Start your future in Canberra

Live, learn and work in Australia’s capital city

Canberra offers a vibrant, affordable lifestyle with exceptional quality of life, part-time job opportunities and the fastest economic growth in Australia. As one of the world’s most liveable and innovative cities, it attracts people from all over the world to live, study and work.

At the Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT), you’ll gain practical, hands-on skills through industry-led courses such as health, early childhood education, IT, hospitality, and culinary. You’ll also unlock strong career and university pathways.

Whether you’re starting out or upskilling, CIT has many options to help you build your future in Australia’s capital.

Explore the courses on offer for international students in 2026.

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Why study at the Canberra Institute of Technology?

Build your future with strong career and university pathways

Gain practical, hands-on skills through industry-led courses and open doors to employment or further study. Access pathways to renowned Australian universities, right here in Canberra.

Live in one of the world’s most liveable and affordable cities

Experience life in Canberra – the world’s second-best city for quality of life, the third healthiest city, and one of the most sustainable. Enjoy vibrant city living, affordable costs and plenty of part-time job opportunities while you study.

Join a welcoming, diverse and inclusive global community

Be part of an international community at CIT with students from 62 countries and a city home to over 100 embassies and consulates. Discover a supportive, inclusive environment where you’ll feel at home.

CIT courses for international students

Creative industries

Graphic Design

Graphic design courses for international students
Course	Duration	Package duration	Location	2026 intake	2026 semester fees	Total course fees	International English Language Testing System">IELTS
Diploma of Graphic Design (CUA50720) CRICOS 105812B	1.5 years	1.5 years	Woden	Feb	$8,490	$25,470	6.0
Advanced Diploma of Graphic Design (CUA60320) CRICOS 112086B	6 months*	2 years	Woden	Jul	$8,490	$8,490	6.0

*Six-month duration after completion of Diploma of Graphic Design (CUA50720). Up to one year duration if you complete a Diploma of Graphic Design through another institution.

Visual Arts

Visual arts courses for international students
Course	Duration	Package duration	Location	2026 intake	2026 semester fees	Total course fees	International English Language Testing System">IELTS
Diploma of Visual Arts (CUA51120) CRICOS 111244A	1 year	1 year	Woden	Feb	$8,490	$16,980	6.0

Health and community

Mental Health

Mental health courses for international students
Course	Duration	Package duration	Location	2026 intake	2026 semester fees	Total course fees	International English Language Testing System">IELTS
Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315) CRICOS 091155E	1 year	1 year	Bruce	Feb/Jul	$8,490	$16,980	6.0

Ageing Support/Disability Support

Ageing Support/Disability Support courses for international students
Course	Duration	Package duration	Location	2026 intake	2026 semester fees	Total course fees	International English Language Testing System">IELTS
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) (CHC33021) CRICOS 114025K	6 months	6 months	Bruce	Feb/Jul	$8,490	$8,490	6.0
Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) (CHC33021) CRICOS 114025K	6 months	6 months	Bruce	Feb/Jul	$8,490	$8,490	6.0

Nursing

Nursing courses for international students
Course	Duration	Package duration	Location	2026 intake	2026 semester fees	Total course fees	International English Language Testing System">IELTS
Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) CRICOS 112865H	1.5 years	1.5 years	Bruce	Feb/Apr Jul/Oct	$9,940	$29,820	7.0

Nursing pathway (IELTS 6.5) or offshore applications

Nursing pathway (IELTS 6.5) or offshore applications courses for international students
Course	Duration	Package duration	Location	2026 intake	2026 semester fees	Total course fees	International English Language Testing System">IELTS
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing) or (Disability) (CHC33021) CRICOS 114025K	6 months	6 months	Bruce	Feb/Jul	$8,490	$8,490	6.5
Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) CRICOS 112865H	1.5 years	2 years	Bruce	Feb/Apr Jul/Oct	$9,940	$29,820	7.0

Nursing pathway (IELTS 6.0)

Nursing pathway (IELTS 6.0) courses for international students
Course	Duration	Package duration	Location	2026 intake	2026 semester fees	Total course fees	International English Language Testing System">IELTS
Certificate IV in Mental Health (CHC43315) CRICOS 091155E	1 year	1 year	Bruce	Feb/Jul	$8,490	$16,980	6.0
Diploma of Nursing (HLT54121) CRICOS 112865H	1.5 years	2 years	Bruce	Feb/Apr Jul/Oct	$9,940	$29,820	7.0

Early Childhood Education and Care

Early Childhood Education and Care courses for international students
Course	Duration	Package duration	Location	2026 intake	2026 semester fees	Total course fees	International English Language Testing System">IELTS
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121) CRICOS 110727A	1 year	1 year	Bruce	Feb/Jul	$8,490	$16,980	6.0
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50125) CRICOS 118566D	1 year	2 years	Bruce	Feb/Jul	$8,490	$16,980	6.0

Hospitality, culinary and tourism

Commercial Cookery

Commercial cookery courses for international students
Course	Duration	Package duration	Location	2026 intake	2026 semester fees	Total course fees	International English Language Testing System">IELTS
Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821) CRICOS 109761J	1 year	1 year	Woden	Feb/Jul	$10,360	$20,720	6.0
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521) CRICOS 109721F	6 months	1.5 years	Woden	Feb/Jul	$10,140	$10,140	6.0
Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50422) (Culinary Stream) CRICOS 113462H	6 months	2 years	Woden	Feb/Jul	$10,140	$10,140	6.0

Patisserie

Patisserie courses for international students
Course	Duration	Package duration	Location	2026 intake	2026 semester fees	Total course fees	International English Language Testing System">IELTS
Certificate III in Patisserie (SIT31021) CRICOS 109752K	1 year	1 year	Woden	Feb/Jul	$10,145	$20,290	6.0
Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT50422) CRICOS 113462H	6 months*	1.5 years	Woden	Feb/Jul	$2,443	$2,443	6.0
Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50422) (Culinary Stream) CRICOS 113462H	6 months*	1.5 years	Woden	Feb/Jul	$10,140	$10,140	6.0

*Studying the Patisserie pathway only requires one subject from the Certificate IV in Kitchen Management. Students will study this subject concurrently with Diploma of Hospitality Management subjects. Students will not receive an award for the Certificate IV in Kitchen Management.

Hospitality

Hospitality courses for international students
Course	Duration	Package duration	Location	2026 intake	2026 semester fees	Total course fees	International English Language Testing System">IELTS
Certificate III in Hospitality (SIT30622) CRICOS 112089K	6 months	6 months	Woden	Feb/Jul	$8,040	$8,040	6.0
Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50422) (Hospitality Stream) CRICOS 113462H	6 months	1 year	Woden	Feb/Jul	$8,040	$8,040	6.0

Travel & Tourism

Travel & Tourism courses for international students
Course	Duration	Package duration	Location	2026 intake	2026 semester fees	Total course fees	International English Language Testing System">IELTS
Diploma of Travel and Tourism (SIT50122) CRICOS 113905H	1 year	1 year	Woden	Feb	$16,070	$8,035	6.0

Information technology

Information technology courses for international students
Course	Duration	Package duration	Location	2026 intake	2026 semester fees	Total course fees	International English Language Testing System">IELTS
Certificate III in Information Technology (ICT30120) CRICOS 108479H	6 months	6 months	Tuggeranong	Feb/Jul	$8,040	$8,040	6.0
Certificate IV in Information Technology (ICT40120) CRICOS 108481C	1 year	1.5 years	Woden	Feb/Jul	$8,035	$16,070	6.0
Diploma of Information Technology (ICT50220) CRICOS 108480D	1 year	2.5 years	Woden	Feb/Jul	$8,035	$16,070	6.0

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Course fees

Course fees are listed in Australian dollars (AUD) and are calculated on a per-semester basis, with the total package cost subject to variation depending on the semester start date. Fees may increase slightly each year in accordance with CIT’s annual pricing review. While CIT makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, it reserves the right to make changes without notice, including adjustments to tuition fees, course pathways and training packages. For the most up-to-date details, please visit international.cit.edu.au.

Experience Canberra with CIT

People from all over the world are attracted to live, study and work in Canberra, and it’s not hard to understand why. Canberra is Australia’s innovation capital and one of the world’s most liveable cities, with the fastest economic growth in the country.