International College of Hotel Management

PROFILE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF HOTEL MANAGEMENT

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Ranked #1 hotel and hospitality school in Australia

QILT Student Experience Survey

International College of Hotel Management is a specialist hospitality and hotel management institution based in Adelaide, Australia, offering bachelor and postgraduate level hospitality business programs with strong links to the global hotel industry. It offers industry focused curricula that combine hospitality business theory with paid industry placements and professional practice opportunities in Australia and overseas, giving students the chance to build experience and networks while they study. International students benefit from small classes, strong graduate employment outcomes, and a campus located in the centre of Adelaide which is known for its relatively affordable cost of living compared with other major Australian cities.

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • ICHM is recognised as one of Australia’s leading specialist hotel management schools, known for strong graduate employability and global hospitality industry links.

  • The institution is acknowledged for delivering one of the highest levels of work integrated learning in the Australian hospitality education sector through extensive paid industry placements.

  • It is respected for its long standing partnerships with luxury hotel brands across Australia, Asia, Europe and the Middle East which support student placements and graduate pathways.

  • ICHM is known as the only Australian school originally founded in association with the Swiss Hotel Association, reflecting its international heritage in hospitality education.

  • Its graduates are consistently praised by industry employers for leadership readiness and professional service skills.

  • The school has been commended for maintaining small class sizes that improve individual academic support for international students.

  • ICHM has achieved high overall student satisfaction ratings in national surveys such as QILT, particularly for teaching quality and practical learning.

  • It is recognised for strong alumni outcomes, with graduates working in management roles across more than 50 countries.

  • The institution is acknowledged for its strong placement success rate, which contributes to a reported graduate employment rate above ninety percent.

  • ICHM is consistently trusted by international students for high quality hospitality training, industry relevance and global mobility opportunities.

FACILITIES

ICHM provides a modern hospitality training environment equipped with industry standard learning spaces designed to simulate real hotel operations. Students train in specialised rooms that support hotel front office tasks, food and beverage service skills and beverage appreciation. The campus also includes digital learning areas, collaborative classrooms and student support spaces for international students.

 

  • Training Bar and Beverage Room

  • Wine and Spirit Sensory Room

  • Simulated Hotel Front Office Lab

  • Food and Beverage Service Training Area

  • Hospitality Operations Simulation Rooms

  • Technology Equipped Classrooms

  • Collaborative Learning Studios

  • Learning Resource Centre

  • Student Lounge and Common Area

  • Consultation and Support Rooms

LOCATION

Adelaide Campus

131-139 Currie Street, Adelaide, South Australia 5000, Australia.

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

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

IELTS: NA

UNDERGRADUATE

Janaury 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

  • Bachelor of Business in Hospitality Management
  • Graduate Certificate in International Hotel Management
  • Master of International Hotel Management

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

AUD 250

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

NA

AUD 76,800

AUD 41,600

Living Cost

pproximately AUD 2,592 - AUD 3,074 per month (including accommodation) for international students in Adelaide.

ACCOMODATION

off-campus
Student Apartments

These are professionally managed student housing buildings located close to ICHM in the Adelaide city area. They offer fully furnished rooms, modern facilities and secure environments suitable for international students. Students can walk or take short public transport rides to the ICHM campus.

  • Benefits: safe, modern, student focused living

  • Room types: studios, twin rooms, shared apartments

  • Facilities: study areas, lounges, laundry, gym, secured entry

  • Price range: approximately AUD 269 to AUD 310 per week

  • Examples: Scape Waymouth, Scape Adelaide Central, UniLodge City West

off-campus
Homestay Accommodation

Homestay allows international students to live with an Australian host family in a private furnished bedroom. Meals may be included depending on the selected package. This option provides cultural immersion and a supportive living environment for new international students.

  • Benefits: cultural experience, supportive home environment, meals included in some plans

  • Room types: private bedroom in family home

  • Facilities: access to kitchen, laundry, internet and shared living spaces

  • Price range: approximately AUD 250 to AUD 340 per week

off-campus
Private Rental and Share Houses

Students can choose to rent private rooms or shared houses independently across Adelaide. This option offers more flexibility and can be more affordable for long term stays. Students arrange utilities, internet and food on their own.

  • Benefits: freedom, lower cost options, more independence

  • Room types: private rooms or whole apartment rental

  • Facilities: depend on the property but usually include kitchen, bathroom, living room

  • Price range: approximately AUD 180 to AUD 300 per week

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