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Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems (BITS)

Victorian Institute of Technology · Melbourne, Australia · Bachelor's (undergraduate)

Researched 28 Oct 2026

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Level

Bachelor's

Duration

3 years full-time (2 years fast-track), 24 units

Tuition / year

A$17,000 (≈ ₹11.1 lakh)

Intakes

March; May; August; September; December

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Course overview

Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems (BITS) is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in computer science & it at Victorian Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. It takes 3 years full-time (2 years fast-track), 24 units, with intakes in March; May; August; September; December.

Victorian Institute of Technology is a private institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Key highlights

Key highlights
UniversityVictorian Institute of Technology (Private)
LocationMelbourne, Australia
CourseBachelor of Information Technology and Systems (BITS)
LevelBachelor's (undergraduate)
Subject areaComputer Science & IT
Duration3 years full-time (2 years fast-track), 24 units
Tuition per yearA$17,000 (≈ ₹11.1 lakh)
IntakesMarch; May; August; September; December
English requirementIELTS Academic 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5

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Fees and costs

Tuition for international students is A$17,000 a year, about ₹11.1 lakh. Over 3 years that is roughly A$51,000 (≈ ₹33.1 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026 on-campus fee: A$51,000 for the course (A$51,000 ÷ 3 years = A$17,000 a year; A$2,125 per unit). 2027 fees not yet published.

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.

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Career outcomes

Graduate employment

65.3%

Full-time employment rate

Highly skilled jobs

75.8%

Employed in a managerial or professional occupation

Average (median) salary

A$80,000

≈ ₹52 lakh a year

Median annual full-time salary, about 4-6 months after course completion, domestic undergraduates

Job roles

  • Information systems manager
  • IT consultant
  • Business analyst
  • Systems analyst
  • Database administrator
  • Application analyst

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • Accenture
  • IBM
  • Deloitte
  • Capgemini
  • CGI
  • DXC Technology
  • Infosys
  • Tata Consultancy Services

Eligibility

General entry requirements at Victorian Institute of Technology for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

  • 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.

English requirements

For this course: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5.

English tests accepted
TestWhat the university asks for
Bachelor's degreesIELTS Academic 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5 (BITS)
Master's degrees and MBAIELTS Academic 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0
Other testsPTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, CAE or CPE and KITE are accepted; check equivalent scores with VIT
Case-by-caseVIT may assess applicants through its internal English assessment before the course starts

Need a score? IELTS and PTE coaching is available with us.

Intakes

This course starts in: March; May; August; September; December.

Upcoming intakes and deadlines in Australia

How to apply

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

Documents you'll need

  • Passport
  • Class 12 mark sheet or degree transcripts and certificate
  • IELTS or other English test result
  • Work experience letters (for experience-based MBA pathway)

About Victorian Institute of Technology

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.

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FAQs

What is the fee for Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems (BITS) at Victorian Institute of Technology?

The tuition for international students is A$17,000 a year (about ₹11.1 lakh). 2026 on-campus fee: A$51,000 for the course (A$51,000 ÷ 3 years = A$17,000 a year; A$2,125 per unit). 2027 fees not yet published. Fees usually rise each year, so check the course page before you apply.

How long is Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems (BITS)?

The course takes 3 years full-time (2 years fast-track), 24 units.

What English score do I need?

IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5. Some universities also accept Class 12 English marks or other tests; confirm on the course page.

When can I start?

Intakes: March; May; August; September; December. Apply early: popular courses can fill up before the deadline.

Can Admission Mantra help me apply?

Yes. A counsellor checks your eligibility, helps you prepare your documents and statement of purpose, and guides you through the application and visa. The first conversation is free.

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. Victorian Institute of Technology: Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems (BITS) (opens in a new tab)
  2. VIT: home (opens in a new tab)
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