TAFE colleges in Australia

TAFE Colleges

TAFE Colleges (Technical and Further Education) offers a practical and affordable alternative to traditional university education in Australia, similar to Indian Polytechnics.
TAFE institutes are government-owned, providing accredited qualifications across various vocational fields.

Why Choose TAFE Colleges?

  • Government-Run: High-quality education and recognized qualifications.
  • Pathway to University: Transition to university degrees with credit transfers.
  • Practical Learning: Hands-on training and industry experience.
  • Affordable: Tuition fees range from A$ 18,000 – A$ 22,000 per year.

Key Features

  • Course Duration: 6 months to 3 years.
  • Qualifications: Certificate I-IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, and some Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.
  • Entry Requirements: Generally, completion of Year 11 or 12.

Top Courses at TAFE

  • Business & Accounting
  • Health & Community Services
  • Culinary Arts
  • Tourism & Events
  • Beauty & Personal Care
  • Construction & Engineering
  • Childcare
  • Design & IT

TAFE Locations and Offerings

  • 59 Institutions across Australia.
  • TAFE NSW: Largest provider, offering a broad range of courses.
  • Melbourne Polytechnic: Offers master’s degrees in select fields.

Benefits

  • Practical Focus: Real-world skills and work experience.
  • Shorter Duration & Lower Fees: Get qualified faster and more affordably.
  • Flexible Entry Requirements: Easier access to education and training.
S No. Name of the TAFE City State Min Marks in 12th Average Tuition Fee IELTS Requirement Minimum
1 Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) Canberra Australian Capital Territory Passing Certificate or equivalent $3,800 to $8,650 5.5 (no band score less than 5.0)
2 TAFE Queensland Ashmore Queensland 65% $5,000 to $52,000 5.5 (with no score lower than 5.0)
3 TAFE Queensland Gold Coast Gold Coast Queensland 65% $5,000 to $52,000 5.5 (with no score lower than 5.0)
4 TAFE South Australia (TAFE SA) Adelaide South Australia CBSE – 60%, State Board – 65% $7,200 to $66,400 5.5 (with no score lower than 5.0)
5 TasTAFE Hobart Tasmania Passing Certificate or equivalent $7,500 to $23,000 5.5 (with no score lower than 5.0)
6 TAFE International Western Australia Perth Western Australia CBSE – 60%, State Board – 65% $6,240 to $12,570 per semester 6.0 overall (no band less than 5.5)
7 TAFE WA South Regional Western Australia Western Australia CBSE – 60%, State Board – 65% $100 to $4,430 per semester 5.5 (with no score lower than 5.0)
8 TAFE WA Central Regional Geraldton Western Australia CBSE – 60%, State Board – 65% $400 to $1,200 (half fee courses) 5.5 (with no score lower than 5.0)
9 TAFE WA North Regional Perth Western Australia CBSE – 60%, State Board – 65% $400 to $6,000 5.5 (with no score lower than 5.0)
10 TAFE WA North Metropolitan Perth Western Australia CBSE – 60%, State Board – 65% $400 to $7,860 5.5 (with no score lower than 5.0)
11 TAFE WA South Metropolitan Fremantle Western Australia CBSE – 60%, State Board – 65% $900 to $20,000 5.5 (with no score lower than 5.0)
12 Box Hill Institute Melbourne Victoria Completion of secondary studies equivalent to Australian Year 12 $4,000 to $19,000 5.5
13 Bendigo TAFE Bendigo Victoria Australian Year 12 equivalency or higher $11,000 to $34,000 5.5
14 Federation TAFE Ballarat Victoria Course Not available for International Students Not available for International Students 5.5
15 Go TAFE Victoria (multiple locations) Victoria Attend an interview, Pre-training Review, Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA) test $1,300 to $10,000 5.5
16 Gordon Institute of TAFE Geelong Victoria Various qualifications including All India Senior School Certificate, Indian School Certificate, or GCE A-Levels $1,000 to $30,000 5.5
17 Kangan Institute Docklands Victoria CBSE – 65%, ISC – 65%, State Board – 70% $4,000 to $25,000 6.0
18 South West TAFE Colac Victoria Australian Year 12 equivalency or higher $6,000 to $15,000 5.5
19 TAFE Gippsland Victoria Victoria Australian Year 12 equivalency or higher $5,000 to $26,000 5.5
20 Melbourne Polytechnic Preston Victoria Australian Year 12 equivalency $100 to $700 5.5
21 Holmesglen Institute Chadstone Victoria Good passes at Year 11 level or the overseas equivalent $7,000 to $15,000 5.5
22 William Angliss Institute Melbourne Victoria Successful completion of an Australian Year 11 with satisfactory results and attendance $16,000 to $28,000 5.5
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