Sydney Institute of Business and Technology

Admissions Requirements

English Requirements

The following table is a general guide to English admission requirements. If your English results are below the levels listed, you will require full-time English study at Navitas English before beginning your academic program at SIBT.

SIBT accepts the following English language results:

Academic IELTS
TOEFL
Relevant high school English language results (in some countries only – see table below for details)
Completion of an accredited Academic English program recognised by SIBT

Results required for:

English Qualification	Foundation Program (Standard)	Diploma
IELTS (Academic)	5.5 (min 5.0 in all bands)	6.0 (min 5.5 in all bands)
TOEFL iBT	71-78	79 and above
SPM English	Grade C6	Grade B4
Pearsons Test of English Academic (PTE)	42	50
Cambridge English Scale	162	169 (no skill less than 162)
ILSC	EAP intermediate 3 +/ILSC Placement level I3	EAP Intermediate 4/EAP Advanced 1 or 2 +/ILSC Placement level I4/A1/A2/A3
English Language Company (ELC)	EAP 1	EAP 2/ EAP 3
Navitas English	EAP2 60%	EAP3 60%

Academic Requirements for Foundation program

India

Academic Requirements

Foundation Program

Higher Secondary Certificate (Year 11) with an average of 60% or above in 4 subjects

Academic Requirements for Diploma program

Academic Requirements

Diploma

Higher Secondary Certificate (Year 12) with an average 55% or above in 4 subjects

Other Accepted Qualifications:

Other Qualification	Foundation	Diploma
General Certificate of Education (GCE)	GCE O level with passes in 3 academic subjects (E or better)	GCE A-levels with 2 passes (E or better)
Global Assessment Certificate (GAC)	Contact SIBT Admissions for entry requirements	Global Assessment Certificate GPA of 1.0 or an average of 60% or above
International Baccalaureate (IB)	Aggregate score of < 21	Aggregate score of 21 or above

SIBT accepts certified forecast/provisional examination results on pre-requisite courses in the application stage, but final results are required prior to confirmation of enrolment.

Support for your Application

What you need when submitting your application online

Before you start your online application, know which course you want to study and when you want to start.

Make sure you have electronic copies of the following to attach to your online application:

Your academic transcript
Proof of citizenship (birth certificate or passport)
Your English test transcripts.

Additional Support for International Students

Our SIBT representatives are here to help

We have a vast network of representatives around the world who are ready to help with your application. If you need any assistance with choosing a course or applying for a visa, our SIBT representatives can help. They will ensure that your application with SIBT is as easy and efficient as possible.

Speak with one of our SIBT representatives today.

How do I know if I have been accepted?

A letter of offer is confirmation of a successful application

You will receive an email from us containing your Letter of Offer if your application is successful. We aim to make offers within 72 hours if your supporting documents are complete, but there are some cases where it may take a bit longer.

If you have not received a response from us within 10 days, contact your agent/representative or email admissions@sibt.nsw.edu.au if you applied without an agent/representative.

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about your application.

Sydney City Campus

Get ready to study in the heart of Sydney’s central business district! We’re located directly across from Hyde Park and just minutes from shopping centres, services, cafés, and more. Plus, if you need a study break or have some spare time between classes, then you’re within walking distance of iconic destinations like the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge. We’re also very close to all modes of transport, meaning you have easy and full access to all the best our city has to offer.

Our brand new, state-of-the-art campus was designed specifically with our students in mind so that you could thrive in a modern, vibrant and inspiring learning environment.

Libraries

SIBT Sydney campus has its own library on campus where our students can borrow books, research, quietly study or use computer and printing facilities. It has all the resources you need to learn and to prepare for assessments. Our friendly and experienced librarians are available to assist you with research and referencing.

If you need additional resources, then you can head on over to the world leading State Library of NSW which is only ten minutes’ walk from SIBT. There are also eight other libraries in the city that can be accessed for free.

Technology

SIBT Sydney campus offers students a technology-rich learning experience. Find out more about the technology on campus.

Classrooms

To enhance your personal learning, we have a small class design. All lecture rooms have a maximum capacity of 50 students. Smaller classes provides you with increased interaction with lecturers, encouraging conversation, questioning and group discussions, and ensures that your classroom learning is maximised.

Tutorial rooms are smaller classrooms and hold a maximum of 25 students. Our students use both types of study rooms each week.

Student Spaces

Two independent learning areas are available on campus where students can hang out, eat, relax or study quietly between classes. Facilities include a kitchen with microwave, TV and pool table.

Campus Library

The Navitas Library provides SIBT students an academic lending collection, computers, printing facilities, a quiet study space, group meeting rooms and specialist library staff for research assistance and direction.

Do you need some additional resources to support your studies? Located on Level 8, the Navitas Library provides SIBT students an academic lending collection, computers, printing facilities, a quiet study space, group meeting rooms and specialist library staff for research assistance and direction.

For all enquiries and questions, you can contact library staff by email: ask@navitas.libanswers.com

Library Chat

The library has a live chat service from the library website. The chat box can also be used to leave messages after hours.

The Collection

The library offers a course-specific collection, covering a wide-range of subjects including economics, business, and engineering.

Prescribed Textbooks

The library provides access to copies of the prescribed textbooks, whether to borrow or use in the library. The Special Reserve collection will always hold a copy of every prescribed textbook for 2-hour use in the library. Copies that can be borrowed have a 7-day loan period. Please keep in mind that these are in high demand.

MultiSearch

The library discovery system MultiSearch can be found here.

Referencing

Referencing is an integral part of tertiary study. Students must acknowledge their sources of information and credit them where appropriate. Becoming familiar with and understanding the importance of referencing is a key to academic success.

Different subjects use different referencing styles. Ask your lecturer for the name of the style you should use in your assessment task. The most common referencing systems used at SIBT are:

Library staff can provide guidance and assistance with referencing; however, we cannot complete your referencing for you or do a complete check of your references and citations.

Printing and Copying

Printing, scanning, and copying facilities are available to current students using a current SIBT student card.

Student print accounts are autoloaded with credit every session for both printing and copying. If required credit can be topped at the library desk or at SIBT administration. Printing credit is non-refundable and non-transferable. Please note unused credit does not roll over.

A4 black and white 11c per page
A4 colour A4 80c per page

Scanning

Photocopiers in the library and in Lab 311 can be used to scan to email or directly to a USB drive. Scanning is a free service to current students.

Copying Limits

For text-based resources, you may copy and communicate a ‘reasonable portion’. A ‘reasonable portion’ is defined as follows:

One chapter of a book, or 10% of the pages
One article from a journal or newspaper
All an artistic work, e.g., a diagram or photo (when not available for separate purchase).

Technology on Campus

Discover our state-of-the-art facilities

Do you want to study at a brand new, high-tech campus? SIBT Sydney is a state-of-the art campus which also offers our students computer, internet, and printing facilities. Our classrooms are equipped with an interactive whiteboards and presentation/recording facilities. You have the option to ‘Bring Your Own Device’ to class or borrow one of our laptops or iPads for in-class participation or tutorial work.

Don’t worry about the internet as our campus is equipped with high-speed wireless internet, which is accessible and free to all our students on campus. To connect to the wifi, follow the steps below:

Connect to the ‘Navitas Students’ network
Enter the following details when prompted:
- Username: students\your student ID number
- Password

You can also request assistance directly from our on-campus IT support team. Located on Level 2 Reception, the iHELP Team provides quality IT and classroom support to all our students and teachers at the Sydney City Campus. The team offers a unique walk-up, face-to-face service that aims to personalise the students and teachers support experience.

International Student Info

We are located in the heart of one of the most beautiful cities in the world – Sydney! SIBT is a leading higher education institution which helps both Australian and international students integrate into university.

Since 1997, we have helped around 27,000 students prepare for university success. Our SIBT students have demonstrated strong success in top academic areas such as Business, Engineering, Information Technology and Media and Communication. In many cases, our graduates have achieved stronger academic results than direct entry university students!

We are proud to help our students make their dream of studying at one of Australia’s universities a reality!

Corporate and Academic Governance

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd trading as Sydney Institute of Business and Technology (SIBT) is :

A registered Institute of Higher Education Provider under Commonwealth legislation, regulated by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and listed on the National Register (PRV12046)
A private college
Approved for FEE-HELP
An approved education provider for international students under the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS provider 01576G)
A proprietary company established under the Corporations Act (2001). ABN 18 074 470 447. A copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of SIBT can be found here.
Information about SIBT’s Financial Well-being is contained in the Statement of Financial Standing
SIBT’s organisational structure can be found here
SIBT’s Governance Charter can be found here
Information about SIBT’s Tuition Assurance arrangements is contained in the Statement of Tuition Assurance.

SIBT Board of Directors

Sydney Institute of Business and Technology is governed by the SIBT Board of Directors who oversees viability and sustainability, risk management, academic governance and leadership, complaints and grievances and quality and compliance with the Higher Education Standards Framework (HESF).

Membership of the Board of Directors comprises:

Professor Sally Kift (Independent Chair)
Mr Malcolm Baigent (Chief Executive Officer, University Partnerships Australasia)
Ms Leigh Pointon (Executive General Manager University Partnerships Australasia, Navitas)
Ms Sara Wells (Head of Compliance, Risk and Reporting, University Partnerships Australasia)
Professor Emeritus Shirley Alexander (Independent Director)

Academic Board

SIBT’s Academic Board oversees all academic matters of the College and supports the quality assurance of SIBT programs. The Academic Board reports directly to the SIBT Board of Directors on all academic matters.

Membership of the Academic Board comprises:

Dr John Jenkins (Independent Chair)
Dr Airdre Grant (External Member)
Dr Roger March (External Member)
Dr Tim Griffin (External Member)
College Director and Principal
Academic Director
Learning and Teaching Committee Chair
A Teaching Staff Representative
A Program Convenor
A Student Representative
Quality and Compliance Manager

Senior Management Team

The Senior Management Team oversees the strategic and operational functions of the College, including continuous improvement, quality assurance and ensuring SIBT meets its regulatory requirements. The College Director and Principal reports directly to the SIBT Board of Directors on behalf of the Senior Management Team.

The Senior Management Team comprises:

College Director and Principal – Florian Staerk (Chair)

Director of Student and Academic Services – Peta Bollen

Director of Marketing and Admissions – Suraj Sadasivan

Academic Director – Western Sydney University, Sydney City Campus – Dr John McGuire

Academic Director – SIBT – Peta Bollen (Caretaker)

Commercial Finance Manager – Winnie Tse

Student Services Manager – Pru Wirth

Quality and Compliance Manager – Pamela Eade

Learning Technologies and IT Manager – Harry Aung

Admissions Manager – Karen Gerges

Student and Academic Administration Manager – Lorena Chivu Christensen

Fees

Our SIBT program fees include free tuition and academic skills seminars, as well as student support, counselling, academic assistance and exclusive discounts and promotions.

Please see program fees for international and domestic students below.

Program Fees – International Students

If you are an international student hoping to study at SIBT, the following fees apply. International students are also required to obtain Overseas Health Cover.

Program	2025 fee(A$)	2026 fee(A$)
Foundation Program (Standard)	$25,000	$27,000
Diploma of Business	$33,700	$35,500
Diploma of Communication & Creative Industries	$32,700	$34,600
Diploma of Engineering	$38,500	$40,500
Diploma of Health	N/A	$33,500
Diploma of Information Technology	$34,500	$36,500
Diploma of Social Science	N/A	$31,700

Our 2024 Program Fees can be download from here.

Unit Fees:

Students pay tuition fees per unit as they progress through their study. To secure a place at SIBT, students must pay the tuition fees for the first four units of study before their program begins. If a student is only completing three units in the first session, the fourth unit’s fees will remain as a credit on their account. Fees are correct as at the time of printing. SIBT reserves the right to vary its fees at any time.

Overseas Health Cover (OSHC)

International students also need to obtain Overseas Health Cover for the duration of their studies in advance of arriving in Australia. Students can expect to pay approximately A$594 per year of study (2017).

Click here for information and rates for Allianz, our recommended OSHC provider.

Program Fees – Domestic Students

Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens are classified as domestic students for SIBT program fee purposes.

Program	2025 fee(A$)	2026 fee(A$)
Foundation Program (Standard)	$22,740	$23,500
Diploma of Business	$25,290	$26,000
Diploma of Communication and Creative Industries	$25,290	$26,000
Diploma of Engineering	$26,400	$27,200
Diploma of Health	N/A	$26,000
Diploma of Information Technology	$25,925	$26,700
Diploma of Social Science	N/A	$25,000

Our 2024 Program Fees can be download from here.

Unit Fees:

Only Australian citizens and permanent humanitarian visa holders can access the FEE-HELP loan scheme. Australian permanent residents and New Zealand citizens are not eligible for FEE-HELP, these students pay tuition fees per unit as they progress through their study. To secure a place at SIBT, students must pay the tuition fees for the first four units of study before their program begins.

Non-Tuition Fees

Fees

Our SIBT program fees include free tuition and academic skills seminars, as well as student support, counselling, academic assistance and exclusive discounts and promotions.

Please see program fees for international and domestic students below.

Program Fees – International Students

If you are an international student hoping to study at SIBT, the following fees apply. International students are also required to obtain Overseas Health Cover.


Foundation Program (Standard)	$25,000	$27,000
Diploma of Business	$33,700	$35,500
Diploma of Communication & Creative Industries	$32,700	$34,600
Diploma of Engineering	$38,500	$40,500
Diploma of Health	N/A	$33,500
Diploma of Information Technology	$34,500	$36,500
Diploma of Social Science	N/A	$31,700

Our 2024 Program Fees can be download from here.

Unit Fees:

Overseas Health Cover (OSHC)

Click here for information and rates for Allianz, our recommended OSHC provider.

Program Fees – Domestic Students

Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens are classified as domestic students for SIBT program fee purposes.


Foundation Program (Standard)	$22,740	$23,500
Diploma of Business	$25,290	$26,000
Diploma of Communication and Creative Industries	$25,290	$26,000
Diploma of Engineering	$26,400	$27,200
Diploma of Health	N/A	$26,000
Diploma of Information Technology	$25,925	$26,700
Diploma of Social Science	N/A	$25,000

Our 2024 Program Fees can be download from here.

Unit Fees:

Non-Tuition Fees

	Fee (A$)
Statement of Academic Record (Incomplete & Completed Course)	$30
Replacement Testamur	$50
Replacement Testamur due to change of name	$75
Reference Letters	$20
Replacement ID card	$25
Enrolment fee (international students)	$225

EFTSL value

Your Effective Full Time Student Load (EFTSL) value for each session is:

Each unit of study in an SIBT Diploma is equal to 0.125 EFTSL
Full Time Diploma Program at SIBT, with 8 units equals 1 EFTSL
Full Time Standard Foundation Program at SIBT, with 8 units equals 1 EFTSL

Financial help

Financial help, such as Youth Allowance, Austudy and Abstudy, may be available for domestic students while they study. For more information visit www.centrelink.gov.au

Payment options

In order to accept your offer at SIBT, it is necessary to pay the fees and charges due as indicated in the Letter of Offer. This will include course fees plus the Overseas Student Health Cover charge (if applicable). Student must sign and return Acceptance Form along with payment or a completed FEE-HELP form.

Students who may be eligible for FEE-HELP:

Australian Citizens or;
New Zealand Special Category Visa holder who meets the long term residency requirement or;
Permanent Humanitarian Visa Holders

Students have a number of options when it comes to paying your SIBT tuition fees.

Refunds

If you require a refund of your fees, you will need to notify us in writing as soon as possible. You will need to provide your Confirmation of Enrolment, along with the mailing address of where you would like your refund to go.

Your refund will depend on your refund reason, and how you quickly you notify us in writing about your refund request.

Click here to view our Refund Policy and Refund Request Form.

Payment Options

If you are a future student, please refer to your Letter of Offer for payment information.

If you are a current/returning student, please make payments through your student portal.

Pay via our online payment portal

SIBT accepts various payment options through our official payment partner – Flywire.

Flywire became our payment partner in December 2023.  Invoices and Letters of Offer sent to you prior to this date may have included different payment information.

This portal allows you to: 

Execute, track and confirm your payment online in a secure portal
Use familiar payment options from your home country, in 140+ currencies
Access a 24/7 multilingual customer support team for assistance
Save on bank fees and ensure the best exchange rates with Flywire’s best price guarantee.

How to make a payment to SIBT

Visit your SIBT student portal to begin your payment.
Go to the payment/fees section of your student portal.
Select the country from where you are paying and your preferred payment method.
Enter your payment details and confirm your payment booking.
Receive instructions on how to complete the payment process, depending on your payment method.
Once payment is made you will have access to real-time payment tracking through email, in-app and text alerts.

Scholarships

At SIBT we offer a range of scholarships for our new and continuing students. Please see below to find a scholarship you may be eligible for, whether you are a domestic or international student.

The scholarships below apply to students commencing studies in Session 2 2025, Session 3 2025 or Session 1 2026. Please take the time to read the full terms and conditions (varies between scholarships).

International Scholarships

$2,000 Early Acceptance Offer – Diploma of Health, Diploma of Social Science

Value | $2,000 off your program fees for international students.

Accept your offer by 31st December 2025 to receive $2,000 off your Diploma of Health or Diploma of Social Science program fees.

Terms and Conditions

This Early Acceptance Offer will be cancelled automatically upon deferral or in case of not accepting the current offer by the due date (31st December 2025)
This Early Acceptance Offer is valid for international students who accept their offer to study a Diploma of Health or Diploma of Social Science, commencing in Session 1, 2026
This Early Acceptance Offer is a total of $2,000 off the entire program fees
For the Early Acceptance Offer to activate, the student must have a minimum enrolment load of 3 subjects in their first session
There is limited availability for this Offer. This Early Acceptance Offer may be withdrawn once availability cap has been reached
Other terms and conditions apply.

For full terms and conditions, click here.

International Student Scholarship – China, Japan, South Korea, all countries in Southeast Asia, and Australia

Value | $3,000 off your program fees for international students.

Apply now to study at SIBT and receive a $3,000 Scholarship to assist with your start.

Terms and Conditions

Scholarship is not applicable with any other scholarships
Deferral or not accepting your offer by the due date forfeits this scholarship
This scholarship offer is valid when students apply from China, Japan, South Korea, and all countries in Southeast Asia, and Australia
This scholarship is valued up to $3,000 off your program fees
For the scholarship to activate, the student must have a minimum enrolment load of 3 subjects in their first session
Limited availability. Offer may be withdrawn once availability cap has been reached
Other terms and conditions apply.

For full terms and conditions, click here.

International Student Scholarship – Nepal

Value | $5,000 off your program fees for international students in Nepal.

Are you an international student currently in Nepal? Apply now to study at SIBT and receive a $5,000 scholarship to assist with your start.

Terms and Conditions

Scholarship is not applicable with any other scholarships
Deferral or not accepting your offer by the due date forfeits this scholarship
Available only when students apply from Nepal
This scholarship is valued up to $5,000 off your program fees
For the scholarship to activate, the student must have a minimum enrolment load of 3 subjects in their first session
Limited availability. Offer may be withdrawn once availability cap has been reached
Other terms and conditions apply.

For full terms and conditions, click here.

International Student Scholarship – Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

Value | $1,000 off your program fees for international students in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan or Sri Lanka.

Are you an international student and currently in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan or Sri Lanka? Apply now to study at SIBT and receive a $1,000 scholarship to assist with your start.

Terms and Conditions

Scholarship is not applicable with any other scholarships
Deferral or not accepting your offer by the due date forfeits this scholarship
Available only when students apply from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, or Sri Lanka
This scholarship is valued up to $1,000 off your program fees
For the scholarship to activate, the student must have a minimum enrolment load of 3 subjects in their first session
Limited availability. Offer may be withdrawn once availability cap has been reached
Other terms and conditions apply.

For full terms and conditions, click here.

How do I get to the SIBT campus?

We’re only a few minutes’ walk away from Museum Station! If you’re catching the train, hop off at Museum Station and follow the Bathurst Street exit sign. As you walk through the tunnel, you will see escalators to your left. Go up the escalators and then walk straight to our campus at 255 Elizabeth Street.

You can also access the campus from St James and Town Hall stations. You can also access the campus from the Gadigal metro station.

What are some things that we can do near campus?

We are located in the heart of Sydney, a diverse city in NSW. Sydney is one of the safest places for international students to live and study, with restrictions having eased up in NSW and over 90% of those aged 16+ fully vaccinated.

There are many things to do in Sydney, including going to parks for a walk, being entertained at festivals like Chinese New Year, tasting a variety of international cuisines, discovering beaches and visiting iconic places like the Sydney Opera House, Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach.

Learn more about Sydney.

Click here for a tour around campus.

Where can I find information on fees?

View our fee information.

Do you have any scholarships available?

We have a range of scholarships available. Click here for details.