Box Hill Institute

Box Hill Institute

Contact

Private Bag 2014
Box Hill VIC 3128

Phone No: 1300 269 445

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Web site: https://www.boxhill.edu.au

Accreditation

CRICOS provider code: 02411J

RTO provider code: 4687

TEQSA provider ID: PRV12117

Campus locations

Box Hill - Elgar

465 Elgar Road
Box Hill VIC 3128

Box Hill /City

Box Hill Campus - Nelson

853 Whitehorse Road,
Box Hill  VIC 3128

Box Hill Campus - Whitehorse

1000 Whitehorse Road
Box HIll  VIC 3128

City

253 Flinders Lane
Melbourne VIC 3000

Lilydale

1 Jarlo Drive
Lilydale VIC 3140

Online

We know that choosing a career is one of the most important decisions you’ll make.

It’s not just about a job. It’s about finding your purpose - and that’s something we’re passionate about.

At Box Hill Institute, our role is to connect people with life changing learning. For over 100 years, we’ve empowered our students with the technical, social, and communication skills to build successful careers and contribute meaningfully to their communities. It’s why our teachers do what they do, employers want to work with us, and over 20,000 students choose to come to us each year.

If you want to get the right start towards a fulfilling, rewarding and exciting career, then we’re here to help.

An extensive range of courses

Certificates, diplomas and degrees. We offer courses in a wide range of study areas, from nursing to trades, cyber security to horticulture and much more! Whatever you want to pursue, our courses are designed to give you strong, industry-aligned training.

We also offer traineeships, pre-apprenticeships, and apprenticeships in a number of course areas – giving you a head start towards your future.

Industry connections

We work closely with our industry partners to develop our programs. That means you’ll learn – and graduate with – the skills and training that employers are looking for, putting you ahead of the pack when you begin your new career!

Teachers who are industry professionals too

Benefit from our teachers’ real-life industry experiences, knowledge and innovative ideas. Many continue to work in the field they teach, so you can learn the latest best practices that employers want.

State-of-the-art training facilities

Learning in our modern, well-equipped facilities means you’ll get to train with the latest tools, industry-standard equipment, cutting-edge technologies and authentic simulation labs that reflect real workplaces.

The support you need to succeed

We care about your success. That means there are lots of helping hands you can reach out to throughout your training.

Our diverse services include learning and accessibility support, counselling and wellbeing programs, employment assistance and dedicated resources for Indigenous Australians and international students.

Institutional student profile

Institute Admission Profile - Higher Education Courses Only - This provides new admission numbers for Box Hill Institute's Higher Education/Degree Courses only, in 2026.

Applicant typesNumber of studentsPercentage of all students
(A) Higher education study 7 4%
(B) Vocational education and training (VET) study 7 4%
(C) Work and life experience 33 18%
(D) Recent secondary education    
Admitted solely based on ATAR N/A N/A%
Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered N/A N/A%
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor 51 27%
International students 87 47%
All students 185 100%

Courses

For all courses listed with VTAC, visit CourseSearch.

Events

For more information:  https://www.boxhill.edu.au/events/

Open days

Box Hill - Elgar

From 4:00pm — 6:30pm on Tuesday, 18 August 2026

For more information: http://www.boxhill.edu.au

Box Hill Campus - Nelson

From 4:00pm — 6:30pm on Tuesday, 18 August 2026

For more information: http://www.boxhill.edu.au

Lilydale

From 4:00pm — 6:30pm on Thursday, 20 August 2026

For more information: http://www.boxhill.edu.au

City

From 4:00pm — 6:30pm on Wednesday, 26 August 2026

For more information: http://www.boxhill.edu.au

Admission criteria

Special consideration

Institutional access and equity queries should be directed to:

Access & equity through VTAC

We are committed to providing all applicants with a fair and equitable selection process that includes the consideration of extenuating circumstances associated with the full range of SEAS categories. Whatever pathway is leading you to further education, youare welcome to apply for study at Box Hill Institute.

We have a strong history of providing support to students accessing our programs, and are committed to providing equity and consideration where needed in the selection of students into Box Hill Institute courses. Our Accessibility Liaison Service aims to support students with a disability or medical condition to participate successfully in their course. Please refer to our Student Life web page, should you require further information in regard to support services available SupportServices | TAFE Courses Melbourne | Box Hill Institute | Box Hill Institute.

The special entry access scheme (SEAS) enables extra consideration to be granted in the selection of students for course entry. Consideration of SEAS may relax some aspects of the specific requirements but not exempt them. The information submitted on the SEAS application will beconsidered by the course selection staff in conjunction with all other courseselection requirements. If you are applying for SEAS, you must still completeany selection requirements for a course as detailed in the VTAC online guide. 

Additional information

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders

We welcome all applications from Indigenous students. Indigenous students can organise to catch up with our ATSI Unit who provides cultural, study, welfare, and general support to assist you throughout your studies.

Domestic Applicants with an overseas qualification

Domestic students with overseas qualifications should visit the recognition of prior learning page Box Hill Institute for information on how their existing skills will be assessed upon entry.

English Language Proficiency

We require students to demonstrate that they can speak, write, read and comprehend English to a specified standard. Domestic students are required to undertake a pre-training review prior to enrolment. Depending on prior qualifications or education level achieved, this may incorporate a literacy/numeracy test to identify whether further support is needed.

Special English requirements apply for the Diploma of Nursing, viewable at https://www.boxhill.edu.au/courses/diploma-of-nursing-hc544-d/. International Students please see link below.

Enrolment

VTAC Acceptance of Offer and Enrolment Process

Once you have received your offer, there are a few steps you need to take to enrol. Please allow enough time to familiarize yourself with what is required.

You will firstly be required to complete an online enrolment including undertaking a pre-training review. This may include a literacy/numeracy test depending on your prior educational achievement and the course level into which you are enrolling. 

You will then provide any required documentation and pay fees.

Only once your fees are paid, is your place in the course secure.

Deferment

Once you have been accepted into a course, you may decide not to take that place up until the following year. This is called deferment of offer. Your place in the course will be held for up to one year. Some courses allow deferment while others do not. Please contact us for further information on 1300 269 445.

Advanced standing/Academic credit/RPL

RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) is a form of assessment that recognises skills and knowledge gained through formal training conducted by industry or education, work experience and/or life experience.

Fees & Charges

The tuition fees you pay will depend on whether you are enrolling in a VET/TAFE level course, and if so, whether you are eligible for a government-subsidised place, or, whether you are enrolling in a Higher Education (undergraduate or post graduate) course. In addition to the tuition fee, a service and amenity fee will apply, and materials fees will also generally apply. Please go to the individual course entry on the Box Hill Institute website for indicative course fees.

Student and campus services

Student Life

Make the most of your studies and campus life with our services. Student Life provide an array of study and life support services including counselling, student wellbeing, accessibility liaison and indigenous services support.

Student and Public Facilities

Working in our real and simulated work environments that include purpose-built facilities and retail businesses, you’ll gain lots of practical hands-on experience studying at Box Hill Insitute. The environments are real, the tools, equipment and technology are the latest, and students deal directly with customers and clients.

Financial assistance

Scholarships

Institutional scholarships queries should be directed to:

We have an annual Scholarships and Awards program with industry and community partners to notonly recognise the academic achievement of students but to support those who through circumstance require financial support.
The Scholarships and Awards program aims to minimise course costs so that students can concentrate on what's really important - their studies! Scholarshipsand awards contribute toward tuition and materials fees for one year of study. 
Scholarship and award winners not only benefit from financial support, but also career and personal development opportunities, recognition from peers and potential employers. 

Fees & Financial Support

Box Hill Institute has a range of financial support available to students, including payment plans, VET Student Loan at the Diploma/Advanced Diploma level for eligible courses and students, FEE-HELP at the degree level, and a wide range of scholarships. Eligibility criteria apply. Please consult regarding your options at enrolment. If you are experiencing severe financial hardship, contact Box Hill Institute's Student Life on (03)9286 9891 for an appointment to discuss your fee options.

Student profile

Further information