Australian Institute of Higher Education

PROFILE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION

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Ranked #13877 globally

in the Uniranks 2025 institutional rankings

World Rank #9425

Ad Scientific Index based on research performance and number of indexed scientists

Country Rank #98

in Australia

Australian Institute of Higher Education is a private higher education provider established in 2009 with campuses in Sydney and Melbourne, offering government accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs in accounting, business, information systems and project management for domestic and international students. It offers nested pathways from diploma and associate degree through to bachelor and master courses, small class sizes, industry aligned curricula and professional accreditation with major accounting and computing bodies. International students benefit from work ready skills, practical industry projects, scholarships, hybrid and block delivery models and strong support services designed to enhance employability and transition into the Australian workforce.

ACHIEVEMENTS

Australian Institute of Higher Education has achieved several milestones including registration as a higher education provider in 2009, graduating its first cohort in 2012, reaching 1,000 graduates and launching the Master of Business Information Systems in 2021, and opening a Melbourne campus, reaching 2,000 graduates, securing a seven year TEQSA renewal and introducing three new bachelor courses and a block model in 2023. The institute is a partner of the Australian Computer Society, a member of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia, and holds recognition from major accounting bodies such as CPA Australia, IPA, CIMA and CA ANZ, which supports graduate professional pathways. It is recognised by Study Australia and international education agencies for strong student support services, including free e books, personalised study support, internships and scholarship schemes such as the Global Access Award and International Student Support Bursary for international students.

  • Reached 2,000 graduates, launched new bachelor programs and secured a seven year TEQSA renewal while expanding to a second campus in Melbourne.
  • Gained professional recognition and partnership with leading bodies including CPA Australia, CA ANZ, IPA, CIMA and the Australian Computer Society, plus membership of ITECA.
  • Recognised by Study Australia and international agencies for strong student support, nested pathways and scholarship opportunities for international students.

FACILITIES

The institute operates modern city based campuses in Sydney and Melbourne that provide teaching spaces, learning support and student services tailored to small cohorts of international and domestic students. Facilities emphasise industry relevant learning through smart classrooms, access to digital resources and student activity areas, supported by online learning technologies for hybrid and block model delivery. International students also benefit from employability support, internship opportunities and guidance on accommodation, transport and living in Australia.

  • Library and digital learning resources, Sydney campus
  • Computer labs and smart classrooms, Sydney campus
  • Student lounge and social spaces, Sydney campus
  • Academic skills and learning support centre, Sydney campus
  • Career and employability services, Sydney campus
  • Hybrid and online learning platform, Sydney and Melbourne campuses
  • Teaching and tutorial rooms, Melbourne campus
  • Student services and counselling support, Sydney and Melbourne campuses

LOCATION

Melbourne Campus

Level 1, 20 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Sydney Campus

Level 3 and 4, 545 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.5

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

Programmes

List of all diploma programmes

  • Diploma of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management)
  • Diploma of Business Information Systems
  • Diploma of Business (Management)
  • Diploma of Business (Project Management)

List of all undergraduate programmes

  • Bachelor of Accounting
  • Bachelor of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management)
  • Bachelor of Business Information Systems
  • Bachelor of Business (Management)
  • Bachelor of Business (Project Management)

List of all postgraduate programmes

  • Master of Business Administration (Business Analytics)
  • Master of Business Information Systems
  • Master of Business Information Systems (Cyber Security)
  • Master of Business Information Systems (Data Analytics)
  • Master of Project Management
  • Graduate Diploma of Business Administration (Business Analytics)
  • Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems
  • Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems (Cyber Security)
  • Graduate Diploma of Business Information Systems (Data Analytics)
  • Graduate Diploma of Project Management
  • Graduate Certificate of Business Administration
  • Graduate Certificate of Business Information Systems
  • Graduate Certificate of Project Management

List of all other programmes

  • Associate Degree of Business (Hospitality and Tourism Management)
  • Associate Degree of Business Information Systems
  • Associate Degree of Business (Management)
  • Associate Degree of Business (Project Management)
  • Study Abroad programs at Australian Institute of Higher Education

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

AUD 250

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

AUD 5,600 to AUD 17,840 per year

AUD 5,600 to AUD 17,840 per year

AUD 10,720 to AUD 23,120 per year

Living Cost

approximately AUD 2,476 per month including accommodation

ACCOMODATION

off-campus
Sydney homestay and shared house options

AIH highlights homestay, shared houses, rental properties and managed student accommodation as primary options for students living in Sydney, with homestays typically including meals and utilities and shared houses including utilities and internet

  • Homestay Australia network and similar providers for full board options
  • Shared houses with single or shared rooms and minimum stays
  • Private rentals and apartments found through platforms such as Domain and Flatmates
  • Managed student accommodation complexes near public transport and education hubs
  • Price range depends on provider and room type and is typically aligned with Sydney student market rates within the overall living cost guidance
off-campus
Melbourne private rental and student accommodation options

For Melbourne, AIH provides guidance and external resources for students to find private rentals, shared houses and managed student accommodation in the city rather than operating its own housing.

  • Off campus apartments and shared houses near the Melbourne campus on Queen Street
  • Access to Study Melbourne resources that explain how to find student accommodation
  • Options ranging from budget shared rooms to purpose built student accommodation
  • Students choose based on proximity to campus, facilities and budget within general living cost benchmarks