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Melbourne Polytechnic

Melbourne, Victoria · TAFE / Institute of Technology · Est. 1912

AU Rank #87 Star rating 2/6 Listed on CRICOS under the ESOS Act; government provider Admissions open
Type
TAFE / Institute of Technology
Founded
1912
Students
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International
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Overview

Melbourne Polytechnic is a tafe / institute of technology, established in 1912, located in Melbourne, Victoria. It is registered with Listed on CRICOS under the ESOS Act; government provider.

Programs at Melbourne Polytechnic

60 programs across 6 study levels.

Diploma

Diploma Music

Advanced Diploma of Music

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 111063F · Provider 00724G

⏱ 1 year 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$21,280 total
Diploma Music

Advanced Diploma of Music

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 120174B · Provider 00724G

⏱ 1 year 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$17,200 total
Diploma Accounting

Diploma of Accounting

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 115312F · Provider 00724G

⏱ 26 weeks 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$8,900 total
Diploma Agriculture

Diploma of Agriculture

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 116780C · Provider 00724G

⏱ 45 weeks 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$17,800 total
Diploma Social Sciences & Psychology

Diploma of Auslan

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 0100567 · Provider 00724G

⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$45,120 total
Diploma Social Sciences & Psychology

Diploma of Community Services

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 114594K · Provider 00724G

⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$48,000 total
Diploma Social Work

Diploma of Community Services

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 118683K · Provider 00724G

⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$48,000 total
Diploma Manufacturing Engineering

Diploma of Engineering Technology

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 099957F · Provider 00724G

⏱ 1 year 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$18,600 total
Diploma Manufacturing Engineering

Diploma of Engineering Technology

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 119739B · Provider 00724G

⏱ 1 year 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$18,600 total
Diploma Graphic Design

Diploma of Graphic Design

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 105819F · Provider 00724G

⏱ 1 year 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$21,280 total
Diploma Business Administration (MBA)

Diploma of Hospitality Management

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 114862F · Provider 00724G

⏱ 1.5 years 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$9,980 total
Diploma Information Systems

Diploma of Information Technology

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 108654J · Provider 00724G

⏱ 1 year 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$18,600 total
Diploma Industrial Design

Diploma of Interior Design

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 111977H · Provider 00724G

⏱ 1.5 years 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$19,960 total
Diploma Music

Diploma of Music

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 111062G · Provider 00724G

⏱ 1 year 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$21,280 total
Diploma Music

Diploma of Music

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 120175A · Provider 00724G

⏱ 1 year 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$17,200 total
Diploma Mass Communication

Diploma of Screen and Media

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 111347E · Provider 00724G

⏱ 1 year 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$24,640 total
Diploma Arts, Design & Architecture

Diploma of Theatre Arts

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 111353G · Provider 00724G

⏱ 1 year 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$24,640 total
Diploma Fine Arts

Diploma of Visual Arts

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 111061H · Provider 00724G

⏱ 1 year 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$21,280 total
Diploma Fine Arts

Diploma of Visual Arts

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 121166E · Provider 00724G

⏱ 1 year 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$18,004 total

Associate Degree

Associate Degree Accounting

Associate Degree of Accounting

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 074622B · Provider 00724G

⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$45,120 total
Associate Degree Business Administration (MBA)

Associate Degree of Business

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 096902A · Provider 00724G

⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$45,120 total
Associate Degree Graphic Design

Associate Degree of Illustration

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 061837E · Provider 00724G

⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$52,000 total
Associate Degree Music

Associate Degree of Music

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 057092J · Provider 00724G

⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$48,000 total

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Accounting

Bachelor of Accounting

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 070938C · Provider 00724G

⏱ 3 years 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$67,680 total
Bachelor's Degree Architecture

Bachelor of Applied Architecture

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 081679D · Provider 00724G

⏱ 3 years 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$73,920 total
Bachelor's Degree Business Administration (MBA)

Bachelor of Business

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 096901B · Provider 00724G

⏱ 3 years 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$67,680 total
Bachelor's Degree Curriculum & Instruction

Bachelor of Early Childhood Education

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 111526B · Provider 00724G

⏱ 3 years 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$73,920 total
Bachelor's Degree Hospitality Management

Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 061399M · Provider 00724G

⏱ 3 years 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$67,680 total
Bachelor's Degree Graphic Design

Bachelor of Illustration

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 061836F · Provider 00724G

⏱ 3 years 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$78,000 total
Bachelor's Degree Information Technology

Bachelor of Information Technology

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 074856F · Provider 00724G

⏱ 3 years 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$78,000 total
Bachelor's Degree Music

Bachelor of Music

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 074625K · Provider 00724G

⏱ 3 years 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$72,000 total

Graduate Certificate

Graduate Diploma

Master's Degree

Master's Degree Information Technology

Master of Information Technology

Melbourne Polytechnic

CRICOS 119496E · Provider 00724G

⏱ 2 years 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$52,000 total

Tuition fees & costs

International tuition, per year

A$22,560 – A$26,000/yr

Lower tuition

Typical course fee

A$26,000

Median of this provider's registered fees

CRICOS provider code

00724G

Registered for 2,185 overseas students

Fees are derived from the international tuition this provider registers against its own courses on the Commonwealth CRICOS register, annualised over each course's registered duration; the range is the 10th to 90th percentile across its undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate courses. Providers may also charge the capped Student Services and Amenities Fee, and you will need Overseas Student Health Cover on top. Always confirm the fee for your specific course with the provider before applying.

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Admission requirements

A senior secondary qualification recognised as equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate. Domestic school leavers are ranked by their ATAR through the state admissions centre (UAC in NSW/ACT, VTAC in Victoria, QTAC in Queensland, SATAC in SA/NT, TISC in WA); international applicants are assessed against the recognised equivalent of their own qualification and may enter through a foundation year, a diploma pathway or with credit from prior study. Postgraduate entry normally requires a relevant bachelor’s degree, with a weighted average mark or GPA threshold and, for some programmes, professional experience or a portfolio.

Language: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

How to apply

  1. 1Choose a CRICOS-registered course and check its intake — most Australian degrees start in Semester 1 (late February/March) and Semester 2 (July), with some providers adding a November trimester.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the entry requirements: A senior secondary qualification recognised as equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate. Domestic school leavers are ranked by their ATAR through the state admissions centre (UAC in NSW/ACT, VTAC in Victoria, QTAC in Queensland, SATAC in SA/NT, TISC in WA); international applicants are assessed against the recognised equivalent of their own qualification and may enter through a foundation year, a diploma pathway or with credit from prior study. Postgraduate entry normally requires a relevant bachelor’s degree, with a weighted average mark or GPA threshold and, for some programmes, professional experience or a portfolio.
  3. 3Meet the English language requirement: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.
  4. 4Apply directly to the university (or through a registered education agent), then accept your Letter of Offer and pay the initial fee instalment to be issued a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
  5. 5Take out Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the length of your stay, then lodge a Student visa (subclass 500) application with the Department of Home Affairs, meeting the Genuine Student requirement and evidencing the current financial capacity amount.

For international students

International students accept a Letter of Offer, pay the first fee instalment and are issued a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), then apply for a Student visa (subclass 500) with the Department of Home Affairs. The application must satisfy the Genuine Student requirement, include Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the full stay and evidence the current financial capacity amount. Student visa holders may work up to 48 hours per fortnight while classes are in session and unrestricted hours during scheduled breaks; eligible graduates can apply for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) to work in Australia afterwards.

Read the student visa & residence permit guide →

Scholarships for Melbourne Polytechnic students

National and foundation scholarships open to students at Melbourne Polytechnic. Because public universities in Australia charge no tuition, these mostly fund living costs.

Full Master's Degree

Australia Awards Scholarships

Australia Awards

Full tuition, return air travel, an establishment allowance, contribution to living expenses, Overseas Student Health Cover and introductory academic programme

Partner countries in the Indo-Pacific, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America Rolling
Partial Bachelor's Degree

Destination Australia Program

Australian Government — Department of Education

Up to A$15,000 per year towards study at a regional campus

Domestic and international students at regional campuses Rolling
Full Master's Degree

Australian-American Fulbright Scholarships

Australian-American Fulbright Commission

Stipend, travel and programme support for study or research in the other country

Australian and United States citizens Rolling
See all scholarships to study in Australia →

Frequently asked questions

What are the admission requirements for Melbourne Polytechnic?

A senior secondary qualification recognised as equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate. Domestic school leavers are ranked by their ATAR through the state admissions centre (UAC in NSW/ACT, VTAC in Victoria, QTAC in Queensland, SATAC in SA/NT, TISC in WA); international a...

How much is tuition at Melbourne Polytechnic?

Tuition is around A$22,560 – A$26,000/yr. Figures are indicative — confirm with the university.

How is Melbourne Polytechnic ranked?

Australia national rank #87.

What are the English requirements?

International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and soci...

Sources

Last updated 21 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.