Sydney's hospitals and aged-care homes are always hiring, and IHNA's Sydney campus trains students for exactly that work. The Diploma of Nursing is the main course, alongside aged-care certificates for students who want to start work sooner. Clinical placements take students to facilities across the city. Rent is the biggest cost to plan for.
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Official website: ihna.edu.au
Registered training organisation
Nursing and aged care
Sydney, New South Wales
A$16,000 – A$26,000
International students, Diploma of Nursing
A$28,000 – A$35,000
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
Diploma of Nursing training in Australia's biggest city.
Placements across Sydney hospitals and care homes.
Short aged-care certificates as a first step.
Diploma graduates can register as enrolled nurses and work in NSW hospitals.
Aged-care workers find steady demand across Sydney.
Some graduates continue to a Bachelor of Nursing with credit.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
No PG intake
Sydney trains and buses make most placements reachable without a car, though some start early in the morning.
Sydney has beaches, harbour ferries and a big job market, and the highest rents in Australia. Students often share houses in the western suburbs to keep costs down.
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 Sydney accepts applications for each intake until it fills. Apply at least two to three months early for the CoE and visa.
Courses start several times a year, usually in February, May, August and November.
The Student visa, subclass 500. Institute of Health and Nursing Australia issues a Confirmation of Enrolment after you accept and pay the deposit; the application itself needs proof of funds, health cover (OSHC) and a Genuine Student statement.
The Diploma of Nursing needs IELTS 7.0 in each band. The aged-care certificates accept lower scores and are shorter.
IHNA offers few scholarships. Ask about instalment plans.
