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    Higher education for international students

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    TAFE NSW has a range of higher education degrees and diplomas for you to choose from across a number of different campuses.

    Higher education degrees and diplomas

    Our higher education courses offer you a strong academic foundation and are developed in consultation with industry. Our teachers are from the industry they teach in, so what you learn is current and relevant. 

    Our degrees and diplomas are industry recognised and will give you access to:

    • highly-qualified professionals
    • industry experienced teachers
    • smaller class sizes
    • an opportunity to build your network
    • work placements and internships.

    Our strong industry links and our large range of international student programs, set us apart from other education providers.

    For more information, you can download our International Student Guide.

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    Popular degrees and diplomas

    Student sound engineer working alone at a mixing console/soundboard in a professional recording studio.

    Bachelor of Creative Practice specialising in Music Production and Performance

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    Diploma of Renewable Energy Engineering

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    Diploma of Applied Commerce

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    Bachelor of Applied Commerce

    A teacher conducts a virtual financial literacy class on Zoom.

    Diploma of Business

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    Bachelor of Business

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    Bachelor of Business specialising in Hospitality and Hotel Management

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    Bachelor of Property Valuation

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    Bachelor of 3D Art and Animation

    An early childhood education student engages in playful learning with a toddler.

    Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and Care (Birth-5 years old)

    A young female fashion designer carefully adjusts her creation on a model.

    Diploma of Fashion

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    Bachelor of Fashion Design

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    Bachelor of Interior Design

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    Diploma of Information Technology

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    Bachelor of Information Technology (Cyber & Network Security)

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    Bachelor of Information Technology (Data Engineering)

    We're here to help

    At TAFE NSW we ensure every international student has the support of an International Customer Experience Coordinator. They can help you to access the right support services.

    For more information download the international student guide.

    International Student Guide