No relation to the Massachusetts MIT. Melbourne Institute of Technology is a private higher education provider with a campus on La Trobe Street in Melbourne's CBD and another in Sydney. It teaches networking, telecommunications engineering, IT and business, at bachelor's and master's level. Most students are international. Three intakes a year make it easy to start soon after an offer.
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Official website: mit.edu.au
Private higher education provider
Melbourne CBD and Sydney
Networking, IT and business
A$22,000 – A$32,000
International students, bachelor's and master's
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 mit.edu.au before you apply.
Bachelor of Networking
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Mar, Jul, Nov
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0
Master of Networking
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Mar, Jul, Nov
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5
Master of Engineering (Telecommunications)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Mar, Jul, Nov
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5
Bachelor of Business
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Mar, Jul, Nov
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0
Master of Professional Accounting
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Mar, Jul, Nov
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5
Networking and telecommunications degrees in the city centre.
Three intakes a year.
Campuses in both Melbourne and Sydney.
Graduates work as network engineers, systems administrators and IT support specialists.
Accounting graduates can pursue CPA or CA membership.
Eligible graduates can apply for a Temporary Graduate visa.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
Main intake
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
Main intake
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
Main intake
The Melbourne campus is in the northern CBD, near Flagstaff Gardens and a short walk from Queen Victoria Market. The free tram zone covers the city centre.
Melbourne is known for its coffee, laneways and sport. Rent is high, and many students share apartments in the CBD or inner suburbs.
CoE from Melbourne Institute of Technology
Proof of funds for fees and living
Overseas Student Health Cover
English test at required level
Genuine Student statement
Valid passport and health check
MIT accepts applications all year. Apply at least two to three months before your intake to allow time for the CoE and visa.
There are three intakes a year, in March, July and November.
The Student visa, subclass 500. Melbourne Institute of Technology 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.
Networking, telecommunications engineering, business and professional accounting are popular. Master's programmes need a bachelor's degree, and some ask for a related field. English at IELTS 6.0-6.5 or equivalent.
MIT offers some international scholarships that reduce tuition. Check its scholarship page for current offers.
