High school leavers
Not every student wants a large, traditional university experience straight after school. We offer a different, more supported and personal way to begin your higher education journey.
Whether you have completed year 12, finished year 10, or looking for a different pathway into higher education, you can start a recognised degree in an environment that helps you build confidence, academic skills and independence.
CIHE Australia is a TEQSA registered and accredited higher education provider. Our degrees are nationally recognised and aligned to the Australian Qualifications Framework standards for quality education. This means that your qualification is the same level and standard as a university degree and is delivered in line with Australia’s higher education quality and regulatory requirements.
Reach out to us to explore your study options.
Learn more about the subjects you could study, our course fees, and how to apply.
Featured programs
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Birth to 5)
Diploma of Information Technology
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Accounting
Bachelor of Community Services
Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)
Need help finding the right course?
How to get started?
Flexible study around your life
Study flexibly around work, family and commitments, with clear schedules and online learning tools that help you stay on track.
Strong value for working adults
Study a recognised Australian degree with accessible fees, quality teaching and personalised guidance that respects your life responsibilities.
Practical, career-relevant learning
Build skills you can apply immediately through real-world projects and industry-informed teaching connected to your current or future role.
Personal academic support
Access one-to-one tutoring, learning advice and study skills support to build confidence and succeed throughout your course.
Turn experience into course credit
Use relevant work and study experience to reduce study time and focus on new learning, not repetition.
Career and employability guidance
Receive career coaching and employability support to plan your next step and prepare confidently for professional opportunities.
Why study with us?
Education for diverse journeys
Affordable fees, scholarships, and flexible study that supports diverse pathways into higher education.
In demand skills, real world impact
Study in high-demand fields and build practical skills and experiences that lead to meaningful careers.
Industry-connected learning
Industry informed programs and work-integrated learning to prepare you for the future of work.
Learning that’s personal
Small classes, workshop style teaching, and direct access to academics and industry experts.
Where you belong
A warm and inclusive community where you are supported to grow – academically and personally.
Grow with a global outlook
We are shaped by diverse voices and perspectives that help our students grow in a globally connected world.
Take the next step
Start your journey in higher education in a supported environment
FAQs
Not always. CIHE Australia offers alternative entry pathways for students whose ATAR does not reflect their academic potential or who are entering higher education through non-traditional routes.
Yes. Some students begin through vocational or pathway study before progressing into a degree at CIHE Australia.
Our lecturers bring deep experience from Australian and international universities, as well as professional practice, offering students strong academic guidance and valuable global perspectives in their learning. Meet some of our faculty here.
Many courses include professional placements or work-integrated learning opportunities, giving you structured, supervised experience in real settings that support your learning and preparation for future work.
Yes. CIHE Australia is an accredited higher education provider and its degrees are nationally recognised and aligned to the Australians Qualifications Framework standards for quality education.
Education that moves you forward
A rewarding career awaits.