FAQ

Yes, Polytechnic Institute Australia is registered as an approved Higher Education Provider by the Commonwealth Government through the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA Registration PRV14049).
Polytechnic Institute Australia’s award courses are also accredited by TEQSA. Polytechnic Institute Australia is formally registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS Registration 03535M).
The degrees and awards conferred by Polytechnic Institute Australia conform to the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Polytechnic Institute Australia provides individual attention and exciting new courses right in the heart of Sydney.

The degrees and awards conferred by Polytechnic Institute Australia conform to the Australian Qualifications Framework so they are at the same level as comparable courses offered by Australian universities.

We offer bachelor degrees in Business, Accounting, Marketing and Networking and Telecommunications. For a full list of the courses available at Polytechnic Institute Australia, visit our Courses page.

The cost to students is considerably less than that typically charged by universities in Australia. Please refer to the Fees section under the Apply menu tab to see the respective fees and charges.

At Polytechnic Institute Australia we focus on the individual so our class sizes tend to be smaller than those at universities.
Unlike traditional learning methods, Polytechnic Institute Australia courses are structured to suit workplace realities, and develop multiple competencies in Business, Accounting, Marketing, ICT and Networking.

Australian students can study either full-time or part-time. International students on student visas must study full-time on campus.

An academic course is made up a number of units of study. A degree is usually made up of 24 units of study while a diploma has 8 units.

Every unit is taught over 12 weeks. Students will need about 10 hours per week per unit. That includes the actual teaching time which is usually about 3 hours per unit. If you are taking 4 units in a semester your study load is 40hrs per week.

Polytechnic Institute Australia has an international student mix and we encourage close student interaction.

You can apply for Credit for Prior Learning for the units you have previously competed. Polytechnic Institute Australia awards credit for prior learning for equivalent units completed at recognised institutions, and applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis. You need to provide supporting documentation such as transcripts and subject outlines with your applications.
If you are interested in applying, please see the Advanced Standing Policy and Procedure

Three. They are usually in February, June and October. See Important Dates

No.

The Institute provides a library, WiFi and well-equipped internet labs so you can access printed publications, the internet and the EBSCO databases.

Yes. Our Student Services team is here to help you if you have any problems. See Complaints and Appeal Policy and Procedure

There are a number of ways you can pay your course fees to Polytechnic. Visit our How to Apply