Sydney Institute of Business and Technology
Sydney, Australia
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 375
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Private
- Founded
- 1997
Overview
Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT) is a tertiary college in central Sydney, operating since 1997 as part of the Navitas Group. Located at 255 Elizabeth Street, it shares the Sydney City Campus with Western Sydney University. Its Foundation Program prepares students for diploma study, while its six diploma areas are business, communication and creative industries, engineering, health, information technology and social science. Successful diploma study provides pathways to second-year bachelor's study at Western Sydney University, subject to the relevant progression requirements. SIBT supports students through individual academic and maths assistance, academic skills workshops, peer mentoring and personalised learning support. Social activities and mentoring help students settle into campus life. The college serves both domestic and international students.
Fields of study
- Business
- Communication and Creative Industries
- Engineering
- Health
- Information Technology
- Social Science
Accreditation: Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- 2026-03-02, 2026-06-29, 2026-10-26, 2027-03-01, 2027-06-28, 2027-10-25
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- admissions@sibt.nsw.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$27,000 – A$40,500
From about $17,820 / year
Domestic students
A$23,500 – A$27,200
Numeric tuition ranges use the complete 2026 program-fee tables, including Foundation and all six diplomas: domestic AUD 23500–27200 and international AUD 27000–40500. Published 2027 ranges are domestic AUD 24700–28000 and international AUD 29800–40500. These are program totals, not annual charges; tuition is paid per unit. Students paying upfront must pay the first four units to secure their place, with any unused fourth-unit payment retained as credit when initially taking three units. International students also pay a non-refundable AUD 225 enrolment fee and must obtain OSHC. The enrolment fee is not identified as an application fee. Fees may change; eligible domestic students may use FEE-HELP.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diploma of Business (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Diploma | 1 year | A$35,500 / total | Varies | 2026-03-02, 2026-06-29, 2026-10-26, 2027-03-01, 2027-06-28, 2027-10-25 |
| Diploma of Communication and Creative Industries (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Diploma | 1 year | A$34,600 / total | Varies | 2026-03-02, 2026-06-29, 2026-10-26, 2027-03-01, 2027-06-28, 2027-10-25 |
| Diploma of Engineering (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Diploma | — | A$40,500 / total | Varies | 2026-03-02, 2026-06-29, 2026-10-26, 2027-03-01, 2027-06-28, 2027-10-25 |
| Diploma of Health (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Diploma | 1 year | A$33,500 / total | Varies | 2026-03-02, 2026-06-29, 2026-10-26, 2027-03-01, 2027-06-28, 2027-10-25 |
| Diploma of Information Technology (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Diploma | 1 year | A$36,500 / total | Varies | 2026-03-02, 2026-06-29, 2026-10-26, 2027-03-01, 2027-06-28, 2027-10-25 |
| Diploma of Social Science (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Diploma | 1 year | A$31,700 / total | Varies | 2026-03-02, 2026-06-29, 2026-10-26, 2027-03-01, 2027-06-28, 2027-10-25 |
| Foundation Program (Standard) (opens in a new tab)English · On Campus | Foundation | — | A$27,000 / total | Varies | 2026-03-02, 2026-06-29, 2026-10-26, 2027-03-01, 2027-06-28, 2027-10-25 |
Information last verified Sep 27, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.