Danford College is a private vocational college in Melbourne with an unusual course list. Alongside business, it teaches banking services management, conveyancing, building and construction, and civil construction design at diploma and advanced diploma level. Courses run for one or two years. They suit students who want a practical, job-linked qualification in finance, property or construction rather than a university degree.
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Official website: danford.edu.au
Private vocational college (RTO)
Diplomas and advanced diplomas
Melbourne
A$8,000 – A$14,000
International students, diploma and advanced diploma
A$26,000 – A$32,000
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 danford.edu.au before you apply.
Advanced Diploma of Building and Construction
Advanced DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5
Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
Advanced DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5
Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing
Advanced DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5
Diploma of Banking Services Management
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5
Diploma of Business (Compliance)
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5
Conveyancing and banking diplomas, which few colleges teach.
Building and civil construction design qualifications.
Courses of one to two years.
Construction graduates work as site supervisors, estimators and drafting assistants.
Conveyancing graduates work in property law offices and can pursue registration as conveyancers.
Banking and compliance graduates start in branch, lending support and compliance roles.
Undergrad
Several a year
Postgrad
Several a year
Tower cranes are part of Melbourne's skyline, and building work runs from the CBD out to new suburbs in the west and north. Trams, trains and buses all run on the one myki card.
International students can work up to 48 hours a fortnight in term. Sharing a house in the western suburbs, around Footscray or Sunshine, keeps rent down.
CoE from Danford 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
Danford College takes applications through the year. Apply at least three months before your preferred start so the offer, CoE and student visa can be finalised.
The college runs several intakes a year. Confirm the next start date for your course with admissions or your education agent.
You'll apply for a subclass 500 Student visa using the CoE from Danford College. Have your OSHC policy, financial evidence and Genuine Student answers ready before you start the online form.
Building and construction, civil construction design, conveyancing and banking services management are the main choices. Entry usually needs Year 12 or equivalent and IELTS 5.5. Advanced diplomas may ask for relevant study or work experience.
Danford College does not advertise a large scholarship programme. Its fees are lower than university fees; ask admissions about any current discounts.
