Melbourne Polytechnic

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Student Outcomes

The student outcomes display the overall undergraduate results for the institution.

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Data source: ComparED website

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For further information visit ComparED website

Policies and Services

Admission criteria

All applicants

Special consideration

Institutional access and equity queries should be directed to:

Contact phone number: (03) 9269 1247
Institutional web page: read about Student Equity and Access Service (SEAS)
E-mail address: info@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au

Access & equity through VTAC (SEAS)

Melbourne Polytechnic provides a fair and equitable selection process for course applicants and provides a range of support services to students affected by adverse circumstances.

Higher education courses

Read about Higher education admission criteria for local students.

Additional information

IELTS

Melbourne Polytechnic accepts the IELTS test as evidence of English proficiency and is an official testing centre. For further information, click on the following link.

Short courses

We offer a wide range of short courses conducted on a part-time basis. To view our short course guide, click on the following link

Apprenticeships

For further information about becoming an apprentice.

AQF - Australian Qualifications Framework

For further information, read about the Australian qualifications framework.

How to apply

Apply through VTAC

Enrolment

VTAC offers

Read the important information for applicants who have been made a VTAC offer.

VET - Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Read about obtaining recognition of any prior learning for a VET program, 

Higher Education - Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

Read about obtaining recognition of any prior learning for a HE program.

Fees for VET and Higher Education courses

For further information regarding fees for both VET and Higher Education courses read about course tuition fees.

How to defer a VTAC offer

To view the institutional VTAC deferral policy.

Student and campus services

Applying for accommodation

Yarra House offers a range of stylish, fully furnished rooms on Melbourne Polytechnic's Fairfield campus. From studying to socialising, we provide everything you need to make the most of the student experience.

For further information telephone (03) 9269 8990, or email info@yarrahouse.com.au

Students may contact Melbourne Polytechnic Student Services for details of other types of accommodation on (03) 9269 1314.

Student services

Our Student Services aims to provide much of the support you might need during your time at Melbourne Polytechnic. We are here to help maximise your potential, grow with you and guide you to the future you really want.

Koorie Services Centre

The Koorie Services staff are here to support all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who enrol in any course at Melbourne Polytechnic. The staff are committed to assisting students in their educational journey in particular, financial assistance with the enrolment process and tutorial assistance. 

For further information on services provided, please call (03) 9269 1331 or email: koorie@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au

SLAM (Student life at MelbPoly)

The SLAM team provides a range of activities, on and off-campus events, competitions, giveaways, trips and tours and so much more. We collaborate with Tertiary Recreation and Entertainment Victoria (TREV) to deliver sporting and social programs with other TAFEs and universities. All on-campus events are free and are open to all Melbourne Polytechnic students. Your time at Melbourne Polytechnic is not just about study, it's also about new experiences, new friends and having bucket loads of fun.

Information and enrolment centres

Visit our information offices at Collingwood, Epping, Fairfield, Greensborough, Heidelberg, Prahran and Preston or our retail Skills and Jobs Centres at Northland, Plenty Valley, Doncaster and South Yarra.

Services

To see our range of services, facilities and learning resources across all our campuses, click onto the following link.

Financial assistance

Government financial assistance

The Australian Government loan schemes are there to assist eligible students with their study fees.

HECS-HELP - assists eligible students in Commonwealth supported places.

FEE-HELP - assists eligible fee-paying students pay their tuition fees for higher education courses.

VET STUDENT LOAN - assists eligible students pay all or part of their tuition fees for vocational education and training (VET) higher level qualifications (i.e. diploma and above).

For more information, visit the Study Assist website.

Tuition payment Plan

There is an option to pay tuition fees for VET courses through a Tuition Payment Plan (TPP) managed by a third party, Debitsuccess Pty Ltd, one of the largest direct debit providers in Australia. Under a TPP, you authorise Debitsuccess to automatically debit tuition fees from your bank account or credit card on a weekly or fortnightly basis over a set period of time.

Student profile

View the institution student profile.

Where to get further information

• Melbourne Polytechnic – Melbourne Polytechnic's Institute Profile
• TEQSA national register – The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) is Australia's independent national quality assurance and regulatory agency for higher education
• ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.
• Study Assist – Information for students about government assistance for financing tertiary study.
• Tertiary Admission Centre: VTAC (VIC Students)