INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
WHY CHOOSE CAIRNMILLAR?
82.6% HAD A POSITIVE OVERALL EXPERIENCE
(7.8 percentage points above national average)
94.4% FOUND EMPLOYMENT!
(1.6 points above national average)
84.5% RATED SUPPORT SERVICES POSITIVELY
(10.1 percentage points above national average)
Prepare to apply at Cairnmillar
There are some steps to consider before applying to study with Cairnmillar as an international student. Click on the boxes below for further information!
Assessed prior qualifications by the APS (Psychology only):
To apply for postgraduate programs in Psychology, prior qualifications must be assessed by the APS to determine eligibility for courses. The APS assesses at what level of APAC Accreditation your qualification(s) are comparable to. Depending on the assessment outcome, you might need to complete an APAC accredited 4th year before applying for Masters programs.
Please note, this requirement does not apply to Counselling & Psychotherapy applicants, who can apply without an APS assessment.
Please note, it's advised starting the assessment early due to possible delays during peak periods.
For those without prior tertiary education, please see our Pathways & Registration page for alternative courses that may be available.
More details can be found on the APS website here.
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Apply to Cairnmillar
Step 1. Decide which course(s) you wish to apply for and ensure you meet the course requirements:Â
Begin by exploring the courses available and selecting the program that best aligns with your academic background, career goals, and areas of interest. Carefully review the course entry requirements, including prerequisite qualifications, supporting documentation, and any additional criteria such as assessments for overseas qualifications. Ensuring you meet these requirements before applying will help streamline the application process.
Step 2. Make an applicant account:Â
To submit an application, you will first need to create an applicant account through our online application portal. This account allows you to start, save, and return to your application at any time before submission. It also enables you to upload required documents, update your details, and track the progress of your application throughout the admissions process.
Step 3. Apply for course(s):Â
Once your account has been created, you can complete and submit your application through the portal. Be sure to provide accurate information and upload all required documentation, such as academic transcripts and proof of Id. After submitting your application, you will receive confirmation and further updates from the admissions team regarding the next steps in the assessment process.
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Study at Cairnmillar
Cairnmillar strives to ensure that our students view the Institute not as a steppingstone, but rather providing an enriching learning experience, that enabled them to get the best out of themselves.
Examples of this include small class sizes that promote in-depth discussions and a dedicated Student Hub which contributes to a community environment at the campus. Cairnmillar students are more than just a number and the accessibility of staff, as well as personalised learning and support services reflect that.
We also believe that peer support and leadership is important and our Student Mentors and Student Leadership programs provide a way for students to raise issues, access support or simply have a chat with a colleague if they feel more comfortable doing so.
Visit our Student Life page for information on Cairnmillar's position on inclusivity and respect, including relevant student groups, as well as academic, health and wellbeing support available to Cairnmillar students.
COMING TO CAMPUS
Our main campus (where all face-to-face classes are delivered) is located at 391-393 Tooronga Road, Hawthorn East, Victoria, 3123.
The Hawthorn East campus is located within 10-minute walk from Tooronga train station, which is serviced by the Glen Waverley train line (see PTV information above).
The 624 bus route also goes right out the front of our building entrance on Tooronga road. The 70, 72 and 75 tram lines are also within 20-minute walking distance.
CONTACT US
- Prospective students (before you apply) should contact [email protected]Â for any enquiries regarding making an application or course eligibility.
- For technical assistance using our Application Portal, please contact [email protected].
- For academic and administrative queries once you have become a Cairnmillar student, contact [email protected].
- For anything else, contact [email protected] and our lovely team will direct you.
Living in Melbourne
Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia by population and is home to between 110-140 different ethnicities. You can discover more about Melbourne here.
Although Australia and Melbourne have one of the most diverse societies in the world, transitioning to life in a new city can be challenging.
Below is some more information to help international students adapt to life in Melbourne.
Our campus in Hawthorn East, Melbourne (3123), is where all our face-to-face courses take place. Our campus is very easily accessible through Melbourne's extensive public transport network. Visit the Student Accommodation Page for a list of CMI approved Student Accommodation providers, helpful tips on the commute, and resources on tenancy rights.
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Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Wurundjeri and Bunurong Peoples of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the lands on which The Cairnmillar Institute is located, and we pay our respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging. We also extend these respects to any First Nations peoples engaging with these materials, and our services
Ash Thomas Yorta Yorta/Wiradjuri people There's a Lot Goin' On, 2025
Sometimes in life there’s lots of things goin’ on that can be hard and trying, or easy and happy, but my artwork gives me strength to see out the bad times. This is my Country before colonisation. The lines are like a map representing how our people shaped the Country with their spiritual connections told in songs and stories. The blue water and the red oxide land show my journey line with places I’ve stopped along the way. The small linear patches of dots are all the different mobs and families around Country. The brown patterns and shapes are mountain ridges and waterholes representing time past. The diamond patterns are from patterns on our old shields. Their colours represent connection to culture and the red dirt and many coloured sands that make up our beautiful Country. The group of Elders sitting with their spears are telling stories of Bunjil the eagle, our Creator, and passing down their knowledge of tracking and hunting. The goannas are my Ancestors watching, mesmerised, over their Country and culture.
This artwork was created through The Torch, a not-for-profit organisation that provides art, cultural and arts industry support to First Nations people currently in, or recently released, from Victorian prisons.