Melbourne is IHNA's home city, and the CBD campus is where most of its nursing and aged-care students study. The Institute of Health and Nursing Australia is a vocational provider. International students mainly come for the Diploma of Nursing, which leads to enrolment as an enrolled nurse. It also runs aged-care certificates and preparation courses for overseas-qualified nurses.
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Official website: ihna.edu.au
Registered training organisation
Nursing and aged care
Melbourne CBD
A$16,000 – A$26,000
International students, Diploma of Nursing
A$26,000 – A$33,000
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 ihna.edu.au before you apply.
Diploma of Nursing
DiplomaDuration
24 Months
Intake
Feb, May, Aug, Nov
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0 (each band)
Certificate IV in Ageing Support
DiplomaDuration
12 Months
Intake
Feb, May, Aug, Nov
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5
Certificate III in Individual Support
DiplomaDuration
6 Months
Intake
Feb, May, Aug, Nov
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5
OSCE Preparation for Overseas Nurses
Short CourseDuration
4 Weeks
Intake
Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
Exam Score
Overseas nursing registration
A Diploma of Nursing that leads to enrolled nurse registration.
Simulation labs for clinical skills.
Preparation courses for overseas-qualified nurses.
Diploma graduates can apply to register as enrolled nurses with AHPRA.
Aged-care graduates work in residential and home care across Victoria.
Many enrolled nurses later study for a Bachelor of Nursing.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
The campus is in the CBD grid, inside the free tram zone. Clinical placements are spread across hospitals and aged-care homes around greater Melbourne.
Melbourne has good coffee, markets and live music, but rent near the city is high. Many students live in the western or northern suburbs.
CoE from Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
Proof of funds for fees and living
Overseas Student Health Cover
English test at required level
Genuine Student statement
Valid passport and health check
IHNA runs several intakes a year and accepts applications until places fill. Apply at least two to three months ahead to allow for the CoE and visa.
The Diploma of Nursing and aged-care courses start several times a year.
You'll apply for a subclass 500 Student visa using the CoE from Institute of Health and Nursing Australia. Have your OSHC policy, financial evidence and Genuine Student answers ready before you start the online form.
The Diploma of Nursing is the main course. It needs IELTS 7.0 in each band, which matches the regulator's registration standard. Aged-care certificates need less English.
IHNA does not run a large scholarship programme. Ask about payment plans for the diploma.
