24 units
- Intakes
- March; May; August; September; December
- English
- IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$16,000
- Duration
- 3 years full-time (24 units)
- Intakes
- See the course page
- English
- See the course page
- Undergraduate
- Fee / year
- A$12,000
- Duration
- 1 year full-time (8 units)
- Intakes
- See the course page
- English
- See the course page
Fees for international students
| Course | Duration | Fee / year (AUD) | Approx. in rupees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Information Technology and Systems (MITS) | 2 years full-time (16 units) | A$24,000 | ≈ ₹15.6 lakh |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | 2 years full-time (16 units) | A$24,000 | ≈ ₹15.6 lakh |
| Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems (BITS) | 3 years full-time (2 years fast-track), 24 units | A$17,000 | ≈ ₹11.1 lakh |
| Bachelor of Business | 3 years full-time (24 units) | A$16,000 | ≈ ₹10.4 lakh |
| Diploma of Business | 1 year full-time (8 units) | A$12,000 | ≈ ₹7.8 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 Victorian Institute of Technology with similar universities in Australia.
Scholarships
Admission requirements
Undergraduate
- BITS: an overseas secondary qualification equal to Australian Year 12 (such as Class 12), with mathematics at least at Australian Year 11 level.
- You must be at least 18 years old when you enrol.
Postgraduate
- MITS and MBA: a bachelor's degree or higher (AQF level 7 or above) from a recognised institution.
- MBA: applicants without a degree but with 5 years of relevant professional or managerial experience can start with the Graduate Certificate of Business Administration.
Documents
- Passport
- Class 12 mark sheet or degree transcripts and certificate
- IELTS or other English test result
- Work experience letters (for experience-based MBA pathway)
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 |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degrees | IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5 (BITS) |
| Master's degrees and MBA | IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0 |
| Other tests | PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CAE or CPE and KITE are accepted; check equivalent scores with VIT |
| Case-by-case | VIT may assess applicants through its internal English assessment before the course starts |
Accommodation and living costs
VIT has no halls of its own and the pages reviewed have no accommodation page. Its FAQ gives a rough range for on-campus, shared and homestay housing in Australia, but the figures are labelled inconsistently (weekly and monthly), so check costs with VIT.
| Item | In AUD | Approx. in rupees |
|---|
Campus and location
VIT has four city campuses. Higher education courses for international students are taught on campus face to face.
- Campuses in Melbourne, Sydney, Geelong and Adelaide.
- MITS specialisations: Business Analytics, Cyber Security, Information Systems and Software Engineering.
- BITS majors: Artificial Intelligence and Analytics, Application Development, Cyber Security and Networking.
- MBA specialisations include Finance, Information Systems, Project Management, and Tourism and Hospitality Management.
Careers and graduate outcomes
VIT's IT and business courses are built around areas such as cyber security, analytics, software and project management. VIT publishes no graduate outcome figures on the pages reviewed. See our Australia guide for work rules and post-study work.
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|
Studying in Australia
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FAQs
How much is the MITS at VIT?
A$48,000 on campus for the 2-year course at 2026 rates, or A$3,000 per unit. Fees are reviewed every year.
What IELTS score do I need?
IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6.0 for MITS and the MBA, and 6.0 with no band below 5.5 for BITS.
When can I start?
VIT has several intakes a year. MITS starts in January, March, May, July, August and October 2027; BITS in March, May, August, September and December 2027.
Sources
- VIT: home (opens in a new tab)
- VIT: fees and scholarships (opens in a new tab)
- VIT: course entry requirements (opens in a new tab)
- VIT: Master of Information Technology and Systems (opens in a new tab)
- VIT: MBA (opens in a new tab)
- VIT: Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems (opens in a new tab)
Official website: www.vit.edu.au (opens in a new tab)
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