SAIBT is a Navitas pathway college in Adelaide's city centre, set up as the route into the University of South Australia, which joined the University of Adelaide to form Adelaide University from 2026. Students take a diploma with smaller classes and more support, then move into the second year of a related degree if they pass at the required level. Check which Adelaide University degrees each diploma now leads to before you apply.
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Official website: saibt.sa.edu.au
Navitas
Adelaide University (formerly UniSA)
Foundation studies and diplomas
A$25,000 – A$36,000
International students, diploma and foundation programmes
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 saibt.sa.edu.au before you apply.
Diploma of Business
DiplomaDuration
8-12 Months
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5
Diploma of Information Technology
DiplomaDuration
8-12 Months
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5
Diploma of Engineering
DiplomaDuration
8-12 Months
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5
Diploma of Health Science
DiplomaDuration
8-12 Months
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0
Foundation Studies
FoundationDuration
8-12 Months
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Exam Score
IELTS: 5.5
Diplomas that count as first year of a university degree.
Smaller classes and extra support.
Three intakes a year.
Students who pass move into the second year of a related degree.
After the degree, graduates may qualify for a Temporary Graduate visa.
Adelaide has regional migration pathways for eligible graduates.
Undergrad
Main intake
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Most diplomas
Postgrad
No PG intake
Undergrad
Selected diplomas
Postgrad
No PG intake
SAIBT is in the city centre, close to North Terrace's museums and galleries. Free city buses and the tram cover the CBD.
Adelaide is one of Australia's cheaper capitals, with beaches at Glenelg a tram ride away and the Barossa and McLaren Vale wine regions within an hour.
CoE from SAIBT
Proof of funds for fees and living
Overseas Student Health Cover
English test at required level
Genuine Student statement
Valid passport and health check
SAIBT takes applications year-round. Apply at least three months before your intake so there is time for the offer, CoE and student visa.
There are three intakes a year: February, June and October.
The Student visa, subclass 500. SAIBT 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.
Business, IT, engineering and health science diplomas are popular. Diploma entry needs Year 12 or equivalent and IELTS 5.5 to 6.0. Foundation studies suits students who finished Year 11.
Navitas and SAIBT sometimes offer partial scholarships to international students. Ask about current awards when you apply.
