TAFE NSW Institutes
15th November 2022 | by Admin
With a reputation for providing high quality teaching and education, Technical and Further Education New South Wales (TAFE NSW) has over 30 locations across the state for international students to choose from. TAFE NSW is the biggest training and vocational education provider in Australia with over 3200 international students studying at the institution each year. Located in picturesque New South Wales, with the world-renowned city of Sydney at its heart, students can study in a cosmopolitan and dynamic region.
TAFE NSW offers students the opportunity to select from over 120 courses offered at various levels including certificate, diploma and degree. Further, students can pursue English language courses and pathway programs that prepare them for enrolling in degree courses at Australian universities.
Students at TAFE NSW benefit from highly qualified faculty and small class sizes that enable personalised attention. One-to-one training from academics is regular and contributes to the unique learning environment. TAFE NSW ensures that students are exposed to best practice and industry knowledge embedded in programs, preparing them for the world of work after graduation.
International students are well looked after with excellent support services and structures. This includes personal counselling, academic and career development, study skills program and English language support. A comprehensive student orientation program is also provided and students are encouraged to join the Student Association in order to have access to events and activities on campus. The International Students Office, with dedicated international student coordinators, looks after the welfare of international students, with everything from answering queries to helping students settle in to life on campus.
Entry requirements
All TAFE NSW degree and diploma programs require a Year 12 or equivalent. Apart from general entry requirements, students are advised to check for additional country/course specific entry requirements.
Certificate courses – Most courses require Australian Year 10 or equivalent and some courses require Australian Year 12 or equivalent.
Advanced diploma, diploma and pathways programs – Completion of an Australian Year 12 equivalent or certificate 3 or 4 qualification.
Bachelor's degrees – Year 12 qualification or equivalent or Certificate 4 qualification or equivalent, or completion of minimum of one-year full-time study in a degree programme at a higher education institute.
English language requirements:
- Most certificate, diploma and advanced diploma courses require an IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. Some courses may require an IELTS 6.0. Visit the TAFE NSW website for more details on entry requirements.
- Bachelor degree courses require an IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in each section or equivalent.
- Diploma of Nursing requires an IELTS 7.0 with 7.0 in each section or equivalent
Visit the university website for COVID related information.
Scholarships & funding
TAFE NSW scholarships
TAFE NSW helps international students gain qualifications to meet their personal and professional goals – by awarding students AUD$2,000 towards their tuition fees.
Australian government scholarships
The Australian Government invests millions of dollars in international scholarships annually. The Australia Awards Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships, and Australia Awards Scholarships are available to eligible international students.
Australia Awards scholarships:
The Australian Government through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, offers Australia Awards Scholarships, which provide financial support for citizens of specific countries to study in Australia.
The Australia Awards scholarships have specific eligibility requirements and the student's study program must relate to their country's priority areas for development.
Popular programmes in TAF NSW
Building, Construction and Trades
Information and Communication Technology
Environment and Sustainability
