South Australia Institute Of Business & Technology (Saibt)

PROFILE SOUTH AUSTRALIA INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY (SAIBT)

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Ranked #43

Times Higher Education Young University Rankings

South Australian Institute of Business and Technology is a Navitas pathway college in Adelaide that provides international students with Early Transition Programs, diploma programs and a graduate certificate linked to the University of South Australia and, from 2026, the new Adelaide University. SAIBT is located on UniSA’s City East Campus, giving students access to modern university facilities in the heart of Adelaide. It offers small classes, personalised academic support and dedicated services for international students, helping bridge the gap between school and university. Successful diploma graduates generally enter the second year of selected UniSA bachelor degrees, supported by a reported progression success rate of around 95 percent into UniSA undergraduate programs.

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • SAIBT diplomas are nationally recognised and generally equivalent to the first year of related UniSA bachelor degrees, allowing many students to enter year two on completion.

  • SAIBT reports a progression success rate of about 95 percent of graduates moving into UniSA undergraduate degrees in areas such as business, information technology, engineering and health sciences.

  • SAIBT supports a diverse cohort of more than 1,000 international students from over 70 countries with small classes and personalised teaching, creating a supportive learning environment.

FACILITIES

SAIBT students study on UniSA City East Campus and share access to UniSA’s facilities, including the David Murray Library, modern teaching spaces, specialist health and science laboratories, a campus gym and a range of student support and social spaces. The campus is centrally located on North Terrace in Adelaide’s CBD, close to public transport, parks, shops and cafes. Facilities also include community health clinics, computer labs, outdoor plaza areas and a variety of food outlets, reflecting a full metropolitan university campus environment.

  • City East Library, in UniSA City East Campus
  • Computer labs and collaborative study spaces, in UniSA City East Campus
  • Health and medical science laboratories and clinics, in UniSA City East Campus
  • UniSA Sport gym, in UniSA City East Campus
  • Student lounges and outdoor plaza areas, in UniSA City East Campus

LOCATION

SAIBT at UniSA City East Campus

Level 4, Brookman Building, North Terrace corner Frome Road, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

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

IELTS: 5.0 - 6.5

UNDERGRADUATE

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

IELTS: NA

POST GRADUATE

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

IELTS: NA

Programmes

  • Diploma of Arts

  • Diploma of Business

  • Diploma of Engineering

  • Diploma of Health Science

  • Diploma of Information Technology

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

AUD 225

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

AUD 28,520 to AUD 40,800

NA

NA

Living Cost

Approximately AUD 1,600 to 2,200 per month including accommodation, food, transport and basic personal expenses.

ACCOMODATION

off-campus
Adelaide Student Lodge

Adelaide Student Lodge is a purpose built, fully catered student residence that SAIBT partners with, primarily for students under 18 years of age but also available for over 18s. It is located about 7 kilometres from Adelaide city centre, near public transport, shops and services, and offers a home like environment with single rooms.

  • Single furnished rooms in a supervised residence

  • Fully catered with meals included

  • Weekly room cleaning option

  • Safe and structured environment for younger students

  • Located near bus and tram services and local shopping

off-campus
Homestay

Homestay allows students to live with an Australian host family, experience local culture and practise English in daily life. Most SAIBT homestay families live within about 30 minutes of the city by public transport, and there is a minimum stay of five weeks.

  • Full board option about AUD 290 per week including meals and utilities

  • Part board option about AUD 200 per week without meals

  • Private furnished bedroom with access to household facilities and wifi

  • Supportive family environment that can be ideal on arrival

  • Good short term option while searching for long term accommodation

off-campus
Student Apartments

SAIBT highlights a wide choice of purpose built student apartments in Adelaide’s CBD, within walking distance or a short free tram ride from City East campus. Apartments are fully furnished and available as studios or shared apartments, usually on six or twelve month contracts.

  • Self contained units with kitchen, bathroom and study area

  • Options for private studio or shared multi bedroom apartments

  • Many rents include utilities and wifi

  • Common areas such as lounges, study rooms and rooftop terraces

  • Typical rent range about AUD 250 to 490 per week, depending on room type

SUCCESS STORIES