Melbourne Polytechnic

Melbourne Polytechnic

Contact

77 St Georges Rd
Preston VIC 3072

Phone No: 1300 635 276

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Web site: http://www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au

Accreditation

RTO provider code: 3075

Campus locations

Collingwood

20 Otter Street
Collingwood VIC 3066

Epping

Corner Cooper Street & Dalton Road
Epping VIC 3076

Fairfield

Yarra Bend Road
Fairfield VIC 3078

Greensborough

Civic Drive
Greensborough VIC 3088

Heidelberg

Corner Bell Street & Waterdale Road
Heidelberg West VIC 3081

Northern Lodge at Eden Park

Glen Robin Ct
Eden Park VIC 3757

Prahran

144 High Street
Prahran VIC 3181

Preston

77 St. Georges Road
Preston VIC 3072

Melbourne Polytechnic offers a practical, career-focused approach to learning. Established in 1912, we are one of Victoria’s largest training providers and were recognised as the 2024 Large Training Provider of the Year at the Victorian Training Awards.

We offer a wide range of courses, with study options across certificates, diplomas and degrees. Our programs are designed to build real-world skills and prepare you for further study or employment.

We understand that cost and circumstances can affect study choices, which is why we provide a range of support options, including Free TAFE courses, FEE-HELP, scholarships and tuition payment plans.

Our teachers bring current industry experience and are focused on helping you succeed. With flexible study options, personalised pathways and dedicated learning support, we’ll help you build the skills and confidence to take your next step.

Courses are delivered across our campuses in Collingwood, Epping, Fairfield, Greensborough, Heidelberg, Prahran and Preston, as well as our training centre at Eden Park. Our facilities reflect real work environments, and many courses include opportunities to gain practical experience while you study.

Institutional student profile

2026 Student Admission Profile Melbourne Polytechnic

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at the institution. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and passed the census date in the most relevant recent intake period for which data are available, including those admitted through all offer rounds, across all Australian campuses and international students studying in Australia.

Notes:
"<5" - the number of students is less than 5.
N/A - Students not accepted in this category.
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Applicant typesNumber of studentsPercentage of all students
(A) Higher education study 17 7%
(B) Vocational education and training (VET) study 11 4%
(C) Work and life experience 3 1%
(D) Recent secondary education    
Admitted solely based on ATAR 11 4%
Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered 0 0%
Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor 6 2%
International students 208 81%
All students 330 100%

Courses

For all courses listed with VTAC, visit CourseSearch.

Events

Online and On Campus Information Sessions

For more information:  https://www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au/information-sessions/?dates=all

Admission criteria

Higher Education admissions criteria

For further information regarding the entrance requirements of the four admission applicant categories, please click on the link.

Applies to:

  • All Applicants

Special consideration

Institutional access and equity queries should be directed to:

Access & equity through VTAC

The Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) provides the opportunity for applicants that may need to have special consideration taken into account for course entry.

There are four categories that students can apply through, please note not all courses are eligible for SEAS consideration and there are eligibility requirements to apply.

SEAS Categories

Category 1: Personal Information and Location

Category 2: Disadvantaged Financial Background

Category 3: Disability or Medical Condition

Category 4: Difficult Circumstances 

Please visit the link below for more information on SEAS

https://vtac.edu.au/access/seas

Please refer to the individual course to see if SEAS is available and for further information.

Additional information

Apprenticeships

For further information about how to become an apprentice, click on the following link.

IELTS

Melbourne Polytechnic accepts the IELTS test as evidence of English proficiency and is an official testing centre. For further information, click on the following link.

Short courses

We offer a wide range of short courses conducted on a part-time basis. To view our short course guide, click on the following link.

AQF - Australian Qualifications Framework

For further information regarding the Australian qualifications framework, please click on the following link.

Enrolment

VTAC offers

Important information for applicants who have been made a VTAC offer, please click onto the following link.

VET - Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

For further information regarding obtaining recognition of any prior learning for a VET program, please click on the following link.

Higher Education - Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

For information regarding obtaining recognition of any prior learning for a HE program, please click on the following link.

Fees for VET and Higher Education courses

For further information regarding fees for both VET and Higher Education courses, please click on the following link.

How to defer a VTAC offer

For inquires on deferment of VTAC offers please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Student and campus services

Applying for accommodation

Explore our Off-Campus Accommodation Database

Student services

Our Student Services aims to provide much of the support you might need during your time at Melbourne Polytechnic. We are here to help maximise your potential, grow with you and guide you to the future you really want.

Yurrongi Centre

The Yurrongi Centre staff are here to support all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who enrol in any course at Melbourne Polytechnic. The staff are committed to assisting students in their educational journey in particular, financial assistance with the enrolment process and tutorial assistance. For further information on services provided, please call (03) 9269 1626 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SLAM (Student life at MelbPoly)

The SLAM team provides a range of activities, on and off-campus events, competitions, giveaways, trips and tours and so much more. We collaborate with Tertiary Recreation and Entertainment Victoria (TREV) to deliver sporting and social programs with other TAFEs and universities. All on-campus events are free and are open to all Melbourne Polytechnic students. Your time at Melbourne Polytechnic is not just about study, it's also about new experiences, new friends and having bucket loads of fun.

Information and Enrolment, Skills and Jobs Centres

Melbourne Polytechnic offers online enrolment. For information on enrolment centres please contact us on 1300 635 276.
Please click on the link below for more information on our Skills and Job Centre

Services

To see our range of services, facilities and learning resources across all our campuses, click onto the following link.

Financial assistance

Scholarships

Institutional scholarships queries should be directed to:

One of the most common misconceptions about scholarshipsis that they are only for top academic performers - this is not the case! Melbourne Polytechnic scholarships are awarded on a range of criteria,including field of study, personal circumstance and academic merit.

A scholarship can provide more than just financial support.It offers opportunities for personal development, recognition and looks greaton your CV.

Melbourne Polytechnic scholarships are available to a rangeof students and availability changes each semester and year. Be sure to checkregularly to see what opportunities may be available to you.

Our scholarships are made possible through the generoussupport of our sponsors, helping to transform the lives of our students.

If you are applying for a tuition-based scholarship, pleaseproceed with your enrolment as scheduled. Successful recipients will receivereimbursement, so we encourage you not to delay your enrolment while waitingfor your scholarship application outcome.

Visit our Scholarship page to view available scholarshipsand get some great tips to help you prepare strong scholarship application, TAFEScholarships Melbourne | Melbourne Polytechnic

For further information regarding scholarships, please email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Government financial assistance

The Australian Government loan schemes are there to assist eligible students with their study fees.

HECS-HELP - assists eligible students in Commonwealth supported places.

FEE-HELP - assists eligible fee-paying students pay their tuition fees for higher education courses.

VET STUDENT LOAN - assists eligible students pay all or part of their tuition fees for vocational education and training (VET) higher level qualifications (i.e. diploma and above).

Tuition payment Plan

There is an option to pay tuition fees for VET courses through a Tuition Payment Plan (TPP) managed by a third party, Debitsuccess Pty Ltd, one of the largest direct debit providers in Australia. Under a TPP, you authorise Debitsuccess to automatically debit tuition fees from your bank account or credit card on a weekly or fortnightly basis over a set period of time.

Student profile

Further information