Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education
Batchelor, Australia
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Students
- 2,500
- International students
- 0%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1974
Overview
Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education is Australia’s only First Nations dual-sector tertiary education provider. Its Both Ways approach combines First Nations and Western knowledge. The Institute identifies its locations with Kungarakan and Warai Country at Batchelor and Arrernte Country at Mparntwe (Alice Springs). Its course catalog includes VET, higher education, research and enabling program categories.
Fields of study
- Business
- Community Services
- Construction
- Early Childhood Education and Care
- Education
- Health
- Media
- Resources and Infrastructure
- Language
- Visual Arts
Accreditation: TEQSA
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- 2026
- Application deadlines
- Not specified
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- studentfees@batchelor.edu.au
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
A$2 / credit
The Institute offers Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) for higher education. Many VET courses are fee-free or heavily subsidized for eligible Northern Territory residents. Student Contribution Amounts apply for CSP students.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate III in Community Services (opens in a new tab) | Diploma | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (opens in a new tab) | Diploma | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Certificate II in Community Services (opens in a new tab) | Diploma | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Certificate II in Construction (opens in a new tab) | Diploma | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Certificate II in Workplace Skills (opens in a new tab) | Diploma | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Certificate I in Construction (opens in a new tab) | Diploma | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Certificate I in Workplace Skills (opens in a new tab) | Diploma | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Sep 22, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.