Melbourne Polytechnic · NMIT Preston quadrangle

AMET Australia · Melbourne Polytechnic · 2027 intakes

Start at Melbourne Polytechnic
in 2027.

Applications are open for 2027 at Melbourne Polytechnic: certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas and pathways into university. Register by 31 December 2026 for AMET’s early-bird benefits.

Free AMET application service · 5 campuses incl. Preston & Collingwood · Work up to 48 hrs per fortnight during study · Pathways into university degrees

Early-bird 2027

Register by 31 December 2026

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  • Free student visa checklist & review
  • Free university pathway plan
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Feb · Julmain 2027 intakes
5campuses: Preston · Collingwood · Heidelberg
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Early-bird 2027 · register by 31 December 2026

Four early-bird benefits from AMET

Register your interest before 31 December 2026 and AMET will give your 2027 Melbourne Polytechnic application a head start.

Priority processing

Your application moves to the front of AMET’s queue, so it reaches Melbourne Polytechnic sooner.

Free profile review

A one-on-one review of your transcripts, CV, statement and documents with an AMET counsellor before you apply.

Free student visa support

A personalised student visa (subclass 500) checklist and a review of your documents before you lodge.

University pathway plan

We map how your TAFE qualification can give you credit into a related university degree.

Early-bird benefits apply to registrations received by 11:59pm AEDT on 31 December 2026. AMET’s application service is free.

2027 start dates

Choose your 2027 intake

Certificates & diplomas

Main 2027 intakes, with selected programs starting at other times.

Semester 1Feb 2027Semester 2Jul 2027Other startsSelected courses*

Allow time for your offer, CoE and student visa: register at least 3–4 months before your preferred start. *Selected programs only.

Pathway to university

Use your TAFE diploma as a stepping stone to a degree.

Diploma1–2 yearsCreditInto a related bachelorGraduateWith a degree

Credit depends on the course and the receiving university. Your AMET counsellor maps the options.

Melbourne Polytechnic · Preston

Inside Melbourne Polytechnic

A public TAFE and higher-education provider in Melbourne’s north, with campuses in Preston, Collingwood, Heidelberg, Epping and Fairfield.

NMIT Preston quadrangle
NMIT Preston quadrangle
NMIT Preston building B
NMIT Preston building B
NMIT Green skills centre on Epping Campus
NMIT Green skills centre on Epping Campus
Melbourne Skyline from Rialto
Melbourne Skyline from Rialto
Melbourne yarra twilight
Melbourne yarra twilight
Melbourne View from Eureka Tower, Flinders
Melbourne View from Eureka Tower, Flinders
Study in Melbourne

Life in Melbourne

Australia’s cultural capital: laneway cafés, live music, sport and parks, with trams that make it easy to get around.

Yarra River, Melbourne
Yarra River, Melbourne
Flinders Street Station
Flinders Street Station
Melbourne laneway art
Melbourne laneway art
Flinders Street Station
Flinders Street Station
Docklands, Melbourne
Docklands, Melbourne
  • Student cityOne of the world’s most popular cities for international students.
  • Culture & sportGalleries, festivals, the MCG, the Australian Open and the Grand Prix.
  • Easy to get aroundThe world’s largest urban tram network and a free CBD tram zone.
  • Global gatewayDirect flights from Melbourne Airport across Asia and beyond.
How to enrol for 2027

From registration to your first class

Register by 31 Dec

Send your details below to lock in your early-bird benefits.

Sign your agreement

AMET emails you our free Study Abroad Agreement to sign online.

Profile review

Your free one-on-one review of your transcripts, CV and documents.

Apply & get your offer

We submit your Melbourne Polytechnic application and follow it through to your offer and CoE.

Student visa

Lodge your student visa (subclass 500) with our free checklist and review.

Melbourne yarra twilight Early-bird closes 31 December 2026

Register for the 2027 early-bird

Tell us about yourself. An AMET counsellor will be in touch, and we’ll email you right away:

  • Your free AMET Study Abroad Agreement to review and sign online
  • An introduction from our admissions team with your next steps
  • The document checklist for your Melbourne Polytechnic application

Prefer to talk first? Book a free consultation or WhatsApp +61 433 463 333.

Your details

Thank you, !

We’ve received your interest in Melbourne Polytechnic. Please check your inbox (and spam folder) for your AMET Study Abroad Agreement and an introduction email from our admissions team.

FAQ

2027 early-bird questions

When does the early-bird close?

Registrations received by 11:59pm AEDT on 31 December 2026 qualify for AMET’s early-bird benefits.

Does registering commit me to anything?

No. Registering secures your early-bird benefits and connects you with an AMET counsellor. You decide whether to apply.

Does AMET charge for this service?

No. AMET’s application service for Melbourne Polytechnic is free. You pay only tuition fees, Overseas Student Health Cover and the government visa fee directly.

Which 2027 intake should I choose?

Most students start in the first intake (Feb 2027) or the mid-year intake (Jul 2027). Register at least 3–4 months before your preferred start so there is time for your offer, CoE and student visa.

Can I work while I study?

Student visa holders can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while their course is in session and unlimited hours during scheduled breaks.

Can I go on to university?

Yes. Many TAFE diplomas give credit towards a related bachelor’s degree, so you can graduate sooner. Your AMET counsellor can map a pathway for you.

Start at Melbourne Polytechnic in 2027

Register by 31 December 2026 for your early-bird benefits.

Photos via Wikimedia Commons: NMIT Preston quadrangle by Tirin aka Takver – www.takver.com (CC BY-SA 3.0); NMIT Preston building B by Tirin also known as Takver (www.takver.com) (CC BY-SA 3.0); NMIT Green skills centre on Epping Campus by Tirin (aka Takver) (CC BY-SA 3.0); Melbourne Skyline from Rialto by Diliff (CC BY-SA 3.0); Melbourne yarra twilight by Diliff (CC BY-SA 3.0); Melbourne View from Eureka Tower, Flinders by Dietmar Rabich (CC BY-SA 4.0); Melbourne Yarra River by Donaldytong (CC BY-SA 3.0); Flinders Street Station Main Building by Medelam (CC BY-SA 4.0); Melbourne laneway art by JFP93 (CC BY-SA 2.0); Melbourne Flinders Street Railway Station by Dietmar Rabich (CC BY-SA 4.0); Melbourne Docklands – Yarras Edge – marina by Diliff (CC BY 2.5).

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