Nan Tien Institute
Wollongong, Australia
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
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Overview
Founded by Venerable Master Hsing Yun, Nan Tien Institute is a private, not-for-profit, government-accredited higher education provider grounded in Buddhist wisdom and values. Its secular educational environment welcomes students from all faiths and emphasises compassion, reflective practice and lifelong learning.
NTI offers graduate certificates, graduate diplomas and master's qualifications across Applied Buddhist Studies, Humanistic Buddhism, Health and Social Wellbeing, Mental Health and Applied Mindfulness. Continuing professional development includes non-award subjects, conferences, seminars and bespoke training. Delivery options include self-directed online learning, live online teaching and on-campus classes, depending on the subject.
The Humanistic Buddhism Centre contributes research, publications, learning resources and community activities that apply Buddhist wisdom to contemporary life.
Fields of study
- Applied Buddhist Studies
- Health and Social Wellbeing
- Humanistic Buddhism
- Mental Health
- Applied Mindfulness
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
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- Application deadlines
- Rolling admissions
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- study@nantien.edu.au
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
A$12,400 – A$37,200
From about $8,184 / year
Domestic students
A$11,900 – A$35,700
Profile tuition ranges use the latest published year, 2027, and total qualification costs across all listed award courses: domestic AUD 11,900–35,700; international AUD 12,400–37,200. Per-subject fees for 2027 are AUD 2,975 domestic and AUD 3,100 international. Separately, 2026 qualification totals span AUD 11,400–35,700 domestic and AUD 14,000–43,200 international. Published 2026 Applied Mindfulness totals are AUD 11,775 domestic and AUD 14,300 international; these differ from four times the stated subject fees and have not been recalculated. Totals are indicative, assume full-time study and electives within the award, and may vary with elective selection. Fees exclude accommodation, meals and incidentals. Eligible domestic students may access FEE-HELP; this does not cover non-award study. The supplied excerpt does not expose single-subject fee amounts.
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 |
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| Graduate Certificate in Applied Buddhist Studies (opens in a new tab)English · Hybrid | Diploma | 6 months | A$11,900 / total | Varies | — |
| Graduate Certificate in Applied Mindfulness (opens in a new tab)English | Diploma | — | A$11,900 / total | Varies | — |
| Graduate Certificate in Health and Social Wellbeing (opens in a new tab)English · Hybrid | Diploma | — | A$11,900 / total | Varies | — |
| Graduate Certificate in Humanistic Buddhism (opens in a new tab)English · Hybrid | Diploma | 6 months | A$11,900 / total | Varies | — |
| Graduate Certificate in Mental Health (opens in a new tab)English · Online | Diploma | 6 months | A$11,900 / total | Varies | Enrol and start learning anytime |
| Graduate Diploma in Applied Buddhist Studies (opens in a new tab)English · Hybrid | Diploma | 1 year | A$23,800 / total | Varies | — |
| Graduate Diploma in Health and Social Wellbeing (opens in a new tab)English · Hybrid | Diploma | — | A$23,800 / total | Varies | — |
| Graduate Diploma in Mental Health (opens in a new tab)English · Online | Diploma | 1 year | A$23,800 / total | Varies | Enrol and start learning anytime |
| Master of Arts (Applied Buddhist Studies) (opens in a new tab)English · Hybrid | Master's | 18 months | A$35,700 / total | Varies | — |
| Master of Arts (Health and Social Wellbeing) (opens in a new tab)English · Hybrid | Master's | 18 months | A$35,700 / total | Varies | — |
| Master of Mental Health (opens in a new tab)English · Online | Master's | 18 months | A$35,700 / total | Varies | Enrol and start learning anytime |
| Non-Award Enrolment (Single Subjects) (opens in a new tab)English | — | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Sep 26, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.