AUSTRALIA Ranked #1
student satisfaction for academic staff support and face-to-face orientation (THE-ICE 2025).
Ranked Premier Status
as a leading global tourism and hospitality education provider (THE-ICE member benchmark).
Ranked Top 30 in Australia
Business and Management specialty performance
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Awarded the title Large Training Provider of the Year at the Australian Training Awards (Victoria) in 2021.
- Won two categories at the Victorian International Education Awards in 2018: Excellence in International Education – TAFE and the Premier’s Award – International Education Provider of the Year.
- Recognised by the international chefs association Worldchefs as an accredited culinary education partner (via its RQCE program) in 2021.
- At the THE‑ICE (The International Centre of Excellence in Tourism & Hospitality Education) IPoE Forum 2025: the institute achieved #1 Premier Ranking for the third consecutive year in the Student Satisfaction Survey (ISBSB™) among ~148 global institutions.
- Its students have won industry-recognised awards such as the Victorian Tourism Industry Council (VTIC) Student Entrepreneurial Award in 2025.
- Notable faculty achievement: a professor from the institute received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 50th Conference of the Travel & Tourism Research Association (TTRA) International.
FACILITIES
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Training Kitchens – fully equipped commercial kitchens for culinary arts, patisserie, and cookery training.
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Bakery & Patisserie Rooms – specialized pastry and chocolate production labs.
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Training Restaurants – on-campus restaurants open to the public where students practice real service.
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Bar & Coffee Academy – industry-standard bar and espresso training rooms for barista and mixology classes.
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Wine Sensory Labs – professional tasting and beverage appreciation facilities.
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Demonstration Theatres – modern culinary demo rooms with tiered seating and audio-visual systems.
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Sensory Evaluation Laboratories – used for food science, nutrition, and sensory testing.
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Lecture Theatres & Classrooms – digitally equipped rooms for theory-based learning.
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Event & Function Spaces – student-managed event venues for live practice in event planning and hospitality service.
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Library & Learning Commons – multi-floor library with digital resources and study zones.
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Student Lounge & Study Hub – social and group work spaces.
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Career & Employment Centre – helps with internships, job placements, and career development.
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International Student Services – visa, housing, and welfare support.
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Counselling & Wellbeing Centre – for personal and academic guidance.
CAMPUS LOCATION
Melbourne Campus (Main Campus)
Located in Melbourne’s city centre—minutes from Flagstaff Gardens and Southern Cross Station.
Sydney Campus (New South Wales)
In Sydney’s central business district near Circular Quay and Wynyard Station.
NEWS
INTAKE & PROGRAMMES OFFERED
Intake
Pre University
IELTS: 5.5
Undergraduate
IELTS: 6.0
Postgraduate
IELTS: 6.5
Programmes
Pathway / Vocational Education & Training (VET)
(Certificate III – Advanced Diploma)
Hospitality & Cookery
- Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
- Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
- Diploma of Hospitality Management
- Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
Patisserie & Bakery
- Certificate III in Patisserie
- Certificate IV in Patisserie
- Certificate III in Baking
Events & Tourism
- Certificate III in Events
- Diploma of Event Management
- Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
- Advanced Diploma of Travel and Tourism Management
Food Science & Meat Processing
- Certificate III in Meat Processing (Sales/Quality)
- Diploma of Food Science and Technology
Undergraduate (Bachelor Degrees)
- Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Bachelor of Event Management
- Bachelor of Culinary Management
- Bachelor of Tourism (Honours) (4-year option with research/project stream)
Postgraduate Programs
- Graduate Certificate in Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Master of Tourism and Hospitality Leadership (specialised postgraduate program in sustainable and global leadership practices)
TUITION FEE & LIVING COST
TUITION FEE
APPLICATION FEE
AUD 100-150
PRE UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE
POSTGRADUATE
AUD 21,840 - 23,000
AUD 22,880 - 24,780
AUD 24,340
LIVING COST
Approx. AUD 2,000 - 2,600 per month (include accommodation)
ACCOMMODATION
Journal Student Living (Melbourne CBD)
- Study spaces, café, rooftop garden, social programs
- 7 min walk
UniLodge on A’Beckett
- Studio or shared apartments, Wi-Fi, laundry, lounge
- 8 min walk
Iglu Sydney Central / Iglu Chatswood
- Student-only community, ensuite rooms, social events
- 10–15 min train
Scape Darling Square / Scape Broadway
- Premium city living, rooftop terrace, movie room
- 15 min train
Homestay & Shared Apartments
- Ideal for new international students who prefer a family environment.
GALLERY
SUCCESS STORIES
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Atma Jaya University Yogyakarta
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