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The Academy of Interactive Entertainment Ltd

Sydney, New South Wales · Private higher education provider

AU Rank #530 Star rating 1/6 Listed on CRICOS under the ESOS Act Admissions open
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Overview

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment Ltd is a private higher education provider in Sydney, New South Wales, registered on CRICOS to teach international students. AIE specialises in areas closely tied to the interactive entertainment and digital media industries. International students study subjects such as computer science, curriculum and instruction, mass communication, information systems, and fine arts. Higher education providers like AIE in Australia offer degree-level qualifications without the full research profile of a university. Training is focused on developing practical skills for careers in fields like digital media, game design, and related technologies. Studying at AIE in Sydney means joining an environment that emphasises industry focus and hands-on learning.

Programs at The Academy of Interactive Entertainment

8 programs across 2 study levels.

Diploma

Diploma Mass Communication
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Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment Ltd

CRICOS 106065B · Provider 02406F

⏱ 46 weeks 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$34,060 total
Diploma Information Systems
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Diploma of Information Technology

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment Ltd

CRICOS 106066A · Provider 02406F

⏱ 46 weeks 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$17,030 total
Diploma Mass Communication
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Diploma of Screen and Media

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment Ltd

CRICOS 106064C · Provider 02406F

⏱ 46 weeks 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$17,030 total
Diploma Fine Arts
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Diploma of Visual Arts

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment Ltd

CRICOS 106067M · Provider 02406F

⏱ 46 weeks 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$18,270 total
Diploma Fine Arts
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Diploma of Visual Arts

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment Ltd

CRICOS 119345J · Provider 02406F

⏱ 45 weeks 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$17,030 total

Graduate Diploma

Graduate Diploma Curriculum & Instruction
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Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)

The Academy of Interactive Entertainment Ltd

CRICOS 106063D · Provider 02406F

⏱ 46 weeks 🎓 Full Time 💰 A$26,700 total

Tuition fees & costs

International tuition, per year

Not published

Typical course fee

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Median of this provider's registered fees

CRICOS provider code

02406F

Registered for 248 overseas students

Fees are derived from the international tuition this provider registers against its own courses on the Commonwealth CRICOS register, annualised over each course's registered duration; the range is the 10th to 90th percentile across its undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate courses. Providers may also charge the capped Student Services and Amenities Fee, and you will need Overseas Student Health Cover on top. Always confirm the fee for your specific course with the provider before applying.

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Admission requirements

A senior secondary qualification recognised as equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate. Domestic school leavers are ranked by their ATAR through the state admissions centre (UAC in NSW/ACT, VTAC in Victoria, QTAC in Queensland, SATAC in SA/NT, TISC in WA); international applicants are assessed against the recognised equivalent of their own qualification and may enter through a foundation year, a diploma pathway or with credit from prior study. Postgraduate entry normally requires a relevant bachelor’s degree, with a weighted average mark or GPA threshold and, for some programmes, professional experience or a portfolio.

Language: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.

How to apply

  1. 1Choose a CRICOS-registered course and check its intake — most Australian degrees start in Semester 1 (late February/March) and Semester 2 (July), with some providers adding a November trimester.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the entry requirements: A senior secondary qualification recognised as equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate. Domestic school leavers are ranked by their ATAR through the state admissions centre (UAC in NSW/ACT, VTAC in Victoria, QTAC in Queensland, SATAC in SA/NT, TISC in WA); international applicants are assessed against the recognised equivalent of their own qualification and may enter through a foundation year, a diploma pathway or with credit from prior study. Postgraduate entry normally requires a relevant bachelor’s degree, with a weighted average mark or GPA threshold and, for some programmes, professional experience or a portfolio.
  3. 3Meet the English language requirement: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.
  4. 4Apply directly to the university (or through a registered education agent), then accept your Letter of Offer and pay the initial fee instalment to be issued a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
  5. 5Take out Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the length of your stay, then lodge a Student visa (subclass 500) application with the Department of Home Affairs, meeting the Genuine Student requirement and evidencing the current financial capacity amount.

For international students

International students accept a Letter of Offer, pay the first fee instalment and are issued a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE), then apply for a Student visa (subclass 500) with the Department of Home Affairs. The application must satisfy the Genuine Student requirement, include Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the full stay and evidence the current financial capacity amount. Student visa holders may work up to 48 hours per fortnight while classes are in session and unrestricted hours during scheduled breaks; eligible graduates can apply for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) to work in Australia afterwards.

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Scholarships for The Academy of Interactive Entertainment students

National and foundation scholarships open to students at The Academy of Interactive Entertainment. Because public universities in Australia charge no tuition, these mostly fund living costs.

Partial

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Open Rolling
Partial

Provides foundation skills for gaining employment in Western Australia's oil and gas, and resources industry.

Open Rolling
Partial

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Open Rolling
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Frequently asked questions

What are the admission requirements for The Academy of Interactive Entertainment Ltd?

A senior secondary qualification recognised as equivalent to an Australian Year 12 certificate. Domestic school leavers are ranked by their ATAR through the state admissions centre (UAC in NSW/ACT, VTAC in Victoria, QTAC in Queensland, SATAC in SA/NT, TISC in WA); international a...

How is The Academy of Interactive Entertainment Ltd ranked?

Australia national rank #530.

What are the English requirements?

International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and soci...

Last updated 27 Sep 2026. Information is provided for guidance, verify with official sources before applying.