In Parramatta, the business centre of Western Sydney, Asia Pacific International College teaches postgraduate business and technology courses to a mostly international student body. APIC is a private higher education provider registered with TEQSA, the national regulator. Project management is its best-known area, alongside business administration and engineering management.
Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
Official website: apicollege.edu.au
Private higher education provider
TEQSA
Parramatta, Western Sydney
Postgraduate business and project management
A$28,000 – A$34,000
International students, postgraduate programmes, approximate
A$24,000 – A$30,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on apicollege.edu.au before you apply.
Master of Project Management
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Master of Business Administration
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Master of Engineering Management
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Graduate Certificate in Project Management
Postgraduate CertificateDuration
6 Months
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Postgraduate courses built around project management and business.
A campus in Parramatta's business district.
Small classes with a mostly international student body.
Graduates look for project coordination, operations and management roles in Sydney.
Western Sydney's construction and infrastructure projects hire project staff.
Eligible master's graduates may apply for a Temporary Graduate visa.
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
Parramatta sits on the Parramatta River in Western Sydney, with its own office towers, Westfield shopping centre and a food strip on Church Street. Trains reach Sydney's CBD in about 25 minutes.
Rent is lower than in the eastern suburbs, though still high by Australian standards. Many students share flats near the station.
CoE from Asia Pacific International College
Proof of funds for fees and living
Overseas Student Health Cover
English test at required level
Genuine Student statement
Valid passport and health check
APIC accepts applications on a rolling basis. Apply at least three months before your intake to leave time for the offer, CoE and student visa.
Courses run in trimesters with several intakes a year. Check the current academic calendar for start dates.
You'll apply for a subclass 500 Student visa using the CoE from Asia Pacific International College. Have your OSHC policy, financial evidence and Genuine Student answers ready before you start the online form.
Project management, business administration and engineering management are the main courses. Master's entry needs a recognised bachelor's degree and usually IELTS 6.5 overall.
APIC sometimes offers tuition discounts or scholarships for international students. Ask admissions or check the website for current offers.
