International education at Box Hill Institute is not about classrooms and blackboards – it’s about having the experience of a lifetime!

With more than 35,000 student enrolments in the past year, Box Hill Institute is the place to study in the twenty first century. Over 1,800 international students from more than 60 countries and territories choose to study at the Institute.

Box Hill Institute provides:

Training for the job you want

Training to get ahead in the job you already have

Getting your foot in the door toward a university course

The opportunity to pursue a hobby or an interest

As a student at Box Hill, you will gain the skills and knowledge employers are looking for, which can lead to exciting, rewarding careers. You can also gain credits toward further studies at university.

Study at Box Hill Institute is also about making new friendships and exploring new cultures. You will be attending classes with Australian and international students and this, together with the multicultural nature of the local population, creates a welcoming, stimulating learning environment.

Our location

Box Hill is a major Melbourne suburb some 18kms east of the city centre. It is a suburban public transport centre, less than half an hour by train from the centre of the city and easily accessible by bus. Box Hill is a pleasant place to live and study, with plenty of shopping centres, health services, sports arenas, restaurants, and parks. Box Hill Institute has three main campuses, all in walking distance of each other and central Box Hill.

Since our doors first opened back in 1924, Box Hill Institute has been delivering high quality vocational training to provide students with the skills necessary to begin or further a rewarding career.

Government funded

Box Hill Institute is a government registered and government funded provider. We offer state-of-the-art modern facilities, a high standard of teaching, security and excellent value for your tuition fees. Whether you are studying to gain skills to further your career, or continuing on a tertiary education pathway, your Box Hill Institute award will be nationally recognised.

What can you study?

Course levels offered at Box Hill Institute range from certificates, diplomas and advanced diplomas through to bachelor and associate degrees. Over 50 different fields of study are available, catering to the needs of a diverse range of interests. This makes for a stimulating blend of interesting people and ideas.

Box Hill Institute offers a range of bachelor degrees, in subjects including computer systems (networking), biotechnology and innovation; hospitality management; applied music
(such as the Bachelor of Applied Business in Music Industry) as well as two year associate degrees
in commerce; computer systems (networking); biotechnology; hospitality management; applied music and fashion technology. Bachelor and associate degrees at Box Hill offer particularly great value at around A$13,250 per year for tuition.

Popular career courses available include:

Diploma of Engineering Technology, specialising in Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning

Diploma of Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing)

Diploma of Beauty Therapy

Diploma of Hairdressing Salon Management

Diploma of Hospitality, specialising in Commercial Cookery /Pâtisserie

Diploma of Automotive Technology

Other programmes offered at certificate, diploma and advanced diploma include:

Science and lab technology

Business

Floristry, beauty and hairdressing

Information and computer technology

Fashion studies

Travel and tourism

Multimedia and visual arts

Hospitality and hotel management

The majority of courses offered at Box Hill Institute cost between A$10,500 and A$13,520 per year
in tuition fees.

International Support Services

The Institute provides a range of services, including general welfare support and counselling along with information for further studies.

Services include

Free airport transfer service

Free accommodation assistance

Free counselling

Free study support for English and maths

A comprehensive three day orientation programme and welcome festival

Opportunities for further study

Box Hill graduates can apply for further studies at many Australian universities, including Deakin University. Students who have successfully completed a diploma or advanced diploma may get up to 1.5 years credit toward university or Box Hill Institute bachelor degrees.