1st Year Fee
₹10.0 L
Hunter Institute of TAFE
Hunter Institute of TAFE, also called Hunter TAFE, is a long-established vocational education and training provider in the Hunter and Central Coast regions of New South Wales, centred on Newcastle. With a history reaching back to the late nineteenth century, it grew into one of Australia's largest… Read more
Hunter Institute of TAFE, also called Hunter TAFE, is a long-established vocational education and training provider in the Hunter and Central Coast regions of New South Wales, centred on Newcastle. With a history reaching back to the late nineteenth century, it grew into one of Australia's largest regional vocational training providers, with campuses across the region. Since 1 January 2019, when the state's separate TAFE institutes were brought together into a single organisation, it has operated as part of TAFE NSW. Its Newcastle and regional campuses now deliver TAFE NSW qualifications across trades, business, health, creative arts and other fields.
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6+
Top stream
UG Diploma
Streams
2
Streams
2
Academic Streams
Two streams. 6+ programmes.
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Postgraduate03courses
UG Diploma
1st Year Fees₹0.5 L – ₹10.0 L
Duration18 – 16 months
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL
Postgraduate03courses
UG certificate
1st Year Fees₹1.8 L – ₹5.2 L
Duration12 – 15 weeks
Eligibility XII65%+
ExamsIELTS, TOEFL, PTE
Top Programmes
6 programmes worth knowing about.
Curated from the full programme list — sorted by fee, deduplicated, and diversified across streams.
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UG DiplomaDiploma
#001
Diploma of Graphic Design
Free admission help included
UG certificateCertificate
#002
Certificate in Marketing
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UG DiplomaDiploma
#003
Diploma of Electrical Engineering
Free admission help included
UG certificateCertificate
#004
Certificate in Business
Free admission help included
UG certificateCertificate
#005
Certificate in Retail Services
Free admission help included
Lowest fee
UG DiplomaDiploma
#006
Diploma of Accounting
Free admission help included
Fees Breakdown
What you'll pay in Year 1.
1st year fees range from ₹0.5 L to ₹10.0 L depending on the stream. Figures are first-year tuition only — total programme cost varies by duration.
1st year fee by stream
Each bar shows the maximum first-year tuition in the stream — sorted lowest to highest. Subsequent years may vary.
UG certificate (12 – 15 weeks)₹5.2 L
UG Diploma (18 – 16 months)₹10.0 L
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Applications Live · 2026–2027
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PostedApr 09, 2026
Intake2026–2027
Tests AcceptedIELTS · TOEFL · PTE
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Does Hunter Institute of TAFE still exist?+
Hunter Institute of TAFE no longer operates as a separate institute. On 1 January 2019, the separate TAFE institutes in New South Wales were combined into a single organisation, TAFE NSW. The former Hunter Institute is now part of TAFE NSW, and its campuses run under the TAFE NSW name in the Hunter and Central Coast regions.
What can you study there?+
As part of TAFE NSW, the former Hunter Institute campuses offer a broad range of vocational courses, from certificates and diplomas to some higher-level qualifications. Study areas include trades such as engineering and construction, business, information technology, health and community services, hospitality, and creative arts, with strong links to local industry in the Hunter region.
Where are the campuses?+
The former Hunter Institute campuses are spread across the Hunter and Central Coast regions of New South Wales, with Newcastle as the main centre, including campuses at Tighes Hill and in the Newcastle city area, plus locations such as Ourimbah. They now operate as TAFE NSW campuses, so students should check current campus and course details with TAFE NSW.
Is it a public provider?+
Yes. TAFE NSW, which now includes the former Hunter Institute, is the public vocational education and training provider owned by the New South Wales Government. Its qualifications are nationally recognised, and it is one of the largest training providers in Australia, offering courses to domestic and international students.
Can study there lead to university?+
Yes. Many TAFE NSW qualifications, including those once offered by Hunter Institute, provide pathways to further study. Diplomas and advanced diplomas can give credit or entry into related university degrees, and the Hunter region has long-standing links with the University of Newcastle, which can help students move from vocational study into a degree.
What is the lowest tuition fee at Hunter Institute of TAFE?+
The most affordable programmes at Hunter Institute of TAFE start from ₹0.5 L in first-year fees. Total programme cost depends on duration. Use the fee ladder above to compare across streams.
Which English-proficiency tests does Hunter Institute of TAFE accept?+
Hunter Institute of TAFE accepts IELTS, TOEFL, PTE. EduVouchers offers discounted vouchers for IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Duolingo.
How many programmes does Hunter Institute of TAFE offer?+
Hunter Institute of TAFE offers 6 programmes across 2 academic streams.
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