Program details

Graduate Diploma in Information Technology

Flinders University · Adelaide, Australia

DiplomaComputer Science & IT

Adelaide City

English

Language of Instruction

Jul, Mar

Available Intake(s)

Course Overview

Graduate Diploma in Information Technology is a 1-year diploma programme in Computer Science & IT at Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia. Teaching is in English. Tuition is A$39,800 AUD per year. Intakes are in Jul and Mar. Scholarships are available for this programme.

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Admission Requirements

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Minimum Qualification: Applicants must hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification, and typically have achieved a Flinders equivalent grade point average (GPA) of 5.00 or above to be considered with a minimum of 55% for Section 1, 60% for Section 2, and 65% for Section 3 universities.
Bachelor's Degree Minimum: 55% (percentage)
3-Year Indian Bachelor's (15-year education): Not accepted
Class 12 Mathematics: Not required
Backlogs Accepted: Up to 10

Program Fees

Tuition Fee / year

A$39,800 AUD

approx. ₹27.0 Lakh · exchange rate as of 3 Sept 2026

This is the annual tuition fee. Multiply by the course length for the full cost.

Initial DepositA$19,900 AUD

Typical ScholarshipA$8,955 AUD

Rupee figures are a guide only, converted from AUD at a rate we refresh monthly and rounded to the nearest ₹10,000. The university bills in AUD; what you actually pay depends on the rate on the day you transfer.

Looking for living expenses, accommodation, scholarships, placements, or campus facilities? See the university page.

Scholarship amounts displayed are indicative only and subject to individual eligibility criteria. Actual scholarship values may vary based on academic profile, course, intake, campus, region and scholarship availability.

As of Aug 4, 2026, verify on the university’s site.

Programme Notes

University Notes

Sponsors and income –
Parents as primary sponsors with minimum combined income ≥ INR 12 Lakhs; maximum 3 sponsors allowed; applications from Punjab, Haryana, and Gujarat not accepted.
2-3 years ITRs including latest year with computation sheets mandatory; ITR or Form 16 should not be recently filed; if income ≥ INR 20 Lakhs, ITRs plus 1-year bank statement along with Financial Matrix sufficient. Proof of income and funds –
Funds assessed at GS stage and submitted via Study Link in prescribed Financial Matrix format; KC treated as Low Risk with Financial Matrix, ITRs with computation sheets, and 1-year statement.
Strong documentation required for salaried sponsors (Form 16 and salary proofs), business sponsors (GST, business proof, current account statement; MSME or UDYAM not accepted), and agriculturist sponsors (agricultural income certificate, land ownership proof, crop sale documents; entire agricultural or dairy income not fully accepted).
Minimum 6 months old savings mandatory; accepted funds include savings account, FDR aligned with income profile, education loan with collateral and valuation, PPF, EPF, GPF; unsecured loans and secured Credila loans accepted with 100 percent disbursement into nationalised bank.
In loan cases, INR 10 to 12 Lakhs savings required; minimum INR 12 Lakhs savings mandatory if education loan availed; stamped financial documents required; scholarship amount deductible; GS TAT 7 to 10 days. Genuineness checks -
Video interview conducted by university on case-to-case basis.
SOP and GS Questionnaire through Flinders GS form; financial documents verified via email; no separate questionnaire link sent to student. 8 Backlog accepted for 3 Year course and 12 for a 4 year course For more course related information, please visit the university website.

These notes come from the university's own admissions material. Where they conflict with anything else on this page, we confirm with the university before you apply.

Document Checklist

This university has not published its own document list, so this is what a student going to Australia is generally asked for. Confirm the exact list with the university.

PassportEvery university and every immigration authority identifies you by your passport, and most require six months of validity beyond your stay.
10th MarksheetYour secondary record is the first rung of the ladder every admissions office reads.
Statement of Purpose (SOP)Almost every university outside direct-entry undergraduate systems asks you to explain, in your own words, why this course.
Letters of Recommendation (LOR)CheckAt undergraduate level a reference is a programme-by-programme decision rather than a rule.
English Proficiency Test Score ReportUniversities and immigration authorities both need evidence you can study in English.
Proof of Funds / Financial StatementEvery study destination requires evidence you can pay tuition and live for at least a year. The amount is set by the destination and changes -- check the current figure before you prepare this.
Health / Medical InsuranceCheckFew destinations let an international student enrol without health cover.
Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)You must hold a valid CoE in a registered course when the visa is decided.
Genuine Student (GS) StatementSince 23 March 2024 the Genuine Student requirement has replaced the Genuine Temporary Entrant statement. You answer set questions inside the application form, up to 150 words each, in English.
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)Home Affairs is explicit: if you do not provide your OSHC details in the application form, the visa will be refused.
Health Examination (medical, chest x-ray, kidney function)Australia screens for active tuberculosis before granting a long stay.
Additional Health Tests (HIV, hepatitis, latent TB)CheckExtra screening for anyone who will be in a clinical environment.
Individual Semester Marksheets via an Authorised AgentCheckAustralian universities verify Indian transcripts through agents because of document-fraud risk.
MEA Apostille on Indian Academic DocumentsCheckAn apostille is how an Indian certificate becomes legally recognisable abroad without an embassy stamp.
LRS Form A-2 and PAN for fee remittanceAn Indian resident cannot wire tuition or living costs abroad without filing Form A-2 and quoting a PAN.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Graduate Diploma in Information Technology?

Graduate Diploma in Information Technology is a Diploma program in Computer Science & IT offered by Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia.

What is the tuition fee for Graduate Diploma in Information Technology?

Tuition is A$39,800 AUD per year.

What are the entry requirements for Graduate Diploma in Information Technology?

Minimum qualification required: Applicants must hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification, and typically have achieved a Flinders equivalent grade point average (GPA) of 5.00 or above to be considered with a minimum of 55% for Section 1, 60% for Section 2, and 65% for Section 3 universities..

What English language test scores are required for Graduate Diploma in Information Technology?

An IELTS score of at least 6.5 is required.

Is GRE or GMAT required for admission to Graduate Diploma in Information Technology?

No, this program does not require a GRE or GMAT score for admission.

When is the application deadline for Graduate Diploma in Information Technology?

Available intakes include: Jul, Mar.

Are scholarships available for Graduate Diploma in Information Technology?

Yes, scholarships are available for this program: Average scholarship: AUD 8955.00 (~USD 6268.5)

What is the study mode and language of instruction for Graduate Diploma in Information Technology?

This program is offered in Full-time mode, taught in English at the Adelaide City campus.

Is work experience, an internship, or a thesis required for Graduate Diploma in Information Technology?

This program has no minimum work experience requirement. No thesis is required to graduate.

Can GCQ360 help me apply to Graduate Diploma in Information Technology?

Yes -- a GCQ360 counsellor can guide you through eligibility checks, documentation, and the application process for Graduate Diploma in Information Technology at Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.