Australia Founded in 1912
originally known as Collingwood Technical School and later expanding into one of Victoria’s major TAFE and higher education institutions.
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Secured the Victorian International Education Awards in 2023 in the category “Excellence in International Education – TAFE”.
- Recognised for “Excellence in Innovation in Partnerships and International Engagement” at the same Victorian award event in 2023.
- Provides an International Higher Education Scholarship with 10% or 20% tuition discounts for eligible international students.
- Maintains a global partnership network offering certificates, diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor degrees offshore (for example in China and Korea).
- Hosts an annual “Outstanding Student of the Year” awards program that honours high-achieving students across vocational, higher education, foundation and English language programs.
- The government previously awarded Melbourne Polytechnic for its international education quality in 2014 (winner) and 2015 (runner up).
FACILITIES
- Extensive library, study spaces, cafés and fitness centre at Preston Campus and dedicated Student Hub and Information Centre at each campus
- Industry-standard training facilities for hospitality, cookery, visual arts, IT and cyber security at the Preston Campus
- Heritage-listed campus in parklands (Fairfield) with studios for visual and performing arts and childcare services nearby
LOCATION
Preston
77 St Georges Rd, Preston VIC 3072, Australia
Collingwood
20 Otter St, Collingwood VIC 3066, Australia
Epping
Cnr Cooper St & Dalton Rd, Epping VIC 3076, Australia
Greensborough
61 Civic Drive, Greensborough VIC 3088, Australia
Fairfield
101 Yarra Bend Rd, Fairfield VIC 3078, Australia
Heidelberg
Bell St & Waterdale Rd, Heidelberg West VIC 3081, Australia
Prahran
144 High St, Prahran VIC 3181, Australia
NEWS
INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED
Intake
PRE UNIVERSITY
IELTS: NA
UNDERGRADUATE
IELTS: 6.0
POST GRADUATE
IELTS: 6.0
Programmes
Undergraduate Programmes
- Bachelor of Business
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor of Applied Architecture
- Bachelor of Agriculture and Technology
- Bachelor of Information Technology
- Associate Degree of Business
- Associate Degree of Accounting
Postgraduate Programmes
- Master of Information Management (approx)
- Postgraduate Diploma (various)
Other Programmes
- Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas in business, IT, hospitality, creative arts
- Certificates I-IV and vocational programmes
TUITION FEE & LIVING COST
TUITION FEE
APPLICATION FEE
AUD 150
PRE UNIVERSITY
UNDER GRADUATE
POSTGRADUATE
NA
AUD 8,600 – AUD 28,480 per year
AUD 24,000 per year
Living Cost
Approximately AUD 2,000-2,500 per month (including accommodation)
ACCOMODATION
Yarra House, Fairfield Campus (On Campus)
Yarra House provides student residential accommodation on the Fairfield campus in heritage-listed buildings adapted for student living. It is conveniently located near campus facilities, café and public transport.
- Benefit: close to student services and arts facilities
- Room: single rooms with shared facilities
- Facilities: common rooms, landscaped grounds, internet access
- Price range: varies by room type, international students should check latest rates
Private student apartments in Melbourne central suburbs (Off Campus)
International students at Melbourne Polytechnic often rent private apartments or share accommodation off campus in suburbs such as Preston, Northcote or Fitzroy. These offer greater independence and choice of room type and amenities with supermarkets, cafés and public transport nearby.
- Benefit: flexible lease terms and broader choice of location
- Room: single or shared bedrooms in apartments or houses
- Facilities: kitchen, laundry, internet, transport access
- Price range: varies widely but estimated AUD 350-450 per week for a shared room in 2026
