Australian Institute of Business does not publish a single closing date. For its next intake (Semester 1), we recommend applying around October 2026, roughly three to four months ahead.
At a glance
- International tuition
- A$24,000/yr
- First-year budget
- A$54,000 to A$62,000
- English (minimum)
- IELTS 6.0 · PTE 50
- Application fee
- None
- Intakes
- Semester 1 · Semester 2
- Regional (migration)
- Yes
- Selectivity
- Broadly accessible
- Degree levels
- Undergraduate
Good for
- Regional migration points (491 and 190 pathways)
- Lower tuition, from A$24,000/yr
- More than one intake a year
- No application fee
- Accepts IELTS 6.0 or PTE 50
- More open admissions across most courses
Derived from the data on this page. Individual courses set their own fees, entry scores, and intakes, so check the ones you are applying to.
Overview
AIB runs almost entirely online and specializes in MBA and postgraduate business degrees rather than a broad undergraduate offering.
Who is this university for?
AIB is built for working professionals doing an MBA or postgraduate business qualification part-time and online. There is almost no campus life and no broad undergraduate offering. It works well if you are already employed, want to keep earning while you study, and value flexible pacing over the traditional on-campus experience. It is a weaker fit if you need a student visa, since fully online study does not usually support one.
Admissions
- Selectivity
- Broadly accessible
- English (institutional minimum)
- IELTS 6 · PTE 50
- Degree levels
- Undergraduate
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Australian universities do not publish official acceptance rates. Selectivity here is our editorial band, not a percentage. Private higher-education provider with open, rolling admissions for most courses and several intakes a year. Individual competitive courses stay harder to enter than the institution-wide band suggests. How we assign it.
Tuition & first-year budget
- International tuition
- A$24,000/year
- Application fee
- None
- Living cost estimate
- A$26,000/year
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Estimated first-year budget
A$54,000 to A$62,000
Tuition plus about A$26,000 living costs, the application fee, and roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs (visa, health cover, flights, initial deposits). Tuition varies widely by course, so check your specific program.
The living-cost figure is an estimate for Adelaide, anchored to the Australian Government’s AUD 29,710 minimum for a single student visa applicant (2026) and adjusted for the city. Your actual costs depend most on rent and lifestyle.
Academics
Doctor of Business Administration
PhD · Business
Doctor of Philosophy (Business)
PhD · Business
Graduate Certificate in Management
Graduate · Business
Graduate Diploma in Management
Graduate · Business
Master of Business Administration
Graduate · Business
Master of Business Administration (Entrepreneurial Management)
Graduate · Business
Master of Business Administration (Finance)
Graduate · Business
Master of Business Administration (Human Resource Management)
Graduate · Business
Master of Business Administration (Logistics and Supply Chain Management)
Graduate · Business
Master of Management
Graduate · Business
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How to apply
- Pick your course and check it is open to international students for your intended intake.
- Check the entry requirements for that specific course: academic background, minimum GPA or ATAR, subject prerequisites, and the English test score it accepts.
- Prepare your documents: academic transcripts and completion certificates, your English test result (IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL), passport, CV, and a statement of purpose if the course asks for one.
- Apply online through the university's application portal, or through an authorised education agent in your country. Both routes reach the same admissions team.
- Pay the application fee if the course charges one. Many Australian universities do not.
- Wait for the outcome. You may receive a full offer, a conditional offer (for example, subject to final results or an English score), or a rejection.
- Accept your offer and pay the tuition deposit. The university then issues a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
- Use the CoE to apply for a Student visa (subclass 500), arrange Overseas Student Health Cover, and book travel.
Requirements and steps can vary by course. Always confirm the process for your specific program on the university’s official website before applying.
Application deadlines
Australian Institute of Business runs fixed intakes rather than one hard deadline. The dates below are the recommended times to have your international application in, about three to four months before each intake. Postgraduate and competitive courses close earlier; later applications are often still accepted while places and visa time remain. Confirm the exact date for your course on the university’s site.
Australian Institute of Business assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the February or March 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Postgraduate coursework and professional programs (medicine, law, some design and business) often close earlier, so check the date for your specific course.
Australian Institute of Business assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the February or March 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Competitive courses such as medicine and programs needing a portfolio or audition close earlier. Confirm the date for your course with Australian Institute of Business.
Australian Institute of Business assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the July 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Postgraduate coursework and professional programs (medicine, law, some design and business) often close earlier, so check the date for your specific course.
Australian Institute of Business assesses international applications on a rolling basis rather than to one fixed deadline. The date shown is a recommended time to apply for the July 2027 intake, roughly three to four months before it starts. Applications are usually still accepted after it while places remain and there is time for a student visa. Competitive courses such as medicine and programs needing a portfolio or audition close earlier. Confirm the date for your course with Australian Institute of Business.
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Australian Institute of Business deadlines, in detail →Australian Institute of Business: common questions
Does Australian Institute of Business charge an application fee for international students?
No. Australian Institute of Business does not charge international students an application fee when you apply directly or through an authorised agent. Third-party application platforms may add their own service fee.
What English test score do I need to get into Australian Institute of Business?
The institutional minimum for undergraduate entry at Australian Institute of Business is IELTS 6 overall, or PTE Academic 50. This is a floor, not a guarantee: nursing programs usually need IELTS 7.0, teaching 7.5, and medicine, law, and business often 7.0. Postgraduate coursework is typically 6.5. Always check the score for your specific course.
How much does it cost to study at Australian Institute of Business for a year?
As an international student, budget roughly A$54,000 to A$62,000 for your first year. That is tuition from about A$24,000, around A$26,000 in living costs for Adelaide, plus roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs. Tuition varies widely by course.
Is Australian Institute of Business a Group of Eight university?
No. Australian Institute of Business is not a member of the Group of Eight (Australia's eight research-intensive universities: ANU, Melbourne, Sydney, UNSW, Queensland, Monash, Western Australia, and Adelaide). Many fields are taught just as well outside the Go8 for lower fees.
When can I start studying at Australian Institute of Business?
Australian Institute of Business has two main intakes a year: Semester 1, starting in February or March, and Semester 2, starting in July. The recommended time to apply is about three to four months before the intake, and postgraduate and competitive courses close earlier.
Is Australian Institute of Business in a regional area for skilled migration?
Yes. Adelaide is a designated regional area for skilled migration, so studying at Australian Institute of Business earns 5 extra points on the skilled points test and opens the Skilled Work Regional (491) visa. Living costs are also usually below Sydney and Melbourne.
How do I apply to Australian Institute of Business as an international student?
Choose your course and confirm it is open to international students for your intake, check the entry requirements and English score, then apply online through the university's admissions portal or through an authorised agent in your country. After an offer you accept, pay the deposit, receive a Confirmation of Enrolment, and use it to apply for a Student visa (subclass 500).
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