Box Hill Institute does not publish a single closing date. For its next intake (Semester 1), we recommend applying around November 2026, roughly three to four months ahead.
At a glance
- International tuition
- A$20,000/yr
- First-year budget
- A$55,000 to A$63,000
- English (minimum)
- IELTS 6.0 · PTE 50
- Application fee
- A$50
- Intakes
- Semester 1 · Semester 2
- Regional (migration)
- No
- Selectivity
- Broadly accessible
- Degree levels
- Foundation/Pathway
Good for
- Lower tuition, from A$20,000/yr
- More than one intake a year
- Accepts IELTS 6.0 or PTE 50
- More open admissions across most courses
Weaker fit for
- Regional migration points, if you study on the metro campus
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
Box Hill Institute is a Victorian TAFE known for trades and applied-skills training, including one of the state's larger apprenticeship programs.
Who is this university for?
Box Hill is a Melbourne TAFE for students who want a hands-on, job-ready qualification in trades, hospitality, IT support, or applied business, often as a stepping stone into a bachelor degree or straight into work. It is one of the more affordable options in a major city. It is not the right choice if you want a research-oriented academic degree from the outset.
Admissions
- Selectivity
- Broadly accessible
- English (institutional minimum)
- IELTS 6 · PTE 50
- Degree levels
- Foundation/Pathway
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Australian universities do not publish official acceptance rates. Selectivity here is our editorial band, not a percentage. Vocational provider with open enrolment for most certificates and diplomas. Some courses have capacity limits or prerequisite units. Individual competitive courses stay harder to enter than the institution-wide band suggests. How we assign it.
Tuition & first-year budget
- International tuition
- A$20,000/year
- Application fee
- A$50
- Living cost estimate
- A$31,000/year
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Estimated first-year budget
A$55,000 to A$63,000
Tuition plus about A$31,000 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 Melbourne, 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
Associate Degree in Hospitality Management
Undergraduate · Business
2 years · Tuition A$18,300 (international)
Associate Degree of Commerce (Applied)
Undergraduate · Business
2 years · Tuition A$18,000 (international)
Associate Degree of Design
Undergraduate · Arts & Design
2 years · Tuition A$21,200 (international)
Associate Degree of Information Technology
Undergraduate · Computer Science
2 years · Tuition A$20,000 (international)
Associate Degree of Music Industry
Undergraduate · Music & Performing Arts
Bachelor of Biosecurity Science
Undergraduate · Agriculture
3 years · Tuition A$22,200 (international)
Bachelor of Commerce (Applied)
Undergraduate · Business
Bachelor of Community Services
Undergraduate · Psychology
Bachelor of Design
Undergraduate · Arts & Design
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Undergraduate · Education
Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Undergraduate · Hospitality & Tourism
Bachelor of Information Technology
Undergraduate · Information Technology
Bachelor of Music Industry (Major in Performance)
Undergraduate · Music & Performing Arts
Diploma of Automotive Technology
Undergraduate · Engineering
Diploma of Graphic Design
Undergraduate · Arts & Design
1 year · Tuition A$21,200 (international)
Diploma of Hospitality Management
Undergraduate · Business
1 year · Tuition A$19,100 (international)
Diploma of Music Industry
Undergraduate · Music & Performing Arts
Diploma of Nursing
Undergraduate · Nursing & Health Sciences
Comparing options across universities? Browse programs by subject.
How to apply
- Choose your qualification. Box Hill offers vocational certificates and diplomas as well as a small number of bachelor degrees.
- Check the entry requirements and English level for that course.
- Prepare your documents: prior qualifications, English test results, and passport.
- Apply directly through Box Hill Institute's international application system or through an authorised agent.
- Accept your offer and pay the required fees to receive a Confirmation of Enrolment.
- Apply for your Student visa and Overseas Student Health Cover.
- For vocational courses, check whether the qualification articulates into a bachelor degree later if you want that pathway.
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
Box Hill Institute 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.
Box Hill Institute 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 Box Hill Institute.
Box Hill Institute 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 Box Hill Institute.
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Does Box Hill Institute charge an application fee for international students?
Box Hill Institute lists an application fee of about A$50 for direct international applications. Several universities that charge a fee waive it for applications lodged through an authorised agent, so check before you pay.
What English test score do I need to get into Box Hill Institute?
The institutional minimum for undergraduate entry at Box Hill Institute 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 Box Hill Institute for a year?
As an international student, budget roughly A$55,000 to A$63,000 for your first year. That is tuition from about A$20,000, around A$31,000 in living costs for Melbourne, plus roughly A$4,000 in one-off setup costs. Tuition varies widely by course.
Is Box Hill Institute a Group of Eight university?
No. Box Hill Institute 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 Box Hill Institute?
Box Hill Institute 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 Box Hill Institute in a regional area for skilled migration?
No. Box Hill Institute's main campus is in a major metropolitan area, so it does not attract the regional study points. If regional migration points matter to you, look at universities in Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, or the smaller cities.
How do I apply to Box Hill Institute 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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