Sydney Institute of Higher Education Pty Ltd
ABN: 49 618 742 813
TEQSA Provider: PRV14323
CRICOS Provider: 03866C
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Click below for documentation regarding the Sydney Institute of Higher Education’s financial standing as at 6 December 2022
In the event Sydney Institute of Higher Education, as a result of the insolvency or otherwise, ceases to provide a program of study in which a student is enrolled, The Tuition Protection Service (TPS), will assist those students by either:
If Sydney Institute of Higher Education cannot deliver the program a student has paid for, the TPS will help the student find another program with minimal disruption to their studies. If a student is unable to find a suitable alternative program, the TPS will refund the tuition fees that have been paid, for the part of the program that they have not yet received.
Since 2020, Sydney Institute of Higher Education has been a member of TPS (customer number 3003302561). For more information about TPS, see www.tps.gov.au
Standard 2.1g of the National Code requires the Sydney Institute of Higher Education to provide important information for students regarding the ESOS framework. A link this information is available here https://internationaleducation.gov.au/Regulatory-Information/Pages/Regulatoryinformation.aspx#Information
The Sydney Institute of Higher Education is approved to deliver the following accredited higher education degrees:
There are no third-party arrangements for the purposes of teaching and research for the period 2020-2024.
Stakeholders or members of the public who wish to lodge a complaint about the Sydney Institute of Higher Education are encouraged to do so via [email protected] This email address provides a copy that is distributed to the Sydney Institute of Higher Education’s President, Dean, and Company Secretary of the Sydney Institute of Higher Education’s Corporate Governance Board. The Company Secretary will ensure your concern gets directed internally to the appropriate senior manager for response and action.
The Sydney Institute of Higher Education is regulated through the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA), Australia’s Commonwealth higher education regulator. If stakeholders or members of the public wish to lodge a complaint about The Sydney Institute of Higher Education that is not satisfactorily addressed internally, may contact TEQSA with their concerns, or any other of Australia’s corporate regulators.
Current or prospective students who wish to lodge a complaint or appeal with the Sydney Institute of Higher Education, please go to the Information for Students page.
Admission Requirements
Student Fees
How to Apply
International Student Information
Student Participation in Decision Making
Enquiries
Applications must be submitted by the deadline specified for the desired program. Late applications may not be considered. Where required, SIHE may require applicants to attend an interview or submit a portfolio of work. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the program entry requirements listed below for undergraduate and postgraduate study.
| Undergraduate Program Entry Requirements | Domestic Students | International Students |
| Undergraduate Study Prior Education Requirements |
Secondary Education Entry Successful completion of Year 12 with an ATAR of 60 |
Secondary Education Entry Successful completion of the final year of secondary education (equivalent to a score of 60 in Australian ATAR) and achieving minimum grade as specified in the Country-Specific Academic Entry Requirements Guide. |
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Post-Secondary Entry Successful completion of at least a Diploma level (AQF Level 5 or equivalent) qualification from an institution listed in the Australian Government Country Education Profiles, or |
Post-Secondary Entry Successful completion of Diploma level (AQF Level 5 or equivalent) or above qualification from an institution listed in the Australian Government Country Education Profiles, or |
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Partially Completed Qualification Successful completion of one full year (1 EFTSL) of at least an Associate Degree (AQF Level 6 or equivalent) qualification from an institution listed in the Australian Government Country Education Profiles, or |
Partially Completed Qualification Successful completion of one full year (1 EFTSL) of an Associate Degree (AQF Level 6 or equivalent) or above qualification from an institution listed in the Australian Government Country Education Profiles, or |
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Work and Life Experience Entry Demonstrated skills and knowledge gained through paid or unpaid employment, formal learning and/or non-formal learning and evidenced by a current resume and employer references. A minimum of two years work experience in an area relevant to the intended program of study must be shown |
Work and Life Experience Entry Demonstrated skills and knowledge gained through paid or unpaid employment, formal learning and/or non-formal learning and evidenced by a current resume and employer references. A minimum of two years work experience in an area relevant to the intended program of study must be shown |
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| Undergraduate Study Additional requirements (Bachelor of Information Technology only) |
Mathematics Requirements (Bachelor of Information Technology only) Successful completion with a pass mark of a mathematics unit (or equivalent) from either a secondary or post-secondary education provider, and where the post-secondary education provider is listed in the Australian Government Country Education Profiles, or |
Mathematics Requirements (Bachelor of Information Technology only) Successful completion with a pass mark of a mathematics unit (or equivalent) from either a secondary or post-secondary education provider, and where the post-secondary education provider is listed in the Australian Government Country Education Profiles, or |
| Completion of the Sydney Institute Mathematics Proficiency Assessment with a minimum score of 50% | Completion of the Sydney Institute Mathematics Proficiency Assessment with a minimum score of 50% | |
| English Language Proficiency | None | Applicants must meet the requirements specified in the English Language Entry Requirements Policy |
| English Language Proficiency | None | Applicants must meet the requirements specified in the English Language Entry Requirements Policy |
| Graduate Certificate Program Entry Requirements | Domestic Students | International Students |
| Graduate Certificate Study Prior Education Requirements |
Post-secondary Entry
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Post-secondary Entry
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Work and Life Experience Entry Demonstrated skills and knowledge gained through paid or unpaid employment, formal learning and/or non-formal learning and evidenced by a current resume and employer references. A minimum of three (3) years work experience in an area relevant to the intended program of study must be shown |
Work and Life Experience Entry Demonstrated skills and knowledge gained through paid or unpaid employment, formal learning and/or non-formal learning and evidenced by a current resume and employer references. A minimum of three (3) years work experience in an area relevant to the intended program of study must be shown |
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Graduate Certificate Study Additional requirements Mathematics Requirements (Graduate Certificate of Information Technology only) |
Successful completion of a mathematics unit from a secondary education provider with a minimum grade of 65 (or equivalent) or successful completion with a pass mark of a mathematics unit from a post-secondary education provider listed in the Australian Government Country Education Profiles, or
Completion of the Sydney Institute Mathematics Proficiency Assessment with a minimum score of 65% |
Successful completion of a mathematics unit from a secondary education provider with a minimum grade of 65 (or equivalent) or successful completion with a pass mark of a mathematics unit from a post-secondary education provider listed in the Australian Government Country Education Profiles,or
Completion of the Sydney Institute Mathematics Proficiency Assessment with a minimum score of 65% |
| English Language Proficiency | None | Applicants must meet the requirements specified in the English Language Entry Requirements Policy |
| English Language Proficiency | None | Applicants must meet the requirements specified in the English Language Entry Requirements Policy |
| Graduate Diploma Program Entry Requirements | Domestic Students | International Students |
| Graduate Diploma Study Prior Education Requirements |
Post-secondary Entry Successful completion of a Bachelor degree or higher in any discipline from an institution listed in the Australian Government Country Education Profiles, or |
Post-secondary Entry Successful completion of a Bachelor degree or higher in any discipline from an institution listed in the Australian Government Country Education Profiles, or |
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Relevant Graduate Certificate Entry Successful completion of a Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8 or equivalent) in a subject area relevant to the intended program of study applied for from an institution listed in the Australian Government Country Education, or |
Relevant Graduate Certificate Entry Successful completion of a Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8 or equivalent) in a subject area relevant to the intended program of study applied for from an institution listed in the Australian Government Country Education, or |
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Work and Life Experience Entry Demonstrated skills and knowledge gained through paid or unpaid employment, formal learning and/or non-formal learning and evidenced by a current resume and employer references. A minimum of three (3) years work experience in an area relevant to the intended program of study must be shown |
Work and Life Experience Entry Demonstrated skills and knowledge gained through paid or unpaid employment, formal learning and/or non-formal learning and evidenced by a current resume and employer references. A minimum of three (3) years work experience in an area relevant to the intended program of study must be shown |
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| Graduate Diploma Study Additional requirements (Graduate Diploma Information Technology only) |
Mathematics Requirements (Graduate Diploma of Information Technology only) Successful completion of a mathematics unit from a secondary education provider with a minimum grade of 65 (or equivalent) or successful completion with a pass mark of a mathematics unit from a post-secondary education provider listed in the Australian Government Country Education Profiles, or |
Mathematics Requirements (Graduate Diploma of Information Technology only) Successful completion of a mathematics unit from a secondary education provider with a minimum grade of 65 (or equivalent) or successful completion with a pass mark of a mathematics unit from a post-secondary education provider listed in the Australian Government Country Education Profiles, or |
| Completion of the Sydney Institute Mathematics Proficiency Assessment with a minimum score of 65% | Completion of the Sydney Institute Mathematics Proficiency Assessment with a minimum score of 65% | |
| English Language Proficiency | None | Applicants must meet the requirements specified in the English Language Entry Requirements Policy |
| English Language Proficiency | None | Applicants must meet the requirements specified in the English Language Entry Requirements Policy |
| Masters Program Entry Requirements | Domestic Students | International Students |
| Masters Degree Study Prior Education Requirements |
Post-secondary Entry Successful completion of a Bachelor degree or higher in any discipline from an institution listed in the Australian Government Country Education Profiles, or |
Post-secondary Entry Successful completion of a Bachelor degree or higher in any discipline from an institution listed in the Australian Government Country Education Profiles, or |
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Relevant Graduate Diploma Successful completion of a Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8 or equivalent) in a subject area relevant to the intended program of study applied for from an institution listed in the Australian Government Country Education, or |
Relevant Graduate Diploma Successful completion of a Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8 or equivalent) in a subject area relevant to the intended program of study applied for from an institution listed in the Australian Government Country Education, or |
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Work and Life Experience Entry Demonstrated skills and knowledge gained through paid or unpaid employment, formal learning and/or non-formal learning and evidenced by a current resume and employer references. A minimum of five (5) years work experience in an area relevant to the intended program of study must be shown |
Work and Life Experience Entry Demonstrated skills and knowledge gained through paid or unpaid employment, formal learning and/or non-formal learning and evidenced by a current resume and employer references. A minimum of five (5) years work experience in an area relevant to the intended program of study must be shown |
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| Masters Degree Study Additional requirements (Master of Information Technology only) |
Mathematics Requirements (Master of Information Technology only) Successful completion of a mathematics unit from a secondary education provider with a minimum grade of 65 (or equivalent) or successful completion with a pass mark of a mathematics unit from a post-secondary education provider listed in the Australian Government Country Education Profiles, or |
Mathematics Requirements (Master of Information Technology only) Successful completion of a mathematics unit from a secondary education provider with a minimum grade of 65 (or equivalent) or successful completion with a pass mark of a mathematics unit from a post-secondary education provider listed in the Australian Government Country Education Profiles, or |
| Completion of the Sydney Institute Mathematics Proficiency Assessment with a minimum score of 65% | Completion of the Sydney Institute Mathematics Proficiency Assessment with a minimum score of 65% | |
| English Language Proficiency | None | Applicants must meet the requirements specified in the English Language Entry Requirements Policy |
| English Language Proficiency | None | Applicants must meet the requirements specified in the English Language Entry Requirements Policy |
English Language Requirements
In order to be admitted to a program at the Sydney Institute of Higher Education, international student applicants should meet the English language requirements of the program.
International students whose first language is not English are required to provide evidence of satisfying SIHE’s English language requirement.
Applicants can demonstrate their English proficiency through one of three (3) pathways:
Applicants will meet the English language entry requirements if they provide evidence of completing any one of the following:
Prior education should have been completed no more than five (5) years prior to the application.
Applicants will meet the English language entry requirements if they provide evidence of completing one
of the following:
1. English language testing with scores that are equal to or higher than the score listed in the table
below, or
2. Proficiency testing with an ELICOS course provider listed in the Australian Government Country
Education Profiles where the test confirms English language proficiency equal to or higher than
the score listed in the table below.
The test should have been completed within the last four (4) years.
| Test | Undergraduate Courses | Postgraduate Courses |
| Academic IELTS | An overall minimum score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component of the test | An overall score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component |
| TOEFL –
Paper based test |
A score of 525 with a test of written English score of 4.0 | A score of 565 with a test of written English score of 4.5 |
| TOEFL –
Internet based test |
A score of 70 with a minimum 17 in writing, 12 in reading, speaking, listening | A score of 85, with a minimum of 19 in writing and at least 17 in reading, listening, speaking |
| Cambridge
CAE Advanced (Post 2015) |
An overall score of 169 with at least 162 in all other components | |
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CAE Advanced (Pre 2015) |
52 overall with all other components at the borderline level or higher | |
| PTE Academic | An overall score of 50, with a minimum of 42 in all sections | An overall score of 58 with at least 50 in all other sections |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | 169 | 176 |
Applicants will meet the English language entry requirements if they provide evidence of completing one of the following:
Tuition Fee for Bachelor-level programs $2,450 per enrolled unit. Total $58,800 for the entire program (total 24 units).
| Tuition Fee for Bachelor-level programs | Tuition Fees |
| Total credit points per program | 300 |
| Tuition fee for each unit of study (single unit 12.5 credit points) | $2,450 |
| Tuition fee per semester (3-years full-time) | $9,800 |
Tuition Fee for Master-level programs $2450 per enrolled unit. Total $39200 for the entire program (total 16 units).
| Tuition Fee for Master-level programs | Tuition Fees |
| Total credit points per program | 200 |
| Tuition fee for each unit of study (single unit 12.5 credit points) | $2,450 |
| Tuition fee per semester (2-years full-time) | $9,800 |
| OTHER FEES AND CHARGES | FEE (INCLUDING GST) |
| Application Fee – Non-refundable application fee | $250 |
| Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment fee – non-refundable fee for assessing credit for prior learning | $300 |
| Re-enrolment Fee – to re-enrol in a course of study after being withdrawn or otherwise unenrolled. | $250 |
| Revised eCoE – International Students only (2nd or subsequent eCoE’s issued for any reason) | $150 |
| Late course addition application charge – for applying to add a course after the last date to add a course for the semester (one charge per course addition request) | $250 |
| Late payment charge – where student’s account for academic or other fees and charges has an outstanding balance as at the due date for payment | $200 |
| Administration fee (timetable change) – for change of timetable after enrolment in a course of studies | $100 |
| Administration fee (discontinuation of study) – for discontinuation of enrolment or termination of studies | $500 |
| Administration fee (refund processing) – for processing a refund | $500 |
| Library Late Return Fee | $2 per day |
| Library Lost Items | $100 |
| Official Academic Transcript (Physical transcript) | $100 plus express postage $10 (Australia) or $45 (Overseas) |
| Official Academic Transcript (Electronic transcript) | $50 |
| Official Letter | $20 plus express postage $10 (Australia) or $45 (Overseas) |
| Replacement Completion Letters | $20 |
| Replacement Cross-Institutional Transcript | $20 |
| Replacement Testamur (degree certificate) or supply of testamur prior to graduation ceremony (special conditions apply) (Physical testamur) | $100 plus registered postage $10 (Australia) or $45 (Overseas) |
| Replacement Testamur (degree certificate) or supply of testamur prior to graduation ceremony (special conditions apply) (Electronic testamur) | $50 |
| Replacement Student ID Card | $20 |
| Additional Printing | $1 per page in colour and $0.20 per page black and white |
| Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS) – replacement or reissue (Physical AHEGS) | $50 plus express postage $10 (Australia) or $45 (Overseas) |
| Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS) – replacement or reissue (Electronic AHEGS) | $20 |
| Hire of graduation gown and cap | $80 |
| Textbooks – please refer to Unit Outlines for prescribed textbooks. The indicative cost is approximately $120 per unit (if purchased). | Approximately $120 per unit |
International students seeking to study at the Sydney Institute of Higher Education must have a valid student visa granted by the Department of Home Affairs (https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au).
As an enrolled student, your student visa has conditions attached that relate to the amount of time you study and work. You are responsible for meeting the requirements of your student visa. If you should need any help, advice, or support, the Sydney Institute of Higher Education staff will be able to assist you.
The Sydney Institute of Higher Education strongly encourages all international students to have enough money to live in Australia with minimal income (see the cost of living details below).
The information below will be available online, and will also be covered at the Orientation Program sessions for international students.
Check out Study in Australia for more information.
Below are some suggestions for accommodation while studying at Sydney Insitute of Higher Education.
All international students are required to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Costs may vary according to the length of time and the company from which you purchase coverage.
A great deal of information about OSHC, including how to purchase coverage, indicative costs, a list of providers, the rules for extent and type of coverage required and more can be found on the httpps//www.privatehealth.gov.au
Cost of living as a guideline is AUD$20,290 per year. This will vary according to personal preferences, choices and circumstances. With some research and adjustments, many students are able to enjoy their lives here within or below this budget. The Department of Home Affairs requires that international students provide evidence that students can afford to live in Australia before granting a student visa.
As per the Department of Home Affairs website (https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au), as of October 2019, the 12-month living costs are:
The cost of living in Sydney varies according to your lifestyle. Below we have included general estimates of the costs. However, we highly recommend you do your own research on living costs for the area that you will be living in while you study. Check https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/live-inaustralia/ living-costs for more information.
This does not include travel costs or tuition fees.
| Living need: | Expense (AUD): |
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| Start-up costs (e.g. bond and furniture) | $1,500 |
| Rent (room in a share house) | $95 to $215 per week |
| Rent (one bedroom unit) | $185 to $440 per week |
| Utilities (gas, water, electricity) | $10 to $20 per week |
| Public transport | $30 to $60 per week |
| Phone and Internet | $15 to $30 per week |
| Groceries and eating out | $140 to $280 per week |
| Entertainment | $80 to $150 per week |
If you will be accompanied by and responsible for a school-aged minor (between the ages of 5 and 18) at any point during your stay in Australia? If so, you are legally required to ensure that the minor attends school when they are in Australia.
School fees vary, so the Sydney Institute of Higher Education recommends that you undertake independent research on local schools before making the decision to move to Australia. Contact our support staff for assistance if necessary.
Check conditions and restrictions for work with the Department of Home Affairs (https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/already-have-a-visa/check-visa-details-and-conditions/see-your-visa-conditions?vcid=179#condition-container)
Transport Info line 131 500 or check the trip planner at www.transportnsw.info or You can also use the bus route finder at http://mysydney.nsw.gov.au/bus. An Opal Card will make travelling on buses, trains and ferries convenient and will include any discounts you may be entitled to.
Find a health care provider close to you Also see http://www.oshcworldcare.com.au/member_student/medical_providers.aspx
Tours and things to do: www.viator.com/sydney
Free things to do in Sydney: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/australia/sydney/travel-tips-and-articles/77780
Social Events: www.sydney.com/event
In Sydney: http://www.sydney.com/destinations/sydney/sydney-city
Sydney Institute of Higher Education reserves at least one place on its Academic Board for student representatives. Student perspectives are critical in the decisions made for the Sydney Institute of Higher Education. The Academic Board plays a highly important role in maintaining the quality of the education that students receive across all aspects of every program offered, as well as the student experience more broadly – from study support, staffing levels, library and IT resources and infrastructure, through to the policies that create a learning environment that allows you to participate fully in your education with Sydney Institute of Higher Education. Students must have a voice within these discussions and decisions.
Elections for student representative will be held at the start of each year for student representatives on the Academic Board. Any student enrolled in any program at Sydney Institute of Higher Education is eligible to be nominated. Keep an eye on the Student Portal and communications through your Sydney Institute of Higher Education email account for more information.