Every CRICOS-registered diploma course delivered to international students in Australia, organised by state and city. Sourced from the official CRICOS register.
Diploma sits at AQF level 5 on the Australian Qualifications Framework — a vocational education and training (VET) qualification recognised across Australia and by employers and registered providers internationally.
Diplomas (AQF Level 5) are widely used as vocational qualifications and as pathway awards into bachelor degrees. Graduates enter technician, associate-professional and supervisory roles in business, IT, hospitality, community services and design — or articulate into the second year of a related bachelor with credit transfer where formal pathway agreements exist.
Diplomas are delivered by TAFEs, private RTOs and some universities' pathway colleges. Many large private CRICOS colleges specialise in diploma-to-degree packaging. Compare government vs private providers on duration, fees, work components and articulation guarantees.
Typical CRICOS diploma durations are 52–104 weeks. Indicative tuition for international students often ranges from AUD 8,000–25,000 for the full programme, but packages that include English + diploma + bachelor can be substantially higher overall.
VET diplomas are regulated under ASQA (or state VET regulators where applicable) and must appear on CRICOS for international enrolment. Pathway claims should be verified in writing with both the diploma provider and the destination university.
Diplomas (AQF Level 5) are widely used as vocational awards and as pathway packages into bachelor degrees. Counts below are approximate from the April 2026 CRICOS snapshot.
| Field | Typical duration | Indicative total fees |
|---|---|---|
| Management & Commerce | 52–78 weeks | A$8,000–A$18,000 |
| Information Technology | ~52 weeks | A$8,000–A$16,000 |
| Hospitality & Tourism | ~52 weeks | A$7,500–A$14,000 |
| Health & Community Services | 52–78 weeks | A$9,000–A$20,000 |
| Creative Arts & Design | ~52 weeks | A$8,000–A$18,000 |
For independent help, contact the Overseas Student Ombudsman. Last reviewed: 20 August 2026.