NMIT is one of Australia’s leading providers of vocational training and higher education for a global workforce. Located on six campuses and four training centres throughout Melbourne’s central and northern suburbs, NMIT is a government-funded institution providing a broad range of degrees, diplomas and certificates across a diverse range of study areas.

All NMIT metropolitan campuses are readily accessible by tram, train or bus and conveniently close to major shopping centres, restaurants and entertainment facilities.

NMIT has around 64,000 enrolments including 22,000 international enrolments from 69 different countries.

Popular NMIT courses

• Associate Degree in Accounting

• Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Certificate III in Bricklaying/Blocklaying)

• Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Certificate III in Wall and Ceiling Lining)

• Diploma of Community Welfare Work

• Diploma of Engineering Technology—Mechanical (Certificate III in Mechanical Engineering)

• Diploma of Engineering Technology—Security Engineering (Certificate III in Locksmithing)

• Diploma of Hairdressing Salon Management (Certificates III and IV in Hairdressing)

• Diploma of Horticulture

• Diploma of Hospitality (Certificate IV in Hospitality/Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery))

• Diploma of Hospitality (Certificate IV in Hospitality/Certificate III in Hospitality (Patisserie))

Other diploma and certificate courses are available in the areas of: accounting, aged care, agriculture, beauty therapy, building, business, childcare, computing, design, event management, floristry, furniture making, graphic design, horse studies, illustration, IT, international business, locksmithing, marketing, massage, multimedia, music and drama, sport development, television production, renewable energies, travel and tourism, and visual art (painting and photomedia).

Degree courses NMIT offers a range of bachelor and associate degree courses covering accounting, aquaculture, Australian popular music, equine (horse) studies, hospitality, illustration, international business management, viticulture and winemaking and writing and publishing. Please refer to the Higher Education section in this guide for further details.

Facilities

NMIT has excellent resources including vineyards and wineries, horse stud, training farm for agricultural students, industrial robots, fully equipped laboratories and workshops, audio recording facilities, audio visual equipment and television studio, language laboratory, modern well-equipped libraries, training restaurants (Preston) and bistro (Collingwood), aquaculture facility, hairdressing training salons, building trades centre, design studios, performance spaces, engineering workshops, renewable energy training systems and many more modern state-of-the-art training facilities.

International student services

NMIT International Office ensures international students are assisted in every possible way to make the most of their time at NMIT by providing them with a range of services including free airport pickup, accommodation assistance, personal and careers information, counselling, student lounges, and general information services.

Accommodation

For students new to Melbourne, NMIT can arrange temporary accommodation for a period of up to one week. Suitable temporary accommodation options include:

• Le Student 8 www.lestudent8.com/room_rates_nmit.asp

• Urban Central www.urbancentral.com.au

• Miami Hotel www.themiami.com.au

During your first week in Melbourne, NMIT’s Student Services Department can assist you in finding longer term accommodation. Popular longer term accommodation options include homestay, sharehouse and apartment/flat/unit rental.

Go to: www.nmit.vic.edu.au/course_info/international_students/accommodation for more information on longer term accommodation.

Tuition fees

Fees range from AUD$9800 to AUD$12,500 per year. NMIT offers ELICOS (English) programs at a fee of AUD$300 per week.

Starting dates

Most NMIT courses start in February each year. The popular courses listed above have new students starting in July and, in some cases, September and October. Please check individual course starting dates at: www.nmit.vic.edu.au/international_courses