William Angliss Institute of TAFE

Key Highlights

• Registered by TEQSA as an Institute of Higher Education through 22 January 2032
• Public Victorian statutory body and TAFE provider
• Specialist focus on foods, tourism, hospitality and events
• CRICOS-registered for approved international-student courses

Student Life & Environment

Student life is organised around a compact, specialist city campus rather than a large residential university environment. Official campus information identifies a student lounge, learning commons, library, quiet-study areas, bookable study rooms, wireless access, an on-site café and public-facing training venues. Orientation introduces new students to facilities, support services and campus activities. Academic assistance includes learning advisers and library resources, while the Institute also provides disability support, international-student support and Koorie education support. A bulk-billing medical service is listed among the Melbourne campus facilities. International students can obtain pastoral and practical assistance through the International Office. Apprentices have access to a dedicated support officer. The Institute does not present the Melbourne campus as a residential campus. Instead, its accommodation support directs students toward external rental and student-housing information, including an on-campus noticeboard. Students therefore need to budget and plan independently for housing, commuting and living expenses. The Institute specifically advises students to investigate rental arrangements and bond payments carefully because accommodation scams occur. The specialist setting may appeal to students who value regular contact with classmates in related industries. Campus restaurants, kitchens and other simulated workplaces make practical training visible in everyday campus life, while the central location provides access to Melbourne’s wider cultural, hospitality and events environment.

Location & Surroundings

The principal Melbourne campus is at 555 La Trobe Street in the central business district. Official 2026 materials place it within Melbourne’s free tram zone and near train, bus and tram services. Flagstaff station and gardens are close by, while Southern Cross station, Queen Victoria Market, shopping areas, restaurants and major event venues are also accessible from the campus. This setting makes the campus practical for students who want direct exposure to a large hospitality, tourism and events market. It also means the environment is distinctly urban: teaching buildings and specialist facilities are integrated into the city rather than spread across a self-contained residential estate. Commuting may be convenient from areas connected to the central transport network, but housing costs and travel time will depend on where a student lives. Applicants should not assume every course is offered in Melbourne. William Angliss also publishes material for its Sydney campus, and campus-specific course availability and fees can differ. International applicants should verify the delivery location and CRICOS details shown in their offer and current course documentation.

Costs & Career Outcomes

Tuition depends on course, campus, residency category and whether a program includes an industry-placement period. The official 2026 Melbourne international schedule listed total tuition of AUD 48,685 for each of the two-year master’s programs in international hospitality entrepreneurship and international hotel leadership. Examples of three-year bachelor’s programs in the same schedule carried total tuition of AUD 68,640, while some four-year professional-practice versions cost more. These are 2026 published amounts, not guaranteed 2027 prices, and additional living, travel, equipment, materials or personal costs may apply. Domestic higher-education students should consult the 2026 course-fee schedule for the amount charged per subject and total indicative course cost. Eligible students may use FEE-HELP, subject to government rules and completion of the required electronic form before the census date. Fee liability and refund outcomes depend on withdrawing by the relevant census date. Scholarships are offered in selected categories, but availability, eligibility and closing dates should be checked for the intended intake. Career preparation is closely connected to the Institute’s specialist fields. Its Careers and Employment service advertises jobs, placements and volunteer opportunities and facilitates employer engagement. Certain courses contain paid practical placements lasting six or twelve months, while other programs do not include the same structure. Prospective students should compare course versions and confirm whether placement is compulsory, paid and included in the published tuition calculation. No current institution-wide graduate salary or employment-rate figure was verified, so applicants should use course-specific outcomes and independent graduate data when evaluating return on cost.