All PIA students will be issued with a PIA Student card that will assist in students obtaining student discounts where available at selected businesses within Australia.
Australia provides rigorous protection for international students through the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act) and related legislation, which protects and enhances Australia’s reputation for quality education, provides tuition protection and supports the integrity of the student visa program.
For more information, please visit Department of Education website via clicking here.
All international students in Australia require a valid student visa to study in Australia. Student Visa (Subclass 500) can be applied online via ImmiAccount. Before you apply for an Australian Student visa, you should visit the Department of Home Affairs Immigration and Citizenship webpage and search for Subclass 500 Student visa for more details. Before you apply, you will need a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) from PIA, this is confirming that you have been accepted into a PIA course. You will also need to pay a deposit towards your tuition fees as outlined in the letter of offer.
There are specific steps involved in applying for your student visa. These steps are clearly detailed on the Department of Home Affairs website under the section step by step.
Once you have your visa, you should check Department of Home Affairs website under the section “when you have this visa” and make sure that you have completed each of the steps before travelling to Australia. This information may change from time to time, so it is important that you refer to the Department of Home Affairs website to stay up to date with current information.
Once you Arrive in Australia you must inform PIA of your residential address and other contact details within seven days.
While you are on a student visa, you must remain enrolled in an approved course, attend classes regularly, make satisfactory course progress and maintain OSHC health insurance. PIA is required to intervene where a student’s progress is unsatisfactory.
Further Information: see the Department of Home Affairs Website
As mentioned in the above section, international students are required by the Australian Government to join a private health insurance scheme. You will need to pay the OSHC premium at the same time as your PIA tuition fees. Overseas student health cover (OSHC) is insurance that contributes or covers the costs of medical and hospital care which you may need while in Australia.
The Department of Home Affairs website provides details and explicit information regarding the requirements of the OSHC.
All PIA students will be issued with a PIA Student card that will assist in students obtaining student discounts where available at selected businesses within Australia.
SkyBus
SkyBus runs express services between Melbourne Airport and Melbourne CBD (Southern Cross Station), operating between 4am and 1am 7 days a week, with the adult fare being $19.95 one way or $32 return. SkyBus stops at Terminal 1, Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 – check the SkyBus website for more information on this service, including timetables and fares.
Melbourne City Express timetable:
SkyBus also provides services to St Kilda and Frankston. There is a SkyBus booth to assist with tickets and related services on the ground level of T2.
Taxis
A taxi to Melbourne City takes approximately 35 minutes and costs around $55–65, although times and fares can vary. Taxis can be caught on the ground floor outside T1, and between T2 and T3.
See the Taxi and Rideshare Pickup Map for locations.
Rideshare
The following Rideshare companies operate at Melbourne Airport: UberX, UberBLACK, Ola, Didi, GoCatch and Shebah.
A rideshare access fee of $4.54 (inc GST) applies per trip. Rideshare passengers can be dropped off at any of the public drop off areas. These are located anywhere along Departure Drive and the Terminal 4 Transport Hub drop off zone on Level 1.
Each rideshare operator as the provider of the service is responsible for determining the price it charges its riders for trips from Melbourne Airport to the CBD. You can get fare estimates on the respective rideshare operators app. See the Taxi and Rideshare Pickup Map for locations.
Public buses
The following public buses arrive and depart from Melbourne Airport near the At Terminal T4 Car Park. To travel, you will need a myki card.
See Terminal 4 Ground Floor Map for locations.
Pick up
If someone is picking you up from the airport and would like to meet you in the terminal, they can park at the At Terminal T1 T2 T3 Car Park. Alternatively, they can park in the wait zone on the corner of Mercer Drive and Melrose Drive for 20 minutes for free and drive up to the pickup point outside T2 once ready to meet you.
Car RENTAL
Melbourne Airport offers six car rentals companies including Avis, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise (formally Redspot), Hertz and Sixt, that are all on site and located on the ground floor of the At Terminal T1 T2 T3 Car Park.
For booking information, go to melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/Parking/Ground-transport-options/Car-rental.
Chauffeur
Chauffeur/Hire cars can be pre-arranged to meet you at any of our terminals. Drivers will meet at the Chauffeur/ Hire cars meeting points inside the airport. The fee is agreed to in advance as there is no meter in the vehicle. Chauffeur/Hire cars must be pre-arranged as there are no service desks at the airport.
See Chauffeur/Hire Car Pick-up Map for locations.
SkyBus & VLine (Train)
SkyBus runs express services between Melbourne Airport and Melbourne CBD (Southern Cross Station), operating between 4am and 1am 7 days a week, with the adult fare being $19.95 one way or $32 return. SkyBus stops at Terminal 1, Terminal 3 and Terminal 4 – check the SkyBus website for more information on this service, including timetables and fares.
Melbourne City Express timetable:
From southern cross Station, V/LINE Trains run at regular intervals to Geelong. Cost of 1 way ticket to Geelong is around $11. It takes around 1 hour to reach Geelong from Southern cross station in Melbourne CBD.
Taxis
A taxi to Geelong takes approximately 60 minutes and costs around $200–$250, although times and fares can vary. Taxis can be caught on the ground floor outside T1, and between T2 and T3.
See the Taxi and Rideshare Pickup Map for locations.
Rideshare
The following Rideshare companies operate at Melbourne Airport: UberX, UberBLACK, Ola, Didi, GoCatch and Shebah.
A rideshare access fee of $4.54 (inc GST) applies per trip. Rideshare passengers can be dropped off at any of
the public drop off areas. These are located anywhere along Departure Drive and the Terminal 4 Transport Hub drop off zone on Level 1.
Each rideshare operator as the provider of the service is responsible for determining the price it charges its riders for trips from Melbourne Airport to the CBD. You can get fare estimates on the respective rideshare operators app. See the Taxi and Rideshare Pickup Map for locations.
Pick up
If someone is picking you up from the airport and would like to meet you in the terminal, they can park at the At Terminal T1 T2 T3 Car Park. Alternatively, they can park in the wait zone on the corner of Mercer Drive and Melrose Drive for 20 minutes for free and drive up to the pickup point outside T2 once ready to meet you.
Car RENTAL
Melbourne Airport offers six car rentals companies including Avis, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise (formally Redspot), Hertz and Sixt, that are all on site and located on the ground floor of the At Terminal T1 T2 T3 Car Park.
For booking information, go to melbourneairport.com.au/Passengers/Parking/Ground-transport-options/Car-rental.
Chauffeur
Chauffeur/Hire cars can be pre-arranged to meet you at any of our terminals. Drivers will meet at the Chauffeur/ Hire cars meeting points inside the airport. The fee is agreed to in advance as there is no meter in the vehicle. Chauffeur/Hire cars must be pre-arranged as there are no service desks at the airport.
See Chauffeur/Hire Car Pick-up Map for locations.
Taxi & Rideshare
You can access taxis and rideshare services when you arrive. The Sydney CBD is a short, 20-minute ride away and will cost about $45-$55 one way. You’ll find taxi ranks at the front of all terminals – simply follow the signs to the nearest ranks. For rideshare services, please arrange with your driver to meet you at our priority pick-up area.
Taxi and rideshare at Sydney Airport
Trains
Sydney Airport is located just 13 minutes by train from the city. Airport Link offers a fast and convenient way to reach the city and suburbs, with trains running approximately every 10 minutes. The International station can be accessed from the arrivals level of the terminal, past Arrivals Hall A. The Domestic station can be accessed from the arrivals level of the T2 and T3 Domestic terminals. To use this service, you can either purchase an Opal Card from the station or WH Smith, or tap on with your Amex, Visa or Mastercard. For more information, including fares, maps, timetable changes and travel planners, choose from the links below.
Rental Cars
Sydney Airport has several car rental companies located at the arrivals level at T1 International and T2/T3 Domestic terminals. Search and compare the best deals from quality rental car providers like Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Thrifty and Enterprise.
Public buses
Several bus routes connect Sydney Airport with surrounding suburbs, including major destinations such as Bondi Junction, Coogee, Maroubra, Eastgardens, Mascot, Rockdale, Bexley North, Campsie and Burwood.
All-day frequent route 350 bus services run between the Domestic Terminal and Bondi Junction via Mascot, Maroubra and Coogee, operating at least every 10 minutes during the day, seven days a week.
Regular services also operate on route 420 bus services between Burwood and Mascot Station via
Campsie and Rockdale, serving both the International and Domestic Terminals.
These routes operate from early morning until around midnight seven days a week.
Overnight services are provided on route N20 between Riverwood and the City, operating via the International Terminal between around midnight and 4am. Route 420 also operates to and from the International Terminal between midnight and 4am.
It is recommended that you have some Australian currency with you when you land in Australia. There are money exchange counters in most international airports and cities.
Ask your bank if you can withdraw money from ATMs (cash withdrawal machines) in Australia. If so, find out whether you need to pay a fee each time, and how much, so that you can plan your withdrawals.
You may wish to open an account with an Australian bank to save on fees. Some banks will let you apply to open an account even before you arrive.
International Students on a Subclass 500 visa can work up to 48 hours per fortnight whilst they are studying and unlimited work hours during holiday break. This information may change subject to the Department of Home Affairs and PIA strongly recommends that student seek clarification or confirmation of their visa conditions directly with the Department of Home Affairs or registered Migration Agent. Further general information can be located on the Department of Home Affairs website under the section “when you have this visa”. The Study Australia website also offers some general information on Working while you study on their website.
Australia is world renowned for its higher education systems, and attracts million of international students each year, in one of its top-rated student cities. For more details on why study in Australia please visit Study Australia website.
Here are top 10 reasons to live and study in Melbourne as an international student.
Melbourne is Australia’s most liveable city
Melbourne was ranked the #1 most liveable city in Australia and #10 in the world in the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Global Liveability Index for 2022. This list assesses 173 cities across the globe in the categories of stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure.
There are many reasons why life in Melbourne is so highly valued: there are multiple public transport options, relatively low crime rates, and plenty of jobs. Plus, it offers an awesome arts and culture scene, first-rate universities and an easy lifestyle.
Melbourne features top-tier accommodation options
A key part of living in Melbourne is deciding where to live in Melbourne. In other words, you’ll need to choose the accommodation style best suited to your needs.
Fortunately, you’ll be spoilt for choice! Melbourne is home to a wide range of high-quality accommodation options designed to suit the student lifestyle, including
purpose-built student accommodation. Student accommodation is a particularly popular option among international students as it offers a unique sense of support and community. Plus, student accommodation features incredible amenities that can hugely improve your international study experience.
For example, Scape Student Living offers a wide range of perks to its residents. With fully furnished rooms, social spaces (like rooftop terraces and communal study areas), events, 24/7 on-site support, and even all-inclusive food offerings at some locations, you’ll have
everything you need and more to thrive as an international student in Australia. Best of all, Scape feature’s locations across Melbourne, including Lincoln College, Franklin St, La Trobe and more!
See How Much Does it Cost to Live in Melbourne as an International Student? on YouTube.
Melbourne is home to world-class education providers and research facilities
Victoria is known as the Education State, so it should come as no surprise that Melbourne is very academic. According to the QS World University Rankings 2023, several of its universities sit within the top-ranked universities in Australia and the world.
When living in Melbourne, you’ll quickly recognise the city as a creative hub, home to world-class academics and an exciting entrepreneurial spirit. Before you know it, you’ll soon be thinking outside the box (and around it, above it and below it, too).
Melbourne’s laneway culture is rich, vivid and exciting
Melbourne’s winding alleyways are magical; they’ll probably make you feel as though you’ve stepped into a real-life Wonderland. The city is well-known across Australia for its vibrant laneway culture, which is brimming with bustling shopping arcades, wandering musicians, live music, quiet street-side book cafes… and the occasional secret street party!
If you’re in search of good food, take a wander down the colourful Centre Place, where you’ll find plenty of places to eat. For anyone into street art, a walk down the paint-splashed Hosier Lane will definitely inspire. Don’t forget your camera!
See also: 6 Ways to Relieve Stress in Melbourne
The coffee is incredible
Can’t survive without your morning caffeine hit? If you’re a coffee-lover, we have great news: coffee culture in Melbourne runs deep. Thanks to Melbourne’s champion baristas, the friendly neighbourhood vibe and the locals’ love of supporting small businesses, Melbourne cafés serve up some of the best coffee in Australia – and perhaps even the world.
See also: The Best Melbourne Cafés to Study In
It’s Australia’s ‘cultural capital’
Melbourne’s eccentricity, creativity and love of the arts are universally famous.
If you want to absorb some of Melbourne’s culture, check out the National Gallery of Victoria, the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art and the Australian Centre for the Moving Image. Plus, the city is home to more underground arts movements, such as zine fairs (look out for Festival of the Photocopier), artist collectives, record stores, swing dancing clubs… the list goes on.
The community is hugely diverse
Melbourne is a melting pot of communities and is home to many different cultural celebrations. The Antipodes Festival, Melbourne Italian Festa, Chinese New Year, TET Festival, the Melbourne Fringe Festival and the Melbourne Queer Film Festival are just some of the
options on offer. Plus, make sure to check out the neighbourhoods that sit around the CBD. You’ll find many different communities from all around the world in each one.
The trams are a lot of fun
In Melbourne, trams are both a major form of public transport and one of the city’s most famous icons. Melbourne locals tend to express genuine warmth for their tram system. What’s more, Melbourne’s trams can be just as colourful as the city itself: since 2013, the
Melbourne International Arts Festival has worked with local artists to decorate trams with unique designs – Art Trams!
Learn more about public transport in Melbourne.
Melbourne is a great place for start-ups
If you’re an international student looking to start your own business, living in Melbourne could be a smart move. There are many small business grants offered to ideas that display creativity, innovation, business readiness, financial viability and benefits to the city of Melbourne. Does that sound exciting? Well, it could be you!
Melbourne is home to breathtaking natural beauty
Like the great outdoors? Then you’ll love living in Melbourne! The city is home to a wide range of stunning outdoor settings, from beaches to parks and so much more.
Whether you’re keen to lounge in the sun at St Kilda Beach, have a picnic in the Fitzroy Gardens or take a stroll along the Yarra River, there’s no shortage of beautiful nature to explore.
Ask any Geelong resident – we are proud of this lifestyle!
Famous for our big city feel without the congestion, the stunning coastline, diverse night life and food culture, Geelong is a place for everyone. Getting around is simple with easy to navigate road networks and intelligent bus networks making for a highly accessible city.
Spend more time doing the things you love with sporting facilities, shopping and café precincts within arm’s reach across Geelong.
Geelong is famous for sport and leisure, with the second oldest Australian Football team (with great recent success!) and great opportunities to play a wide range of sports.
The Waterfront
Stretching from Eastern Beach around to Rippleside, the area incorporates many restaurants and cafes on the water’s edge. There are places for kids to play, from open grassy areas to some of the biggest and best playgrounds in the region.
Over 100 sculptured bollards are installed around the Geelong waterfront. The bollards chronicle characters from the city’s past and present, including dapper young ladies in neck-to-knee bathing costumes, 1930s lifesavers, a Geelong footballer, jaunty sailors, fishermen and a town band. View the bollard trail.
There are kids’ attractions including the carousel, a miniature train ride and a skate park. Seasonally there are also bungee trampolines and a giant Ferris Wheel.
Children’s attractions, open public space, a lively calendar of events and fabulous places to eat and drink make the Waterfront a Geelong must-do.
Music, arts and theatre
There is a lively music scene in the region, with many of the country’s favourite concerts and music festivals close by. The Queenscliff Music Festival, Meredith Music Festival and A Day on the Green Mt Duneed are all popular destinations, attracting quality performers and supportive crowds.
The Blues Train, based in Queenscliff, transforms the vintage steam trains of the Bellarine Railway into a rockin’ and rollin’ good time. Four of Australia’s best blues acts perform in the four train carriages, making it a progressive party you’ll never forget.
Theatre buffs will find something of interest too. Geelong Arts Centre services a regional need for a high-quality performance venue. Offering two theatres, four conference and event spaces, plus a restaurant and café, the Centre hosts an array of musicals, plays, dance, comedy, festivals, community events and workshops.
The Potato Shed in Drysdale is just one venue of many around our region where local theatre groups and travelling performers can be seen.
The Geelong Gallery houses a fantastic collection of art while the region boasts some fine contemporary galleries such as Boom Gallery in Newtown.
One of Geelong’s greatest lifestyle attributes is its range of recreational opportunities.
There are wide expanses of open space and diverse waterways to enjoy, many kilometres of walking and bike tracks, cultural experiences, great sporting facilities, world class major events and fine dining and entertainment. There really is something for everyone!
A leisurely stroll or ride along the award-winning Waterfront or the more challenging Bellarine Rail Trail is popular on weekends all year round. Sailing on Corio Bay, skiing on the Barwon River or just enjoying our region’s beautiful beaches are also favoured pastimes.
There are facilities for all seasonal sports from top class golf courses and equestrian facilities, an international standard baseball centre, a newly upgraded Landy Field and Goldsworthy Reserve athletics tracks and state-of-the-art leisure and aquatic facilities.
Major Events
Major events also play a key role. The Australian International Air Show, Festival of Sails Sailing Regatta, national and international cycling events and triathlons including the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race and the Ironman 70.3 are just some of the high profile major events in Geelong.
The Geelong region hosts a diverse range of festivals and events, from world-class surfing and ocean swims to music, arts and cultural festivals. Some of the major events held in and around the Geelong region:
See our events calendar for all the events on offer.
Into Sports & Fitness?
The region offers sport and recreation activities for everyone. Whether it is joining a crowd of thousands at GMHBA Stadium to watch the Geelong Cats play in the Australian Football League competition, National A league Soccer matches or national and international T20 Cricket or taking part in the many local sporting opportunities offered to all ages.
The Royal Geelong Yacht Club has a 240-berth marina and welcomes sailing and social members. The club has a strong junior squadron and offers sailing courses.
Cycling paths and trails spread across the Region with many linked.
Sporting Clubs
The City of Greater Geelong is home to over 325 sporting clubs ranging from football, netball, basketball, soccer and tennis to archery and gridiron, underwater hockey and rowing.
Leisure Centres/Swim/Waterparks
There are four major public indoor aquatic centres, three outdoor pools and several recreational/leisure centres.
Like to Relax?
Geelong offers a number of magnificent bay and ocean beaches.
Geelong is also the gateway to the famous Great Ocean Road which includes resort towns like Lorne, Apollo Bay and Port Campbell.
Parks & Reserves
There are many parks and open spaces in the Geelong region. Some are winding bush trails, others are perfect for sports, play and picnics.
The Geelong Botanic Gardens, only a short walk from Central Geelong in Eastern Park, are the fourth-oldest in Australia (150 years). A 21st Century Garden is now a feature.
Wineries
Geelong was the largest grape-growing region in Victoria in the 1800s, and it has undergone a renaissance in the last couple of decades as winemakers rediscover rich soils and a climate that is halfway between France’s Bordeaux and Burgundy. Learn more about the Geelong wine region.
For the Family
There are loads of things to do and places to see in the region for families. With so much coastline, well serviced towns, villages and regional centres and a hinterland area that has some of the best attractions in Australia, there are activities to suit every type of family, and family member.
Rockpool rambling and beach activities at any number of the beaches in the region are popular. You can learn to surf, boogie board, paddle in the waves or try skim boarding in the shallows. Build sandcastles, play cricket or just enjoy a picnic or ice cream on the sand, the beach is the perfect place for families to spend some time. More about the region’s family activities.
Youth activities
The region has a range of dedicated facilities for children such as preschool play centres, adventure parks, amusement arcades and skate parks.
One of the most multicultural cities in the world, Sydney celebrates its cultural diversity and heritage, and
passion for arts and sports. Begin your discovery in the cultural heart, Sydney City, where you’ll find the iconic Sydney Opera House near Circular Quay’s trains, ferries and buses.
Public transport is available to many of Sydney’s top tourist attractions. Hop on a ferry at Circular Quay for Taronga Zoo and Manly in Sydney’s north, Watsons Bay in Sydney’s east, and UNESCO World Heritage Australian convict sites at both Cockatoo Island and Parramatta in Sydney’s west.
You can also take the ferry to Darling Harbour, home to the Sea Life Sydney Aquarium and the Wild Life Sydney Zoo. The fun entertainment area is also a short walk from Town Hall Station in the city centre. Getting to Bondi Beach and Coogee Beach from Town Hall is easy on public transport.
Still wondering where to go in Sydney?
Then visit the vibrant inner Sydney neighbourhoods, such as Darlinghurst, Surry Hills, Paddington, Chippendale and Newtown. You’ll beautiful hidden places in Sydney, from the Royal’s tranquil rainforest to secret beaches.
The following pages are also helpful when planning your holiday, short break or weekend escape:
Getting Around…
Ferry – The most spectacular way to get around Sydney and for quick access between the CBD and Manly (15 min) you can’t beat Sydney Ferries. Enjoy regular services between Manly and 20 other ferry terminals, it’s the most beautiful way to get around. Learn more at Learn more at sydneyferries.info.
Bus – The Bus network is a great way to get around Sydney in general. Students have access to discounted weekly bus tickets. Learn more at sydneybuses.info.
Train – Transport NSW (manages Sydney’s train network) offers a convenient and relatively cheap way to travel, particularly to the outer suburbs of Sydney. Learn more at https://transportnsw.info
Bike – Manly has an extensive bicycle network with over 20kms of dedicated bicycle tracks to follow. Bicycle racks are available all over the Manly area. Furthermore, there is also the Whistler Street Bicycle Parking Station. There are a number of businesses offering bicycle rental including: Manly Bike Tours – manlybiketours.com.au.
For more information on living is Sydney, please visit the official website Sydney.com
FEE-HELP Eligibility Requirements
If you are eligible, FEE-HELP is available to assist you in financing your studies. To be eligible for these loans you will need a valid tax file number, sufficient funds in your HELP account and one of the below citizenship statuses:
Australian Citizenship
You need to demonstrate Australian Citizenship by submitting:
Other Eligible Citizenships
Permanent humanitarian visa holders, who usually reside in Australia, need to submit a valid humanitarian visa.
New Zealand citizens need to submit New Zealand Special Category visa (subclass 444) and provide evidence you:
How to apply for FEE-HELP
To apply for a FEE-HELP loan, you will need to submit an eCAF (electronic Commonwealth Assistance Form) before the census date. Your eCAF invitation will be emailed to you prior to commencement. If you do not submit this form before the census date you will not be eligible for a FEE-HELP loan.
To complete your eCAF you will need:
For more information about these loans including the full eligibility criteria please visit the Study Assist website.
Granting credit for prior learning ensures that students commence study at a level that appropriately recognises their prior learning experiences and are not required to repeat equivalent learning successfully undertaken in another context.
Polytechnic Institute Australia (“the Institute”) is committed to develop open and accessible guidelines to grant credit towards a course of study on the basis of prior learning, whether from formal studies or professional work experience.
For further Information please see the Advanced Standing Policy and Procedure
Polytechnic Institute Australia is committed to providing high quality, cost-effective, learning to international students.
Our fees are designed to be sufficient to maintain the highest standards at the best possible price.
| Course Name | Code | Semesters | Unit Fee | Course Fee | CRICOS code |
| Diploma of Business | DipBus | 2 | $2,375 | $19,000 | 093284B |
| Bachelor of Business (Accounting) | BBus(Acc) | 6 | $2,375 | $57,000 | 093283C |
| Bachelor of Business (Marketing) | BBus(Mkt) | 6 | $2,375 | $57,000 | 093090A |
| Diploma of Networking Technology | DipBNeT | 2 | $2,400 | $19,200 | 101639 |
| Bachelor of Networking and Telecommunications | BNeT | 6 | $2,400 | $57,600 | 101638 |
| Graduate Certificate in Business | GCBus | 1 | $2,500 | $10,000 | 106808A |
| Graduate Diploma in Business | GDBus | 2 | $2,500 | $20,000 | 106807B |
| Master of Business | MBus | 4 | $2,500 | $40,000 | 106806C |
| Master of Information & Communication Technology | MICT | 4 | $2,500 | $40,000 | 116353M |
| Graduate Diploma of Information and Communications Technology | GradDipICT | 2 | $2,500 | $20,000 | 116440A |
| Graduate Certificate in Information and Communications Technology | GradCertICT | 1 | $2,500 | $10,000 | 116441M |
| Course Name | Code | Semesters | Unit Fee | Course Fee | CRICOS code |
| Diploma of Business | DipBus | 2 | $1,750 | $14,000 | 093284B |
| Bachelor of Business (Accounting) | BBus(Acc) | 6 | $1,750 | $42,000 | 093283C |
| Bachelor of Business (Marketing) | BBus(Mkt) | 6 | $1,750 | $42,000 | 093090A |
| Diploma of Networking Technology | DipBNeT | 2 | $2,000 | $16,000 | 101639 |
| Bachelor of Networking and Telecommunications | BNeT | 6 | $2,000 | $48,000 | 101638 |
| Graduate Certificate in Business | GCBus | 1 | $2,100 | $8,400 | 106808A |
| Graduate Diploma in Business | GDBus | 2 | $2,100 | $16,800 | 106807B |
| Master of Business | MBus | 4 | $2,100 | $33,600 | 106806C |
| Master of Information & Communication Technology | MICT | 4 | $2,100 | $33,600 | 116353M |
| Graduate Diploma of Information and Communications Technology | GradDipICT | 2 | $2,100 | $16,800 | 116440A |
| Graduate Certificate in Information and Communications Technology | GradCertICT | 1 | $2,100 | $8,400 | 116441M |
There is an Application Fee ($200). This fee is only refundable if the Institute defaults in the delivery of a course before it starts.
For further information about fees and refunds go to the Fees and Charges Policy and Procedure
| Non-tuition fees and charges | Fee Amount (AUD) | Refundable | Non-Refundable |
| Application fee | $200 | ✔ | |
| Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) | Approx. $1,750[1] | ✔ | |
| Academic Transcripts | $50 | ✔ | |
| Assessment Re-checking | $20 | ✔ | |
| Assessment Re-assessment/marking | $80 | ✔ | |
| Holiday/Travel Letter | $20 | ✔ | |
| Confirmation of Enrolment Letter | $20 | ✔ | |
| Supplementary Assessment Fee | $300 | ✔ | |
| Re-issue of Student Card | $20 | ✔ | |
| Late course commencement fee per week | $50 | ✔ | |
| Late payment per week late | $100 | ✔ | |
| World Education Services (WES) Application completion | $100 | ✔ | |
Photocopying Prices vary according to size and colour. available options include A3, A4, single sided or double sided, black and white or colour. | $0.10 -$0.60 | ✔ |
Please note: These fees are current and apply for the current calendar year.
Polytechnic Institute Australia reserves the right to change these fees, final fees are indicated on the Letter of Offer prior to the acceptance of offers.
Polytechnic Institute Australia (“PIA”) will provide refunds to students in accordance with its Fees and Refunds Policy and Procedure. The refund to be provided varies according to the times and circumstances in which it is sought, and the relevant milestones are delineated within the policy and procedure.
For more information, refer to the Institute’s Fees and Refunds Policy and Procedure for International Students.
All students who study at Polytechnic Institute Australia can be assured monies paid for their tuition is protected by the Tuition Protection Service (TPS) which is an initiative of the Australian Government to assist international students whose education providers are unable to fully deliver their course of study. The TPS ensures that international students are able to either:
PIA Orientation is held before the start of every new semester. We aim to share all the valuable information you need to be successful in your studies. You will meet your Course Coordinators, academics, support staff and learn more about your study expectations and your learning and student systems. It is also a fantastic opportunity to make new connections and begin new friendships.
During Orientation, we will also go through valuable information like:
Offshore student applications must be completed no later than 4 (four) weeks before the semester starts.
Onshore student applications must be completed no later than 2 (two) weeks before the semester starts.
Students must have requested enrolment into classes by the end of the first teaching week.
Students may withdraw up to the Census Date without an academic or financial penalty. For international students, this may affect your student visa and you should contact the Department of Home Affairs to understand the impact this may have.
Semester Name | 2024 Semester 1 | 2024 Autum Semester | 2024 Semester 2 | 2024 Spring Semester | 2024 Summer Semester | 2024 Semester 4 |
Orientation Week Start | 4/03/2024 | 27/05/2024 | 1/07/2024 | 16/09/2024 | 21/10/2024 | 2/12/2024 |
Teaching Weeks Start | 11/03/2024 | 3/06/2024 | 8/07/2024 | 23/09/2024 | 28/10/2024 | 9/12/2024 |
Census Date | 28/03/2024 | 20/06/2024 | 25/07/2024 | 10/10/2024 | 18/11/2024 | 27/03/2025 |
Teaching Weeks End | 1/06/2024 | 24/08/2024 | 28/09/2024 | 14/12/2024 | 1/02/2025 | 31/05/2025 |
Assessment Start | 2/06/2024 | 25/08/2024 | 29/09/2024 | 15/12/2024 | 2/02/2025 | 1/06/2025 |
Assessment End | 8/06/2024 | 31/08/2024 | 5/10/2024 | 21/12/2024 | 8/02/2025 | 7/06/2025 |
Non-Teaching Starts | 9/06/2024 | 1/09/2024 | 6/10/2024 | 22/12/2024 | 9/02/2025 | 8/06/2025 |
Non-Teaching Ends | 30/06/2024 | 15/09/2024 | 20/10/2024 | 2/03/2025 | 2/03/2025 | 29/06/2025 |
Christmas Shutdown | 22/12/2024 TO 6/1/2025 | 22/12/2024 TO 6/1/2025 | 22/12/2024 TO 6/1/2025 |
Semester Name | 2025 Semester 1 | 2025 Semester 2 | 2025 Summer Semester |
Orientation Week Start | 3/03/2025 | 30/06/2025 | 20/10/2025 |
Teaching Weeks Start | 10/03/2025 | 7/07/2025 | 27/10/2025 |
Census Date | 27/03/2025 | 10/09/2025 | 17/11/2024 |
Teaching Weeks End | 31/05/2025 | 27/09/2025 | 31/01/2026 |
Assessment Start | 1/06/2025 | 28/09/2025 | 1/02/2026 |
Assessment End | 7/06/2025 | 4/10/2025 | 7/02/2026 |
Non-Teaching Starts | 8/06/2025 | 5/10/2025 | 8/02/2026 |
Non-Teaching Ends | 29/06/2025 | 19/10/2025 | 1/03/2026 |
Christmas Shutdown | 21/12/2025 TO 4/1/2026 |
Semester Name | 2026 Semester 1 | 2026 Semester 2 | 2026 Summer Semester |
Orientation Week Start | 2/03/2026 | 29/06/2026 | 19/10/2026 |
Teaching Weeks Start | 9/03/2026 | 6/07/2026 | 26/10/2026 |
Census Date | 26/03/2026 | 23/07/2026 | 16/11/2026 |
Teaching Weeks End | 30/05/2026 | 26/09/2026 | 30/01/2027 |
Assessment Start | 31/05/2026 | 27/09/2026 | 31/01/2027 |
Assessment End | 6/06/2026 | 3/10/2026 | 6/02/2027 |
Non-Teaching Starts | 7/06/2026 | 4/10/2026 | 7/02/2027 |
Non-Teaching Ends | 28/06/2026 | 18/10/2026 | 28/02/2027 |
Christmas Shutdown | 20/12/2026 TO 3/1/2027 |
Semester Name | 2027 Semester 1 | 2027 Semester 2 | 2027 Summer Semester |
Orientation Week Start | 1/03/2027 | 28/06/2027 | 18/10/2027 |
Teaching Weeks Start | 8/03/2027 | 5/07/2027 | 25/10/2027 |
Census Date | 25/03/2027 | 22/07/2027 | 15/11/2028 |
Teaching Weeks End | 29/05/2027 | 25/09/2027 | 29/01/2028 |
Assessment Start | 30/05/2027 | 26/09/2027 | 30/01/2028 |
Assessment End | 5/06/2027 | 2/10/2027 | 5/02/2028 |
Non-Teaching Starts | 6/06/2027 | 3/10/2027 | 6/02/2028 |
Non-Teaching Ends | 27/06/2027 | 17/10/2027 | 27/02/2028 |
Christmas Shutdown | 24/12/2027 TO 2/1/2028 |
Semester Name | 2028 Semester 1 | 2028 Semester 2 | 2028 Summer Semester |
Orientation Week Start | 28/02/2028 | 26/06/2028 | 16/10/2028 |
Teaching Weeks Start | 6/03/2028 | 3/07/2028 | 23/10/2028 |
Census Date | 23/03/2028 | 20/07/2028 | 13/11/2028 |
Teaching Weeks End | 27/05/2028 | 23/09/2028 | 26/01/2029 |
Assessment Start | 28/05/2028 | 24/09/2028 | 27/01/2029 |
Assessment End | 3/06/2028 | 30/09/2028 | 2/02/2029 |
Non-Teaching Starts | 4/06/2028 | 1/10/2028 | 3/02/2029 |
Non-Teaching Ends | 25/06/2028 | 15/10/2028 | 25/02/2029 |
Christmas Shutdown | 23/12/2028 TO 7/1/2029 |
Semester Name | 2029 Semester 1 | 2029 Semester 2 | 2029 Summer Semester |
Orientation Week Start | 26/02/2029 | 25/06/2029 | 15/10/2029 |
Teaching Weeks Start | 5/03/2029 | 2/07/2029 | 22/10/2029 |
Census Date | 22/03/2029 | 19/07/2029 | 12/11/2029 |
Teaching Weeks End | 26/05/2029 | 22/09/2029 | 26/01/2030 |
Assessment Start | 27/05/2029 | 23/09/2029 | 27/01/2030 |
Assessment End | 2/06/2029 | 29/09/2029 | 2/02/2030 |
Non-Teaching Starts | 3/06/2029 | 30/09/2029 | 3/02/2030 |
Non-Teaching Ends | 24/06/2029 | 14/10/2029 | 24/02/2030 |
Christmas Shutdown | 24/12/2029 TO 6/1/2030 |
Semester Name | 2030 Semester 1 | 2030 Semester 2 | 2030 Summer Semester |
Orientation Week Start | 25/02/2030 | 24/06/2030 | 14/10/2030 |
Teaching Weeks Start | 4/03/2030 | 1/07/2030 | 21/10/2030 |
Census Date | 21/03/2030 | 18/07/2030 | 11/11/2030 |
Teaching Weeks End | 25/05/2030 | 21/09/2030 | 25/01/2031 |
Assessment Start | 26/05/2030 | 22/09/2030 | 26/01/2031 |
Assessment End | 1/06/2030 | 28/09/2030 | 1/02/2031 |
Non-Teaching Starts | 2/06/2030 | 29/09/2030 | 2/02/2031 |
Non-Teaching Ends | 23/06/2030 | 13/10/2030 | 23/02/2031 |
Christmas Shutdown | 23/12/2030 TO 5/1/2031 |
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Polytechnic Australia (PIA) is committed to furthering a positive learning and working environment and to the prevention of incidents of sexual misconduct. PIA maintains zero tolerance of negative behaviours, including sexual misconduct. To achieve this, PIA is committed to:
PIA is committed to preventing sexual misconduct in its physical and online environments through ongoing education and training. This is achieved through education and prevention strategies, such as:
Sexual misconduct includes incidences of sexual harassment and sexual assault.
Sexual harassment. While the definition of sexual harassment varies across Australian (and other) jurisdictions, it generally involves an unwelcome sexual advance, unwelcome request for sexual favours or other unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature which, in the circumstances, a reasonable person, aware of those circumstances, would anticipate the possibility that the person would feel offended, humiliated, or intimidated.
Examples of sexual harassment include:
Sexual assault includes a range of behaviours, all of which are unacceptable and constitute a crime. Sexual assault occurs when a person is forced, coerced or tricked into sexual acts against their will or without their consent, including when they have given their consent. Sexual assault is often called other names such as: Sexual abuse, rape, indecent behaviour, indecent assault, sexual molestation, incest, child sexual abuse, child sexual assault, touching, ‘feeling up’, sexual harassment.
Examples of sexual assault may include (but are not limited) to:
Consent. Whilst definitions for consent to sexual activities also vary between jurisdictions, consent is essentially an agreement between people to engage in a sexual activity. Other important elements of consent are that it is mutual, freely given, informed, certain and clear, enthusiastic, reversible, specific and required throughout the activity.
Individuals who have directly experienced sexual misconduct involving PIA staff or students have the right to decide what information they disclose. Individuals have a number of options to consider:
Where a disclosure has been made to a PIA Designated Officer, where possible, PIA will respect an individual’s choice to not make a report and will keep the disclosure confidential. In exceptional circumstances, where required by law or where there is a risk of significant harm to that individual’s health and safety or another individual’s health or safety, PIA may notify third parties, such as the police or child protection authorities.
The safety and wellbeing of individuals who have been affected by sexual assault and sexual harassment are priorities of PIA. Individuals have a number of options of support:
All documentation relating to the incident of sexual assault or sexual harassment will be kept confidential and shall be disclosed only to those persons who have a right to the information by virtue of their role in the process, as required by law, or as determined by limits to confidentiality (e.g. risk of harm to person or persons).
Written records should contain such information as is necessary for others to gain a clear understanding of the grounds upon which a concern was determined and the actions taken to address it.
PIA will capture data on de-identified disclosures and formal complaints in order to monitor incidents, patterns of behaviour, monitor effectiveness of this policy, continuous improvement and to prevent reoccurrences of sexual assault and sexual harassment.
Further information can be found in PIA’s Policy in relation to sexual assault and sexual harassment, which is made available under Policies and Procedures.
PIA has an obligation to ensure that its staff, students, contractors, visitors and other persons are, as far as reasonably practicable, not exposed to risks to their health and safety arising out of the Institute’s activities.
PIA is committed to complying with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011, the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011, and applicable codes of practice and Australian standards as far as possible.
PIA will ensure that the health and wellbeing of all staff is valued, enhanced and protected through all work practices, the work environment and workplace culture. To this end, PIA fosters a safe and positive learning and work culture by:
PIA enacts these principles through a number of related policies and procedures that may be specific to students and staff:
These policies and any associated procedures are made accessible to students via the rsepctvoe policy portals for staff and students.
PIA has a dedicated Work Health and Safety Officer who performs WHS checks and also acts as a first aid officer and fire warden if qualified to do so or will delegate those positions to qualified on site permanent staff.
All workers undertaking work at/for or on behalf of the Institute are responsible for:
completing all WHS training as required
All students of the Institute are responsible for:
complying with Institute Policies and Procedures and reporting any hazards, risks or incidents as they are identified.
The Critical Incident Team is responsible for managing PIA’s response to any critical incident which is considered to have a severe or significant level of risk or, in some cases a moderate level of risk.
This team is convened by the most senior member of staff available at the time of the incident and will convene as soon as possible to plan an immediate response. Once the team is convened, the most senior staff member available (e.g. Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer or Registrar becomes the Head of the Critical Incident Team, or assigns a suitable alternative to head the team.
The team wherever possible will include the following members of staff:
Critical incident: A critical incident is a sudden or developing event which causes disruption to an organisation, creates significant danger or risk and which creates a situation where staff and/or students feel unsafe, vulnerable and/or under stress. Critical incidents require immediate attention and decisive action to prevent or minimise any negative impact.
Designated Officer: Any PIA staff member who is either a witness to, or first to be informed about, an actual or potential critical incident.
Hazard: A source or a situation with a potential for harm in terms of human injury or ill-health, damage to property, damage to environment, or a combination of these.
Procedural fairness means that the investigation of complaints will:
Safety is defined as the control of recognised hazards to achieve an acceptable level of risk.
Wellbeing is characterised by physical and mental health, positive, constructive and engaging relationships, work satisfaction and work-life balance.
| Applicant background | Semester one 2022/ Full year intake 2022 [i.e. the most relevant recent intake period] | |
| Number of students | Percentage of all students | |
| (A) Past higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course) | 0 | % |
| (B) Past vocational education and training (VET) study | 0 | % |
(C) Recent secondary education:
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0 | % |
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0 | % |
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0 | % |
| (D) Work and life experience (Admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than the above) | 0 | % |
| International students | 339 | 100% |
| Diploma of Business | 0 | 0% |
| Diploma of Networking Technology | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor of Business (Accounting) | 98 | 28.9% |
| Bachelor of Business (Marketing) | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor of Networking and Telecommunication | 92 | 27.1% |
| Graduate Certificate of Business | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Diploma of Business | 0 | 0% |
| Master of Business | 149 | 44.0% |
| All students | 339 | 100.0% |
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